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Bee Movie
2007 91 min United States of America PG 0+
★5.9
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Simon J. Smith, Steve Hickner
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Description
Barry B. Benson, a recent college graduate who wants more out of his life than making honey, decides to sue the human race after learning about the exploitation of bees at the hands of mankind. What will happen next?
Budget:
$150M
US Gross:
$126.63M
Worldwide:
$287.59M
Starring
Jerry Seinfeld
Actor
Renée Zellweger
Actor
Matthew Broderick
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2008
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Bee Movie is a polarizing animated film recognized primarily for its high-quality technical animation and unique, albeit bizarre, premise. While some audiences enjoy its rapid-fire humor and clever cultural parodies, others criticize the screenplay for being formulaic, morally questionable, and lacking in narrative depth.
| Production | The computer-generated animation and visual design are consistently praised for their high technical quality and vibrant aesthetic. | |
| Originality | The film utilizes a highly original and inventive premise that sets it apart from typical animated fare. | |
| Screenplay | The script is viewed as a mixture of sharp, adult-oriented wit and cynical, shallow writing, leading to debates over whether the humor lands effectively. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the protagonist, Barry B. Benson, are split between those who find his journey relatable and those who perceive him as an arrogant, poor role model. |