Review: “Hoppers” is a furry, family‑friendly romp for the fur lover lurking in all of us. Grab your stuffies, grab your snacks, grab your kids and hop yourself into “Hoppers!” It’s visually striking, surprisingly grounded, sneaks in heartfelt moments—and still finds room for big set pieces and laughs.
*Disney and Pixar’s all-new animated comedy adventure “Hoppers,” follows animal lover Mabel (voice of Piper Curda) as she seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. 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 and produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, both talked to use about their species personas and which scene was calamity behind the scenes.
Q: Which species in “Hoppers” is most like you in real life, secretly?
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DC: It’s funny spending all this time learning about beavers. I found a lot of affinity with them because they work so hard and they never stop. I definitely see some affinity with Beaver as of myself.
NPG: Grandma Tanaka is what’s coming to mind for me. I feel like the grandma of the movie. I’ve been trying to keep it all together, I’m patient. I see that people are still learning and still maybe get worked up about things and afraid.
Q: Which species wouldn’t you trust with your car keys?
DC: Maybe Loaf. I don’t trust that guy.
Q: Which scene was calamity behind the scenes but looks regal on screen?
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The all-star voice ensemble also features Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco and Meryl Streep, with an original score by Mark Mothersbaugh.
“Hoppers” opens exclusively in theaters on March 6.
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