Bee Movie
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: November 2, 2007
6.4
USER SCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 382 Ratings
USER RATING DISTRIBUTION
Positive:
196
Mixed:
109
Negative:
77
Watch Now
Stream On
Stream On
Buy on
Stream On
Stream On
Stream On
Stream On
Stream On
Expand
Review this movie
VOTE NOW
 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Check box if your review contains spoilers 0 characters (5000 max)

User Reviews

User scoreBy dateMost helpful
8
ChristopherW.Nov 28, 2007
I thoroughly enjoyed this very funny film. I loved how the plot gleefully sidestepped so many possible touches of realism in favor of a playful relaxed vibe aimed in soft allegory and breezy satire. The inconsistencies, plot holes, and I thoroughly enjoyed this very funny film. I loved how the plot gleefully sidestepped so many possible touches of realism in favor of a playful relaxed vibe aimed in soft allegory and breezy satire. The inconsistencies, plot holes, and contrivances are obviously intentional and focus the viewer less on the rather silly story and more on the film's sweet infectious tone and dialogue. As a note, I think this film is geared more toward adults than children, and certainly more on audiences who embrace Seinfeld's brand of comedy. Do enjoy!… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
8
BrandonWNov 27, 2007
It was good. Got a few laughs out of it.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
8
JonG.Nov 26, 2007
Have there been better animated films (animation and plot)? Yes. Although I was entertained, laughed, thought there was good use of colours (bright for the kids). Felt very Seinfeldian but then, I like his humor. I wouldn't say Have there been better animated films (animation and plot)? Yes. Although I was entertained, laughed, thought there was good use of colours (bright for the kids). Felt very Seinfeldian but then, I like his humor. I wouldn't say it's a movie about nothing. The Bee isn't excited about what's next for his life, wants to explore the world, tries to fix it, accepts his mistake and finally comes realizes we all have a job to do and no matter what size it is, it still counts and is very important. Okay not an A movie but definitely a Bee Movie.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
1
SamWNov 23, 2007
Nice animation, but everything else sucks.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
3
DontgiveaF.Nov 21, 2007
Some decent laughs, but suffers from the Cars complex, also known as the Saturday-Night-Live-movie syndrome: you take one idea, riff on it for about 70 minutes past where you've exhausted all the good material, and don't cut out Some decent laughs, but suffers from the Cars complex, also known as the Saturday-Night-Live-movie syndrome: you take one idea, riff on it for about 70 minutes past where you've exhausted all the good material, and don't cut out anything. This would have been a pleasant half-hour holiday special or something, but was a complete flop as far as being and entertaining film goes. Also, this movie had too many things on every screen to look at, to the point that what action there was, was hard to follow. And the cinematography was, at best, spastic. Lots of flying between leaves just cuz. Don't know if all their good people left or what, but Pixar really seems to have jumped the shark after The Incredibles. Throw this in the same pile (and I do mean Pile) with Ratatouille and The Santa Clause 2. Ugh.… Expand
0 of 1 users found this helpful
8
LauraJ.Nov 20, 2007
I found this movie to be uplifting, fun & humourous. The graphics & animation, especially over Central Park,NYC, were beautiful. I liked the flying scenes in the plane landing sequence , and in the sky, and thought Rene Zellweger as I found this movie to be uplifting, fun & humourous. The graphics & animation, especially over Central Park,NYC, were beautiful. I liked the flying scenes in the plane landing sequence , and in the sky, and thought Rene Zellweger as Vanesssa's alter ego-adorable. Anyone who says anything negative about this clever film is just jealous they didn't create it.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
0
KeithRNov 19, 2007
Yawn! This was the least funny animated movie I've seen. Even the kids in theatre were not laughing. Just a way to pormote McDonalds and crappy toys kids don't need. $40 wasted for nothing.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
1
DustinH.Nov 17, 2007
I took my 5 year old to see Bee Movie and would have walked out if she hadn't fallen asleep. I wish I could have slept through this stinker. Unfortunately, this is the one she picked (probably due to the McDonald's endorsement) and I took my 5 year old to see Bee Movie and would have walked out if she hadn't fallen asleep. I wish I could have slept through this stinker. Unfortunately, this is the one she picked (probably due to the McDonald's endorsement) and I suffered through it. NOTE: I am not a fan of Seinfeld's standup comedy or his sitcom. If you aren't a fan either, don't waste your money. Diehard fans will probably enjoy the humor, Seinfeld in-jokes and alum cameos, but the kids not familiar with it might get bored (saw several sleeping through it).… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
0
MeggieL.Nov 16, 2007
This movie is HORRIBLE! ! My best friends and I think this movie SUCK.(Nooffence but...).
0 of 0 users found this helpful
9
JoshuaP.Nov 15, 2007
I can't even see how someone could give this movie a bad review, I found myself laughing pretty hard on several occations and I thougt in general the movie was well done and well thought out.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
7
BrianK.Nov 14, 2007
It wasn't hillarious, but it was definitely an above average film. The last couple of minutes of the movie are hysterical.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
9
spongeeeNov 12, 2007
Good for two reasons: 1. The visuals are amazing. Felt like a Universial Studio ride during the flying squences. 2. The story/dialouge was surreal. Part of the fun was accepting that the bees could talk to humans. Once you get past that Good for two reasons: 1. The visuals are amazing. Felt like a Universial Studio ride during the flying squences. 2. The story/dialouge was surreal. Part of the fun was accepting that the bees could talk to humans. Once you get past that point, it is witty and def geared toward adults...ala Spongebob.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
5
JohnR.Nov 12, 2007
It felt like DreamWorks trying to make a Pixar movie . Of course Pixar works through their movies until the plot doesn't suck and the jokes are actually funny.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
1
danielwNov 10, 2007
This movie achieves something I didn't think possible: 90 minutes of Seinfeld with nary a laugh in sight. Makes you want to go back to the show to see whether it wasn't George, Kramer and Elaine keeping the show afloat all those This movie achieves something I didn't think possible: 90 minutes of Seinfeld with nary a laugh in sight. Makes you want to go back to the show to see whether it wasn't George, Kramer and Elaine keeping the show afloat all those years. Avoids 0 in virtue of 30 funny seconds of Chris Rock.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
8
RazvyT.Nov 9, 2007
Very ncie movie, nice comic, nice colored scenes, everything's nice.Animated movies rule!
0 of 1 users found this helpful
10
ThomasWNov 6, 2007
It was a good movie. I think it was the best animated movie ever!!
0 of 0 users found this helpful
7
BenH.Nov 6, 2007
A cute film that can entertain adults and children!
0 of 0 users found this helpful
1
AnaBNov 6, 2007
Had a few (very few) funny moments. I took my daughter, who wasn't really impressed and has already forgotten about it. At the end, I looked at my husband who complained that we wasted $21 (early matinee) for this crap. It was all over Had a few (very few) funny moments. I took my daughter, who wasn't really impressed and has already forgotten about it. At the end, I looked at my husband who complained that we wasted $21 (early matinee) for this crap. It was all over the place and just wasn't realistic, even for a cartoon. When you compare it to other adult geared movies such as Shrek, Madagascar, even Finding Nemo, this movie isn't even in their league.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
9
BethKNov 5, 2007
Most of these people have no clue what they're talking about. Bee Movie is a delightful animated movie visually for children, but actually geared towards adults. The humor, yes, is rather poor at some points, but most of it is quite Most of these people have no clue what they're talking about. Bee Movie is a delightful animated movie visually for children, but actually geared towards adults. The humor, yes, is rather poor at some points, but most of it is quite witty. But this movie really isn't about the humor. More of the message it's trying to send. And no, it's not of how if we lose bees, we'll crumble. I highly recommend it. The critics are pretty much being high and mighty on us again, and don't listen to those weirdos who say other wise.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
0
StevenH.Nov 4, 2007
Suckiest animated film of the decade.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
8
DanNov 4, 2007
I'm giving it an 8 for TIME Magazine which does have a capsul review in this week's issue which should be included in Metacritic's review list.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
0
jpNov 4, 2007
Can Hollywood please stop making animated movies. I mean there have been at least 10 this year. IT has all been done. Try making an original movie. Please.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
9
JohnT.Nov 4, 2007
I hope people aren't going to this hoping for an episode of Seinfeld or an HBO Comedy. This is a kids movie, and in that capacity it worked great. My kid liked it, and there were some hilarious jokes directed to the moms and dads.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
5
SharonTNov 3, 2007
A few funny minutes but gaps of tedium.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
3
JosephANov 3, 2007
Plot Summary: Hi I'm a little bee who's never left the hive, all I know about humans are box kites, racial stereotypes and the U.S. justice system. Terrible.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
1
GeorgeNov 3, 2007
Booooring!
0 of 0 users found this helpful
3
DaveTNov 3, 2007
Awful. Unfocused plot that follows no sense of logic, even for an animated movie.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
8
JohnTNov 3, 2007
My son loved it, and it kept him in his seat (he's 5). I thought there were enough clever ads to keep parents entertained, and I laughed outloud more than once, even if the younger members of the audience did't get the gag.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
3
keitha.Nov 3, 2007
just a terrible story, not funny, horrible animation, not sure why it took so long for this movie to come out doesn't look like a lot of time went into it. first kid's movie my four year old ever fell asleep to
0 of 0 users found this helpful
0
JHillNov 3, 2007
Dear god this movie stunk. The writing was anything but good. I don't know why NBC hyped it---except they get exclusive rights to air it in the future...but after this, do they really want to do that? What's the deal with Bee Movie?
0 of 0 users found this helpful
10
AlessandraNov 2, 2007
I think a lot of heart and soul went into the movie. Great premise, had some very witty moments (I would say, geared towards slightly older crowds). The critics are being too harsh.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
5
TroyKNov 2, 2007
Wait for DVD. Went with my mother, sister and 2 nephews and everyone had a hard time staying awake. Had it's moments, but who cares? The only interesting thing of note is that it's release just happens to coincide with the recent Wait for DVD. Went with my mother, sister and 2 nephews and everyone had a hard time staying awake. Had it's moments, but who cares? The only interesting thing of note is that it's release just happens to coincide with the recent honey bee's disappearing scare, There was even a trailer about it before the movie. But then, the movie ends happily leaving you to feel like everything is ok with the honey bee. Yes, I am weird, but it's not just me is it?… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
3
BobboW.Nov 2, 2007
Terrible.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
1
TheDrakeNov 2, 2007
Meh. To paraphrase Elaine's comments on the sponge, not "money worthy".
0 of 0 users found this helpful
1
AndrewC.Nov 1, 2007
Same old, same old. Ratatoulle is much better.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
9
AlanS.Oct 31, 2007
I thought Bee Movie was a very funny and entertaining experience. The humor is not dumbed down for kids which is probably why many critics seem to have a problem with it. If you like Seinfeld's work on TV, you should enjoy this film.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
4
RandaH.Oct 30, 2007
Honey. Not funny.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
10
JCA.Oct 30, 2007
You can never despise of this film, yeah sure its got flaws, but it has quirky enough humor that satisfies the audience with a weirder and more mature family style.
0 of 0 users found this helpful
10
JoyceC.Oct 30, 2007
Pure excellence, I've been reading some of the little reviews we have for this film so far and they are so disagreeable, Jerry Seinfeld hits the streets of Hollywood red carpet in an Oscar buzz animation piece, the best movie of the Pure excellence, I've been reading some of the little reviews we have for this film so far and they are so disagreeable, Jerry Seinfeld hits the streets of Hollywood red carpet in an Oscar buzz animation piece, the best movie of the year, what a surprise. But really it isn't that funny.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
7
JaredC.Oct 29, 2007
Jerry Seinfeld is the main attraction of viewers to come see this production. But on the other hand, the humor was poorly written and, since I am a "Seinfeld" fan, Jerry didn't do as great as I expected. The film itself is actual a Jerry Seinfeld is the main attraction of viewers to come see this production. But on the other hand, the humor was poorly written and, since I am a "Seinfeld" fan, Jerry didn't do as great as I expected. The film itself is actual a pretty average animation/comedy, just the plot and the overall view of the story had barely any good taste at all. Although, most of the humor was extremely hilarious, the some of it was awfully written. Definitely a film to watch in the theatres with your family 'n pals, but don't buy it or rent it, pay for it on Shaw when it comes out. A good film for 11-year-olds who have great suggestive humorous taste.… Expand
0 of 0 users found this helpful
next
Page:
More From This Movie

54 Critic Reviews

6.4 User Reviews

Details & Credits|Trailers

Current Movie Releases
By MetascoreBy User Score
1 77 Project Hail Mary
2 75 Send Help
3 73 Hoppers
4 72 The Sheep Detectives
5 68 Crime 101
SEE ALL
Essential Links
New on Amazon Prime Video
New on Netflix
Coming Soon to DVD/Blu-ray
SEE ALL