Arnie & Barney review – dimwit ant double-act from Maya the Bee are on mission to entertain
Arnie & Barney is a children’s animated spin-off from the Maya the Bee franchise, following two dimwit ants on a mission to find fresh water. The review says its weak script and unattractive character design make it a poor choice for families seeking half-term entertainment.
The film opens with a bee escaping wasp-like creatures in space, before revealing that the scene is a story told by the ants to their platoon. Arnie and Barney first appeared in the long-running Maya the Bee series, which began with a 1912 German book and later became a Japanese anime. The film is due in UK cinemas on 30 October.
In short
- Two ants lead a mission to find fresh water.
- The review criticises the film’s design and script.
- Arnie & Barney reaches UK cinemas on 30 October.
Explained simply
Maya the Bee began as a German children’s book published in 1912 and later became a Japanese animated series. Arnie and Barney, two ants from the franchise, are the main characters in this spin-off film.
The story follows the ants as they search for fresh water and tell tales to their platoon. The film is aimed at children and is due in UK cinemas on 30 October, making it a possible choice for families planning half-term outings.
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