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Everyone is buzzing for BEE MOVIE, the hit comedy from creator and comic icon Jerry Seinfeld. Ambitious young worker bee Barry B. Benson soars out into the world with the high-flying pollen jocks in search of nectar and adventure. But when he breaks one of the cardinal rules of beedom and speaks to humans, Barry sets off an un-bee-lievable chain of events that proves that even a little bee can make a big difference!
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I purchased this movie because I thought it would be a good one, given that Jerry Seinfeld was one of the voices.
My daughters have only watched it 2 or 3 times. I'm not 100% certain what is lacking for them, interest wise. Perhaps it is a little to over their heads in content.
My smallest daughter, now 5, thinks its really sweet that the main chappie gets his own little flight jacket in the end.
My middle daughter, now 9, thinks that its awfully mean to think that the bees would stop "doing their jobs".
I liked some of the humour, but I haven't been bothered to sit and watch it again.
I was a little disappointed all things considered.
Our boys (aged 4 to 6 at the time) semi-enjoyed this movie, but not as much as other similar movies. They loved it at first, but when the storyline started to feature around the humans they lost interest. They actually asked if we could switch it off, but we kept it on (because we adults were enjoying it!).
Another one of those movies where there's the kids storyline and a level of adult humour pitched in. The adults found it entertaining (maybe helped by recognising Jerry Seinfeld's voice) but not a winner for the kids sadly.
The fact that it had Jerry Seinfeld in it very nearly had me deciding to leave this movie well alone, as I have never been a fan of this particular comedian. But by a third of the way through the movie, I was already very glad that I'd given in to my son's request to add it to our collection, and actually given it a go myself.
This is a movie that makes several good point, one of them bee-ing (ok, lame I know, but couldn't help it!) that just because you're small, doesn't mean you can't do the unthinkable! Whoever would have thought of a bee going up against humans in a court of law?? Obviously Jerry Seinfeld, (along with Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, and Andy Robin) since he co-wrote the movie (and co-produced it). It also showed how the loss of such a tiny creature could cause such a HUGE impact on the rest of the world. It kinda makes ya stop and think, and maybe appreciate the little guy just that little bit more.
The voice talents of Chris Rock, John Goodman, and Renee Zellweger were all quite easy to spot as a small part of the bug world was explored in funny detail, causing many a laugh by both the adults and the kids watching. This is a bright, colourful movie that would make a great addition to any family's collection as it can open the door to some rather interesting conversations with the kids about the simple little bee and it's part in the circle of life, as well as just being a thoroughly enjoyable movie.
Just remember - BEE nice to the bees and appreciate the honey you spread on your toast, or stir into that next cup of tea.
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