As if we really need another live-action/CGI conglomeration this year, in 3D nonetheless. We already got the witless Marmaduke and now it looks like we’re in for another cheesy and low quality talking animal romp with Yogi Bear. The film’s first poster is passable; it’s the trailer that reveals that hefty dose of animated garbage we’re in for.
Any fan of the original cartoon can appreciate the image. It’s Yogi and Boo Boo amidst a pile of half-eaten food and empty picnic baskets; what’s not to like? The trailer is a different story. Rather then suggest the film will genuinely be bringing the beloved characters to life, it comes across as yet another desperate attempt at making some cash without even considering the project’s quality. Even with famous voices and faces, Marmaduke failed miserably with the critics and at the box office. Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake and Anna Faris, who always manages to be likeable despite poor content, don’t stand a chance against TRON: Legacy on December 17th with Yogi Bear.
On the bright side, at least Yogi Bear looks better than The Smurfs.
By Perri Nemiroff (via Yahoo! Movies and IMP Awards)
