The movie begins on Easter Island, where the Easter Bunny (Hugh Laurie) is preparing to pass on the role to his son, E.B. However, E.B. has dreams of becoming a drummer and, against his father’s wishes, leaves Easter Island to pursue his passion in Hollywood.
The climax of the film occurs as E.B. crosses paths with Fred O’Hare (James Marsden), an unemployed slacker who accidentally hits E.B. with his car. Despite initial misgivings, Fred takes E.B. in and agrees to help him on his journey to Hollywood. Meanwhile, Carlos (Hank Azaria), a renegade chick, seizes the opportunity to take over Easter and causes chaos on Easter Island.
As E.B. adjusts to life in the human world and pursues his dream, Fred faces challenges in trying to help E.B. while dealing with his own life struggles. The film also introduces the Easter Chicks and introduces a subplot involving a coup on Easter Island.
The movie combines animated and live-action elements as E.B. and Fred navigate their adventures, leading to a climax involving a confrontation with Carlos and a resolution to the challenges faced by both E.B. and Fred.
“Hop” is a family-friendly film that explores themes of pursuing one’s dreams, friendship, and the importance of family traditions. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but found success at the box office, particularly among younger audiences.