Bee Movie

Barry B. Benson is a young bee who's finished college and is restless about spending his life in a single job. When he leaves the hive for the human world, he befriends a florist named Vanessa and sees how people harvest and profit from honey. Outraged by what he discovers, Barry decides to sue humanity to stop the exploitation of bees, and his lawsuit triggers a series of surreal, comic events that force people and insects to rethink their roles. The movie mixes workplace satire with slapstick and romance as Barry pushes against expectations and tries to build a different life for himself and his fellow bees. He's voiced by Jerry Seinfeld, and the dialogue leans on quick observational jokes.

Bee Movie opened in 2007, directed by Simon J. Smith and Steve Hickner, and developed from an original concept by David G. Derrick Jr., Jerry Seinfeld, and Spike Feresten. DreamWorks Animation produced the film, and the voice cast included noted actors.

The film did solid business at cinemas, becoming a commercial success that recouped its production costs and reached audiences worldwide. Merchandising and home media also helped keep Bee Movie visible beyond its theatrical run, and boosted sales of branded items.

Over time Bee Movie achieved an unexpected life online, spawning jokes, mash ups, and meme versions of the script that circulated widely. Its mix of oddball courtroom comedy and anthropomorphic bees made it an odd staple for internet humor, and references still pop up in social media even today, regularly.

Critics were mixed, with some praising the humor and voice work while others criticized thin plotting and tonal shifts. Audiences gave it moderate scores, reflected in a 6.026 out of 10 vote average. Themes include labor, environmental stewardship, individuality, and cross species friendship and community in a modern context today.