Open Season (2006)
“One fur all. All fur one.”
Boog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a rag-tag army against the hunters.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Jill Culton, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Martin Lawrence, Ashton Kutcher, Gary Sinise, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Martin Lawrence
as Boog (voice)
Ashton Kutcher
as Elliot (voice)
Gary Sinise
as Shaw (voice)
Debra Messing
as Beth (voice)
Billy Connolly
as McSquizzy (voice)
Georgia Engel
as Bobbie (voice)
Jon Favreau
as Reilly (voice)
Jane Krakowski
as Giselle (voice)
Gordon Tootoosis
as Gordy (voice)
Patrick Warburton
as Ian (voice)
Cody Cameron
as Mr. Weenie (voice)
Nika Futterman
as Rosie (voice)Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 86 min |
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