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Bee Movie

Middle of the Road Family Fare

Bee Movie creator Jerry Seinfeld (the voice of bee protagonist Barry B. Benson), joins an all-star voiceover cast that includes Renee Zellweger (platonic human love interest Vanessa), John Goodman, Chris Rock, Kathy Bates, Sting, Rip Torn, and Oprah Winfrey. The animation is cool and imaginative -- ever wonder what it's like to be the tiny flying creature passengers are trying to scoot out of a car window? -- Artisans and Guardians will enjoy the visual play and the game of recognizing the famous figures that show up, whether as characters or in cameo appearances. Idealists and Rationals who are Seinfeld fans get the brand of midly sarcastic humor they expect. The plot sags a bit -- some ideas that could be funny as stand alone jokes just aren't big enongh carry an entire story line: Renee Zellweger in love with a bee. Bees suing the human race for forced labor in the production of honey. Human boyfriend jealous of girlfriend's relationship with a bee. 
Verdict: Although the film contains enough of Seinfeld's verbal humor to keep the adults on their toes, it is probably a better choice for a family outing with the kids than for a date.