Bee Movie Just Wasn't Good

No value scores here. I came home the other day to find my 4 year old son totally psyched that we were going to see the Bee Movie. Needless to say, I was pretty excited as well. I love spending one-on-one time with the boys. This was a great chance and I was welcoming it. Here's where stuff goes bad. The movie is just not right for kids. I got most, if not all, of the jokes. I don't think Jack got one. It is purely adult oriented. How many small kids are going to understand a Bee taking humans to court over the use of Bee Honey. The whole premise is pretty odd but I was ok with that at first. Then it got violent. In one scene the main star, the bee played by Jerry Seinfeld, has a dream sequence about flying with his new human girl friend while she flies an ultra-light. Next thing you know she crashes in a ball of flames into a cliff, falls to the ground and explodes again. My son was pretty shaken and I was pretty pissed. I know what you are going to say, "It's rated PG so why did you take him?" I hear you but it's pretty tough to explain to the little guys that this animated and fun looking movie just isn't for them. I wasn't happy and I'm telling everyone with little guys, and gals, to stay away. I'll get off of my soap box now. We have been watching The Jungle Book recently. Big winner despite some scary scenes. Just not that scary. Love it.

Elgin Public Library

Ranking: Value - 5 out of 5; Dad Fun Factor - 2 out of 5; Kid Fun Factor - 4 out of 5

Don't get the wrong message from the Dad Fun Factor score. This one is not about me. It's mostly about the boys. This is one great library. All hail the money Elgin gets from the casino. It really has made a big difference here. One of the great additions to the community, besides me, is the library. We go there weekly. I've tried to find a few books I'm interested in while there but apparently others have the same interest and I come up short. But the boys score it big every time. They are practically known by name in the audio/visual area. We can always find great movies that are top of their mind. Wiggles, Disney, you name it, we find it. We keep a healthy supply of music in the Yukon. The best part, and what makes the library special, is that we can keep movies for up to a week and music for a month. We're going tomorrow to get a copy of The Jungle Book. It's going to be great.

I can understand if you are a little uneasy going to a library. It's a little intimidating. Here are a few key benefits. One, it's free. Of course, not if you don't live in Elgin. But I'm hoping you have one where ever you are. Secondly, this library is right on the Fox River and has great grounds if you want to simply get out. Thirdly, the kids section is great. It has book and books and books. It also has a cool play area and fish. Nothing can entertain like fish. The play area isn't large but it's fun for little guys. I can pretty much chill and keep an eye on them at the same time. If you have the chance, check it out. I'm a big fan.

Check out their website at: www.elgin.lib.il.us. It's not too great but it's a good gateway.