I have never watched the TV series but i have seen this movie a lot. It is very funny until the human romance starts which is so awkward. Everybody and everything is very funny till that point and they definitely gave Yogi and Boo boo enough jokes but the Humans sadly mean this film isn't quite perfect.

Although it stays true to the source. I am not sure exactly how much research was put into this appalling movie. The fact that one of the key major parts of this is the endangered "Burping frog turtle". Is in fact a Tortoise shows the quality of of this movie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6ocwXC3UYw If you haven't seen the turtle yourself. Did no one at all in the whole of the making of this movie ever realize this or point it out. its not like its an easy mistake.Maybe our good friend parry can explain it to them http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zptb9PlHiJc Turtle -- A large marine reptile families Cheloniidae and Dermochelyidae) with a bony or leathery shell and flippers

As a teenager who grew up with Hanna-Barbera and Bagdasarian, I was really nervous when I saw the first trailers for this movie. my first thoughts were "Why, Aykroyd, why?" But, being an Aykroyd fan, and seeing it on sale for $5 at Walmart, I decided to watch it and see.First of all, it was definitely not true to the original cartoons, but then again, it is supposed to have a modern twist to it. Kind of like the new Chipmunk movies (Which, I hate to admit, didn't mind). There were a few bits from the cartoons, but the writers went their own way on it. Putting aside any knowledge of Yogi Bear, I actually liked the movie. The story was kind of simple and easy to guess, but it isn't supposed to be some intense drama. It's a light comedy about a talking bear. I have read some reviews talking about the humour in the movie, well I have to admit the joke about using the turtle as a footstool made me have to pause the movie because I kept bursting out laughing. I thought the humour was right on the dot, but then again, that's just my opinion of what I think is funny.One thing I didn't like was that I found the scenes between the actors and the bears awkward. Obviously the actors didn't have the CGI bears right there in front of them, but I think it could have been done a little bit better.All in all, I liked the movie. But if you are a die hard Yogi fan, it might not be the best movie for you. That is my reasoning for giving it a seven out of ten.

When reviewing a family movie, I look at it a few different ways: first, is it appropriate for my three kids; second, is it entertaining to me and my kids; and third, is there a decent storyline. I didn't see Yogi Bear in theaters and I am glad I didn't spend money, for a family of five, on tickets and concession items that go with taking my family to a big screen showing. However, I think this is one of the more appropriate and enjoyable family movies that I have seen in years. Yogi made me laugh and it was just long enough to keep my kids attention for the entire movie. The story line is basic and not to deep, which helps to keep the kids' attention. As a dad, I appreciate not having to explain everything to them and am able to enjoy the movie myself. I thought Dan Aykroyd's voice work on Yogi was over acted and made to sound like the cartoon I grew up on, but after a few scenes you get used to it. Justin Timberlake, as you would expect him to be, was funny voicing Boo Boo. Tom Cavanagh, as the abused Ranger Smith, was a clean cut likable character similar to the character he portrayed on the T.V. show ED, on which he starred. Anna Faris's part although limited, fit in the movie's overall context. T.J Miller, Nathan Corddry and Andrew Daly were entertaining fodder to Yogi's antics.I watched this movie with my kids and I can't remember a part where at least one of them was not laughing. To me, that's all you can ask for in a family movie; no swearing, no violence, just good old fashioned Yogi Bear Fun. This is a movie that I will be buying for the collection.Grade: A+visit our site at www.twodudereview.com