Open Season (Widescreen Special Edition) | 
| Directors: Roger Allers, Jill Culton, Anthony Stacchi
Actors: Martin Lawrence, Ashton Kutcher, Gary Sinise, Debra Messing, Billy Connolly
Studio: Sony Pictures
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Format: Ac-3, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 0.7
MPN: COLD15694D
UPC: 043396156944
EAN: 0043396156944
ASIN: B000L22SG6
Theatrical Release Date: September 29, 2006
Release Date: January 30, 2007
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 10/23/2007 Run time: 86 minutes Rating: Pg
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Growing up can be a confusing journey fraught with difficult choices. Boog (Martin Lawrence) is a domesticated Grizzly Bear who leads a perfectly happy life inside of Park Ranger Beth's (Debra Messing) garage, but a chance meeting with an overly energetic mule deer named Elliot (Ashton Kutcher) quickly changes everything and lands Boog high in the forest a few days before the opening of hunting season. Devoid of even the most basic survival skills, Boog and Elliot stumble through the woods and find themselves at the mercy of every forest animal from skunks to chipmunks as well as an evil hunter named Shaw (Gary Sinise). After unintentionally inciting and endangering an entire forest full of clever animals, Boog and Elliot come to the realization that only by banding together do the forest animals stand a chance of outsmarting the hunters and ensuring their own survival.  |
This first animated film from Sony Pictures Animation takes its inspiration from cartoonist Steve Moore (In the Bleachers) and features animals with human-like intelligence, a vibrant color palate, and skilled animation that makes everything from the wind blowing Boo's fur to the animals' wild trip down the falls simply breathtaking. While it doesn't quite live up to Over the Hedge, Open Season is an entertaining production that explores the difficult process of maturation, the universal need for acceptance, and the true value of friendship. Special features include a 15-minute featurette about the animation process at Sony Pictures Animation and Image Works, a 7-minute look at the recording sessions featuring the voices behind the characters, two deleted scenes, three short animated cartoon strips, a short "Boog and Elliot's Midnight Bun Run" that's an extension of the trailer scene in the movie, art gallery, beat boards, humorous commentary from the animals' point of views, and a full length commentary by Producer Michelle Murdocca, Directors Roger Allers and Jill Culton, and others. Activities include a "Voice-A-Rama" where viewers can hear specific lines spoken by alternate voices and a trivia "Wheel of Fortune--Forest Edition" as well as a DVD-ROM link to more online fun. (Ages 3 and older) --Tami Horiuchi Meet the Critters of Open Season (click for larger image) 
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For a limited time, purchase Open Season (Widescreen Edition) on DVD and receive a complimentary copy of the Academy Award winning animated short, The Chubbchubbs!, exclusive to Amazon.com.
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When it was briefly shown in theaters with Men in Black II, the delightful animated cartoon The Chubb Chubbs had the awkward distinction of being funnier and more inventive than MIIB. The six-minute film won the 2003 Oscar for best animated short. --Jeff Shannon
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Pretty Good October 9, 2006
Ron (Jersey)
20 out of 25 found this review helpful
This is a fairly safe film that the whole family can enjoy. A little bathroom humor, a beaver saying "dam", and a fairly intense hunter are the only questionable parts of the movie. The movie involves a bear named Boog who has been taken in by a park ranger and lives in her garage like a pet. Everything is fine until he rescues a deer named Elliot who becomes his friend whether he wants it or not. Elliot gets Boog kicked out into the wild, where the movie follows the familar fish out of water plot as Boog tries to find his way into the wild. It ends with Boog leading the animals of the forest against the hunters during open season to save all of his new friends. The animation is nice, and the voice work is pretty strong. This is not quite a Pixar quality film, but it is not a cheapo movie. I think this is a good one to see with the kids.
 Another ho hum kid's movie October 2, 2006
The Queen of Noirs (Santa Clara, CA USA)
11 out of 17 found this review helpful
Open Season is another in the long line of recent ho-hum animated kid's movies. It is perfectly entertaining, the animation is good, the story is simple. You've seen the story before (or at least it feels like it): Nature versus Man, Personal Growth, the Sensible main character thrown for a twist who picks up a Colorful Sidekick. There are some very good scenes and some quite funny moments, then there are long slow parts. The surprise is Ashton Kutcher's voice work for a Elliot the wacky sidekick which was pretty good. Martin Lawrence displayed gentle insousance as Boog the Bear, however, I couldn't help but long for Eddie Murphy's madness. Overall a pleasant diversion but that's about it.
95% Laugh-out-loud, 75% family safe October 9, 2006
Shelley Shay (Denton, TX **(God Bless the USA!!)**)
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
This sometimes sweet and often silly tale involves a park ranger who has rescued a bear cub and must learn to part ways with him as his 900lb size and penchant for sugar makes him somewhat uncontrollable in the small hunting town they live in. The local sheriff is a sweet, older Native American man. His tribe is not mentioned and I really like the way his character is so natural in its role - other than his facial features and braided ponytail, the ethnicity is not an issue. That is truly rare in animation or anywhere else in entertainment... so a big-fat star for that right off the bat.
Beth (Debra Messing), the young park ranger, manages to rescue a cub and raise him on a handful of cat treat crackers, she pilots a helicopter and has trained the bear to ride a unicycle - but she doesn't know the first thing about re-introducing a wild animal back to the wild. My guess is that animal rehabilitators and park rangers around the country are going to have complaints about this entire portrayal. Bears are wild animals. Some wild animals can be controlled - but not bears. They do turn on their caretakers without warning. They are cute, but they are still wild.
The 900lb grizzly, Boog, helps to free a mule deer that was tied to the hood of a hunter's truck. Most reputable hunters will not be happy at the stereotypical portrayal of the backwoods yokel who hates living things, has hillbilly teeth and cuddles his rifle and covers it with a blanket at night. He has named his rifle "Lorraine" and has 'her' name etched into the stock. Don't get me wrong - I'm not a hunter and would never shoot an animal for a trophy - but I know all hunters are not represented by this cretin.
The hunter is easy to hate, so when he nearly drowns to death, loses his truck in a flood and is run over by an RV, these are all elements of humor. Houston, we have a problem. We complain about getting desensitized to violence in our society - and here we go right in an animated kid's flick.
Through a series of mishaps, Elliot, the mule deer, and Boog are put in a situation where they are deep in hunting territory as open season begins. As they fear for their lives, they turn the tables on the hunters, blowing up their trucks, vandalizing property, stealing things, fire-bombing them, gassing them, etc.
Yes, I know this is a cartoon, but despite its sweet natured appearance, it subtly teaches the wrong kind of morals to children:
1.) we can take what we want, when we want it, and there are no consequences
2.) vandalism is funny
3.) victims of vandalism are not to be sympathized with, especially if they are odd
4.) it is funny when wild animals harm people
5.) unresponsible adults can frequently skirt the law and get away with anything as long as they're not 'caught'
6.) toilet humor is always funny - no need to think - just show something/someone pooping or using a toilet and we have instant laughter
7.) it is funny when someone's family pet runs away or is stolen
In one scene, a local store is entirely destroyed by some 'friendly' animal characters who basically destroy and/or consume the store's contents. There are no overt consequences. No one has to pay the store owner. No one ever sees the store owner. Those responsible for the animals are not held financially responsible.
I wouldn't say that all movies should teach the 10 commandments at all times, but movies for children do carry a weightier responsibility - and I think that many of the morals (or lack thereof) diisplayed in this movie are irresponsible.
As an adult, I laughed out loud in several spots. The film is serious in some spots, and in others, unrealistically slapstick and far-reaching. It still works as far as being entertaining, but I must say, this would not be a film I'd care to see again or acquire on DVD.
Note that this is PG, not G. The bear utters an explitive at least once and I would say that this is not suitable for kids under 8... some parents may not deem it suitable at all.
The animation is well rendered - it's amazing to see how hair, fur and foliage respond to wind and movement. The animals are expressive and sweet-looking. Rabbit owners (such as myself) will eye-roll at how the rabbits are portrayed. I am not sure that I have ever seen an accurate portrayal of rabbits in animated form, however - so whatever.
Again, as an adult, it is always a nice diversion to be entertained by furry animals without having every other word in the film being some gutter talk and without people bed-hopping, but I'm not sure I'd show this to my own kids until they were teens. It's just too easy to be subtly taught to think of yourself and how you can be entertained before feelling sympathy for others that are hurt. I admit I am becoming a fuddy-duddy as I get older - but when you frequently see better films, it's easy to see this one in its proper light (or lack thereof).
Well done comedy that has appeal to both children and adults February 2, 2007
R. Kyle (USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
"Open Season" is the coming-of-age story of a very unlikely friendship. Boog (Voice by Martin Lawrence), the Bear, has lived a very sheltered life in the garage of Beth, the game ranger who rescued him. Elliott (voice by Ashton Kutcher), the mule deer, has had a very bad day. He's just gotten expelled from his pack by the Alpha Buck, gotten hit by a truck, lost an antler and ended up strapped to the hood of an insane hunter's truck.
When Boog saves Elliott's life, Elliott comes to join him in his garage haven--and they end up on a night on the town that gets Boog sent to the wilderness earlier than his game-ranger Mom would have preferred--and sadly, at the beginning of "Open Season."
To stay safe, the two must band together--and along the way, they learn a lot about friendship and teamwork. This is a great lesson film for kids as well as having some wonderful moments for adults, too.
Plus, the making of videos are fascinating. Viewers have the chance to learn about how animation is drawn and how the directors help bring the voices to life.
Modest Kiddie Flick That Lacks Punch November 3, 2006
K. Fontenot (The Bayou State)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
"Over The Hedge" was funny for both adults and children. "Cars" had enough action and fun for the entire family. "Open Season" seems to be caught up in their wake. It's just not that funny of a film nor is it really that interesting to watch.
The story revolves around one Boog (Martin Lawrence), a bear who has it all living in the garage of a park ranger (Debra Messing). He performs in a local animal show and is basically the talk of the town. One night, however, he hits the town with Elliott (Ashton Kutcher), a deer who Boog happened to set free at the beginning of the film. The duo go on a rampage in a local convenience store. Later, another mishap takes place that forces Messing to ship Boog off into the great wilderness. Of course, his buddy Elliot tags along for the ride. Boog instantly accuses Elliot for his misfortune and forces him to show him the way back home.
Together they run into angry Scottish squirrels, a herd of deer headed up by the always reliable Patrick Warburton, delusional ducks, a repetitive porcupine and a whole slew of bunnies who make perfect projectiles. There's also a gang of angry hunters headed up by Shaw (Gart Sinise), who've come to the conclusion that the animals are working together. This all sounds very comedic, but it all adds up to mildly funny humor.
Perhaps it's just the fact that the story isn't that fun, or that Martin Lawrence and Ashton Kutcher try too hard to be like Shrek and Donkey (Michael Myers and Eddie Murphy, who knows? One thing is for sure, this film will probably not make it on any "Classic Cartoon" lists anytime soon.
There is a little potty humor (literally, when Elliot relieves himself), a couple of foul words, and quite a bit of violence involving the projectile bunnies, flying cars, and shotguns. One should note, however, that the amount of violence in this flick may not bother all parents. It didn't bother me. I just added the violence quota for those parents who believe that Bugs Bunny was too violent.
When this does hit DVD shelves, you might want to rent it before buying it. It's not in the same category as the aforementioned animated flicks, but it isn't all terrible, either. Good alternatives would be either of the "Shrek" flicks, "Hoodwinked," or "The Fox and the Hound."
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