Bumblebees (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
It’s initiation night for the Bumblebees, and bets are on whether the new recruit can do what’s required.
It’s initiation night for the Bumblebees, and bets are on whether the new recruit can do what’s required.
| Director(s) | Sebastian Sdaigui |
| Screenplay By | Carol Garlick |
| Date Released (Film Festival – Tribeca Film Festival) | 6/13/2022 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Drama, Thriller, Young Adult |
| Duration | 9 Minutes |
| Content Rating | Not Rated |
| Noted Cast | |
| Cyd | Jackie Cruz |
| Athena | Millicent Simmonds |
| Dirty Duke | Beau Knapp |
| Billie | Isabella Di Rienzo |
This content contains pertinent spoilers.
Film Summary
It’s potentially do or die for Billie. A man named Dirty Duke is in the trunk, and in order to join the Bumblees, she has to kill him, and Cyd and Athena will watch and confirm they did what was required. But will Billie’s hesitance cause the girls to be hurt or killed, rather than Dirty Duke?
Things To Note
- Reason(s) for Film Rating: Violence (Gun Violence, Blood, Loss Of Eyeball)
Question(s) Left Unanswered
- Who started the Bumblebees and why?
Character Descriptions
Please Note: This character guide is not an exhaustive list of every cast member, and character descriptions may contain what can be considered spoilers.
Cyd
Cyd is tasked with managing Billie’s initiation and making sure Dirty Duke doesn’t live to tell what happened that night.
Athena
Athena is Cyd’s backup and another member of the Bumblebees, watching Billie’s initiation.
Dirty Duke
Dirty Duke is a target chosen for Billie to kill due to past deeds.
Billie
Billie is the new kid who wants to join the Bumblebees.
Review
Our Rating: Mixed (Divisive)
Highlights
It’s More Violent Than Expected
It’s hard to know what to expect when it comes to shorts since they often want to pack a punch in a short amount of time but don’t always have the budget to do so. However, Dirty Duke’s fight for his life is far more violent than expected and keeps you engaged.
On The Fence
Wishing You Had a Little More Backstory
What led to the start of the Bumblebees? Who is watching from the cameras? Many questions go unanswered, and while the violence makes for a worthy distraction, it doesn’t compensate for the information you’ll likely want to understand the world the Bumblebees live in.
