A Bug's Life
1998
Life is no picnic for the ants on Ant Island! Each summer, a gang of greedy grasshoppers - led by the menacing and manipulative Hopper - descends upon the colony to demand a hefty portion of the ants' hard-earned harvest and generally make life miserable for this peaceful community. Our hero Flik, an original thinker out of .. Read more
| Starring | Kevin Spacey, david hyde pierce (voice), David Hyde Pierce, david hyde pierce |
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| Director | John Lasseter |
| Genres | Animated, Children, Family |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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This follow-up to the ground-breaking Toy Story from director John Lasseter may have less-beguiling characters than Woody and Buzz Lightyear, but the computer-animated effects are if anything even more wondrous. Here the action centres on an ant colony where clumsy worker Flik (voiced by Dave Foley) accidentally destroys the grain that's regularly offered to appease a band of hostile grasshoppers led by the bullying Hopper (a superb characterisation by Kevin Spacey). As the colony struggles to find twice as much grain, Flik employs a flea circus of colourful eccentrics to do battle with the grasshoppers. The result is a witty variation on The Seven Samurai, filled with verdant art — and heart. It may lack the social message of the similarly themed Antz, which appeared the same year, but this is just as entertaining.
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"...A BUG'S LIFE makes jaunty, imaginative use of both extraordinary technology and bold storytelling possibilities within the insect world..."
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An underworld film in the truest sense, Disney/Pixar's animated story takes elements from the gangster and adventure... read more on Time Out
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Bugs Life - Very Good
If these ratings were out of 10 then this would be a 9.
A real good fun film for all the family, and good to watch even if it's not with the kids. It's for all ages and is entertaining and it's definitely one of those that you can watch time and again, even the adults.
Very much in the vein of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 and Monsters Inc.
Humorous and Entertaining for everyone, and better than Antz! -
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
First Class
Never mind the kids, they were just the excuse, we loved it
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Highly entertaining family movie...
Although this has been out for a few years I avoided it until recently as my younger brother is of age to appreciate movies now, and I must say I was rather impressed.
Some of the recent child releases such as the two Scooby-Doo movies I just found awful, but this is in keeping with the likes of Toy Story and Monsters Inc, but has one small advantage. It's longer! At just over 90 minutes and not lacking fun, this one runs on when you're finally comfortable on the sofa.
I'd definitely reccommend this one for any household with children under 10, but I admit I enjoyed it at the age of 20. -
Most recent members' reviews (2)
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Enjoyable
Nice film, some funny and imaginative moments. Worth a look.
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Highly entertaining family movie...
Although this has been out for a few years I avoided it until recently as my younger brother is of age to appreciate movies now, and I must say I was rather impressed.
Some of the recent child releases such as the two Scooby-Doo movies I just found awful, but this is in keeping with the likes of Toy Story and Monsters Inc, but has one small advantage. It's longer! At just over 90 minutes and not lacking fun, this one runs on when you're finally comfortable on the sofa.
I'd definitely reccommend this one for any household with children under 10, but I admit I enjoyed it at the age of 20.
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Bugs Life - Very Good
If these ratings were out of 10 then this would be a 9.
A real good fun film for all the family, and good to watch even if it's not with the kids. It's for all ages and is entertaining and it's definitely one of those that you can watch time and again, even the adults.
Very much in the vein of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 and Monsters Inc.
Humorous and Entertaining for everyone, and better than Antz! -
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
First Class
Never mind the kids, they were just the excuse, we loved it
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Highly entertaining family movie...
Although this has been out for a few years I avoided it until recently as my younger brother is of age to appreciate movies now, and I must say I was rather impressed.
Some of the recent child releases such as the two Scooby-Doo movies I just found awful, but this is in keeping with the likes of Toy Story and Monsters Inc, but has one small advantage. It's longer! At just over 90 minutes and not lacking fun, this one runs on when you're finally comfortable on the sofa.
I'd definitely reccommend this one for any household with children under 10, but I admit I enjoyed it at the age of 20. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Good for some peace and quite!
I decided to get this film to keep my niece occupied for an hour or so, but ended up sitting next to her and watching the whole film! We both agree that it is a superb family film.
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Enjoyable
Nice film, some funny and imaginative moments. Worth a look.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
fantastic
at last a movie that kept the kids amused.
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fantastic
just a really good enthralling childrens movie that adults cannot stop watching.
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bugs life
very good enjoyable film
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the start of the pixar domination
a most excellent film not just for kids either my kids and i watched this film then me and the other half watched it again later this was the start of everything pixar and has got better since i would recommend this film to anyone the only reason i didn't give it five stars is because some of the later pixar stuff is better and worth a five but still great
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Good Fun
This is a ood fun film, with some dark areas not usually associated with a childrens' film. The lead character let it down by not being strong enough - well worth watching
Critics' reviews (6)
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This follow-up to the ground-breaking Toy Story from director John Lasseter may have less-beguiling characters than Woody and Buzz Lightyear, but the computer-animated effects are if anything even more wondrous. Here the action centres on an ant colony where clumsy worker Flik (voiced by Dave Foley) accidentally destroys the grain that's regularly offered to appease a band of hostile grasshoppers led by the bullying Hopper (a superb characterisation by Kevin Spacey). As the colony struggles to find twice as much grain, Flik employs a flea circus of colourful eccentrics to do battle with the grasshoppers. The result is a witty variation on The Seven Samurai, filled with verdant art — and heart. It may lack the social message of the similarly themed Antz, which appeared the same year, but this is just as entertaining.
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"...A BUG'S LIFE makes jaunty, imaginative use of both extraordinary technology and bold storytelling possibilities within the insect world..."
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An underworld film in the truest sense, Disney/Pixar's animated story takes elements from the gangster and adventure... read more on Time Out
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"...Tightly constructed....The script has fun playing with our common knowledge of insects..."
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"...Rowdier than a New Year's Eve party..."-- 4 out of 4 stars
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"...A hellzapoppin creature-feature jamboree..." -- Rating: B
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A Bug's Life
Life is no picnic for the ants on Ant Island! Each summer, a gang of greedy grasshoppers - led by the menacing and manipulative Hopper - descends upon the colony to demand a hefty portion of the ants' hard-earned harvest and generally make life miserable for this peaceful community. Our hero Flik,...
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