Top 10 DreamWorks Movies You Forgot About

DreamWorks’ animated flick, "Bee Movie,'' flew into theaters in 2007. Led by Jerry Seinfeld, the cast is stacked. Everyone from Renée Zellweger to Chris Rock to Larry King and even Oprah Winfrey joined the hive. The story follows Barry B. Benson, who decides to take legal action against humans after discovering that they eat and sell honey. Thanks to mixed reviews and a strange romance between the insect and a human florist, the film didn't earn its wings. Although it isn’t DreamWorks’ biggest success story, it received a spike in interest thanks to the internet. After becoming a popular meme in 2015, "Bee Movie'' achieved cult status and continues to create quite a buzz.

What do you get when you cross Santa Claus with the Tooth Fairy and The Easter Bunny? You get "Rise of the Guardians." In this action-packed adventure, these mythological personas call upon Jack Frost to aid them in foiling the plans of an evil creature named Pitch Black. The epic tale is supported by a star studded voice cast that includes Chris Pine, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher and Jude Law. Receiving its fair share of positive reviews, "Guardians" is a stunning visual triumph that reunites audiences with their favorite childhood folklore characters. Although it never got the sequels its creators were hoping for, there’s plenty of magic to be had.

2010's "Megamind" is a hilarious film that proves that being a supervillain is no walk in the park. After obliterating superhero Metro Man, the title character and alien malefactor discovers life after defeat isn't as exciting as it would seem. With no one left to battle, he hits a mid-life crisis and decides to create a new nemesis with terrible results. Featuring "Saturday Night Live" alumni Will Ferrell and Tina Fey, “Megamind” is packed with both action and non-stop laughs. Although it came behind several other animated films at the box office, it received several game adaptations and an upcoming television series expected to hit the small screen in 2024.

Combining hand drawn and computer generated techniques, "Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas" was a turning point for DreamWorks moving away from traditional animation. Focusing on the Middle Eastern tale of Sinbad the Sailor, it’s an oceanic adventure starring Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Despite a renowned and stellar voice cast, the movie sank. With a series of lukewarm reviews paired with heavy competition at the box office from films like "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Finding Nemo," "Sinbad" had the odds stacked against it. That being said, the film helped push DreamWorks to focus on new animation technologies and trends.

After the success of "The Prince of Egypt," DreamWorks decided to continue its biblical content. Serving as a prequel, "Joseph: King of Dreams" explores the story of the "Book Of Genesis" figure. Ben Affleck voices the lead, with solid support from a cast that includes "Star Wars’" Mark Hamill and "The Little Mermaid's" Jodi Benson. Not to be confused with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," "King of Dreams" is also a musical featuring original songs by composer Danny Pelfrey. The movie was DreamWorks Animation’s only straight-to-video release and was the last of the studio's religious centered films.

Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, "Abominable" melted hearts in 2019. Centered around a young girl named Yi who discovers a Yeti living on her rooftop, the movie is everything you could want from animation: visually captivating images that both move and inspire its audience. With “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D'' star Chloe Bennett leading the charge, the memorable cast of characters is brought to life by Eddie Izzard, Sarah Paulson, Tsai Chin and Albert Tsai. Upon its release, the movie got mostly positive reviews, but didn’t exactly shine at the box office. That didn't stop it from earning a spin-off series on the streaming service, Peacock, in 2022.

Ready, set, go! 2013’s "Turbo" is about a little snail with a big dream: to win the Indy 500. And with new-found superspeed, he may just make that a reality. Everyone from Ryan Reynolds to Samuel L. Jackson to Snoop Dogg lends their voice talents to this story about ambition and drive (no pun intended). Released during the same month as another animated flick, "Despicable Me 2," "Turbo" sadly didn't take home gold. Becoming one of the lowest performing releases for DreamWorks, the film didn’t let a little thing like the box office stop it. Determined just like its protagonist, the film refueled and continued the race, spawning several games and a Netflix series titled "Turbo Fast," which ran for three seasons.

Often synonymous with animation, DreamWorks also produces many live action films. In 2005, the studio released "Dreamer," a family friendly drama based on the true story of a father and daughter rehabilitating a wounded racehorse in the 90s. The on-screen parent and child were played by Dakota Fanning and Kurt Russell, who turned in great performances. Equal parts uplifting and heartening, the picture was nominated for an ESPY Award for "Best Sports Movies," but only just made its budget back. Whether or not sports themed movies are your cup of tea, "Dreamer" offers a little something for everyone who is seeking a heaping dose of inspiration.

Somewhat based on prolific science fiction writer H. G. Wells's book, 2002's "The Time Machine" is a wild and transtemporal adventure. The titular character, Dr. Alexander Hartdegen, is played by Guy Pearce, who sets out to prove that time travel is real. However, when his experiment transports him 800,000 years ahead, he discovers some horrifying things about the future of humanity. A joint venture between DreamWorks and Warner Brothers, the film features impressive CGI effects. While critics found there was little else worthwhile, it did go on to snag an Academy Award nomination for Best Makeup.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

“Home” (2015)
A Sweet Tale Of An Unlikely Friendship Between A Young Girl & An Alien

“Shark Tale” (2004)
An Oceanic Laugh Out Loud Adventure Voiced By An All Star Cast

“Antz” (1998)
The Adventure of an Ant Attempting to Find Importance In His Small World

“Over the Hedge” (2006)
A Ragtag Group of Forest Mammals Band Together to Conquer Suburbia

“Small Soldiers” (1998)
Action Figures Come To Life Via Military Technology Causing Chaos & Havoc

Co-starring Nathan Lane and Lee Evans, "Mouse Hunt" is one of DreamWorks’ best kept secrets. The zany and uproarious story follows two brothers who inherit their late father's mansion. But when they discover that the estate is also home to a clever little mouse, mayhem ensues. Directed by future Oscar-winner Gore Verbinski, Lane and Evans give us two of the finest physical comedy performances of the 20th century. Scene after scene, the non-stop hijinks bring to mind the slapstick style comedy of Charlie Chaplin and Laurel & Hardy. However, their small but mighty co-star steals the show.

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