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Hoppers is the same high quality, imaginative Pixar story in the same way as usual. Quirky characters, fluid animation, and lighthearted humor. This time, though, the jokes aren't afraid to get a little freaky at times. It feels like the whole reason they made the thing is to show some hilarious and/or terrifying stuff in acts 2 and 3. It also makes a compelling point for how best to approach animal rights; respect them as you would a human's. And respect humans as you would animals. Can be all too easy to go too far, one way or the other.

Hoppers has almost everything that made Pixar famous: a strange but easy-to-accept premise, lovable characters, physical humor, adventure, emotion, a clear moral idea and that attempt to speak to children without completely forgetting adults. It is not one of the studio’s masterpieces, but it is a very entertaining, likeable film with far more life than some of Pixar’s recent **** story begins with a very Pixar idea: a young animal lover uses technology that allows her to place her consciousness inside a robotic beaver in order to communicate with wildlife and protect a threatened natural environment. It is a mixture of absurd science fiction, ecological adventure and animal comedy. It sounds ridiculous, but the film embraces it with so much energy that you quickly accept the **** best thing about Hoppers is its comic rhythm. It has plenty of absurd humor, very visual situations and a constant ability to make the most of the contrast between the human world and the animal world. The beavers, the forest community and the internal rules of that small universe work very well. Pixar has always known how to turn an apparently silly idea into something emotionally understandable, and here it does so **** also looks very good. Not only because of the technical quality, which is expected from Pixar, but because of the imagination in the natural world. The forest, the animals, the robotic bodies, the chases and the action scenes have color, movement and personality. The film feels alive, agile and pleasant to watch. You can feel the desire to have fun with animation, not just to show off technical **** moral lesson is there, of course. Hoppers talks about protecting nature, listening to others, understanding that human beings are not the center of everything and respecting the balance of a community. It is a very obvious message, but in a family film it does not bother too much if it is integrated with humor and adventure. And here, fortunately, it usually is. It does not feel like an ecological lecture disguised as a cartoon, but like an adventure that uses its premise to talk about coexistence and **** problem is that this is still Pixar in a very recognizable mode. That has a good side and a less good one. The good side is that you know the film will be well constructed, that there will be tenderness, gags, final emotion and a clear lesson. The less good side is that some pieces already feel too familiar. There are moments when you can see the formula: the character who learns, the community that comes together, the villain or threat representing destruction, the accelerated climax and the comforting ending.Even so, the film has enough wit and energy to work. It does not try to force tears out of you, which is appreciated, and it relies more on comedy, movement and adventure than on calculated sentimentality. That makes it lighter and fresher. It may not reach the greatness of the best Pixar films, but it does recover a good deal of their charm: imagination, rhythm, good characters and a family story with heart.Hoppers is entertaining, funny and very well made. It has a moral lesson, yes, but it also has humor, beavers, action, tenderness and a visual world with personality. It does not change Pixar history, but it does remind us why the studio was so beloved for so many years: because even when it tells a crazy story about a girl inside a robotic beaver, it manages to make the idea feel natural, close and emotionally useful.

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Malisima. La unica parte buena de la pelicula era la que aparecía en el trailer. Mensajes progre encubiertos, y parece celebrar a una heroína vegana ambientalista que se rebela violentamente, a veces arriesgando su vida, contra los adultos y toda autoridad. Ademas, muy inapropiada para niños pequeños, tiene escenas que los puede asustar.

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Hoppers is not something I expected to love so much. The first half was pretty boring and generic. Although the second half also follows the usual tropes, it just works. Some things happen to make the plot messier, but I don't care about that too much. What I care about is how emotional I was at the end. I love the characters, the themes and the dialogues just fit. Hail King George! The direction is great. I love that the tone allows all ages to enjoy this film. The colours are beautiful, the animation is good, but not too distinct. The cast is good, I love Bobby Moynihan, after I saw him in the credits, I knew why I loved George so much (besides the writing). Also, I freaking love cute animals, especially bears. 30 minutes in I was prepared to give Hoppers 3 stars. Then it went up to 3,5 plus a heart. By the end I realized I loved this and finally gave 4 stars. Only two things can make me change my mind like this: laughing out loud or getting emotional. This film had both. Spoilers: The laughing out loud part was when fake/evil Jerry hit the Trump pose.

It’s a solid Disney movie. Got some good feels and some good lessons. Definitely recommendable for kids and adults alike.

Main character is anoying and self-righteous. I just couldn't finish it. People without a real identity, might like it.

Hoppers was a good **** plot was refreshingly different from that of a typical children’s **** film explores themes such as activism, family, emotional regulation, and personal growth. It also delivers plenty of humor, making it entertaining for both children and **** of the movie’s strengths is its unexpected twist, which helps keep the story engaging from beginning to end.Overall, I would recommend Hoppers as a great family movie night pick. It offers meaningful themes, strong comedy, and an engaging story that audiences of all ages can enjoy.

A horrible script forces too many inane and preposterous story devices onto the audience to justify sitting through this film. How did they spend so much time and resources on a story so devoid of quality without someone raising a hand during the daily scene review and asking, "Can't we do a little better?"

To what extent should humans be allowed to interfere with nature, and in particular with the animal kingdom? This is the question explored in the new Pixar Animation film *Hoppers*. Mabel, raised by her grandmother to be someone who loves nature, has found her sanctuary in the countryside by a lake right next to her grandmother’s house. Nature, with its calming effect and soul, has always been a special place for sensitive people. Mabel finds herself and her balance there after a difficult childhood. She has always wanted to rescue animals from humans and set them **** that we’ve arrived in the present day, nothing has changed. Quite the opposite, in fact: Mabel is politically active in the cause of animal welfare and nature conservation. Meanwhile, she is opposed by the mayor, who represents capitalism—a system that disregards flora and fauna, pushes through its plans regardless, and is driven solely by profit. But it is not only the capitalists who take centre stage in Daniel Chong’s animated film; scientists do too. The scientists, the observers, know full well that one must interfere neither with the plans of the profit-hungry nor with the animal kingdom; instead, they simply want to use Hopper’s new technology to find out more about animals. Mabel, in her impulsive way, sees things differently and recognises this as an opportunity to preserve her ****, exactly what the scientist warned about is happening: she gets too close to the animals and disaster looms. Nevertheless, *The Hoppers* finds a conciliatory conclusion, as befits a Pixar animated film, with Mabel, the scientists and the mayor reaching an agreement. At first glance, it seems idealistic, but that is precisely what matters here, because the ending gives children the sense that a compromise can always be reached. To return to the question posed at the start, the film illustrates how both worlds can coexist but cannot merge, even though they should look out for one **** animation style, which has almost become standard for Pixar films, strikes me as too polished in this case, just as it did with Elio last time. Furthermore, the film’s message often feels vague, although the humour in the script is well executed, with many memorable characters such as George the beaver, the lizard and Titus the butterfly. Nevertheless, it feels more like the standard Pixar has set for itself, and overall the plot always follows the same pattern.

Hoppers, I watched this on Disney Plus as A young adult parts of this movie plot is weird I think Disney/ Pixar should have made part of the plot a little different before releasing this movie

Watched with my six-year-old, and we both enjoyed it. One of the better movies coming out of Pixar in a minute.

Кайфовый мульт без напряга смотришь с банкой пиво и наслаждаешься. Советую всем

Hoppers is a pleasant Pixar movie, but for me it lands more in the "nice enough, but probably forgettable" category. It has a good heart, a few solid gags, and a fairly clear environmental message built around protecting one specific place, which helps the story feel at least thematically focused. One thing I really liked was the way the movie presents the animals' perspective. When we see the world through them, their eyes have whites, they become expressive, readable, and easier to emotionally connect with. But from the human point of view, they go back to looking like black-eyed, misunderstood creatures. It is a simple visual idea, but it works very well and might be the most memorable creative choice in the film. The problem is that the movie tries to carry a bit too much at once. We have Mabel's grief after losing her grandmother, her anger issues, her love for animals, the threat of a bypass being built over the lake, the idea of cooperation between species, and then eventually a second antagonist. None of these ideas are terrible on their own, but together they make the story feel less clean than it should be. Mabel herself is also a mixed character for me. She is supposed to be 19, but very often she behaves much younger, sometimes almost like a child. That can make her frustrating, especially when the film wants her emotional arc to feel mature. Her relationship with her grandmother is clearly important, and the movie keeps returning to it, but that is also part of the issue - it sometimes feels like the film has to remind us of that emotional weight because it does not always naturally stay in the story. The environmental message is a little exaggerated, but I can accept that because it fits the type of movie this is. The bigger issue is the second antagonist, who weakens both the pacing and the moral idea that everyone has some good in them. The film seems to want a gentle, hopeful message, but then complicates it in a way that does not fully work. Visually, I am also not completely sold. It has that very modern animated look, which is polished, but not really my favorite style. I still prefer the older feel of films like Shrek, Toy Story, Tangled, Cars, or even WALL-E, where the designs felt more memorable and full of character. Here, some of the human designs were a little frustrating to me, especially with Mabel looking much younger than her actual age. Still, I did have a decent time. There are funny moments, the lizard is probably the standout comedy character, and the Polish line "zlo bobrem zwyciezaj" is catchy, even if I doubt it will stay in my head for long. The ending is predictable, but it closes the story in a reasonably satisfying way. So overall: not a bad Pixar movie, just not a great one. It has charm, some clever ideas, and a good heart, but it lacks the deeper emotional spark - that older Pixar soul - that made the studio's best films stay with you long after watching.

Hoppers is easily the best Pixar film in over a decade. It blends humor perfectly with emotional scenes, something the studio hasn't been able to do in a very long time.

Great animation and story with plenty of self-awareness as to what it is. Jon Hamm is cast exactly how you'd predict him to be cast. If that's a good thing or not is a matter of perspective.

Good, but not that good. It’s a well-crafted animated film, visually appealing from the very beginning, and the environmental message it pushes is clear and easy to understand. Even so, throughout the entire movie I kept asking myself the same question: why has this become such a massive box office success? I don’t think it’s bad at all, but I also don’t feel there’s anything particularly memorable about it. Not even its animal-rights message. I went into it with a lot of prejudice. The premise **** transforming into an animal immediately made me think of the whole “therian” phenomenon — people claiming they identify as animals. It’s something I personally find absurd, so that gave me an initial rejection toward the film. Still, as always, I gave it a chance. And honestly, I don’t regret it either. But I never fully connect with it. Nothing really disappoints me, yet nothing excites me either. The character arcs are functional and practical, with clear goals and different perspectives represented throughout the story, which makes me view them more as tools for debate than actual characters with their own identity. The only figure that truly stands out to me is the protagonist, and mostly because she’s constantly on screen. The clash between human progress and nature preservation is clearly the narrative core and, I imagine, the reason behind the film’s success. That’s where my conflict with it begins. The movie manages to put me on the animals’ side and makes me feel bad about the destruction of their habitat, but at the same time I can’t stop thinking that the problem would simply move somewhere else. The bridge they want to build may disappear from that location, but it’ll probably end up destroying another place anyway. And I guess that ambiguity is what makes the film interesting: there’s no comfortable answer. In fact, my brother recently asked me to kill a tiny spider in the bathroom because he claims to have arachnophobia. I refused because that little thing had probably been there for ages and never harmed anyone. But then I remembered that I have killed silverfish whenever they started getting into my room during humid seasons. At first I felt bad about it, but eventually I just thought, “whatever.” 'Hoppers' works as a reflection of those contradictions. I wouldn’t say it changed my life or even my mindset, but it did leave me thinking about a few things, even if only in a superficial way. The kind of internal debate that lasts two minutes and then disappears. Visually, though, that’s where the movie genuinely caught my attention. It’s a complete rollercoaster: some scenes are genuinely great while others make me disconnect entirely. The first hour feels heavy, bland, and lacking a strong hook; the second half manages to pull me back in and entertain me for a while. In the end, this feels more like a film that works as a discourse than as an emotional experience. I understand what it’s trying to communicate, I understand why so many people value it so highly, and I recognize that it’s well made, but it leaves me cold. There’s no specific flaw dragging it down — it simply never manages to emotionally move me.

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People are terrible. This show is a breath of fresh air. Look to empathy, beyond humanity

Hoppers is an absolute return to form for Pixar that delivers groundbreaking storytelling while bringing along hilarious jokes.

С удовольствием посмотрели всей семьей, визаул очень приятный глазу, сюжет незамысловатый, но простой и понятный даже детям. В фильме есть очень хороший посыл по поводу озраный природы, но в тоже время в фильме много хороших (не пошлых) шуток и забавын сцен/моментов.

Very well made Pixar movie. Every single unique element worked well. The concept are well presented and the show some solid laughs and coming of age drama.

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you'd swear pixar didn't even have anything to do with this. it's devoid of their usual humor and inside jokes and the whole movie revolves around environmentalism. if your a tree hugger you might like it.

Hey, Nice Beaver! You want to clearly know how I feel about this movie, and I will tell you. This is one of the biggest pieces of great Media since UP, coming from Pixar. Look... UP is a 10/10 Masterpiece of a film; this one is below it and is definitely better than that Elio film they previously made. It's on the line of Luca, maybe more enjoyable due to the amount of risks they take, but the film does feel grounded. At first, Its start fairly generic, but then it evolves into this complex narrative that cleanly deploys its story. Films doing a recovery like this are very risky, but ultimately, this is a great watch. It's Great for Kids, good enough for adults to sit through, and has a good message. "Don't play loud music in the forest and try to build a bridge." This is the single best message I've seen in years. Ok ...I am joking, but you get my point of it being a fun film now. Now I do want to talk about the Animation **** suits the animals, but the humans, eh, it needs some work. Ultimately, this is one of the better films PIXAR Has Put out in a while, besides The Incredibles 2, etc. Do I want to see more of Hoppers, probably, but it really needs to go harder and longer. 8/10, great film, it just snatches that rating by the little hairs on its little chin.

Very different to what the trailer was portraying Broken plot lines Ecowarrior fantasy

From an adult's perspective I'd call this mid-level Pixar; perfectly executed but hardly memorable, so, a 6. From a kid's perspective, though, it might earn a 10 based on the furry critters alone.

The trailer didn’t do this movie justice! It made me so happy to see such an original but relatable story that’s funny and inspiring. Definitely more inventive than Avatar 3.

A Fun and Fresh Take on Nature. Hoppers teaches you a few things about nature while keeping its fun, entertaining, and childlike spirit. I really enjoyed the movie, especially its fresh approach-this time, instead of a lion being the king of mammals, it's a beaver. It highlights how every biome has its own essential animals and elements. The story is engaging and original, and the animation quality is very good. Overall, it's a really solid film.

I enjoyed the originality of the story. This is Pixar at its finest. I would easily come back to this film many more times.

Hoppers is an interesting and enjoyable animated adventure with creative ideas and solid entertainment value. While it keeps the colorful energy and charm you expect, it doesn’t quite capture the emotional depth and magic of older Pixar classics. Still, the concept is fun, the pacing works well, and it remains engaging throughout. Not top-tier, but definitely a good watch overall.

I loved the story, the ending, and the characters. Super adorable! So cute!

Muy buena película para toda la familia desde hace tiempo no veía una película que de verdad me hiciera pensar un poco de la naturaleza.

"Hoppers" is wild funny clever and one of Pixar’s stronger overall originals. Daniel Chong uses his irreverent nature he learned from Cartoon Network to give us an environmental adventure for kids and adults with a great cast led by Piper Curda and his collaborator Bobby Moynihan. Pixar fans have two new releases to be excited for in 2026. Later this summer, Woody and his roundup gang of toys will return in Toy Story 5. But first comes the arrival of their latest original film, Hoppers. While they have found critical and commercial success with most of their sequels, Pixar’s early original efforts draw more passion. Recent originals, Luca, Turning Red, Elemental, and Elio, may not have reached the heights of the studio’s glory days, but "We Bare Bears" creator Daniel Chong brings his zany sensibilities to this delightfully madcap adventure. The film begins with an unusual premise that feels perfectly suited to Pixar’s long tradition of imaginative storytelling. Daniel Chong’s animated adventure introduces a young environmental activist who attempts to save the wetlands she loves by transferring her consciousness into a robotic beaver. The concept may sound strange, but in typical Pixar fashion, the film transforms that eccentric idea into a warm, thoughtful exploration of activism, empathy and the fragile connections that hold the natural world together. The story follows Mabel (Piper Curda), an environmentally conscious college sophomore whose favorite place on Earth is a tranquil lake surrounded by forest. Her peaceful sanctuary is threatened when plans emerge to demolish the wetlands and build a new highway. Determined to protect the ecosystem she cherishes, she frequently fights against Mayor Jerry (Jon Hamm) as he plans to destroy an abandoned glade in Beaverton with a freeway. Her last chance at preserving the glade comes when she discovers an invention by her professor, Dr. Sam (Kathy Najimy), one that she amusingly exclaims “is nothing like Avatar.” The “Hoppers” program allows humans to inhabit an animal robot and talk with other animals. Mabel “hops” into a robotic beaver and goes on a mission to bring a slew of displaced animals back and save the glade. On her journey, Mabel meets a community of animals and their head beaver, King George (Bobby Moynihan). He teaches her about the pond rules that allow for the critters to live in harmony. This includes answering the obvious question on the audience’s mind: what happens when someone has to eat? Well, as King George answers with a matter-of-fact glee, “If you gotta eat, eat!” This sets the tone for the oddball comic energy present throughout. The many animals Mabel encounters all have their own set of witty peculiarities. Loaf (Eduardo Franco) brings a mellow beaver with a chill vibe around the pond. A very hungry bear named Ellen (Melissa Villaseñor) gets lots of laughs as she goes between grumpy and nonchalant. The Animal Council contains the Bird King (the late Isiah Whitlock Jr.), the Fish Queen (Ego Nwodim), the Amphibian King (Steve Purcell), the Reptile Queens (three snakes all played by Nichole Sakura), and the Insect Queen (Meryl Streep). Each of the leaders gets an opportunity to be funny, while not undercutting their intimidating presence as they take Mabel’s mission too far, plotting to squish the humans that displaced them. Dave Franco plays the unhinged son of the Insect Queen, Titus, a perfect casting choice that unleashes his wild side as a performer. And of course, Tom (Tom Law), the lizard that went viral online, is a riot. Fans of Chong’s We Bare Bears will relish in the absurdity, going further than anything Pixar has put out. He and Luca screenwriter Jesse Andrews developed the story together, with Andrews writing the screenplay. The comedy consistently hits hard with plenty of hilarious jokes and a handful of shocking developments that will have the audience howling in laughter. But what takes Hoppers to the next level is how it slows down in between the laughs. Chong and Andrews allow space for the characters to sit with their surroundings, soaking in the beauty of nature and the lives within. The film establishes Mabel’s love of the natural world as a bonding connection between her and Grandma Tanaka (Karen Huie). These scenes are conveyed patiently and with great poignancy. That calmness transfers over to her connection with King George as he holds firm to his belief that the pure-hearted good within us will prevail. "Hoppers" packs more laughs than any Pixar film in recent memory, complemented by a loving reverence for nature and community. It is hard to imagine coming away from this film not being swept up by its unabashed silliness and sincerity. In a time when the state of the world can feel so dour, Daniel Chong’s film reminds us that strength resides in unity. As sappy as it may sound, it champions the expression of “we’re all in this together.” There will always be people out there fighting the good fight.

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No matter the age group, Pixar and Disney always find a way to get everyone to see this. Whether you're a young child who finds the animals cute, a father having to sit through this for your children, or maybe you just wanted to see it for yourself! Hoppers is well, just another animated movie. The same story that every animated film uses, the same predictable everything is unicorn and rainbows ending, and the same short runtime.

I really want to give this movie more than a 5. It could have been so good—there is so much potential being wasted. I mean, why don’t the creators want it to be good? You have everything needed to create magic, but I guess they just don’t care anymore.

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Entertaining flick from Pixar is a good watch but not as great as their previous entries. Mind you for the little ones, there is a particularly scary plot point on the final third that really caught me off guard, bordering on 'horror'.

Hoppers is a vibrant, entertaining animated adventure that delivers plenty of charm, energy, and visual flair. While its story plays things a bit safe and doesn’t fully explore its deeper moments, it remains consistently fun and engaging throughout. Not groundbreaking, but absolutely worth the ride.

Pixar's 30th feature film is yet another triumph for the now legendary studio. The villain may prove a bit much at times for some children, but ultimately, Hoppers is a delightful foray into the animal kingdom, with some truly funny and heart-warming moments. ****/2026/03/hoppers-average-guy-movie-review.html?m=1

A good Pixar movie is a rarity these days. The last good original they made was years ago (Soul, maybe?). But Hoppers gives me hope again, hope that Pixar is back to doing what they do well!Mabel grieves the loss of her grandmother, someone who ingrained the importance of the glade & animals inhibiting it. When the Mayor plans to build a highway over the glade, Mabel scrambles to save it. Inadvertently, she stumbles upon an experiment that transfers her consciousness to a robotic beaver and she plans to use that for her cause.Hoppers starts out a little slow and predictable, which was typical for a Pixar movie. But once things are set into motion and we are familiar with the chain of events and characters, we are pulled into and invested in the world of Hoppers. The characters are lovable, cute when they transform into those beady-eyed versions of themselves (the kind of detailing I loved - when they differentiate between when you can understand animals and when you cannot). The thought behind the animal kingdom near a city, being divided into different sub-kingdoms based on the species. The social message that comes with animated movies is a boon - especially when it comes to catering to younger kids, movies like this play a significant role. It is a teaching moment and I truly appreciate that. A lot of Hoppers focuses on how we as humans are destroying natural habitats for our convenience but there is a lot more that the movie addresses.

本作应该可以算是皮克斯继coco以来的非续集/IP长片中最不掺杂主创私人表达，议题最为普世（生态保护）的一部了，但却撞《阿凡达》了。虽远不及皮克斯的全盛时期，但在后疫情时代的皮克斯非续集/IP电影中，本作已经是数一数二的了

The most expensive Disney-Pixar's movie since 2017 and Coco, will alas not meet its $150M budget 🥲 As it's a good idea and a good movie, which would enjoy a sequel, but it's box-office failure will likely stop it

Hoppers is an entertaining if thematically slight film. It bears the visual hallmark of past Pixar greats but contains only a smidgeon of philosophical insight and emotional weight of their classics. While it’s fun and its constructive messages resonate, the movie is primarily a cartoon. Recommended. detroitcineaste

Possibly the best Pixar movie yet, an absolute masterpiece. Superb pacing with no filler sequences, just the right amount of emotional touch and gorgeous visuals. It has all the best Pixar elements of well-timed humor, an important message, and interesting characters.

This Pixar animation takes on the climate crisis. A 19-year-old animal lover discovers a new technology that allows her to inhabit a robotic beaver, which leads her to assemble the animal kingdom to save her favorite pond. As expected, the lively pacing keeps it moving, but it lacks some of the hallmarks of the studio. The characters are charming, but none of them are especially quirky or unique. Although there are spunky moments, the opportunities for genuine humor are slim. The design is attractive without adding anything new to the style. Sure, it’s got a warm center and important message, but there’s a lack of anything new or special.

A thought-provoking cartoon that inspires people to think about habitat protection and how human's behavior affects animal's' lives.