Bee Movie (2007) Script Summary
Opening Scene
- Narrator: Explains that according to aviation laws, bees shouldn't be able to fly due to their small wings and large bodies, but they fly anyway.
- Barry Benson: Preparing for a special day, contemplating his outfit (yellow, black, or a mix).
Breakfast Scene
- Janet Benson: Prepares breakfast and calls Barry.
- Barry's Parents: Proud of Barry's perfect report card (all B's).
- Barry's Excitement: Flies around the house, excited for graduation.
Graduation and Job Assignment
- Barry and Adam Flayman: Discussing their education and upcoming job selection.
- Graduation Ceremony: Dean Buzzwell congratulates New Hive City graduating class.
- Tour of Honex Industries: Introduction to honey production and various jobs in the hive.
Job Selection
- Tour Guide: Explains different roles and lifetime job commitment.
- Barry's Realization: Disturbed by the permanence of job assignments.
- Pollen Jocks: Seen as prestigious, adventurous roles but require special breeding.
Barry's Exploration
- Barry's Curiosity: Begins to question hive life and job assignments.
- Joins Pollen Jocks: Despite not being bred for it, Barry decides to explore outside.
- Outside the Hive: Barry experiences the human world and encounters various dangers.
Meeting Vanessa
- Vanessa Bloome: Saves Barry from being killed by her boyfriend Ken.
- Barry and Vanessa's Interaction: Barry breaks bee law by speaking to Vanessa, develops a friendship.
Discovering Honey Theft
- Barry's Discovery: Realizes humans have been stealing and profiting from bee honey.
- Bee's Fake Hives: Barry finds out about the exploitation of bees in fake hives and decides to take action.
Legal Action
- Bee Lawsuit: Barry decides to sue the human race for stealing bee honey.
- Court Case: Barry represents bees in court, arguing against honey theft.
- Legal Challenges: Faces skepticism and mockery but presents compelling evidence.
The Court's Verdict
- Jury's Decision: Bees win the case, securing rights to their honey.
- Global Impact: Bee work camps shut down, honey returned to bees, massive societal changes.
Aftermath
- Economic and Environmental Impact: Bees stop working, causing ecological imbalance.
- Barry's Realization: Understands the importance of bees' roles in pollination and ecology.
Restoring Balance
- Barry's Plan: Organizes bees to pollinate flowers and restore nature's balance.
- Successful Mission: Bees save the day by pollinating flowers during the Tournament of Roses.
Conclusion
- Barry's New Career: Becomes a lawyer and advocate for bees and other animals.
- Happy Ending: Bees and humans find a new balance, Barry and Vanessa maintain friendship.
Themes
- Environmental Awareness: Highlights the ecological importance of bees.
- Individuality and Choice: Barry challenges societal norms and finds his own path.
- Inter-species Friendship: Explores the possibilities and challenges of cross-species interactions.
The Bee Movie script presents a humorous yet insightful exploration of bee life, human interaction, and environmental themes. Barry's journey from a regular hive bee to a revolutionary change-maker offers a narrative on individuality, responsibility, and ecological symbiosis. The film's whimsical portrayal of bees addresses broader themes of environmental justice and the importance of biodiversity.