Bee Movie (2007)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Directors:

Steve Hickner
Simon J. Smith

Writers:

Jerry Seinfeld (written by) and
Spike Feresten (written by) ...

Release Date:

2 November 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family

Tagline:

On November 2 Hold on to your honey

Plot:

Barry B. Benson, a bee who has just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey, and subsequently decides to sue us.

Plot Keywords:

Bee | Computer Animation | Sunrise | Lying | Scatological Humor

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 11 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sun. Nov. 8	5:00 PM	HBO
Tue. Nov. 17	1:00 PM	HBO
Fri. Nov. 20	4:15 PM	HBO

Cast

Jerry Seinfeld	...	Barry B. Benson (voice)
Renée Zellweger	...	Vanessa Bloome (voice)
Matthew Broderick	...	Adam Flayman (voice)
Patrick Warburton	...	Ken (voice)
John Goodman	...	Layton T. Montgomery (voice)
Chris Rock	...	Mooseblood (voice)
Kathy Bates	...	Janet Benson (voice)
Barry Levinson	...	Martin Benson (voice)
Larry King	...	Bee Larry King (voice)
Ray Liotta	...	Ray Liotta (voice)
Sting	...	Sting (voice)
Oprah Winfrey	...	Judge Bumbleton (voice)
Larry Miller	...	Buzzwell (voice)
Megan Mullally	...	Trudy (voice)
Rip Torn	...	Lou Lo Duca (voice)

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild suggestive humor, and a brief depiction of smoking.

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

Netherlands:AL | USA:PG | Singapore:PG | South Africa:A | Sweden:Btl | Australia:G | Canada:G (all jurisdictions) | Malaysia:U | Finland:K-7 | South Korea:All | Ireland:G | Germany:o.Al. | UK:U (cut) | Switzerland:0 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:0 (canton of Geneva) | Argentina:Atp | Taiwan:GP | New Zealand:G | Brazil:Livre | Philippines:G | Italy:T | Portugal:M/6 (Qualidade)

Company:

DreamWorks Animation

Trivia:

In the first scene they show a collection of white sneakers that Barry owns. In real life, Jerry Seinfeld is said to have a collection of more than 500 sneakers and they are all white.

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Perceived errors regarding insect anatomy are part of the movie's internal logic and suspension of disbelief. (See trivia entry.)

Quotes:

Barry B. Benson: What in the name of mighty Hercules is this? How did this get here? Cute Bee? Golden Blossom? Ray Liotta Private Select?
Vanessa: What is he, an actor?
Barry B. Benson: I've never heard of him. What is this doing here?
Vanessa: For people. We eat it.
Barry B. Benson: You eat it? You don't have enough food of your own? Where did you get this?
Vanessa: From bees. Bees make it...
Barry B. Benson: I know who makes it! And it's hard to make it! There's heating, and stirring, and there's this big krelman thing.
Vanessa: It's organic.
Barry B. Benson: It's *our* ganic!
Vanessa: It's just honey, Barry.
[...]

Movie Connections:

Featured in "30 Rock: SeinfeldVision (#2.1)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

Thinkin' Bee

enjoyable as can bee

Sharp, funny animated feature about a beemused young bee and recent college graduate who learns that he's destined to work a routine colony job for the rest of his life. Although his natural instinct is to beeware of humans, his life takes a turn for the better when he meets a saintly florist who not only beefriends him, but helps him file a lawsuit when he discovers that humans are to bee credited for mass production of honey! Occasionally too silly for words, probably by intention, but lots to take in with superb animation, good gags, and quirky, memorable characters. Comedy is uneven at times, but still serves as acceptable entertainment for kids and adults alike. ***