A Bug's Life (1998)

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• Directors C

  
  I'ts not Antz but its a refreshingly original Pixar production.

• AJ V

  
  A cute and funny movie from Pixar. One of the ones that made them famous. If you like their work, you should see this. It's mostly a fun and entertaining movie, which is good if that's the kind of movie you want.

• Sophie B

  
  Brilliant, original, and heartwarming. Something that entertains the little ones as well as the adults. Loved it as a child and now as an adult. The characters are brilliant and unique as are the villains. Something which is rare in kids animations.

• Brad W

  
  A Bugs Life is a childhood favorite of mine, and is a masterpece. Its hilarious, great animation, and lives up to Pixar peers. It had a great story, great jokes, and intense moments which make it great for kids and adults. Great voice actors espically from Kevin Spacey, he has the… More
  A Bugs Life is a childhood favorite of mine, and is a masterpece. Its hilarious, great animation, and lives up to Pixar peers. It had a great story, great jokes, and intense moments which make it great for kids and adults. Great voice actors espically from Kevin Spacey, he has the perfect villain voice. A Bugs Life is (in my opinion) a perfect animated film with very small flaws and is a movie everybody can enjoy, and I can honestly say this is one of my favorite Pixar films and a true childhood classic.

• Eric A

  
  Fun & fresh. Good kid's movie.

• Alexander D

  
  It's pretty goodâ¦

• Jameson W

  
  The Pixar film no one seems to remember. A Bug's Life is the second film released by Pixar Studios. It's not Pixar's greatest, but it's definitely its most underrated film. I love this film! It was one of my favorites when I was little, and everytime it's on… More
  The Pixar film no one seems to remember. A Bug's Life is the second film released by Pixar Studios. It's not Pixar's greatest, but it's definitely its most underrated film. I love this film! It was one of my favorites when I was little, and everytime it's on television I try to catch a bit of it. I recommend this film!

• Wildaly M

  
  A story about ants and bugs. How cooler can you get?

• Drake T

  
  It has all the right ingredients and works on that Pixar template but it never truly grabs you on an emotional level, considering what Pixar's capable of you can't help but feel they didn't go the extra mile with this one.

• Conner R

  
  A Bug's Life, to me, is one of the greatest achievements in children's animation and an utter masterpiece. The characters and story not only work well for its targeted audience, but it's just as effective on an adult crowd; which is a pretty challenging feat. This… More
  A Bug's Life, to me, is one of the greatest achievements in children's animation and an utter masterpiece. The characters and story not only work well for its targeted audience, but it's just as effective on an adult crowd; which is a pretty challenging feat. This doesn't have the cheesy humor that a lot of its kind have, nor does it try to be a tear jerker or a flashy musical. These are such interesting concepts being dealt with that they basically speak for themselves. The jokes are genuinely funny and warrented and the plot is inherently complex and rewarding no matter how many times you watch it. There's almost no need to wonder why you liked A Bug's Life as a kid because it's still just as strong today.

• Justin Y

  
  John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton team up to give the bugs life in <i>A Bug's Life</i>.<p>The delightful story finds itself concluding around 90 minutes, and then some with a few manufactured outtakes during the end credits. While the main emphasis of the story… More
  John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton team up to give the bugs life in <i>A Bug's Life</i>.<p>The delightful story finds itself concluding around 90 minutes, and then some with a few manufactured outtakes during the end credits. While the main emphasis of the story focuses on ants and grasshoppers, it is the supporting bugs that give this film it's name. It just wouldn't be the same without them. The variety and likable nature of these characters are what makes this a film for all ages to enjoy.</p><p>The bugs have that illustrated look which gives them that adorable spark, but the realism of the movements and characteristics of each bug show that detail is paid attention to and that they aren't put together lazily.</p><p>There are a number of characters to go around and the casting of the voice work is of grade A. Dave Foley could easily be a comedic side character, but he gives the lead hero a solid voice. Hayden Panettiere's lovely voice does wonders for the voice of Dot. "Pretend it's a seed, okay?"</p><p>By the sound of its title, <i>A Bug's Life</i> may not sound like much, but it really does offer a lot in the entertainment department. Put it on and let the food gathering commence.</p>

• Jens S

  
  This early Pixar film is actually one of their best. Combining the plots of "The magnificent seven", Three Amigos" and "Flight of the Phoenix" the story may not be truly original, but the characters and details of the insect world have been created with so… More
  This early Pixar film is actually one of their best. Combining the plots of "The magnificent seven", Three Amigos" and "Flight of the Phoenix" the story may not be truly original, but the characters and details of the insect world have been created with so much love and care, that it's a pleasure to behold. It's hard not to fall in love with the lovely characters. The pacing is excellent, he gags work and the soundtrack is fitting to the classic Western plot. The result leaves the audience in such enthusiasm that you're tempted to clap your hands.

• Dead A

  
  The misfits always come out to be the intelligent ones... I see.

• Michael E

  
  for one of the earliest Pixar films it really doesn't show because the art is still fantastic, and the drama and comedy of this movie was fantastic and as a little kid this was my favorite movie its definitely not anymore but it still is fun to watch

• Manu G

  
  Nice story and entertaining. On a small island surrounded by water, a colony of ants is preparing food for the arrival of a band of grasshoppers. Of the ants that are working, one of them that stands out is an industrious one named Flik. Flik is constantly inventing new things for… More
  Nice story and entertaining. On a small island surrounded by water, a colony of ants is preparing food for the arrival of a band of grasshoppers. Of the ants that are working, one of them that stands out is an industrious one named Flik. Flik is constantly inventing new things for the colony to try, but his ideas are often shouted down and shunned by the colony. The only one who seems to believe in Flik is the young Princess of the colony named Dot. Secretly, Flik is attracted to her older sister, Atta, who is next in line for the throne. As the time for the grasshoppers to arrive approach, the colony heads down into the anthill, intent to wait for the grasshoppers to eat the offering, and leave. Unfortunately, Flik is the last one to put his items on the offering stone, and ends up causing the platform to collapse with his piece of machinery. When the grasshoppers finally arrive and find nothing, they go down into the anthill to terrorize the ants. The leader of the grasshoppers, demands that the offering be replenished by the Fall season, and terrorizes Dot, before Flik comes forward to try and defend her. Hopper then insists that the offering be doubled, due to Flik's speaking out at him. The grasshoppers then leave, promising to return when the last leaf falls. The colony is now in trouble, as there isn't enough food to fulfill Hopper's request and provide sustenance for the colony. Flik is brought before a tribunal in regards to his causing the trouble. As the group convenes, Flik then thinks up a new idea: if the colony could get bigger bugs, they could be instrumental in scaring off the grasshoppers from ever returning to bully the colony. The others think this is a bad idea, until Flik volunteers to look. Thinking that his search will take a long time, the council decides to accept Flik's request, figuring he'll be away from them long enough to keep from causing further trouble. Flik sets off the next day to head for the big city, eventually finding his way into a 'bug bar,' asking around for tough 'warrior bugs.' His attention is suddenly drawn to a group of bugs in a corner, who it seems are preparing to take on a much larger bug. However, in the fight, the 'bug bar' ends up being wrecked, and Flik misses much of the fight. However, in the aftermath, Flik thinks he's found the perfect guardians to help his colony. He pleads his case to the group, saying how he's been looking for bugs with their talent, and asking for their help regarding the incoming group of grasshoppers. The group eagerly accepts, and they head off for Ant Island. When Flik returns, Atta and the elders are shocked that Flik actually found 'warrior bugs.' Atta is at first unsure, but one of the group named Francis (Dennis Leary), promises that they will knock the grasshoppers 'dead' when they come. A party is then held in honor of the group, including a tribute and art showing the warriors fighting off the grasshoppers. The group then grows leary, and it is then that a black widow spider of the group named rosie reveals to Flik through whispering, that they are not warrior bugs...but a group of out-of-work circus bugs!

• Bently L

  
  I'm probably the only one in my family who found this enjoyable. It is funny, sweet, energetic, and imaginative, but is not the best Pixar movie in my opinion. If I was stranded in house with no doors and this was the only movie available for me to watch, I wouldn't mind. A… More
  I'm probably the only one in my family who found this enjoyable. It is funny, sweet, energetic, and imaginative, but is not the best Pixar movie in my opinion. If I was stranded in house with no doors and this was the only movie available for me to watch, I wouldn't mind. A Bug's Life is fun for both kids and adults. But if the adults don't really enjoy it, I reccomend "Antz". "Who ordered the poo-poo platter?"

• Richard C

  
  pixars worst movie and their only movie that isn't really good. B-

• KJ P

  
  Not the best Pixar film, but it does hold it's spot and does just enough to satisfy the fans that wanted to see it! A Wonderful Film! It does not have to live up to the rest of the Pixar films to be incredibly heart felt.

• erika b

  
  one of the best pixar films.

• Dean M

  
  This animated feature about ants, grasshoppers, and various other bugs is an inspirational testament of never giving up despite the odds stacked against you. The film looks great and the animation is sometimes jaw-dropping. The film isn't too terribly original, it's… More
  This animated feature about ants, grasshoppers, and various other bugs is an inspirational testament of never giving up despite the odds stacked against you. The film looks great and the animation is sometimes jaw-dropping. The film isn't too terribly original, it's basically a modern take on Kurosawa's <i>Seven Samurai</i>, only with bugs. I enjoyed the character interaction however and the bad guys in this film actually seemed bad. It seems that Disney usually makes their bad guys carbon copy cut-outs. The grasshoppers are menacing and Hopper, the lead bad guy, was a brilliant creation.

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