Disney and Pixar’s all-new animated comedy adventure “Hoppers” opens this Friday, March 6.
The movie is funny, wholly original and has a great message about respecting animals and nature.
In Disney and Pixar’s all-new animated comedy adventure “Hoppers,” animal lover Mabel (voice of Piper Curda) seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. As she uncovers mysteries in the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined, Mabel befriends charismatic beaver, King George (voice of Bobby Moynihan), and must rally the entire animal kingdom to face a major, imminent human-threat: smooth-talking local mayor Jerry Generazzo (voice of Jon Hamm).
“Hoppers” is directed by Daniel Chong, best known for his work on “We Bare Bears” and features the voices of Kathy Najimy (Hocus Pocus), Dave Franco (Now You See Me), and Meryl Streep (The Devil Wears Prada).
The film resonated deeply with me, likely more than for others at last month’s screening. The lead character in the film, Mabel Tanaka, is very close with her Grandma who is a calm and empathetic presence in her life. Mabel’s devotion to Grandma Tanaka is so endearing; made all the more sweeter, when her grandmother, a member of the Beaverton Wildlife Society, leads Mabel to a forest rock to find peace in nature. The scene beautifully captures a touching moment of intergenerational Asian American connection.
Director Daniel Chong, an Asian American, subverts tired “quiet and submissive” stereotypes through Mabel, an outspoken animal-rights activist. By also featuring two female scientists leading the test program, Chong replaces what could have been a default cast of white men with a more inclusive and intentional vision.
I highly recommend watching “Hoppers” when it comes out this weekend! There are scenes that will tug at your heart, along with moments of levity that will have you laughing out loud. It’s a cute movie, sure to entertain both kids AND adults!
“Hoppers” opens in theaters on March 6th.
“Hoppers” is rated PG.
Visit the official “Hoppers” website here for more information.
Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I attended an advanced screening of the movie which helped facilitate this review. Images shown in this post are used with permission. As always, my opinions are 100% my own.
My eldest daughter has said she wants to see this when it comes out. I knew it was about animals, but didn’t realise the story behind it. It sounds great. An easy conversation starter for the kids too!
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My oldest daughter is desperate to see this in the cinema – you might have just convinced me! It looks like fun
I wonder if I can steal my grandkids and take them to watch it, sounds like a lovely film to go and see with the kids
This is so so cool! I can’t wait to watch it, I love animations. Hoppers is awesome, I love it already.
I’m so excited to see this. I’m a HUGE Pixar fan and the trailers for this one have really hooked me. Love your breakdown.
I am so stoked for Hoppers. I love Pixar, and I love furry creatures. It seems perfect to me.
Really love that this one has heart alongside all the laughs. Definitely adding it to my list!
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This movie looks so funny! I do want to watch it. Spring Break is next week so I might go with my kids.
I do love animated movies like this but I’ve not managed to head there yet. If there’s a baby screening I may go as my little one may enjoy the colours x
First, let me say I love Pixar too, and we can’t wait to see this movie. I’ve been seeing it advertised and it looks really interesting. I’m always a big fan of a good, animated movie.
This sounds like such a fun and imaginative concept for a movie! I love stories that mix humor with an important message about respecting animals and nature, and the idea of “hopping” into a robotic beaver already has me curious. Thanks for the great review, I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for Hoppers when it hits theaters.
This looks like a great movie! I hadn’t heard about this and I see it comes out today, so I’ll have to make some time to go see it.
I absolutely loved the trailer and will be on the lookout for this one when it hits theaters 😉 It looks and sounds so good!
This sounds like a cute movie. I’ll have to ask my son if he wants to go see it. He usually beats me going to the movies on his dad’s weekend. I think we would both enjoy it.
Man, this is such a great movie. The trailer was a hit, so I am definitely getting out there to watch it!
We saw Hoppers in cinema and really enjoyed it! It’s one of the better family movies we’ve seen in a while.