A fun filled family film, that should keep little ones amused

Yogi Bear (2010): Dir: Eric Brevig / Cast: Tom Cavenagh, Anna Faris, Andrew Daly / Voices: Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake: Here is an example of computer generated images taking charge while plot and story becomes threadbare. It is also based on a classic Hannah Barbara cartoon that deserves better cinematic respect than this. Computer generated family film about the bear with abilities like no other. Jellystone park is threatened when the corrupt Mayor decides to use its destruction for political gain. Ranger Smith must come up with a solution while dealing with Yogi Bear's picnic basket stealing ways. Directed by Eric Brevig with splendid computer graphic images of Yogi and his pal Boo Boo. Unfortunately the screenplay would make better bear dropping pickup. Dan Aykroyd voices Yogi and Justin Timberlake voices Boo Boo and despite their efforts they cannot save the disastrous script. The plot is conventional and dull thus leaving our two bears with little to do. It gets to the point where viewers will likely wish a six pack was in one of those baskets just to cure the nonsense. Anna Faris shows up as a wildlife preserver. After her great comedic performance in Observe and Report what a waste her talent is here. Tom Cavenagh plays Ranger Smith who is a love lorn total cardboard along with his dimwitted employee. The evil Mayor takes the prize as most embarrassing spectacle in the entire film. He is played by Andrew Daly who should have wished that his role was animated so that he not been shamed on screen. Celebrated cartoon subdued in idiot plot. Score: 5 / 10

Upon first glance, this movie is what it say's on the tin; a witty and nostalgia filled family adventure. But by watching the movie one starts to scratch, tear and then destroy the thin surface in which this movie stuck it's success so profusely upon.The film itself starts off as the Hanna Barbera cartoon we all hate to admit we love, but that charm wears off as the onslaught of pop- culture references and corny dialogue begin to rear their ugly heads. And we all know from the first Scooby-Doo movie how that turned out.Although, if one positive thing is to be said about this near clichéd family adventure, is that at least it wasn't based as far away from the source material unlike a certain other movie which was mentioned above.Don't waste your time checking this out, there are better things to see.

Do not agree with some of the reviews written below, I loved this film. So it may not have a completely original plot but I've got to say that I enjoyed every minute. I thought the cast all played a brilliant part and made the movie a real enjoyable watch. It had moments of great excitement and lots of laughs.Having watched the Yogi Bear cartoon in the past, this made a welcome revisit to Jellystone and the lovable Yogi and Boo Boo.Whether you're a child now, or at heart you're bound to love this film.Recommended for allBuy now!