A Bug's Life

At the end, the movie tops itself with comic outtakes, undoubtedly the funniest finale of any cartoon feature. “Antz” may have amused viewers with its sidewise wit, but as a comprehensive vision of computerized moviemaking, Pixar's dream works. And when A Bug's Life hits its stride, it's antastic.

Lasseter and Stanton and the rest of the animators and gagsmiths use the computer with staggering imaginative freedom.

Smashing family entertainment: The whole thing is quick-witted, fast-paced, and loaded with clever sight gags and colorful, engaging supporting 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.

So obsessed with wowing you, in every corner of every frame, that as a movie it doesn't quite breathe.

The saucy repartee will amuse adults, while the climactic showdowns -- yes, there are more than one -- are gripping entertainment for the whole family.

The most pleasure to be had from this high-tech bore is to compare the Disney world-view evidenced here (the triumph of collectivism) with that of DreamWorks’ own creepy-crawler animation, “Antz” (the triumph of individualism).

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 and the visuals hold up well on a 4k HDR screen. Superb movie.

A vibrant and charming animated adventure that blends delightful miniature world-building with an inspiring tale of collective courage.150720 (3.0)"A Bug’s Life" (1998) is a colorful computer-animated adventure comedy directed by John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton that transports audiences into the bustling, high-stakes ecosystem of the insect realm. Set on a secluded patch of land known as Ant Island, the story centers on Flik, an eccentric, well-meaning ant inventor whose unorthodox contraptions and ambitious ideas frequently cause unintended chaos for his traditionalist colony. Every season, the ant colony is coerced into gathering a massive harvest of grain as a mandatory tribute for a ruthless gang of marauding grasshoppers led by the intimidating, manipulative Hopper. When Flik accidentally knocks the entire food offering into a stream right before the grasshoppers arrive to collect it, Hopper threatens the colony with severe retaliation unless a double harvest is provided before the last leaf falls. Determined to save his community and make amends for his mistake, Flik ventures beyond the safety of the island into the sprawling metropolis beneath a trailer home to recruit warrior bugs capable of fighting off Hopper and his gang. In a comedic misunderstanding, he mistakes a troupe of inept, recently fired circus performers—including a male ladybug named Francis, a walking stick named Slim, a plump caterpillar named Heimlich, and a rhinoceros beetle named Dim—for fearsome mercenaries. Returning to Ant Island, Flik and the eccentric troupe must concoct an elaborate plan involving a giant mechanical bird to outsmart the oppressors. Featuring energetic voice performances from Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus alongside Randy Newman's whimsical score, the film delivers lively character dynamics and classic physical humor. Viewing the film in 2015 proved to be an entertaining and heartwarming experience. While the narrative follows a familiar, predictable structure, the inventive insect perspective, clever comedic timing, and uplifting message about unity and overcoming fear make for a thoroughly solid and enjoyable watch that earns a respectable rating.

As a child, "A Bug's Life" was my least favorite PIXAR film. Watching it again several years later confirms this assessment, but that doesn't mean the film is bad. Quite the opposite: Many of the gags are cleverer and more effective than expected, the technical gap from its predecessor, "Toy Story," is extremely impressive in just three years, and last but not least, I was very pleased with the many small details that bring the ant island to **** only major annoyance is the very shallow, interchangeable, and already-seen-a-thousand-times-seen plot, which to call predictable would be a huge understatement. Also annoying is the cliché of the hero who falls in love with a female character who is initially unattainable for him – until, after his success, she finally loves him back. Moments like these really drag "A Bug's Life" down noticeably. I didn't notice such things much in "Toy Story."

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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.