[Patrick Sun]

This film had a so-so start that didn't quite endear you to Barry Benson (Jerry Seinfeld's bee character), and that's not a good sign because without such a hook, the mid-section of the film is somewhat bombastic (thanks to John Goodman's character) and angonizingly boring. Add a feckless Renee Zellwegger vocal performance into the mix, it's just dull. But, the 3rd act picks up a little steam, though takes some creative liberties in pushing a bee-centric agenda to present its case and buzzes to the finish line on a minor up note.

I give it 2 stars or a grade of C.

[Robert Crawford]

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Crawdaddy

[DaveF]

Despite the horrid teaser trailer for Bee Movie, the normal previews grew on me, and then the local paper gave it a 10. Moreover, everything else was all Sturm und Drang: American Gangster, Michael Clayton, We Own the Night, etc. I wanted something fun and light. Animation was a bonus. My wife was not enthused, but came along reluctantly.

I wanted to have a good time and enjoy the film, and so I did. But objectively, Bee Movie is probably a 6 or 7 of 10. The animation is middling; the people are nothing compared to The Incredibles. The story gets bogged down in a silly lawsuit affair. And the voice acting is competent at best, but at time amateurish -- particularly Patrick Wharburton's character, a one-note character hoarsely shouted for maximum impact.

Still, I had fun. It was fluffy and light and had laughs. And there's nothing else out light-hearted currently.

My wife disliked the whole affair. The people-are-evil theme has long grown tiresome to her. The suspension of disbelief was not at maintained -- it's a Bee Law to not speak to humans but when violated, all humans take it in stride. And likening bee-keeping to slavery was just stupid thematically, distasteful even, for her.