Over The Hedge

Posted by: Frank Abela on 03 July 2006

Hi everyone,

SWMBO, some friends and I went to see Over The Hedge yesterday.

This animated film is possibly the funniest movie I have had the pleasure of watching in many a year. I can't remember the last time I was close to tears with laughter in a movie, but I was doubled over yesterday. Even my wife laughed out loud on a few occasions (that's very rare).

There's no bad language, a great cast, brilliant comic timing and some excellent gags, as you'd expect from the makers of Shrek.

It's rated Universal, but the adults were laughing more than the kids (2.45pm showing). Talking of kids, Vincent the bear is a bit scary (had one little girl crying briefly), but other than that they seemed to enjoy it too.
Posted on: 03 July 2006 by long-time-dead
It's superb !
Posted on: 13 July 2006 by NaimThatTune
Hi Frank and l-t-d,

Following your positive reviews I went to see this on Saturday with some pals.

Fabulous! [And now I can finally show those who don't understand why it is that I never allow myself to drink Red Bull...]

Thanks for the tip!

Rich.
Posted on: 13 July 2006 by Steveandkate
Frank,
You say even your wife laughed out loud - something fairly rare for her - is that, by any chance, something to do with being your wife...............?
Posted on: 13 July 2006 by JonR
Big Grin
Posted on: 13 July 2006 by Frank Abela
Steve,

Well, you've met me, so I guess you can tell, but it takes one to know one of course, so...

Have you seen Over The Hedge? Bloody brilliant movie.

Rich - laughed out loud at your Red Bull quip.
Posted on: 13 July 2006 by Steveandkate
Frank - yes, I have met you, but try to keep that part of my life private - don't want too many people here to know who I hang out with...

As for the movie - no, I've not seen it, but the family are all over tomorrow for a couple of weeks, so may take Billie - she is 7, so should be right into it I guess.
Have a good afternoon, and by the way, you still got a knackered old needle you want to scrap..?
Steve
Posted on: 13 July 2006 by NaimThatTune
Frank,

Glad to be of service as it were - thanks for laughing!!
Off topic I know, but, I had Red Bull precisely once in the past - never again...

A pal of mine told of having RB and losing track of time buzzing about for ages before noticing the bedside clock radio said 4:25am. When I had a can and looked at the clock when I was 'coming down' it said 'KILL YOUR FAMILY' in flashing neon letters! Eugh.

Great film - thanks again for posting about it.

Rich.