Antz

Antz (1998)

  • 95% of critics liked it
    (88 reviews)

  • 47% of users liked it
    (584,302 ratings)

DreamWorks and Pacific Data Images collaborated on this all computer-animated comedy-adventure about the ant angst of misfit worker ant, Z (voice of Woody Allen), who feels trapped by the conformist confines of his totalitarian ant civilization and eventually sets forth in search of Insectopia.… More

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PG,
Directed By
,
Written By
Chris Weitz
Genres
Animation, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
In Theaters
Oct 2, 1998 Wide
Dreamworks

Critic Reviews

  • Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine

    Kids may be puzzled by rebellious worker ants chanting Marxist slogans, but their parental guides may welcome the relief from the prevailing blandness of family films.

  • Geoff Andrew, Time Out

    Visually striking and dynamically shot, this has strong characters and no shortage of incident.

  • Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle

    The filmmakers seem to have deliberately snubbed the traditional audience for animated features.

  • Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

    It's a perfect picnic, without the pesky human interference.

  • Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

    Antz is refreshingly naughty and nice.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Eric S


    Many adult themes are presented in this film; that's what makes it great. The story itself is a good and keeps the audience engaged. This isn't your typical animated film. It's dark, violent, and at times even depressing. It's more deep and not very childish, but… More

  • Lady D


    Such a metaphorical film for many issues. Woody Allen was a great choice for the main character here, a great film to teach the kids about individuality.

  • Directors C


    As smart as Pixar's "A Bugs Life" is. Antz is smarter. However it isn't as funny. Both have their flaws but like Bugs Life its family entrtainment that isn't too bland for adults. It's less colourful than Bugs Life but it instead has a complex story.

  • AJ V


    It's always been funny to me that this movie and A Bug's Life came out around the same time. They appear similar, but really this one has a deeper, and better story. It isn't only entertaining and cute like A Bug's Life is.

  • Scott G


    As a child I would watch when I could, can't say much has changed, but it still has a fun storyline to watch, for once I can admire Sylvester, mostly because he isn't actually on screen, but a really good, family film, kept me quiet so there's a hint.

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