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Holly · 10-04-2006, 10:20 AM

Animated animals. Haven’t had enough of THEM this year, have we?

So many movies along the same lines have been released lately -- “ Madagascar,” “The Wild,” “Over the Hedge,” “Doogal” -- another one had better really distinguish itself. The latest title in that succession, “Open Season,” does that only partially.

The main difference this time is the factoring-in of major human characters, one being the park ranger voiced by Debra Messing (“Will & Grace”). She has close ties to a bear whose words are supplied by Martin Lawrence (yes, this ranger has to make the leap that the bear talks), and he leaves his comfy surroundings to help a mule deer (voice of Ashton Kutcher, who clearly isn’t lacking for work these days) who’s being chased by a hunter (voice by Gary Sinise) ... thus, the title of the movie.

Other hunters are entering the forest as well, so it’s more than only the deer who’s facing peril. Actor-director Jon Favreau and Scottish comic Billy Connolly also lend vocals to other creatures inhabiting the woodlands, and even if the animation is completely competent, this still feels like territory we have visited all too often in recent times.

Overall, “Open Season” suggests that maybe, just maybe, it’s time for the season on movies of this kind to end for a while. (With apologies to younger viewers who probably can’t get enough of them.)

(Rated PG)

livsforluv · 10-12-2006, 06:15 PM

This was far and away the worst animated movie I have seen in a long long long time! Too bad I paid for tickets to it... spare yourself.

Jrnygrl · 10-13-2006, 12:17 AM

My niece loved it.

Janice Johnson · 10-13-2006, 04:04 PM

Even the trailer for Open Season looked stupid......................

Flushed Away's trailer looks MUCH better.

Brad Russ · 10-13-2006, 04:25 PM

I thought it was great myself. Had alot of heart, and a great storyline. I actually thought it was the best animated film Iv'e seen this year. It was nice to see something original for a change!!

D-Dey · 10-15-2006, 09:12 PM

The only "Open Season" I want to see turned into a movie, should be the late-1980's comic book series from Fantagraphics.

10-04-2006, 10:20 AM	#1
Holly I LOVE SUNSETS :) Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: Albany NY Posts: 5,748	'Open Season' barely stands out Animated animals. Haven’t had enough of THEM this year, have we? So many movies along the same lines have been released lately -- “ Madagascar,” “The Wild,” “Over the Hedge,” “Doogal” -- another one had better really distinguish itself. The latest title in that succession, “Open Season,” does that only partially. The main difference this time is the factoring-in of major human characters, one being the park ranger voiced by Debra Messing (“Will & Grace”). She has close ties to a bear whose words are supplied by Martin Lawrence (yes, this ranger has to make the leap that the bear talks), and he leaves his comfy surroundings to help a mule deer (voice of Ashton Kutcher, who clearly isn’t lacking for work these days) who’s being chased by a hunter (voice by Gary Sinise) ... thus, the title of the movie. Other hunters are entering the forest as well, so it’s more than only the deer who’s facing peril. Actor-director Jon Favreau and Scottish comic Billy Connolly also lend vocals to other creatures inhabiting the woodlands, and even if the animation is completely competent, this still feels like territory we have visited all too often in recent times. Overall, “Open Season” suggests that maybe, just maybe, it’s time for the season on movies of this kind to end for a while. (With apologies to younger viewers who probably can’t get enough of them.) (Rated PG)

10-13-2006, 04:25 PM	#5
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I thought it was great myself. Had alot of heart, and a great storyline. I actually thought it was the best animated film Iv'e seen this year. It was nice to see something original for a change!!
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10-15-2006, 09:12 PM	#6
D-Dey Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 11, 2000 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 5,526	The only "Open Season" I want to see turned into a movie, should be the late-1980's comic book series from Fantagraphics.
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10-12-2006, 06:15 PM	#2
livsforluv Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 339	This was far and away the worst animated movie I have seen in a long long long time! Too bad I paid for tickets to it... spare yourself.

10-13-2006, 12:17 AM	#3
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	My niece loved it.

10-13-2006, 04:04 PM	#4
Janice Johnson Commercial Lover Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 30, 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 4,739	Even the trailer for Open Season looked stupid...................... Flushed Away's trailer looks MUCH better.