Barry B. Benson, une abeille tout juste diplômée de l'université, est désillusionné par son seul choix de carrière : la fabrication du miel. Lors d'un voyage spécial à l'extérieur de la ruch... Tout lireBarry B. Benson, une abeille tout juste diplômée de l'université, est désillusionné par son seul choix de carrière : la fabrication du miel. Lors d'un voyage spécial à l'extérieur de la ruche, la vie de Barry est sauvée par Vanessa, une fleuriste de New York. Alors que leur relat... Tout lireBarry B. Benson, une abeille tout juste diplômée de l'université, est désillusionné par son seul choix de carrière : la fabrication du miel. Lors d'un voyage spécial à l'extérieur de la ruche, la vie de Barry est sauvée par Vanessa, une fleuriste de New York. Alors que leur relation s'épanouit, il découvre que les humains consomment réellement du miel, et décide par l... Tout lire
- Prix
- 1 victoire et 15 nominations au total
- Ken
- (voice)
- Mooseblood
- (voice)
- Janet Benson
- (voice)
- Martin Benson
- (voice)
- Bee Larry King
- (voice)
- Ray Liotta
- (voice)
- Judge Bumbleton
- (voice)
- Buzzwell
- (voice)
- Trudy
- (voice)
- Lou Lo Duca
- (voice)
- Jackson
- (voice)
- Title Narrator
- (voice)
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Altogether, though, Bee Movie is not without its charms. It does eventually find itself in some odd, uncharted territories (could a bee really fall in love with a human?), there are plenty of funny moments, and yes, even some of those puns work. Jerry Seinfeld, who has taken a lot of pride in writing, producing, acting in, and promoting the movie, does do a very good job voicing the main character. You sometimes feel like these actors doing voices for cartoons are just phoning it in, but Seinfeld gives a surprisingly energetic performance. I could picture him mimicking Barry B. Benson's movements in a recording booth as I heard his voice; it's obvious he was passionate about every aspect to the movie. The rest of the cast does a good job, too: Renee Zellwegger, Matthew Broderick, Patrick Warburton, as well as John Goodman in a brief role, who once again proves what an amazingly talented voice actor he is. Whenever there's a need for a big, burly character, John Goodman is the go-to guy, because, well, he IS a big, burly character. Ray Liotta's cameo was also a highlight, and much more inspired than King's cameo.
It may not be a perfect movie, or the most original, and for a 90-minute run-time, it kind of drags on a bit, but for all that it is, I can't say that it wasn't entertaining. It won't go down in the history of greatest animated films, but it may be a decent way to spend a rainy day, when you can't go out and fly.
My rating: 6/10
P.S.
If you're knowledgeable about your animated films, you may remember the slight controversy surrounding Finding Nemo, which inspired a few children to flush their fishes down the toilet so they could "free" them into the ocean. Bee Movie just may plant some worse ideas in kids' heads. Keep an eye out for news stories about children getting stung by bees after trying to make friends with them once they see the movie. Maybe Larry King could do a special about it.
Jerry Seinfeld delivers an Oscar worthy performance as Barry B. Benson, local hive schlub and opportunistic apis mellifera, he aims to please both his personal needs for love, passion and adventure as well as his parents wishes for stability and success. The results can bee bittersweet and downright hilarious at times, and ultimately enriches the audience with its tantalizing charm and wit.
As far as political agendas go "Bee Movie" dares to not shy away from allusions of eco-fascism and the socialist working class struggle, facing the globalist honey collecting hordes head on through judicious and peaceful means. The political influence derived serves as a peek into a Beewellian realm governed by a beenevolent dictator aiming to seize the rights of honey distribution worldwide yet maintains a clear social hierarchy both in hive and out. Fascinating audiences worldwide "Bee Movie" is nothing less of a manifesto and a warning of what to bee prepared for in a hypothetical future. As far as I'm concerned I welcome the thousand year hive with open arms and think we'd all bee better off sticking one to big honey.
Black and Yellow! Hello! I give this instant classic two antennas up.
It is unusual among animated movies in that its focus is jokes, kind of like a stand-up act. There are a lot of these jokes and they are quite funny! Does anything feel better than laughing? (OK, well very few things.) The story is mainly there as a vehicle for the jokes. So perhaps slightly different expectations will serve you well with this movie.
Don't go to this for a serious story! It is light humor, and at that game a great success. If you recognize that that is what the filmmakers are going for, then you will enjoy it. If you are expecting an incredible story or thrilling action or amazing animated beauty, then you might be disappointed.
As lighthearted humor with playful animation, and a great ending song, the film is a success.
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesAccording to Jerry Seinfeld, while having lunch at Steven Spielberg's house, he first mentioned the idea for the movie as a joke, but Spielberg loved the idea.
- GaffesMooseblood demonstrates that he drinks blood, but only female mosquitoes drink blood.
- Citations
Barry B. Benson: Ya like jazz?
- Générique farfeluBarry stings the fishing boy, causing him to fall away, and then takes his place on the moon in the DreamWorks Animation logo.
- Autres versionsDreamWorks was required by the British Board of Film Classification to remove a sequence of Ken using an aerosol can to form a makeshift flame-thrower on Barry to gain a 'U' certificate. In recent years, the scene was retained uncut at 'U' for Netflix and Blu-ray viewings.
- ConnexionsFeatured in HBO First Look: Bee Movie (2007)
- Bandes originalesPomp and Circumstance
Written by Edward Elgar (as Sir Edward Elgar)
Arranged by Rupert Gregson-Williams (uncredited)
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Détails
Box-office
- Budget
- 150 000 000 $ US (estimation)
- Brut – États-Unis et Canada
- 126 631 277 $ US
- Fin de semaine d'ouverture – États-Unis et Canada
- 38 021 044 $ US
- 4 nov. 2007
- Brut – à l'échelle mondiale
- 293 514 336 $ US
- Durée1 heure 31 minutes
- Couleur
- Mixage
- Rapport de forme
- 1.85 : 1