Review of Over the Hedge (2006) by Larry Ratliff for San Antonio Express-News — 18 May 2006

Over the Hedge will grow on you. It's a hoot.

This review of Over the Hedge (2006) was written by Larry Ratliff and published by San Antonio Express-News on 18 May 2006.

Over the Hedge has generally received positive reviews.

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