On the whole, this is another disappointing animated effort and it resides considerably lower on the totem pole than this year's current non-live action champion, "Ratatouille."
Much of this wordplay is clever, though there’s something off with the plotting.
50
The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt
The Hollywood ReporterKirk Honeycutt
Unfortunately, bees just aren't that funny...Nor is the odd story Seinfeld and his collaborators dreamed up very inspired.
50
VarietyTodd McCarthy
VarietyTodd McCarthy
Amiable but no more, Bee Movie puts a hiveful of potent talent at the service of a zig-zigging, back-of-an-envelope story that's short on surprise and originality.
50
Austin ChronicleMarjorie Baumgarten
Austin ChronicleMarjorie Baumgarten
No nectar of the gods this, but we can still be thankful that Bee Movie is a sweet morsel that's devoid of any jokes about bee farts and poop.
50
L.A. Weekly
L.A. Weekly
For all the muscle and money behind Bee Movie, it still feels unfocused and unfinished.
50
Christian Science MonitorPeter Rainer
Christian Science MonitorPeter Rainer
Best viewed as an oddball career move rather than as a successful movie.