A Bug's Life
Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: November 25, 1998
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gm101Apr 7, 2011
Excellent movie by Pixar that introduced many children to Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai," in an animated, yet brilliant way. Amazing cast of voice actors as well!
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grandpajoe6191Sep 29, 2011
"A Bug's Life" is a well-animated movie that rounds up to a good morale; screw the dictators. I personally enjoyed one of Pixar's early masterpieces.
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HappymonkJan 6, 2012
A Bug's Life is Pixar's second-worst film to date, which is quite a victory for Pixar considering I'm awarding it an 8/10. It just isn't quite as much of an instant classic as the other films made by Pixar are due to it not being quite asA Bug's Life is Pixar's second-worst film to date, which is quite a victory for Pixar considering I'm awarding it an 8/10. It just isn't quite as much of an instant classic as the other films made by Pixar are due to it not being quite as memorable. It is very good still, funny, well acted, well written and perfectly executed like all other of Pixar's films. I don't really know why I'd give it an 8, it just doesn't seem quite as good as other Pixar films. I recommend it to anyone wanting to watch a very good animated family film, as the story is relatively friendly to all ages and can produce laughs for people of pretty much any age, enjoy.… Expand
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YoshipieNov 15, 2011
Excellent movie, heart-warming themes of friendship, courage and self-sacrifice. It portrays a fantastic moral and subtle life lessons that children need to become aware of. However, I didn't feel like it was Pixar at its best. Still, it's aExcellent movie, heart-warming themes of friendship, courage and self-sacrifice. It portrays a fantastic moral and subtle life lessons that children need to become aware of. However, I didn't feel like it was Pixar at its best. Still, it's a great movie, above average than all other movies.… Expand
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Compi24Nov 28, 2012
Magnificently funny comedy and voice acting work, majestically spellbinding animation and a uniquely impressive story make "A Bug's Life" a gleaming addition to Pixar's repertoire.
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SythusRATINGSOct 19, 2014
The story of an ant named Flik who is searching for a way to save his colony from the evil grasshoppers, so he travels a long way to find out if anyone can save them.
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FilmMasterApr 21, 2015
When his ant colony comes under attack from evil grasshoppers, idealistic young Flick sets off to recruit animals who will help defend their honour and lives. He happens upon a disgraced circus troupe who readily agree, with neither partyWhen his ant colony comes under attack from evil grasshoppers, idealistic young Flick sets off to recruit animals who will help defend their honour and lives. He happens upon a disgraced circus troupe who readily agree, with neither party fully aware of what they're getting themselves into...

So one day while browsing through Sky movie channels my wife out of nowhere perked up saying she had only seen part of A Bug's Life so that was the obvious choice and the rest is history. Well, not quite. I saw this movie so many times as a kid that it's ingrained into my skull. I couldn't remember much about the plot, but as soon as it started I was flooded with visuals, characters, jokes, and even emotions it gave me. It's always nice to revisit a blast from the past.

After the flood of memories subsided and I drifted back into reality, the first thing I noticed was the animation. By today's standards it actually looks quite dated, as bizarre as that sounds. You can tell how far computer animation has come over the years. Look at movies like Brave, Rango and How to Train Your Dragon which are bursting with a crisp and sharp attention to detail. You can see every individual blade of grass, every strand of hair, and every reptilian scale. It's easy to forget where it all started. Toy Story was of course the first to make success of it and look great in the process. It's has quickly eased in amongst the classics. A Bug's Life was Pixar's follow-up and so it follows much of animation clunkines that was unavoidable at the time, and yet it certainly developed it. Every Pixar movie developed computer animation just that little bit further and A Bug's Life innovation comes in the way of crowds. It's a movie about ants, so naturally there's going to be a lot of individual bodies to consider. It's not as stark an innovation as Sully's hair in Monster's Inc., but it's definitely worthy of note when you see a vast expanse of ants all brimming with individual character (ironically enough).

The general concept though is nearing genius, unsurprisingly for Pixar. The down-and-out group are ants, so everything is brought to their level. The rival gang are the much larger Grasshoppers which look suitably gnarly. The protagonist we're offered is a clumsy yet ambitious ant who has a slew of genius ideas and inventions, including a telescope made out of a roll of grass and a ball of dew. There are other little touches here and there, like a leaf folded into a cap, cans and barrels standing as bars and nightclubs, various wings sounding more like motorbikes or helicopters, and how brutal rain can be when you're that small. It also opens itself up to various jokes by poking fun at them. The opening scene pokes fun at ants following set trails hilariously, and there's one quote that has stuck with me for all these years - "No Harry! Don't go towards the light! - I can't help it...it's so beautiful...BZZZT"

It's not all airy fairy though. It does genuinely reach some horrifying places at times. Hopper is one of the scariest villains Pixar have ever put out, in no small part to Kevin Spacey's fantastic voice acting. It's such a dominating and threatening presence even without the animated grasshopper body. There's a fantastic scene where he answers why they must go back to the anthill that is sure to have you laughing nervously. You find it funny, but you're quivering in your boots too much to really let your amusement rip. The grasshopper's final arrival is literally shrouded in mist, making it all the more sinister and foreboding, and it's accompanied by some quite dark threats. The horror that always stuck with me as a kid though was Hopper's demise. You don't see anything obviously, but my imagination filled in the gaps and it was distressing, even if he was evil and scary.

It's a worthy addition to the Pixar library, especially considering it was their follow-up to the massive Toy Story. It had cutting-edge animation for it's time, although there's no denying that it's simplicity and clunkiness hasn't aged it well. In true Pixar fashion in manages to be very funny, hugely entertaining, and contain copious amounts of heart (maybe a bit too much?), while not being afraid to scare and disturb. I give A Bug's Life a good 7/10.… Expand
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YellowKirbyDec 6, 2015
I know this was only Pixar's second full-length movie, but after the height of Toy Story (their greatest film), A Bug's Life is, well, a bit unimpressive.
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MonkiReviewsJul 18, 2017
Not Pixar's best movie, but still fun to watch. The animation and voice acting were not great, but still good enough. The story was entertaining, funny, and emotional. It is worth a watch.
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JoeJun 12, 2010
Let's see. The folks who rated this movie low can't even spell "decent" or "disappoint" correctly. A great film with great animation, voice acting, and some really funny moments.
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juliankleissJan 13, 2011
The movie seeks to arouse appreciation, compassion and respect for the bug world. It makes them sympathetic by actually first making fun of them using social stereotypes that are also applicable to humans. Among them: ants losing it whenThe movie seeks to arouse appreciation, compassion and respect for the bug world. It makes them sympathetic by actually first making fun of them using social stereotypes that are also applicable to humans. Among them: ants losing it when something unexpected falls in their way; flies being hedonists enjoying their short 24-hour life; and pleasure becoming self-destruction when a bug cannot resist flying into the beautiful, to die for light of a bug zapper. Politically, the A Bug's Life criticizes feudalism (the oppression of peasants by the nobility), and advertises for progress and change from being narrow-minded conservatives advancing to a liberation movement. The guys from Pixar put much love into this one and made it a cute and fun movie.… Expand
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JacobTheToadManDec 8, 2021
Why are they so small they're too small I don't like the fact that they are small why they look funny
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PhillipT.Aug 18, 2006
This film fales as a childrens strory and dissapoints adults as a sweet comedy. It comes together as a hardly descent picture with bad acting and an annoying plot.
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LordF.Aug 18, 2006
a film nothing more than descent and somewhat annoying. forgettable and quite terrible at times
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JackCApr 17, 2010
One of my favorite movies when I was a kid!
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PanchogulMay 15, 2020
Un clásico inolvidable de la infancia, la animación es tan impecable que parece no envejecer en lo absoluto.
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manningn15Jun 13, 2019
Even though the story was very impressive and very well written it is still one my 5 least favorite Pixar movies. The dialogue and screenplay were funny and really nicely written. Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Jon Ranft, Julia Louis-Dreyfus,Even though the story was very impressive and very well written it is still one my 5 least favorite Pixar movies. The dialogue and screenplay were funny and really nicely written. Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Jon Ranft, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere, Phyllis Diller, and David Hyde Pierce gave great voice overs. Also the animation was just as excellent as all of the other Pixar movies.… Expand
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SophieJul 31, 2007
I honestly don't get why this movie didn't get as good reviews as the other Pixars. In my opinion this is a fantastic movie. Maybe not as great as Toy Story, but definitely something worth watching again and again.
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viktorg.Nov 30, 2009
It´s for me the best of the pixar´s movies! It´s very funny and witty!!!
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JackB.Aug 23, 2007
Excellent movie.
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NicholasDJul 15, 2009
Great.
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NicholasDOct 11, 2006
Great.
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JudddyOct 4, 2010
One of Pixar's earliest films, 'A Bug's Life' is certainly not among the studio's best, and yet it is still a fantastic achievement. It is Pixar, of course the animation is superb and the story, as well as being funny and entertaining, alsoOne of Pixar's earliest films, 'A Bug's Life' is certainly not among the studio's best, and yet it is still a fantastic achievement. It is Pixar, of course the animation is superb and the story, as well as being funny and entertaining, also carries messages such as acceptance and honesty. Like 'Toy Story', the writers have also created a whole bunch of fun and memorable characters, from the gluttonous German caterpillar Heimlich, to the proud and proper praying mantis, Manny. The story has a similar start to many other films, featuring the 'nut' in the colony who doesn't fit in with everyone else, but it grows into an original and adventurous film, thanks to the fact that the story is in a 'bug world', giving the writers the opportunity to open the door to imagination and create exciting scenarios and conflicts that the characters encounter. I found 'A Bug's Life' highly enjoyable, a great family film by the always brilliant Pixar.… Expand
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MovieLonely94Oct 31, 2010
its my least favorite Pixar movie, but still its great!
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MichaelDApr 24, 2011
Not as good as some of the other great Pixar movies but it's still a well done movie.
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ZorglyFeb 9, 2011
Yes the plot is a complete rip-off of seven samurai, and for that it loses a mark. HOWEVER with animation this beautiful, characters this interesting, and voicework this good, it's hard not to like. Pixar are widely considered the greatestYes the plot is a complete rip-off of seven samurai, and for that it loses a mark. HOWEVER with animation this beautiful, characters this interesting, and voicework this good, it's hard not to like. Pixar are widely considered the greatest family film makers, and this is why.… Expand
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drlowdonNov 13, 2013
A Bug's Life is a far cry from being Disney Pixar's best movie but it is still funny and intelligent enough to provide an hour and half of solid entertainment for children and adults alike.
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RazorEyeJul 16, 2011
The second Pixar Movie. Although Pixar are the best in the business, there is unfortunately no way you could give this movie a full commendation. Nevertheless, it is still a great piece of art by John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton.

I do admitThe second Pixar Movie. Although Pixar are the best in the business, there is unfortunately no way you could give this movie a full commendation. Nevertheless, it is still a great piece of art by John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton.

I do admit it is a major disappointment after Toy Story. Still, it is an underrated movie. A Bug's Life is not a classics, but sure is a good piece of Pixar Genius.

A Bug's Life is one of those movies that do grab on to your skull in the mental sense. It's a joy ride really. One minute it's intense, the next it's died down and all sorts of plot notation is being thrown at you. The plot itself is simple and understandable, but at the same time, so well planned in script and structure. The only element in this movie that seems to have more effort than Toy Story was. The Characters are unique in the production sense of the word. The Animation is amazing and shows us really what Pixar was capable of back in the days where animated movies were pioneering. Overall, Not as good as Toy Story, but in the end, A Bug's Life is something special.… Expand
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SimbahhAug 9, 2011
Disney Classic , What more can you say ? It had funny moments , And very good animation. Ide reccomend anyone to sit down with the family and watch this movie
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JawsPapi87Aug 11, 2011
It's light and entertaining with some classic, stand-out moments but this movie is nothing in comparison to what Pixar would eventually come out with.
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JoseRochaPTOct 3, 2011
My god, I do not know what to say about this movie. It was a long time ago, but from what I remember is a movie that is even quite humorous. (Part Two) I've seen the film again, and in fact is a film that pulls a lot of attention for theMy god, I do not know what to say about this movie. It was a long time ago, but from what I remember is a movie that is even quite humorous. (Part Two) I've seen the film again, and in fact is a film that pulls a lot of attention for the animation involved. Undoubtedly well done, although for children.… Expand
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ZilcellNov 10, 2011
It is one of Pixar's most adventurous films. Flik the ant leaves his colony when he looks for tough bugs to help stop the ongoing struggle for the ants and stand up to the grasshoppers.
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heyitsmegrif4Jan 16, 2012
Although not so hot on the original level and it can be boring. The film is clever, heartfelt and offers some memorable characters and along with great animation you've got a successful film. I give this movie 76%.
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beingryanjudeSep 1, 2014
A Bug's Life is an often forgotten Disney masterpiece from the 1990s. The story is a special one--and certainly more perfected than Antz, also released in 1998. The film is both charming and well-rounded.
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csw12Nov 26, 2015
A bugs life is an excellent movie not only for kids but for the whole family. Has an amazing cast of voice actors. Brillant crafted. with very good animation
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kublay0880Dec 10, 2012
Honestly, average animation, the only original part of the movie it's that it is based in ants, not that animated ants didn't exist before this movie. But it's a perfect choice for children 2-5 to watch.
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gzayas91Aug 1, 2018
This is not my favorite Pixar movie, most characters are not interest, and unlikable. Some characters are decent, and it feels like this is made for little kids. I like Antz better.
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jeff_reviewsJul 4, 2013
"A Bug's Life" holds a powerful message, and does it quite well, but maybe doesn't hold the highest level of storytelling. Still, with great visuals, puns, laughs, and detailed characters, "A Bug's Life" is able to score.
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gchknhAug 3, 2013
A great movie all together with its clever humor themed to insects, amusing bloopers in the credits and the suspense in dramatic scenes when it hits their mark. A Pixar masterpiece!
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FranzHcriticNov 12, 2013
An intricate and thought-out tale of adventure, isolation, and self-loathing. Great voice acting and great dialogue coupled with spectacular animation. 'A Bug's Life' sat in my VHS box for years after I saw it once as a toddler, but then IAn intricate and thought-out tale of adventure, isolation, and self-loathing. Great voice acting and great dialogue coupled with spectacular animation. 'A Bug's Life' sat in my VHS box for years after I saw it once as a toddler, but then I took another look and I loved it, I mean we still have a VHS. It's amazing, my parents always seemed to be irritated by it, I suspect my brother watched it to the point of insanity, in my parent's case.… Expand
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AndremaxSep 6, 2018
It's not too genial as its predecessor, Toy Story, but not less nostalgic and touching.
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MovieGuysMar 6, 2014
A Bug's Life doesn't fail at story or animation: it's actually quite proficient in those areas. But the story, characters, and dialogue fall flat more than not.
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FreedomFightersOct 31, 2016
I hear a lot of people say that "A Bug's Life" is one of Pixar's more underwhelming films. For me, that's more of a testament to how amazing Pixar is than a sign of the film being bad. "A Bug's Life" is thrilling, funny, beautifully-animated,I hear a lot of people say that "A Bug's Life" is one of Pixar's more underwhelming films. For me, that's more of a testament to how amazing Pixar is than a sign of the film being bad. "A Bug's Life" is thrilling, funny, beautifully-animated, wonderfully written, and features some extremely memorable characters (notably Heimlich). Even if it had big shoes to fill after the universal success of "Toy Story," "A Bug's Life" is a worthy follow-up from Pixar and a fantastic film in its own regard.… Expand
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joao1198pedroOct 31, 2013
i don't know why people hate too much this film,it's a great movie and it have a lot of good and interesting characters wich i grow up seeing then and i enjoyed a lot.
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bfoore90May 9, 2020
This is definitely one of Pixar's lesser films, which isn't to say that it's bad. It's a good movie.
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Mordovan89Mar 1, 2014
It was nice, and leaves a message fellowship and faith in oneself, but the problem I found was that the plot fell many times, that is, I did not like the characters out of their role, if they do not understand me , return to it again andIt was nice, and leaves a message fellowship and faith in oneself, but the problem I found was that the plot fell many times, that is, I did not like the characters out of their role, if they do not understand me , return to it again and carefully observe the protagonists. But this movie was my favorite and perhaps stay there forever.… Expand
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Voodoo123Mar 11, 2020
A masterclass in feature length animation pacing/editing, a bug's life stands up today as a great story well told (essentially seven samurai retold in a more family friendly format!). The excellent cast elevate the already strong script andA masterclass in feature length animation pacing/editing, a bug's life stands up today as a great story well told (essentially seven samurai retold in a more family friendly format!). The excellent cast elevate the already strong script and the visuals hold up well on a 4k HDR screen. Superb movie.… Expand
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SparklinDiamondApr 27, 2014
This movie is pure genius. It shows how if people stand together they can stand up to bullies or anyone standing in there way. It shows that strength is in numbers and brains. It's so sweet and the characters are so colourful as Pixar's always are!
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ydnar4Feb 7, 2015
A Bug's Life is another Pixar gem. Computer animation was the perfect way to capture the world of insects and this movie is just as relevant now as it ever was. A Bug's Life can still be enjoyed by today's children. I know I spent a lot ofA Bug's Life is another Pixar gem. Computer animation was the perfect way to capture the world of insects and this movie is just as relevant now as it ever was. A Bug's Life can still be enjoyed by today's children. I know I spent a lot of afternoons watching this film. I never noticed until years later how great the cast of voices were for this movie which was headlined by Kevin Spacey and Julia Louis Dreyfus.… Expand
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Delaforce828Oct 13, 2014
This is definitely one their lesser films and isn't nearly as memorable as the others, which isn't to say that it's bad. It's a good movie, quite clever and full of heart, some of the side characters are pretty funny. Unfortunately the storyThis is definitely one their lesser films and isn't nearly as memorable as the others, which isn't to say that it's bad. It's a good movie, quite clever and full of heart, some of the side characters are pretty funny. Unfortunately the story isn't it's strong part. Despite this being one of Pixar's weaker films, I will say it's passable… Expand
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spongeswiftJun 15, 2018
This movie is pretty underrated. Yes while there are gripes that I understand, I still strongly disagree that Antz being released before this in an attempt to think Pixar copied as a reason for disliking this movie. It has fun themes and IThis movie is pretty underrated. Yes while there are gripes that I understand, I still strongly disagree that Antz being released before this in an attempt to think Pixar copied as a reason for disliking this movie. It has fun themes and I love the ant colony. Yes some parts my not reach the heights of other Pixar films but it still is a good movie.… Expand
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homer4presidentMar 28, 2015
It may not be the best Pixar film out there, without the feel-good story that most of the films in the Disney/Pixar universe have, but "A Bug's Life" is a real treat visually and character-wise.
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Shady313Apr 13, 2015
9/10 .................................................................................…………............................................................
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MovieManiac83Apr 24, 2015
It's almost a shame that A Bug's Life is debuting so close in the wake of Antz (although, to be fair, the latter film was the first to enter production). No matter when the Pixar/Disney production reached theaters, comparisons between the twoIt's almost a shame that A Bug's Life is debuting so close in the wake of Antz (although, to be fair, the latter film was the first to enter production). No matter when the Pixar/Disney production reached theaters, comparisons between the two computer-animated insect movies would be inevitable, but, with only seven weeks separating their openings, those comparisons will be more intense. Fortunately, A Bug's Life can withstand the scrutiny. Despite a number of similarities to Antz, there are enough variations in plot and tone to warrant another visit to the unique and wondrous world existing beneath the blades of grass.

In a head-to-head comparison, it's easy to make an argument for either Antz or A Bug's Life as the best entry in almost every category that the two share. Antz contains somewhat more mature content; A Bug's Life is designed a little more with kids in mind. However, as is true of Antz, the story presented in A Bug's Life works well on two levels. Children will appreciate the likable characters and fast-paced adventure; adults will marvel at the skillful animation and subtle humor. For "star power," Antz undeniably comes out on top, with instantly-recognizable names like Woody Allen, Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone, and Gene Hackman (as opposed to David Foley, Denis Leary, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Kevin Spacey). But it's important to note that immediate voice recognition doesn't necessarily add anything to a performance (although, admittedly, it's fun to hear the banter between Allen and Stallone). The vocal acting in A Bug's Life is no less accomplished or effective than that in Antz. Visually, the films are both brilliantly detailed and wonderfully textured. A Bug's Life gives new dimensions to the diminutive world - a place where raindrops are dangerous projectiles, single berries provide full meals, and the most feared enemy is a bird. And, while most of Antz relies on earthy tones, A Bug's Life explodes with a cacophony of color. Of the three computer-animated feature length films to reach the screen thus far, this is the most dazzling.

One thing A Bug's Life has that Antz does not is a ingenious series of end credits. Instead of just the latest lame Randy Newman song warbling over scrolling names, we are presented with a collection of mocked-up outtakes that parody the kinds of flubs and goofs which have come to decorate the credits of numerous comedies. It's brilliant in both conception and execution, and one could make a solid case that the last three minutes of A Bug's Life are its best. I wouldn't go that far, but this is definitely a movie when it's a good idea not to run for the exit as soon as the story ends.

Pixar is the studio that first brought a full-length computer-generated feature to the screen with 1995's Toy Story, and, by adding A Bug's Life to their resume, they have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with not only in the realm of animated films, but in that of family entertainment in general. (Disney must be delighted to be in partnership with them.) Co-directors John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton understand that every story, even one with such an intense focus on visual elements, begins with a script and characters. A Bug's Life, like Toy Story, develops protagonists we can root for, and places them in the midst of a fast-moving, energetic adventure. And, while Antz and A Bug's Life each work well enough on their own, they are best when seen in concert, if only to compare and contrast the fine craft evident in such top-notch examples of family entertainment.… Expand
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moviemaniacsMar 6, 2016
Entertaining in a very showbizzy way, “A Bug’s Life” reps the second good computer animated ant adventure in as many months. More broad based and kid friendly than DreamWorks’ somewhat more sophisticated “Antz,” John Lasseter’s second filmEntertaining in a very showbizzy way, “A Bug’s Life” reps the second good computer animated ant adventure in as many months. More broad based and kid friendly than DreamWorks’ somewhat more sophisticated “Antz,” John Lasseter’s second film won’t reach the exalted B.O. levels of his 1995 “Toy Story,” the first computer animated feature. Its imaginative design and spirited storytelling will, however, make it a must-see for family audiences, and Disney’s big holiday bugfest should ultimately enjoy the equivalent commercial relationship with the surprisingly durable “Antz” that its summer blockbuster “Armageddon” did with DreamWorks/Par’s “Deep Impact.” It will do significantly more business, but perhaps a tad less than it might have had the earlier release not existed.

Lasseter and Pixar broke new technical and aesthetic ground in the animation field with “Toy Story,” which raked in $360 million worldwide, and here they surpass it in both scope and complexity of movement while telling a story that overlaps “Antz” in numerous ways, even if the brassy tone is thoroughly different. Both films center upon an ineffectual misfit character who’s out of step with the uniformity of ant society; both involve an above-ground odyssey by this character into unknown territory, as well as a struggle with large hostile insects as part of an effort to save the colony.

But the differences are even more immediately apparent. Presented in CinemaScope, “A Bug’s Life” bursts upon the screen with beautiful verdant hues as a legion of ants laboriously transports pieces of food up to await the arrival of their terrorizers, a gang of grasshoppers. Unfortunately, the hapless Flik, who fancies himself a brilliant inventor, knocks over the offering, and when the ants’ swaggering enemies turn up to find nothing to eat, their big bully chief, Hopper, gravely threatens the little ones’ existence unless they double their donation by the end of the season.

Both obliged to, and disenfranchised from, his community, Flik exiles himself in a search for anyone who might help his brethren out of their jam. Instead of seven samurai, however, all he can find are the eccentric members of a rag-tag flea circus, individuals who are much more inclined to put on a show at the drop of a hat than to take on a bunch of giant flying bugs.

It’s when these uniformly colorful characters start strutting their stuff that Flik and the rest of the ants are shown up as the pallid little creatures that they are. Flik is just as nebbishy and forlorn as the figure voiced by Woody Allen in “Antz,” but isn’t nearly so outspokenly individualistic or irreverent. Actually, he’s a well-meaning dullard, and the ant characters in general here are much less interestingly individuated than they are in “Antz.” It’s a fortunate thing, then, that scenarists Andrew Stanton, Donald McEnery and Bob Shaw have surrounded Flik with so many lively critters, both friendly and not.

First encountered in a makeshift arena in a sort of insect Coney Island, P.T. Flea’s circus counts among its numbers a male ladybug obsessed with asserting his virility, a proud old praying mantis, a somewhat bashful rhino beetle, a generous moth named Gypsy, a walking stick with highbrow airs, a humorous German caterpillar, an unusually friendly black widow spider and twin Hungarian pillbugs who are always “on.”

Safely transported back to the ants’ compound without a clue as to how his new friends will help defend against the marauders, Flik is inspired by a scary encounter with an aggressive orange bird to construct a mechanical bird that will scare off the grasshoppers. Happily, this creation represents nowhere near the be-all and end-all of the climax, which involves a lengthy confrontation with Hopper, who, food or no food, wants to make sure that the ants are kept in their place.

At 96 minutes, story plays out at slight overlength. But Lasseter and his imaginative team keep the senses stimulated most of the time with boisterous action, tasty character turns by some of the supporting players and, above all, gorgeous visuals that reveal new levels of detailing and coloration in computer animation.

Whereas “Toy Story” was an indoor film, “A Bug’s Life” is set mostly outside, and the landscapes and evocations of plant life are illustrated with colors that are bold and beautiful but never gaudy; overall look is crisp, clean and invariably pretty. The effects of wind, weather and movement are more precise than before, and while the number of individually rendered players is impressive, “Antz” has the edge when it comes to sheer spectacle.

Picture is a bit too busy at times and excessively noisy more often than that, to the extent that it will be too assaultive for some kids under five or six. At the same time, adults had more in the way of story dynamics and characterization to grab onto in “Antz.

Long end credits are spiced up by some very funny faux outtakes that are well worth sticking around for.… Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 24, 2022
Critically, people say that Antz is better. Antz is a good film, but I enjoyed Bug's Life a bit more. I can't remember a Pixar animation, other than the two Toy Story films, that I was laughing so hard. The animation is clean, the story isCritically, people say that Antz is better. Antz is a good film, but I enjoyed Bug's Life a bit more. I can't remember a Pixar animation, other than the two Toy Story films, that I was laughing so hard. The animation is clean, the story is original and doesn't preach. The voice overs are what make this movie. Dave Foley is an earnest ant that gets himself into trouble a lot. Hopper is a superb characterisation by the always wonderful Kevin Spacey, as is Haydn Panettiere as Dot . There is also sterling support from Dennis Leary, David Hyde Pierce and Madeline Kahn, and I could go on and on. The script is fantastic, so funny and sometimes even touching. It lacks the social messages of Antz, but what we have is rock-solid entertainment. 9/10. Bethany Cox… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeDec 30, 2015
After Toy Story and before Toy Story 2, we have this lovable movie. Well worth to see from the start and you'll decently love it and it's just another great masterpiece from Pixar even though not scored 10.
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MovieManiac1994Jan 4, 2016
A Bug's Life had the misfortune of having to follow two tough acts. As the second effort from John Lasseter's Pixar outfit, it had to live in the shadow of the highly successful Toy Story, and as the second CGI insect fable to hit the screensA Bug's Life had the misfortune of having to follow two tough acts. As the second effort from John Lasseter's Pixar outfit, it had to live in the shadow of the highly successful Toy Story, and as the second CGI insect fable to hit the screens in 1998, it inevitably offered up characters and scenes very like those you saw in Antz.

However Antz, produced by ex-Disney top man Jeffrey Katzenberg's DreamWorks, aspired to a certain level of adult sophistication which is matched in A Bug's Life only in a wittily animated skit on those end credits sequences that include outtakes from the movie. As a proper Disney production, A Bug's Life instead goes all out for kid-friendliness with a lot of slapstick (including a literal gag where a stick insect gets slapped), a simple goodies versus baddies, underdog-comes-through storyline and a batch of appealing, comical characters.

As in Antz, the setting is an anthill where a foul-up misfit has a crush on the princess, but the plot here is more clear-cut, poaching the set-up from The Seven Samurai/Magnificent Seven as crossed with the fable of The Grasshopper And The Ant. An isolated ant colony strives all season to assemble an offering of food for a roving band of tyrannical grasshoppers under the leadership of the glowering Hopper (voiced by Spacey). Flik (Foley, a stalwart of ace Canadian comedy troupe Kids In The Hall), an ant dreamer whose inventions never quite work, sets out to save the day by recruiting a band of warrior insects from a nearby bug city. He gets his antennae crossed and hires instead a broken-down flea circus who have to save the day using their performance skills.

Adults might experience a certain degree of impatience with the highly-guessable storyline, which is disappointingly straightforward after the multi-level cleverness of Pixar's other efforts, but children will respond not only to the bug-level knockabout but to the broad-strokes, loveable characters: a fat caterpillar who yearns to transform into "a beautiful butterfly", a pair of chortling Hungarian pillbug acrobats (both voiced by Michael McShane), the gentle-hearted but fearsome looking rhino-nosed beetle (Brad Garrett), a male ladybug (Denis Leary) who resents being taken for a girl, and the cowardly rantings of David Hyde Pierce's stick insect.

If Flik isn't quite up to the Woody Allen character in Antz, Julia Louis-Dreyfus' neurotic, hyperactive ant princess is more interesting than Sharon Stone's take on the same part. A Bug's Life is not quite as all-round great as Toy Story, or Finding Nemo, or The Incredibles, but in offering a lot of charm and imagination, some scary moments (the vertical take-off 'hoppers), excellent animated action and plenty of comedy, it ensures that it's still light years ahead of most live-action comedy output. And it saves its one Randy Newman song for the end so you don't have the action hobbled by musical numbers the way traditional Disney 'toons have been in the last ten years. It's just a shame that, set against the rest of the Pixar output, it offers nothing new.

Though not as deep, philosophical or vocally star-studded as Antz, Pixar's insect nation is every bit as eye-popping, and kids who don't love it are very likely to become zealous members of some future Trenchcoat Mafia.… Expand
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FilmMasterEdJan 6, 2016
Forgive yourself for thinking you've seen A Bug's Life somewhere before. A computer-generated ant movie. An accident-prone hero who doesn't quite fit in. A rebellious princess in peril. An insect evil-doer with a comedy henchman. SoundForgive yourself for thinking you've seen A Bug's Life somewhere before. A computer-generated ant movie. An accident-prone hero who doesn't quite fit in. A rebellious princess in peril. An insect evil-doer with a comedy henchman. Sound familiar? DreamWorks' Antz unpeeled a similar micro-fable three months ago, having hustled its CG fairy-story through production to beat Pixar's ant-flick into cinemas. Yet, despite the speedy turnaround, Antz was excellent. How does the latest project from the Toy Story team stand up against it?

Although the themes (individuality, redemption, loyalty) are undeniably similar, the two are very different in style and approach. Antz is more adult and clever, while A Bug's Life has a pre-teen cuteness and is pitched squarely at the family. Antzuses movie star voiceovers, A Bug's Life plunders the jabber of TV sitcom regulars. And while Antz is often spectacular and astonishing to gaze at, A Bug's Life is arguably more beautiful, full of gloriously translucent leaves, glistening exo-skeletons and iridescent butterfly wings. Building on the detail and complexity that was a hallmark of Toy Story, Pixar's flawless recreation of light and shadow, facial expressions and natural landscaping is a joy to behold.

The main strength of A Bug's Life is that Pixar has again created a miniature world which could never exist in a live-action movie. Admittedly, the story takes a while to gain momentum, but after the mandatory scene-setting and character introductions, A Bug's Life soon becomes a satisfying, very funny cartoon.

It has its inventive moments: Flik creates a telescope by using a rolled-up leaf, with a water droplet for the lens. It has its in-jokes ("It's a bug-eat-bug world, one of those Circle Of Life things"). It also has a rush of hugely effective insect gaggery: buzzing flies ordering a poo platter in a bar; a down-and-out bug on a street corner holding a sign that says: "Kid pulled my wings off".

Taking full advantage of (but rarely stretching) the digital technology, A Bug's Life finally hits speed when the imperfect hero discovers PT Flea's troupe of circus bugs - less a Magnificent Seven, more a Bugnificent Eight. David Hyde Pierce's stick insect (wants to be a clown, is always cast as a stick), Joe Ranft's bloated Bavarian caterpillar Heimlich and Denis Leary's male ladybird nab most of the screentime, while a rhino beetle, a butterfly, a spider, two woodlice (grunts courtesy of comic Mike McShane) and a praying mantis (voiced by Lost In Space's original Dr Smith, Jonathan Harris) round off the good guys. Kevin Spacey, meanwhile, provides the calculated menace behind the CG carapace of bad-guy Hopper.

A Bug's Life lacks the full crossover appeal of Toy Story, but it features some phenomenal moments. The sequence where the fragile ant colony is attacked by a bird is nothing less than sensational, while a simple rainstorm is transformed into a raging, destructive blitz of insect-crushing water bombs. Computer animation may now be less of a novelty, but Pixar's extraordinary fantasy (part Western, part gangster movie) still has the capacity to impress, blending visual and verbal slapstick with spectacular action and virtual stuntage.

So which is better - Antz or A Bug's Life? The answer isn't clear. Why not see them both? Antz has the edge where an adult audience is concerned (although kids may not get all the gags and political sideswipes), but as a family movie, A Bug's Life is a friendlier night out, hitting home on a multitude of levels for a range of age-groups. With something for everyone, Pixar's second feature is spirited, very funny and thoroughly charming. It starts slowly, and the characters can't quite shake their digital perfection, but with a rich tapestry of colours, energetic characterisation and magical attention to the tiniest details, A Bug's Life is a worthy successor to Toy Story.

A fun, often astonishing bug movie which is magnifciently rendered and beautifully scripted, and proves computer animation can appeal to all ages. Make sure you don't leave the cinema until you've watched the hilarious out-takes in the end credits.… Expand
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SrPepeJan 6, 2018
Pues la verdad si bien disfrute esta película no me pareció la gran cosa...
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MovieMasterEddyApr 6, 2016
Forgive yourself for thinking you've seen A Bug's Life somewhere before. A computer-generated ant movie. An accident-prone hero who doesn't quite fit in. A rebellious princess in peril. An insect evil-doer with a comedy henchman. SoundForgive yourself for thinking you've seen A Bug's Life somewhere before. A computer-generated ant movie. An accident-prone hero who doesn't quite fit in. A rebellious princess in peril. An insect evil-doer with a comedy henchman. Sound familiar? DreamWorks' Antz unpeeled a similar micro-fable three months ago, having hustled its CG fairy-story through production to beat Pixar's ant-flick into cinemas. Yet, despite the speedy turnaround, Antz was excellent. How does the latest project from the Toy Story team stand up against it?

Although the themes (individuality, redemption, loyalty) are undeniably similar, the two are very different in style and approach. Antz is more adult and clever, while A Bug's Life has a pre-teen cuteness and is pitched squarely at the family. Antzuses movie star voiceovers, A Bug's Life plunders the jabber of TV sitcom regulars. And while Antz is often spectacular and astonishing to gaze at, A Bug's Life is arguably more beautiful, full of gloriously translucent leaves, glistening exo-skeletons and iridescent butterfly wings. Building on the detail and complexity that was a hallmark of Toy Story, Pixar's flawless recreation of light and shadow, facial expressions and natural landscaping is a joy to behold.

The main strength of A Bug's Life is that Pixar has again created a miniature world which could never exist in a live-action movie. Admittedly, the story takes a while to gain momentum, but after the mandatory scene-setting and character introductions, A Bug's Life soon becomes a satisfying, very funny cartoon.

It has its inventive moments: Flik creates a telescope by using a rolled-up leaf, with a water droplet for the lens. It has its in-jokes ("It's a bug-eat-bug world, one of those Circle Of Life things"). It also has a rush of hugely effective insect gaggery: buzzing flies ordering a poo platter in a bar; a down-and-out bug on a street corner holding a sign that says: "Kid pulled my wings off".

Taking full advantage of (but rarely stretching) the digital technology, A Bug's Life finally hits speed when the imperfect hero discovers PT Flea's troupe of circus bugs - less a Magnificent Seven, more a Bugnificent Eight. David Hyde Pierce's stick insect (wants to be a clown, is always cast as a stick), Joe Ranft's bloated Bavarian caterpillar Heimlich and Denis Leary's male ladybird nab most of the screentime, while a rhino beetle, a butterfly, a spider, two woodlice (grunts courtesy of comic Mike McShane) and a praying mantis (voiced by Lost In Space's original Dr Smith, Jonathan Harris) round off the good guys. Kevin Spacey, meanwhile, provides the calculated menace behind the CG carapace of bad-guy Hopper.

A Bug's Life lacks the full crossover appeal of Toy Story, but it features some phenomenal moments. The sequence where the fragile ant colony is attacked by a bird is nothing less than sensational, while a simple rainstorm is transformed into a raging, destructive blitz of insect-crushing water bombs. Computer animation may now be less of a novelty, but Pixar's extraordinary fantasy (part Western, part gangster movie) still has the capacity to impress, blending visual and verbal slapstick with spectacular action and virtual stuntage.

So which is better - Antz or A Bug's Life? The answer isn't clear. Why not see them both? Antz has the edge where an adult audience is concerned (although kids may not get all the gags and political sideswipes), but as a family movie, A Bug's Life is a friendlier night out, hitting home on a multitude of levels for a range of age-groups. With something for everyone, Pixar's second feature is spirited, very funny and thoroughly charming. It starts slowly, and the characters can't quite shake their digital perfection, but with a rich tapestry of colours, energetic characterisation and magical attention to the tiniest details, A Bug's Life is a worthy successor to Toy Story.

A fun, often astonishing bug movie which is magnifciently rendered and beautifully scripted, and proves computer animation can appeal to all ages. Make sure you don't leave the cinema until you've watched the hilarious out-takes in the end credits.… Expand
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DeJonFilmCriticJun 13, 2016
A Bug's Life may not be as fantastic as Pixar's first film, Toy Story, but it lives up to be a great adventure that blows DreamWorks's Antz out of the water!
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SimpsonFansAug 4, 2016
I know this was only Pixar's second full-length movie, but after the height of Toy Story (their greatest film), A Bug's Life is, well, a bit unimpressive, but still good.
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alejandro970Oct 1, 2017
One of early wagers of Pixar. An adventure of 5 inches about the efforts of probably heroes maybe not so big as Toy Story, but enough for amuse the kids a weekend evening.
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eriflynnNov 20, 2017
Is Pixar, just Pixar in a good moment, a very good movie for all the family, for the kids especially, Funny, soulful, the plot is simple, but don't need more than that. fulfills its function and the animation still holds up well right now.
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DelWolfJul 2, 2017
Given the movie this followed from, this was set with incredibly high expectations that it just couldn't meet. And that's not to say that this is a bad movie at all. I just found it incredibly mediocre. The story doesn't feel original in anyGiven the movie this followed from, this was set with incredibly high expectations that it just couldn't meet. And that's not to say that this is a bad movie at all. I just found it incredibly mediocre. The story doesn't feel original in any sense, and a lot of characters are unnecessary, but it's okay. It's not going to win any awards for best Pixar movie any day, but Flick is filled with charm, if a little bland. There's no argument that Toy Story is better, for pretty much anyone, and Pixar has definitely made much better after it. It just lacks the life and emotion that we expected from this company.… Expand
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GorbaxDec 2, 2017
A Bug's Life is a very weak effort by Pixar, though it's not absolutely horrendous. It's juvenile and weak humor, as well as very very weak voice work. I personally think this movie sits below the widely maligned Cars 2 in the Pixar pantheon.
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Miles_SDec 3, 2017
A Bug's Life is a very weak effort by Pixar, though it's not absolutely horrendous. It's juvenile and weak humor, as well as very very weak voice work. I personally think this movie sits below the widely maligned Cars 2 in the Pixar pantheon.
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amheretojudgeAug 3, 2019
Pixar is on a strike, would be understanding things they have never seen a fall remains the truth.

A Bug's Life Pixar is covering another part of the world as an excuse of educating and entertaining the children whose pseudo effect isPixar is on a strike, would be understanding things they have never seen a fall remains the truth.

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Pixar is covering another part of the world as an excuse of educating and entertaining the children whose pseudo effect is serving a compelling drama for adults. Or at least that's what it feels like. And this is their genius. Replacing the throne of Disney in this current generation, Pixar is actually has smart filmmakers and storytellers in its pocket. And carrying out the similar formulas used back in the old days in the name of fairy tales, the banner has pressed plenty of adorable animal friendly anecdotes to woo the younger audience in. And with baffling premises and witty strategies, they have stayed toe to toe with the social and filmmaking changes.

As in they have matured wisely for the hip and happening culture that they have wished to be a part of. Checking off another territory, this time the writer and director John Lasseter is focusing on a smaller and hard working kingdom. Ergo emerges his lead character, contradicting the nature and the world he revolves around, his laziness is smart and curiosity efficiently effective.

But as most of the game changers goes through, he is bogged down by the slow minded wrong doers and fear lovers and is cornered to go through a journey of rethinking and evaluation. But this is why I love these Pixar movies the most, even at its peak of necessary dramatic elements, they tend to carve a big piece of levity in the narration that is always attention grabbing and easily nuanced. But this goes unnoticed, usually because they are not afraid of using new almost-guest-alike characters introduced and surfed every now and then for a quality situational comedy and not just one liners. In A Bug's Life the most fascinating and thrilling scenario is their version of a city life, such metaphors come easy and a lot in this wonderful inspirational tale.… Expand
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MPReviewsJul 2, 2018
Out of all the pixar movies released from toy story all the way to up, a bugs life is the only one I have no memory of watching. I may have seen it once or twice when I was really young, but I didn't remember anything about it. But I'm happyOut of all the pixar movies released from toy story all the way to up, a bugs life is the only one I have no memory of watching. I may have seen it once or twice when I was really young, but I didn't remember anything about it. But I'm happy to say that even 20 years after its release, and going into it pretty much blindly, its still a good movie. All of the characters are enjoyable, the film holds up surprisingly well visually, the story, while a bit predictable, is still a good story, and the film still contains that pixar magic we all know and love. A bugs life may not be the best of pixars works, but its still a good movie that is worth checking out.… Expand
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EgeBerkMar 20, 2019
Was a beautiful animated film.I watched this movie always came to mind ANTZ movie.I think it was released a month ago(ANTZ)of course while watching bugs life compared with antz movie.The story is the same both of which tell the life of theWas a beautiful animated film.I watched this movie always came to mind ANTZ movie.I think it was released a month ago(ANTZ)of course while watching bugs life compared with antz movie.The story is the same both of which tell the life of the ants there is an ant in the colony that is different from the other ants and this ant is excluded from the other members are excluded.

I've seen this film 3-4 times compared to 98 years I think the graphics are quite successful already in this style films always enjoy the audience.A group of grasshopper gangs and the antz when unity get rid of most beatiful part of the film that grasshopper gangs they know it and fear it.

At the end of the film has a great credit scene in my favorite part of the film, I put this behind the scenes images I think this super idea I love the end of the film was a beautiful film.… Expand
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jonslowJan 5, 2019
I have so many question about Bug's life in real life when I was a kid. This animation fulfill my though. Amazing.
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harvdog03Oct 30, 2018
Good film that never gets old even as an adult. Pixar with another good one.
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MartinTApr 20, 2020
This is likely my Favorite Pixar movie. It may be due to nostalgia, but I really enjoyed the story. The best part of the movie in my opinion, is the animation and overall visual quality. My only critique of this film, is that there was notThis is likely my Favorite Pixar movie. It may be due to nostalgia, but I really enjoyed the story. The best part of the movie in my opinion, is the animation and overall visual quality. My only critique of this film, is that there was not enough character development for minor characters such as many of the grasshoppers and the queen. Overall: 9.… Expand
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BrunoVn00Apr 2, 2019
Not Pixar's best, but still a pretty entertaining movie with a great story with a little dark concept about ants trying to free themselves from slavery and the dictatorship of the grasshoppers (imagine if this was made with human characters)Not Pixar's best, but still a pretty entertaining movie with a great story with a little dark concept about ants trying to free themselves from slavery and the dictatorship of the grasshoppers (imagine if this was made with human characters) leading to some good writing and probably the most fierce Pixar villain ever.

I give this an 8/10 because while it's still a good movie it's lacking some of that "Pixar magic".… Expand
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zNeverSleepingSep 15, 2020
Um ótimo passa tempo.

O filme conta com personagens carismáticos, uma aventura divertida, uma metáfora interessante, como se tornou costume nas próximas animações da Pixar, e um ritmo bem cômico e gostoso de se acompanhar. A versãoUm ótimo passa tempo.

O filme conta com personagens carismáticos, uma aventura divertida, uma metáfora interessante, como se tornou costume nas próximas animações da Pixar, e um ritmo bem cômico e gostoso de se acompanhar.

A versão remasterizada 4K HDR é notavelmente superior, o que entrega um experiencia muito solida pra quem quer rever o filme, como eu.

Áudio: English, no subtitles [4°]
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Sarcastic_DevisDec 6, 2021
Tecnicamente migliorato dal primo film, senza ombra di dubbio, ma peggiorato dal punto di vista della sceneggiatura.

Troppi cliché narrativi già male invecchiati per l'epoca, e il protagonista mi ha messo un nervoso pazzesco, grazie alloTecnicamente migliorato dal primo film, senza ombra di dubbio, ma peggiorato dal punto di vista della sceneggiatura.

Troppi cliché narrativi già male invecchiati per l'epoca, e il protagonista mi ha messo un nervoso pazzesco, grazie allo stereotipo del genio incompreso per il quale avevano un ossessione negli anni 90. Oltre a quello, mi ha divertito quanto basta, e il terzo atto è assai soddisfacente. Nota ultrapositiva per Spacey nella parte del villain, era delizioso.

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Sosmooth1982Dec 11, 2022
I'm not really into a lot of kid movies. My daughter made me watch this with her. It was a ok movie. It was something different to see. I'd probably never watch it again unless of course my daughter wants me to again.
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WiholkeJan 12, 2021
I personally like this movie a lot and think it is the most underrated PIXAR films to date. A Bug's Life is really charming, funny, and the story is simple yet effective. The characters were great (however not as ground-breaking as the ToyI personally like this movie a lot and think it is the most underrated PIXAR films to date. A Bug's Life is really charming, funny, and the story is simple yet effective. The characters were great (however not as ground-breaking as the Toy Story cast). As a kid I found the finale to be very emotionally powerful and now that I'm older the emotional beats don't hit me as hard and I now just view this movie as a very enjoyable movie. PIXAR is great at perspective and it shows in this movie very well. I highly recommend checking this one out and revisiting it.… Expand
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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021
this movis is the best movie form 1998 ever in my opinion! i rate this movie a 10/10
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FerCriticsJul 26, 2021
Known as Pixar most underrated gem, A Bug's Life is a treat to watch. While the story isn't 100% original with it's lair reveal story, it's still offers a lot of humor, heart, charm, characters and scope for 90 minutes straight. Is an epic,Known as Pixar most underrated gem, A Bug's Life is a treat to watch. While the story isn't 100% original with it's lair reveal story, it's still offers a lot of humor, heart, charm, characters and scope for 90 minutes straight. Is an epic, funny and wonderful movie that any Pixar fan should watch.… Expand
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LincolnH23Dec 14, 2021
Why the bugs so small. One problem, too many bugs. I didn't take this as the kind of movie to have bugs in it.
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siggi104Jul 9, 2022
Way too underrated when it comes to Pixar films over even animated movies overall.
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BrokenChildJul 12, 2022
I just can’t find a movie enjoyable about insects. I also find the movie a little gross.
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