Isn't that all that really matters? Bee Movie is harmless entertainment for the whole family. With a much appreciated 'message' about respecting all life (well sorta of), I find it hard to admit that Bee Movie's humor is low rank and dry, but at least we are spared the potty jokes typical of this genre. For harder laughs like myself, the film may feel a tad bit long, but I almost guarantee that younger ones will be thrilled. Which isn't to say that the writing aims mercilessly at cheap laughs and extreme levels of pop culture to get easy laughs. An interview from the Bee Movie cast revealed that the film started with a title, and that is no shock, seeing as the movie does deliver entirely from that premise. I found myself admiring the film's quirky unpredictable style. The film just goes anywhere and everywhere, you can practically see the guys responsible for the movie just having a good time between every plot turn. The film is to say the least, immensely unbelievable. You'll have to suspend your disbelief to the level of a Saturday morning cartoon, and sure more could have been done with this weak premise, but I feel the film should be congratulated for tackling such a strange storyline. The film is artless and the animation is just average, but don't go in expecting "Toy Story", bring your children, and you'll be fine. At least, any movie that can make a screening room full of children gasp in sadness when a bug gets stepped on is number one on my list.
Review of Bee Movie
