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HOP is an animated and live action comedy film released in 2011. It features the voice of Russell Brand as Easter bunny and features James Marsden as Fred O'Hare. HOP is one of the best movies ever made on Easter theme. HOP is produced by Chris Meledandri and directed by Tim Hill. HOP's budget was $63 million; it earned around $183,953,723 at the box office.
The story is about two characters. First character is a young bunny from Easter Island who wants to go to Hollywood and become a musician (a drummer). But his father wants him to become an Easter bunny and take care of their family candy factory. The second character is Fred O'Hare (James Marsden); Fred is a jobless and frustrated man who is under constant pressure from his parents to find a job.
Story in short
E.B is a young bunny from Easter Island who wants to go to Hollywood and become a drummer. But his father wants him to become an Easter bunny and take care of their family business (Candy factory). E.B leaves his house to fulfill his dream.
While wondering in search of Hollywood, E.B is hit by Fred's car. Fred is a jobless and frustrated man under pressure from his parents to find a job. E.B asks Fred to take care of him till he recovers. Fred tells E.B everything about his life; he also takes E.B to attend a job interview. Fortunately, E.B manages to convince "Blind boys of Alabama" to allow him perform as their substitute drummer during their recording session. After that, E.B also gets invitation from David Hasselhoff to perform on his show. While on the other hand after talking about Easter bunny with E.B, Fred starts feeling that if given a chance, he can be the best Easter bunny around.
E.B's father Mr. Bunny (voice by Hugh Laurie) sends armed guards on his trail. EB fakes his death to get rid of his father's armed guards who are on his trail to capture him. These guards think that Fred has killed E.B; they capture Fred and take him to Easter Island. Evil character named Carlos seizes control of Easter factory.
While at Hasselhoff's talent show, E.B feels guilty about leaving Fred alone. E.B approaches Mr. Hasselhoff to discuss the situation. Mr. Hasselhoff advises him to go back to his Fred. When E.B goes to Fred's place, he finds evidence about Fred's capture. E.B races back to his candy factory. E.B and Fred manage to take care of all the bad guys after few action scenes.
In the end, E.B and Fred are made co Easter bunnies and they take over the Easter factory.
HOP is the perfect mixture of action, comedy and animation. If you are looking for great family entertainment with rich animations, HOP is a movie which you should not miss watching.
