OPEN SEASON (Theatrical Release USA 2006)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Stars ììì

Open Season, not original and not great, has its comedic elements based in the interaction between a domesticated bear named Boog (voice of Martin Lawrence) and a woodland deer named Elliot (voice of Ashton Kutcher).  This movie is a Sony Pictures and Columbia Pictures computer animated production that performs worldwide on an average box office intake. Its lack of an outstanding script and animation leads to a trite and uninspired conclusion when Boog finally decides where his true home lies. This average film works as a light afternoon watch for the teen/adult.

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Storyline

 Boog, a domesticated bear, meets an undomesticated deer, Elliot, who convinces Boog to come with him and be in the wild.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Directors Roger Allers and Jill Colton for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers John B. Carls and Steve Moore for making the film possible. Additional character/cast include: Shaw (voice of Gary Sinise), McSquizzy (voice of Billy Connolly), Beth (Deborah Messing), Bobbie (voice of Georgia Engel), Reilly (Jon Favreau), and Giselle (voice of Jane Krakowski).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes.  The movie's basic concept may work in the suitable range for the older audience.

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