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67 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 85 Ratings

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  • Starring: Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling
  • Summary: A mischievous raccoon (Willis) and his sensitive best-buddy turtle (Shandling) along with other forest creatures try to resist the evils and temptations of encroaching suburbia.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    91
    This isn't much of a plot, but as in the "Toy Story" films the combination of a varied cast of characters and a vision of the human world from an unlikely perspective make for consistent amusement.
  2. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Chris Kaltenbach
    91
    The film stays true to its characters and keeps the laughs coming in what may be the closest thing in spirit to the old Warner Bros. Looney Tunes to hit the screen in years. And when it comes to animation designed primarily for laughs, praise doesn't come any higher than that.
  3. Empire
    Reviewed by: Nick De Semlyen
    60
    You'll soon be sick of digital furballs, but there's plenty of fun here.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. MovieLonely94
    10
    I didn't know there was a comic strip about it before this was made. I didn't even read it. anyway, this movie is way beyond good. its great. the animation kicks ***, the characters were well-done, and the songs were great. Over The Hedge is just the right CGI movie for people all around the world.… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  2. supercherrybro
    10
    This film is aimed at younger children so this is a review from my little brother. He loved it! The story was awesome and there are many laughs in it. Even though I am a lot older, I too loved this film and it is one of the best animated films we have ever seen… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. BillC.
    3
    Not very clever and over wrought with bad jokes for older kids and not to subliminal "green" messages for the under 7 year old crowd. It tries to satisfy too large a demografic and in so doing it compromises itself. It's no Shreck that's for sure.… Expand
    • 0 of 2 users said yes

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