Bee Movie

3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (283 customer reviews)
Having just graduated from college, a bee by the name of Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) finds himself disillusioned with the prospect of having only one career choice--honey. As he ventures outside of the hive for the first time, he breaks one of the cardinal rules of the bee world ... and talks to a human, a New York City florist named Vanessa (Renee Zellweger).
  • Starring: Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger
  • Directed by: Steve Hickner, Simon J. Smith
  • Runtime: 1 hour 31 minutes
  • Release year: 2007
  • Studio: DreamWorks Animation
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Synopsis: Having just graduated from college, a bee by the name of Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) finds himself disillusioned with the prospect of having only one career choice--honey. As he ventures outside of the hive for the first time, he breaks one of the cardinal rules of the bee world and talks to a human, a New York City florist named Vanessa (Renee Zellweger).
Starring: Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger
Supporting actors: Matthew Broderick, Patrick Warburton, John Goodman, Chris Rock
Directed by: Steve Hickner, Simon J. Smith
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Runtime: 1 hour 31 minutes
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Release year: 2007
Studio: DreamWorks Animation
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for mild suggestive humor, and a brief depiction of smoking
ASIN: B005MLP71Y (Rental) and B005MLP91C (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: November 02, 2007
  • MPAA: Rated PG for mild suggestive humor, and a brief depiction of smoking
  • Production Company: DreamWorks Animation, Columbus 81 Productions, Pacific Data Images (PDI)

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We loved this movie and will watch over and over. Melissa A. Hancock  |  72 reviewers made a similar statement
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49 of 54 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun with fresh message. November 3, 2007
I've seen all of the animated features since Toy Story, and liked this one better than most. It's not as funny as Shrek, and overall not as good as Monsters Inc or Finding Nemo, but certainly in the better half, comparable to Cars, Ice Age, and Over The Hedge. During the first twenty minutes or so it seemed like it might offer nothing better than a series of Bee jokes, which I see has resulted in some negative reviews here. But the story develops as an allegory for frivolous lawsuits, but it's the bee who brings the frivolous lawsuit here, so it doesn't jump on the Hollywood blame-humans-first bandwagon, which is refreshing. Some of the results are predictable, some funny, but not preachy or trite. There's at least one lawyer joke that had the audience in stitches, along with several other funny jokes.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars So much better than I thought it would be March 14, 2008
Format:DVD
I didn't care that this movie came out as Jerry Seinfeld is sometimes overhyped as being funny, when in reality, most the time he isn't. I decided to rent this because a few other new releases were sold out at the video store. I get home, watch it and within minutes, am floored laughing. With a good message and superb humor, I went out today and bought this movie. I love it and if you appreciate cartoons with a good message, get this!
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Bee Movie Review November 8, 2007
Jerry Seinfeld has been away from the spotlight for some time now and 2007 marks the year of his return - but only as a voice in a computer animated film. While the premise is unique, the approach is generic, and the excellently animated, poorly executed family film will have difficulty avoiding the already popular classification that Bee Movie is indeed a B-movie.

Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) is an average bee approaching adulthood, who must decide upon a job in the hive. The catch is that once he chooses his job, he must keep it for the rest of his life. Unsatisfied with the monotony of working in the hive, he ventures outside where he meets a human woman, Vanessa (Renée Zellweger), who saves his life. Indebted, he breaks the Cardinal bee rule: never talk to humans. At first Vanessa has difficulty accepting the talking bee, but the two soon spend quite a bit of time together and Barry gets overly comfortable as she reveals that she is a florist. Enamored with Vanessa, despite the interspecies barrier, Barry learns that humans have been stealing honey from bees and selling and eating it. Infuriated, he sets out to sue the honey company, with the help of Vanessa and his bee pals.

Apparently bees drive cars, they are all cousins, and they can use their antennas as cell phones. The comical world the creators have devised for the bees is perhaps the most creative aspect of the film. Many parallels reside with Barry's rebellious teen years and human childhood, as specifically referenced by a sensationally hysterical homage to The Graduate. From voting the queen bee into monarchy, to pollination, to insects on windshields and their attraction to lights, many of the typical insect behaviors are addressed and translated into humorous gags - supposedly their thinking is shockingly similar to humans.

The animation (from Dreamworks, the studio that brought us Shrek) as always continues to excel in its realism, from the cartoon movements and facial expressions of the characters, to the nearly flawless reflections and refractions of the inanimate objects and background environments. Barry gets stuck to a tennis ball and batted around in slow motion, and sucked into the engine of a car: both scenes and many more are executed with amazing editing and stunning camera movement that can only be achieved in computer animation.

Hysterical character designs and voice acting also add to the fun, with jocose performances by John Goodman, Patrick Warburton, Chris Rock and even voice cameos by Michael Richards (who many joked would play the role of an Africanized bee) and Larry King as Bee Larry King. What doesn't work as well is the execution of the story. The film often contradicts itself with the reactions of the humans to talking bees, and with what Barry is capable of realistically doing as nothing more than a heavily personified insect. Some of the jokes elicit laughter, but most are on an unexpectedly low intelligence level, and ultimately the many entertaining bits are specifically aimed at younger audiences. As is often with computer animated films, visual perfection oftentimes overshadows the time spent trying to devise an enticing story, and Bee Movie falls in with the too-kid-friendly films that are quickly forgotten.

- Mike Massie
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4.0 out of 5 stars Bee Movie
A good film for family or for anybody, Bee Movie is a good film for relaxation. It is not high drama or even a great adventure, but it is entertaining and a very original look at... Read more
Published 1 day ago by hearsmusic
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Funny
What can 1 say, Grand Slam on this.. Tastefully done, All-Star-Cast and Funny Funny Funny for sure, Made me look at Honey Bees in a whole different way..lol
Published 1 day ago by Miles lilfello Waters
5.0 out of 5 stars Bee Movie
This was a gift for our grandson and because he loves bugs he really like this movie. Very reasonably priced.
Published 10 days ago by Sara Brandt
5.0 out of 5 stars son loved it
it was a bday gift for my kid so he loved it,and for the price n shipping i was very happy
Published 14 days ago by Melissa
4.0 out of 5 stars Bee Movie is Family Friendly
I showed this to my class of preschoolers after we finished studying bees. It was a very good, kid friendly movie.
Published 15 days ago by A. Bowman
3.0 out of 5 stars cute
We watched it for movie night and the kids really liked it!! It was cute! Nothing inappropriate for a 5 and 8 yo.
Published 19 days ago by heidibb
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT KIDS/FAMILY MOVIE
To sit on a friday night with your family and order pizza, this movie not only gives the family a good time, but it's very very educational. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Alex A.
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT MOVIE for young and old alike!
I ordered this movie to share with my boyfriend's 25 yr old daughter because she had never seen it. Bees are crucial to our eco-system and so many people are oblivious to this... Read more
Published 23 days ago by HussyBiker
3.0 out of 5 stars Buzz Worthy?
Its not a great animated film and Jerry Seinfeld's voice is so noticeable it kind of ruins the experience. The movie feels much older than it is as well. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Oneil Natto
5.0 out of 5 stars great for children
Great movie for children, the animation story line, and characters are great. It will keep the children attention and keep them quiet
Published 24 days ago by journee
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