The animation team that brought us "Shrek" and "Madagascar" has made another wildly imaginative film that will appeal to both adults and children because of its double entendre dialogue, interesting plot and top-notch look. It’s ingenious, thought provoking and best of all, fun.

A group of fuzzy, furry, friendly (except for the bear, of course) forest animals are waking up as their winter hibernation comes to an end.

What’s new is that there is a large green hedge that has popped up, that is intended to keep them where they belong. Sort of brings to mind the fence proposed to run along our southern border. Of course, they eventually get to the other side. What has changed is that the former forest is now state of the art suburbia, with carefully manicured lawns, mammoth SUVs and people who say they want to get away from it all, but then bring it all with them.

But it’s a dog eat dog world (so to speak) in the forest as well. The bear (Nick Nolte) will eat sly RJ the raccoon (Bruce Willis) within 24 hours unless he replaces the bear’s stockpiled food that he destroyed. The turtle Verne (Garry Shandling) is the guide for their group and he leads the way through many funny situations. Verne saves the day as they venture into the land of suburbia. Stella (Wanda Sykes) the skunk uses her wit to give this PG film a nice edge.

RJ points out a well-worn truism, animals eat to live while humans live to eat. There are lots of laughs in "Over the Hedge," and some quirky reminders that in today’s world fuel efficiency is nearly a survival strategy, recycling is required, and interest in the regard for all living creatures is growing.