I don't know who this movie was made for. It's animated, which suggests children, but the idea that children will care about a plot involving bees suing humans for mass enslavement seems far-fetched. And if the plot is geared towards adults, why is it so stupid?Barry Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) is not thrilled at the idea of working his entire life in a hive making honey. On a trip outside, he violates Bee Law by speaking to a human named Vanessa (Renee Zellweger). When Barry realizes that humans have been keeping bees in order to take and sell their honey, he decides to sue the entire human race.
Let's take a moment to really imagine living in the world of horrors presented here. Every bug you've ever swatted, every spider you've ever sprayed, every cricket you've fed to a a Burmese Python, has been able to talk not just among themselves but across species. And not just bugs. At the end of the movie, there's a scene where a dairy cow is seeking legal advice over milk and cheese production. Think about that for a minute. Can you, as a farmer, contemplate cutting your livestock in for a share of the profits? And what about the beef industry? McDonald's just became the new Killing Fields.
And let's take a second to discuss the romantic sub-plot between the two leads. Oh, yeah, that's in there. Barry, a bee, has a dreamy-eyed fantasy about picnicking in the park with Vanessa. Her boyfriend, Ken (Patrick Warburton), expresses jealousy over how much time Vanessa is spending with Barry.
And you thought Howard the Duck was creepy.
So, who is this movie for? Bestiality enthusiasts pushing a vegetarian agenda? Rose Bowl promoters? People who hate Ray Liotta?
I'll tell you who it's not for: people who like good movies.
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