Yogi Bear

The film kicks off with a sweeping view of Jellystone Park, showcasing its stunning mountains, sparkling waters, and families enjoying delightful picnics. In this idyllic setting, we meet Yogi Bear, expertly voiced by Dan Aykroyd, and his loyal sidekick Boo Boo, who is voiced by Justin Timberlake. Yogi is hatching a plan using an elaborate contraption to pilfer a family’s picnic basket. With Boo Boo assisting, Yogi takes a thrilling ride down the hill, but disaster strikes when the contraption fails, scattering food everywhere, though he still manages to snag a chip midair and savor it.

Meanwhile, Ranger Jones (T.J. Miller) reports an unusual bear disturbance to his boss, Ranger Smith (Tom Cavanagh), who dismisses him with a wave, telling him to occupy himself with stacking maps. In the midst of this, a documentary producer named Rachel (portrayed by Anna Faris) approaches Ranger Smith, seeking permission to create a documentary about Yogi Bear. Ranger Smith feigns ignorance about Yogi, right at the moment Yogi attempts to swipe his lunchbox.

Tension rises when it is revealed that the city surrounding the park is facing bankruptcy. The Mayor (Andrew Daly) confers with his obsequious chief of staff (Nathan Corddry) about a dire plan to sell Jellystone Park. They inform Ranger Smith that if the park does not generate profit by week’s end, it will be rezoned for agriculture and sold to loggers.

Amid the chaos, Rachel innovatively places a camera in Boo Boo’s bow tie, leading to some amusing antics. As romantic sparks fly between Ranger Smith and Rachel, they hatch a plan to organize a grand fireworks display in honor of the park’s 100th anniversary. However, the Mayor delivers a clear warning to Ranger Jones—he must ensure the celebration goes smoothly, or he’ll face demotion. In a surprising turn, Jones encourages Yogi to impress the park visitors.

On the day of the big event, Jellystone is a hive of activity with an influx of visitors. Boo Boo hilariously pulls Yogi on water skis behind a small motorboat. However, as Yogi tries to show off, he loses control and crashes into the fireworks stand, igniting chaos as fireworks blast towards the unsuspecting crowd.

With attendance falling short of expectations and the Mayor planning a press conference to celebrate the park’s supposed saving, Yogi and Boo Boo find themselves in a tough spot, trying to masquerade as ordinary bears to scavenge for food, with comical results.

In a critical revelation, Rachel and Ranger Smith discover that Yogi’s pet turtle is an endangered species, specifically a “frog mouth turtle.” Ranger Jones experiences a change of heart, aiding Ranger Smith, Yogi, Boo Boo, and Rachel in their mission to draw media attention to the turtle’s plight. After an exciting chase sequence, they film the Mayor making incriminating statements, and cleverly slip this footage into the video he is set to show at the press conference.

In the end, their efforts pay off—the park is saved, and everyone, including Yogi and Boo Boo, can look forward to a happier future at Jellystone.

Last Updated: October 27, 2024 at 22:16