Bee Movie(2007)

Plot Summary

• The Bee Movie is a 2007 American animated comedy produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures, directed by Steve Hickner and Simon J. Smith. It was written by Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, and Andy Robin, and marks the first motion picture script written by Seinfeld. The film centers on Barry B. Benson (Seinfeld), a young bee who ventures outside the hive, befriends a florist named Vanessa Bloome (Renee Zellweger), and files a lawsuit against the human race for the exploitation of bees. The voice cast includes Matthew Broderick, Patrick Warburton, John Goodman, Chris Rock, and Kathy Bates. The film was theatrically released on November 2, 2007, and grossed $293.5 million worldwide against a $150 million production budget. It received mixed critical reviews, with praise for its humor and cast and criticism of its plot. The film subsequently developed a significant cult following, largely driven by internet memes. The music is by Rupert Gregson-Williams. Core themes include ambition, purpose, labor, and identity. The film is for general family audiences and has since found a broader audience through online culture.