DVD Commentary Review- Over the Hedge · 4:38am May 10th, 2014
Disclosure: I saw this movie eight times in theaters, and at least 30 times on DVD. It's a go-to movie. There's a lot in there that I like, that just suits me. But, everyone can guess, the animated and animal-centric parts help out a lot.
So this commentary is with directors Tim Johnson and Karey Kirkpatrick and producer Bonnie Arnold. Remember my last review that talked about the guys not being "Hollywood" types? Well, these folks are, in a way. They work for Dreamworks which means big-shot Hollywood money and such. But they don't comport themselves like Hollywood types. They seem more relaxed and open, like the indie filmmakers. I think being involved in an animation studio, as opposed to a regular studio keeps them grounded. Also, the voices are more distict that then others. The two guys sound different and so picking them out is a snap.
Like the best commentaries, they follow the movie and make timely references to the happenings on screen while going off on various subjects, and rather generously giving their crew members numerous shout-outs while pointing out excellent examples of their work.
They keep focus on the movie, which is not a bad thing, and there are almost no lulls in the commentary. It's better movie-talking than MST3K. They don't stay into completely irrelevent points, but tangent into interesting things. Mostly cutting-room-floor gags, and all the "what might have been" elements that make me happy.
All the stuff you find out is well worth the time listening to the commentary. Like how Kat O'Hara and Eugene Levy picked the same kind of voice without being in the same room, or how Steve Carrell had to yell "Wanna help me find my nuts?!" on the set of The Office because they wanted him to rerecord the line. It's all very intriguing, engrossing. You learn a lot about the movie, behind and on the screen.
On the movie itself- I think one thing that really draws me is that the only real, overt romance is not just interspecies, but has a male cat, a rarity. Nine times out of ten a movie cat will be female. So it's a nice change.
Commentary Score: 10/10
Are finished jacking off to the movie yet?
Shattner is Best Possum.
2094633
So... mocking him for liking the movie enough to continually re-watch it, huh? Yea, you're a nice sort. Go away.
2094909
Aw, ain't y'all cute... especially considering you used the word 'newfag'... and I've been actively using the internet and been part of the furry fandom for the last 22 years. I think I out-gun you, bucky. But you keep acting like some little wanna-be badass. See where it gets you in life.
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So... have you gotten your Masters yet or did you only do a Bachalor Degree in Furry 101? Just interested.
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Ooh, there's more than one of you! Lovely. More targets to practice my long-range archery on.
For the record? it's 'Master's', and 'Bachelor's'. If you're going to insult me, at least do it correctly.
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i wasn't insulting you, mearly trying to point out to you that you assume that the first commenter is less experianced online than you. Hence my jab at your (supposed) 22 years of internet service.
Still waiting for the badge to arrive in the mail?
This here:
Just screams 'I get worked up over the smallest thing on the internet, have at me!'
So please, continue on and huff and puff about your 'achievements' regarding the online world. Everyone is incredibly interested to hear what other wisdom you can throw out in your tantrum.
Oh, and to the OP:
Hoodwinked was more enjoyable IMO, but Over the Hedge did have some moments that brought it to a close second.
2095003
Eh, sorry. I was a little aggravated and took it out on you, expecting you to be cut from the same cloth as Flabbergasted. I've had a rough week and it got to me a bit. My apologies.
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As fer you, me laddiebuck, I'm surprised if Gabe doesn't block you, report then block you, or just plain delete your comments. Ta. Some of us have better things to do than entertain you. Like sleep.
2094633
The movie came out in 2006. Ignoring this partial year, that's seven years. Around four times a year or thereabouts.
I understand, hyperbole for comedic effect, but sometimes simple math creates a backlash against simple hyperbole.
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Fu
yeah he is! One of the best vocal choices in that movie.
2095003
It's a pretty close race. A lot of elements combine to make it hard to choose. There's something to be said for the slick and polished look of OtH, yet there's also some charm in the "stop motion" look and "flakey whims" of Hoodwinked. Glad we seem to be on the same page.
And don't think ill of Noble. She's a dear friend and hates when folks are mindlessly cruel. I'm no fan of cruelty myself.
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And for the record, no blocking or reporting or anything. Just t deletion of comments against Noble, who is a friend and was mostly speaking from anger. I prefer peaceful solutions.
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Don't lie. You never stopped.
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Heh. The character designs are good, I won't lie.