Martin Lawrence voices Boog with his usual attitude, which works swell in the scenes where Boog needs attitude, but feels inappropriate in others. Ashton Kutcher tends to steal the show as Elliot. His That '70s Show character may be the unflattering equivalent of Joey on Friends, but Kutcher proves he can score laughs when he wants them.
Open Season is a momentary diversion, sure to placate kids for a good 90 minutes. But computer-animated films used to do so much more than that. This one's better than Barnyard, but miles away from Toy Story or Finding Nemo, or even the Ice Age flicks. At least Open Season will spare you from cramming another awkward plastic case into your movie shelf.