Bee Movie But It's About Capitalism (Seriously.) – Wisecrack Edition

Bee Movie explores economic theories through its plot, critiquing capitalism and labor alienation. Berry B Benson's journey from hive worker to lawyer highlights Marxist ideas and the consequences of disrupting economic systems. The film suggests that individual selfishness can lead to societal benefits, ultimately reaffirming a regulated capitalist system.

What is the primary motivation for Berry B. Benson's actions in the Bee Movie?

• To win Vanessa's love

• To become a famous lawyer

• To escape a life of menial labor

• To save the planet

What economic theory does Berry use to argue against industrial honey production?

• Marxist critique

• Supply-side economics

• Keynesian economics

• Behavioral economics

What is the main critique of capitalism presented in the Bee Movie?

• It alienates workers from their labor

• It promotes innovation

• It encourages environmental sustainability

• It ensures fair distribution of resources

What unexpected consequence arises from Berry's victory in court?

• Bees lose their sense of purpose

• Humans stop consuming honey

• The planet's plant population thrives

• Bees become more productive

How does Berry's initial solution to the bees' exploitation backfire?

• It results in a surplus of honey

• It causes bees to work harder

• It leads to a shortage of honey

• It makes bees more dependent on humans

How does Berry ultimately decide to address the crisis he created?

• By seeking human intervention

• By making personal sacrifices

• By appealing to the bees' altruism

• By pursuing his own desires

Which economist's theory is paralleled in Berry's actions?

• Bernard Mandeville

• David Ricardo

• John Maynard Keynes

• Milton Friedman

What does the film suggest about the capitalist system by the end?

• It should be completely abolished

• It needs minor checks and balances

• It is perfect as it is

• It should be replaced by socialism

What role do bees have in the new economic system by the end of the film?

• They control all honey production

• They have no influence

• They have regulatory power

• They are completely exploited

What is the significance of 'bee-approved' honey in the film's conclusion?

• It represents complete bee control over honey

• It indicates a rejection of capitalism

• It shows bees' integration into the market economy

• It suggests bees' return to exploitation