'Hoppers' Takes a Serious Look at the Animal World

'Hoppers' takes a serious look at the animal world

You get a bit of a science lesson with a political message in "Hoppers," an animated film that also has plenty of cute characters.

Review | “Hoppers” is a dam good time, especially for animal lovers

“Hoppers” is Pixar’s newest animated movie. It’s full of beautiful animation, action-packed sequences and some surprisingly disturbing scenes.  Its funny moments will appeal to adults and kids alike, along with enjoyable sound effects that will transport viewers into the outdoors. The main character, Mabel, is a college student at Beaverton University. Mabel was close to her grandmother. She’s the one who taught her how to love the earth and the…

Review: ‘Hoppers’ brings the laughs but botches the lesson

Pixar has been in somewhat of a slump lately. Sure, it can still crank out a hit every year, but with a filmography full of corporate, uninspired sequels and spin-offs like “Incredibles 2” and “Lightyear” and undercooked, featherlight flicks like “Elio” and “Elemental,” the days when the animation company was a certified childhood-classic factory seem far behind us. Of course, movies like “Soul” and “Inside Out 2” show that the definitive Pixar …