In the almost never ending barrage of computer animated films, most of them consist of vaguely recycled plots that are well and good for kiddy cannon fodder.
Not only are their plots recycled, but nowadays the big trend seems to be using penguins. However, DreamWorks Bee Movie is a highly entertaining and original film that both kids and adults can appreciate. With such voice talents as Jerry Seinfeld, Renee Zelwegger, Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Patrick Warburton, and even Chris Rock.
Any person who has ever felt that their job was menial, repetitive and soul sucking should relate to main character Barry Bee Benson (Jerry Seinfeld). Barry has just graduated from Bee College and becomes rather disillusioned at the prospect of devoting the rest of his life to the business of making honey.
When he dares to venture to the outside of the hive to see the world before he decides on his life's career, he gets caught in the rain, which renders him incapable of flight.
Seeking refuge inside of an apartment where he is nearly killed, he is saved by a human (Renee Zelwegger) and begins to talk to her. After a few of what one could consider to be dates with the human, Barry discovers that the honey his people work so hard to make is being stolen by bee farms and sold. Being highly offended and outraged by this theft, Barry breaks the silence of the bee race and decides to sue the honey companies.
This movie is very funny on a level that both kids and parents will enjoy. Unlike most animated films that only get big name actors for hype, Bee Movie has actors who do a legitimately good job of their voice acting. Seinfeld's voice is channeled effortlessly into his character.
John Goodman does a fine job as a stereotypically southern lawyer who is quick to point out human superiority. However, Patrick Warburton definitely stole the show with his deep and laughingly manly voice.
While you probably won't find it to be Shakespearian, Bee Movie has a message that almost anyone can identify with. In fact, the only real problems I had with the movie were the many scenes requiring serious suspension of disbelief (even for an animated film), and the false scientific information scattered throughout the entire film.
So, if you're looking for a family night out, or just a light-hearted excursion from daily hassles, then Bee Movie is just what you have been looking for.
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