By Ryan Parsons | Images property of DreamWorks Animation.
Bee Movie
I knew there was something not quite right about Bee
Movie. Though the animation we have seen so far is nothing short of incredible, it turns out that the story and dialogue just couldn't carry.
Official Reviews: Bee Movie
Below are two of the first reviews to surface for Bee Movie and, unlike the TV spot quotes, these are more negative than positive.
Variety
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. Long sought for animation work, producer-writer-star Jerry Seinfeld contents himself with whimsical notions and mild jokes in creating an independent-minded bee who breaks with protocol to forge a relationship with a human, to less than inspired results. Seinfeld's name, a huge push by Paramount/DreamWorks Animation and venture's mainstream innocuousness should combine for sweet if not blockbuster B.O.
Hollywood Reporter
Unfortunately, bees just aren't that funny. They talk funny now and then thanks to that force of comedy, Jerry Seinfeld, who co-wrote, co-produced and stars in his first animated feature. But they aren't intriguing cartoon creatures. Nor is the odd story Seinfeld and his collaborators dreamed up very inspired. The film labors too hard for its comic moments and never discovers a cartoon logic that will allow bees and humans to interact.
When "Bee Movie" opens, honey will equal money for the first week, but repeat business, so vital for animated films, is not likely to be heavy. Seinfeld's considerable and loyal following certainly will help.
Eesh, not good. Maybe we'll find some positive reviews by the middle of the week. For now, check out the first reviews for Bee Movie by clicking the bold links above.
Bee Movie opens to theatres on November 2nd.
For the trailers, posters, stills and more movie info, go to the Bee
Movie Movie Page.
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