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Hoot (2006)
Released By: New Line Cinema   Rating: PG   In Theaters: 5/5/2006
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Studio: New Line Cinema
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Wil Shriner
Language: English
Official Website: http://www.hootmovie.com/
Theatrical Release: 5/5/2006
Home Video Release: 8/15/2006
Cast: Luke Wilson, Cody Linley, Logan Lerman, Brie Larson
Published ID: 856364
UPC: 794043103599,
Plot: Three kids have an unexpected adventure as they try to protect some rare birds in this comedy drama based on a book for young adults by Carl Hiaasen. Roy Eberhardt (Logan Lerman) is a 14-year-old boy whose family has moved so often he's literally lost count of the number of times he's changed schools in the last ten years. Roy ought to be used to being the new kid at school by now, but making the switch from the big sky of Montana to the Gulf Coast of Florida proves to be a major challenge. While Roy quickly becomes the target of school bully Dana Matherson (Eric Phillips), he's befriended by Beatrice Leep (Brie Larson), a spunky girl with enough nerve to stand up to Dana, and her brother Mullet Fingers (Cody Linley). Beatrice and Mullet share their big secret with Roy -- they have a hidden hideaway where they look after a flock of wild owls. The owls in question are on the endangered species list, but that's of little concern to Chuck Muckle (Clark Gregg), a top executive from the Mother Paula's All-American Pancake House chain, who is planning to build a new restaurant in the hollow where the owls nest. Roy, Beatrice, and Mullet are determined to find a way to save the owls, but Muckle and his right-hand man, Curly Brannitt (Tim Blake Nelson), are less interested in saving the birds than in turning a profit. The kids have a plan, however, and they uncover some evidence of interest to David Delinko (Luke Wilson), a well-meaning but slow-witted policeman investigating some dirty doings tied in to the pancake house. Hoot features a handful of new recordings from popular Florida musician Jimmy Buffett, who also helped produce the film. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Good family movie.
Added 1/22/2010
This was a good movie. I bought it mostly cause is about teenagers geting interested in helping wild life, and standing up for the helpless. Some of the details in this movie, like what the teen decided to do to help discourage the dogs with snakes, the snakes could eventually eat the owls too, but that was very minor. Great, clean movie with cute little owls and my daughter enjoyd the cute boys as well, she is a teen also, so no surprise there.
I would recomend this movie to everybody.
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Hoot-erific! What a great family film.
Added 1/16/2010
I can't believe I missed this movie coming out!?!? What an underrated and underpublicized gem. I got it yesterday as a fluke, just to check out, with no expectations and it's wonderful.

My son is 8 and now enjoys movies about kids who are a little older than him. In this movie they're in jr. high and have the usual issues with bullies, being the new kid in town, etc., but it's delivered in a refreshing way. The young actors are good, the scenery is gorgeous and the music is pleasant (Jimmy Buffet provides original songs).

I was impressed with the directing and storytelling of the movie and the cinematography. Luke Wilson plays a cop who is comic relief, but he never mugs or goes slapstick. The comedy is more subtle and sophisticated. Very impressive.

The plot is interesting and has some fun twists as well as a moral about saving nature without hitting you over the head with it. Overall, adorable and engaging. I'm sure I will have to watch a million times and it's a welcomed task. Enjoy!
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Hoot (DVD)
Added 4/1/2009
Used this DVD with students who read Hiaasen's book at school. We liked the script-to-video feature with scene by scene transcription for comparing the book to the movie. The actors portrayed the great characters well. Very funny and fairly true to the book.
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"Hoot"
Added 1/6/2009
One of the best of the older movies-- Great for all ages. This DVD is especially fun for those of us who love and appreciate all animals !
( The acting is also very believable.)Hoot (New Line Platinum Series)
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fun time
Added 10/18/2008
I worked for over 30 years with abused, neglected and disfuncitonal children. It was fun to watch a movie about kids that, although not perfect (but who is?) did positive things even if they did do a little bit of distruction. Revolutions are not clean...ever.
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