I miss having animated villains getting horrible deaths
A Bug's Life
An epic presentation of miniature proportions.
Rating
3.8 (2)
Release Date
11/25/1998Runtime
95 minsOverview
On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs to defend his bustling colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers led by the evil-minded Hopper.
How It Feels
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A colorful, energetic adventure that finds genuine heart beneath its miniature-world spectacle. Flik's underdog journey to prove himself unfolds with bouncy humor, spectacular set pieces, and a surprisingly touching exploration of believing in yourself when no one else does.
Mood
JoyfulWhimsicalHopefulExhilarating
Themes
Coming of ageFriendshipRedemptionPower
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Brisk
Look
3D animationStylized genrePainterly
Structure
Linear
Dave Foley
Flik (voice)
Kevin Spacey
Hopper (voice)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Atta (voice)
Hayden Panettiere
Dot (voice)
Phyllis Diller
Queen (voice)
Richard Kind
Molt (voice)
David Hyde Pierce
Slim (voice)
Joe Ranft
Heimlich / Additional Voices (voice)
Denis Leary
Francis (voice)
Jonathan Harris
Manny (voice)
Madeline Kahn
Gypsy Moth (voice)
Bonnie Hunt
Rosie (voice)
Reviews
Its a decent movie but the lie and reveal trope sucks ASS
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