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A Bug's Life (1998)

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Reviews Counted:80

Fresh:73

Rotten:7

Average Rating:7.9/10

Consensus: A Bug's Life is a clever and enjoyable movie with great animation.

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: The computer animation crew at Pixar--the creators of TOY STORY--return with another feature rife with stunningly rendered worlds populated by cute critters you can't help but care about. The story... The computer animation crew at Pixar--the creators of TOY STORY--return with another feature rife with stunningly rendered worlds populated by cute critters you can't help but care about. The story is simple--an ant colony led by Flik (Dave Foley) seeks help from a flea circus and other insects in their struggles against the oppressive grasshopper bullies led by Hopper (Kevin Spacey). However, as with TOY STORY, there is as much for adults to enjoy here as there is for the kids. (In fact, the story is loosely based on Akira Kurosawa's classic SEVEN SAMURAI.) And don't miss the wonderful "outtakes" that roll with the closing credits! [More]

Starring: Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Phyllis Diller

Starring: Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Phyllis Diller, Richard Kind, John Ratzenberger, Jonathan Harris, Madeline Kahn, Denis Leary, David Hyde Pierce, Joe Ranft, Bonnie Hunt, Michael McShane, Roddy McDowall, Brad Garrett

Director: John Lasseter

Director: John Lasseter

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Reviews for A Bug's Life

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04/02/05
Garth Franklin
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons
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It's easy to go along for the ride, be immersed in this magical world on the wide screen, laugh at the repartee and relate to the action.

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01/01/00
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Full Review Source: In Film Australia | comment Comment
06/18/02
Luke Buckmaster
Luke Buckmaster
In Film Australia
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Superior animation, heartwarming characters and hilarious comedy bits.

Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
01/01/00
E! Online

The Lawrence of Arabia of bug movies.

Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
03/19/02
Globe and Mail

A Bug's Life, with its excellent animation and humorous moments, is worth a matinee viewing.

Full Review Source: Juicy Cerebellum | comment Comment
01/01/00
Alex Sandell
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum

The little kids’ version of Antz: sweeter, funnier, simpler to follow.

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01/01/00
Amy Taubin
Amy Taubin
Village Voice

A feel-good movie I'll be revisiting on many a rainy Saturday morning.

Full Review Source: Film Written Magazine | comment Comment
04/02/01
Andrew Howe
Andrew Howe
Film Written Magazine

Witty, warm and charming -- perfect holiday fare for the entire family. Just because you've seen Antz, don't pass up A Bug's Life. After seeing it, you may decide insects aren't so ikky after all.

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01/01/00
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
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Even more fun than Antz!

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01/01/00
Bob Fenster
Bob Fenster
Arizona Republic

Promotes the classic American ethos of individualism without seeming preachy or narrow-minded, creating characters we enjoy, a story that's fun and visuals that sparkle.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
06/17/09
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

Almost a must-see for its singular imagery alone.

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01/01/00
Bryant Frazer
Bryant Frazer
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Genuinely funny

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
01/01/00
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

It’s hard to consider that anything could break new ground off of "Toy Story", but in this case, an exception is made.

Full Review Source: Cinemaphile.org | comment Comment
01/01/00
David Keyes
David Keyes
Cinemaphile.org

The densely boisterous, richly colorful, organically amazing world created here is a relentless joy to behold.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
01/01/00
David Luty
David Luty
Film Journal International

A wry, irreverent, and often-times hilarious script by John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton caters to grown-ups as much as it does children.

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01/01/00
David N. Butterworth
David N. Butterworth
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...A Bug's Life is worth seeing simply for the breathtaking animation, but if you're expecting a story and characters of the same calibre as Toy Story, you'll be left disappointed.

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01/01/00
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

Pixel perfect.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out

A nimble, brightly lighted and eccentrically colored butterfly of a film.

Full Review Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | comment Comment
01/01/00
Duane Dudek
Duane Dudek
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Get ready for one of the best films of the year!

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01/01/00
Edward Johnson-Ott
Edward Johnson-Ott
NUVO Newsweekly
 
 
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