A Bug's Life (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
By: Buena Vista Home Video Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 494
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 On: 2009-09-12
I have been meaning to buy this movie but have not done so yet, why do you want me to review it?
 On: 2009-09-10
Ive seen the movie before, so I know its a good one, but I never received my order and ended up having to get Amazon to refund my money. Its not the first time this has happened, either. There are a lot of dishonest sellers out there.
 On: 2009-09-01
Make no mistake about it, this is one of the best animated films you are ever going to see. Disney/Pixar like to boast that not a pixel is out of place with their blu-ray transfers and that is so true about this blu-ray. It is simply brilliant. There are absolutely no faults in the transfer. Pixar may have done better with their animation in later CGI classics, but a Bugs Life is still a remarkable feat of the imagination. It appeals equally well to both kids and adults. Theres plenty of humor too. This is one of those discs that you should own if you have a blu-ray player. I have seen the DVD of this movie, which was very good, but the blu-ray simply blows it out of the water. Highly recommended.
On: 2009-08-23
"A Bugs Life" tells the story of ant colony trying to make food for the greedy grasshoppers. Flik, unfortunately, lazy as hell destroys the food pile which gets the grasshopper leader, Hopper, very, very angry. Hopper plans on arriving to Ant Island (which is the name of the colony) after summer vacation. Yet again, the Queen needs to train Princess Atta to become Queen soon. On Fliks side there is Princess Attas sister, Dot, who admires Flik. Dot believes in everything Flik says. Flik has the idea that maybe the island needed bigger bugs which turned out to be circus bugs.
I have been a fan of Pixar films for a very long time. Ever since the release of "Toy Story" in 1995, Pixar has been the only seminal animation studio to produce the greatest of all animated movies. In fact, Pixar is the only animation house to date that can make good animated movies. All Pixar movies are good in their own way rather than good and bad and there are some that are better than others. For me, my least favorite is this one and my two favorites are "Finding Nemo" and "WALL-E." Even the worst ones like this, "The Incredibles" and "Cars" are even the greatest of all animated films.
Now, the only thing Disney that I tried to appreciate 10 years ago was "Toy Story." I was really into the modern classics of animation. When I first heard of "A Bugs Life," I thought that movie was just geared towards people who arent in to "Toy Story," but when I saw it, I initially didnt care for it as much as I cared for "Nemo." But since Im getting older Im getting use to each Pixar film to each his own.
I wouldnt necessarily call "A Bugs Life" a phenomenon but a good movie nonetheless. And the experience of this film got even better on Blu-Ray.
The Blu-Ray features everything that the DVD featured when it was released in 2003. What I notice was something different was that there was a Disney Silly Symphony "The Grasshopper and the Ant" which tells the story of a musical grasshopper that befriends an ant. The ants hibernate during winter and the grasshopper is lonely and needs to find a home. Its a very interesting story and it was very touching for an early Disney cartoon. Other than that, the sneak peeks are okay with a pointless "Monsters, Inc." Blu-Ray which was also suppose to be released on the date of this Blu-Ray (but later got postponed to Nov. 10th in time for "Up").
Bottom line is that the Blu-Ray release of "A Bugs Life" made it in time for the new Disney/Pixar movie "Up," and now I cant wait till "Up" comes on Blu-Ray with "Monsters, Inc." and a re-release of "Cars." Pixar fans should like it.
On: 2009-08-19
I own the dvd version of The Bugs Life.
The Blu - ray version is truly an amazing re mastering in true HD.
The picture and sound is just remarkable.
On: 2009-07-31
To start off Im going to tell you that so far I have liked all the pixar movies Ive seen so far.
Also this is going to be a review of the blu-ray version of A Bugs Life and not the movie itself.
With that said lets get to why you want to get it on blu-ray.
Video 5 out of 5.
The video quality of this release is in full 1080p using the AVC MPEG-4 codec on a BD-50 in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio. I never imagined that an early Pixar film could come close to the same video quality on their more recent titles to hit blu-ray, but it does just that.
An obvious field of depth is consistent basically through out the entire feature, with amazing perspectives from exactly the films title; a bugs life. In the development of the film, animators and production members where so serious about creating an environment as seen by an insect, they actually used a small camera they could maneuver under on the ground under blades of grass, clovers and such, to see just what needed to be created to make the most realistic visual atmosphere for the story.
This technique is conveyed superbly with the CG animation, with perfect transparencies of angles looking up through the foliage, and realistic detail of the scenery. The mostly outdoors daylight scenes make for bright colors coming across even more vibrant than they are in nature, and have excellent shading thanks to a very solid black level. The CG created lighting adds yet another level of realism to the visual detail of this film, with perfect shadows, especially those of the light that cascade through the foliage onto the scene at hand.
Close-up shots reveal a huge amount of detail which are sure to leave you sitting there with your jaw to the floor, regardless of age. Also Im happy to report that there are no signs of any compression, artifacts or any problems what-so-ever for that matter. This Hi-Def transfer seems 100% pure "Computer Generated Eye Candy" and "Reference Material" when you want to show off blu ray.
Audio Quality on this release is presented in DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio. This sounds amazing in 5.1. The amount of rear channel and bass presence found here is astounding. Some great examples of rear channel use include the cheers and rambles of the crowds of ants, filling the soundscape thoroughly, the score, and many of the sound effects, that are of created from scratch for animated features. In part of the amazing bass presence, nearly every scene involving the grasshoppers, especially when they take flight, is filled with the intense vibrations of the subwoofer, making for an even more ominous presence of these bad guys.
Bass is sometimes used as a sound effect in other scenes as well, such as the rainstorm in the final quarter of the film, that has a sort of realistic intensity, just as it would sound similarly huge and overwhelming to an insect. Dialogue is delivered perfect throughout, sometimes making use of multiple channels in scenes crowded with the extra characters, such as the ant colony or the bug bar, and the original music (Score) done by Randy Newman sounds wonderful in the surround soundscape of DTS-HD MA.
Special features 4.5 out of 5
Bonus Materials are a combination of the original DVD ports and some new exclusive material to the Blu-ray Disc release. These are presented in a variety of both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) video using Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo sound.
*BD-Live is included on this Disney Blu-ray Disc release which allows users on a "Profile 2.0" capable Blu-ray Disc Player and internet connection to access online content and interact with friends and family. Features include: Movie Chat, Movie Mail, Movie Challenge, Movie Rewards and Avatars.
*Digital Copy is included of the film which is compatible with both iTunes and Windows Media, MAC & PC.
*Introduction by Director John Lasseter (HD) is exclusive to this 10th Anniversary Edition of "A Bugs Life" on Blu-ray Disc.
*Audio Commentary with Director John Lasseter is included, taken from the previous DVD release.
*"Filmmakers Round Table" ( HD) is a new exclusive featurette featuring the filmmakers discussing the film. The folks at the table include John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Darla Anderson and Kevin Rehar. This proves to be a definite Must-Watch for anyone who is a fan of Pixar or just the film itself.
*"A Bugs Life: The First Draft" includes an optional "Story Treatment Intro by John Lasseter" (HD)
*"Geris Game" (HD) is an Academy Award-winning short film by the folks at Pixar. This features Dolby Digital 5.1 sound.
*"A Walt Disney Silly Symphony Cartoon" called "Grasshopper and the Ants" (HD) from 1934. Disney fans will absolutely love this little treat which includes an introduction from Directors John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton discussing the cartoon.
"The Original DVD Bonus Materials" are also included, listed below.
*"Pre-Production" is split up into the following sections:
"Fleabie Reel" (SD) with optional intro.
"Story and Editorial" (SD) with optional intro.
"Storyboard-to-Film Comparison" (SD) with optional intro.
"Abandoned Sequences" (SD) with optional intro.
"Research Documentary" (SD) with optional intro.
*"Design" includes an optional Intro by John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton (SD). This feature is comprised of a still gallery of images from the original design of the film itself.
*"Production" is split up into the following sections:
"Behind the Scenes of A Bugs Life - Production Feature Documentary" (SD)
"Voice Casting" (SD)
"Early Tests" (SD)
"Progression Demonstrations" with optional intros are included. They are made up of "Storyreel" (SD), "Layout" (SD), "Animation" (SD) and "Shaders and Lighting" (SD).
*"Sound Design" (SD) is a featurette with the sound designer and future Pixar Director Gary Rydstrom discussing his work on the film.
*"Release" is split up into the following sections:
"Posters / Ad Campaigns" which is a still gallery.
"Trailer #1" (1:02 - SD)
"Trailer #2" (2:35 - SD)
"Character Interviews" with optional intro (2:00 - SD)
*"Outtakes" is split up into the following sections:
"The Story Behind the Outtakes" ( SD)
"Original Outtakes" (SD)
"Alternate Outtakes" (SD)
Overall, the bonus materials we get here are pretty impressive. Given we have the Blu-ray Disc exclusives like the new "roundtable" retrospective chat, the "Silly Symphony" cartoon in Hi-Def for the first time, a Digital Copy of the film and all of the original DVD bonus materials ported over. The only thing obviously missing here is a DVD of the film.
A Bugs Life tends to get ignored in Pixar discussions. Which is a shame since the film features an ambitious plot, colorful characters, and breathtaking animation. That same animation is reproduced stunningly on this Blu-ray Disc along with a near perfect soundtrack.
The two additions to this set are well-made and add quite a bit of value even with the all the other features collected here. For anyone whos never owned a copy of the feature, this Blu-ray is the way to go.
Those who own either version of the DVD Collectors Edition might want to hold onto those for completeness sake, but are encouraged to pick this new edition up for the leap in quality and new supplements.
On: 2009-07-18
Arrived in good time. Had to throw the cover away...it was thrashed but other than that, Im satisfied.
On: 2009-07-17
This movie is of course great, and irs new edition is in wonderful quality and very entertaining.
On: 2009-07-13
If you like high definition this is the movie to own. The video and sound are perfect. I really liked this movie.
On: 2009-07-06
This movie looks and sounds amazing on blu-ray. What can I say, Pixar produces quality.
On: 2009-07-03
Its been a while since I saw A Bugs Life and it brought back great memories seeing it in Blu-ray. Great story, great performances, and beautiful images, sharp digital clarity. I highly recommend it to everyone.
 On: 2009-07-01
I know there is a generation of kids out there with a special place in their hearts for "A Bugs Life". I know this because I made the mistake of commenting that I thought it was Pixars weakest film in the presence of the current crop of undergraduate university students. But I stand by the statement - as one who has only seen the Pixar films as a teenager or older. This film just doesnt have "It," (whatever "It" is). For an analogy, I turn to the time of the traditional Disney animated hits - "Lion King," in spite of a paint-by-numbers plot, had It. Pocahontas, although it had gorgeous animation and beautiful songs, didnt. Similarly, when compared to the "Toy Stories" and even "Cars", "A Bugs Life" just doesnt compare.
Dont get me wrong - there is lots to like about the film, and about this DVD edition. The voice acting is fantastic, featuring Dave Foley (best know to Canadians from "Kids in the Hall", and to Americans from "News Radio") as the unappreciated inventor and dreamer Flik. All Flik wants to do is make a difference, especially in light of his ant colonys oppression by a gang of ruthless locusts headed by Hopper, voiced by a scene-chewing (and always wonderful) Kevin Spacey. After accidentally destroying the annual tribute to the grasshoppers while demonstrating his latest invention, Flik is sent off on a mission (of his own devising): find some "big bugs" to help the colony fight off the grasshoppers. Instead he finds a set of circus performers who, through a misunderstanding, he brings back to the ant colony to defend it from Hoppers gang. The circus performers provide some of the best moments, including a pair of demented pill bugs and a German-accented caterpillar.
But.... for whatever reason, the movie never really takes off for me. Perhaps I was turned off by the variety of insects - it seemed like the filmakers simply threw in whatever came to mind, and its a mishmash of whatever bugs they thought were fun to draw. Perhaps its because the filmakers couldnt bring themselves to go all the way - worker ants are all female, so why is Flik a boy? The fact that these characters are ants (or bugs in general) is irrelevant. They could have been rodents, or forest animals, or anything. Toy Story, Cars, and the Incredibles are brilliant because the stories are driven by the relentless logic of being toys, cars, or retired superheroes. The bugs in A Bugs Life are just cookie-cutter characters who are manipulated by the plot.
Im probably being too literal, but what can I say? Never having seen this as a child, and comparing it to every other Pixar film that Ive seen, this one comes up short. Its still a good movie, and there is lots of good voice acting and some big laughs. It has a good heart, but unfortunately it is a little dumb.
This 2-disc DVD version has lots of great extras. John Lassiters crew made lots of interesting little featurettes while making the film, in which we see the development of the story. There are interviews with the voice actors, a great audio commentary, and many other extras, including both versions of the end-credits "outtakes", probably the most enduring of this films animated innovations.
On: 2009-06-21
Bought and returned this disk twice before finding the trick for making it work with PS3. It would just go to a black screen forever on title 49. If you are having issues playing this disk on your PS3 just go to System Settings and Restore the defaults. Youll have to re-setup the date/time and a few other things but that will do the trick. Also when asked after entering the disk tell the system that you do NOT want to enable BD live connection. Disk plays fine after this.
On: 2009-06-21
This film was watched on a 42" Panasonic Plasma, and BD35 player.
As this is one of my favorite Pixar movies, I was very excited to finally see it on Blu-Ray. While the SD already flexes Pixars animation brilliance muscle,the Blu-Ray is brighter, and even more sharp.
The story is well known, and the characters all heart-felt and adorable. The Blu-Ray is an upgrade in both sound and picture, with increased sharpness and subtelty in sound layers. Very enjoyable and a must for Pixar fans!
On: 2009-06-18
Though Bugs Life wasnt quite as popular as its predeccesor and succesors, i think that bugs life is still one of the best films that pixar has created. the picture and audio quality are, as always, stellar! This is a must have for all who enjoy pixar, and just a good film for the whole family
On: 2009-06-13
Picture Quality - Perfect in every way
Audio Quality - Perfect in every way
Excellent release, really shows off what BD is all about.
A warning for overseas buyers, the BD is region free but the digital copy is not.
Totally recommended, pick it up asap.
On: 2009-05-31
Ok all you Blu-ray on the fence people.
If your wondering about the quality or difference in standard DVD or Blu-Ray,just pop this incredible looking and awesome sounding disc "A Bugs Life" into your BD player and sit back and be prepared for the "WOW" factor.
This is another reason why Disney prevails and has the best BD- discs out today.
On a score from 1-10 on the "WOW" factor this disc gets an 11
This is High Defintion Entertainment at its best.
On: 2009-05-30
Back in 1998, Pixar Animation Studios and Disney released their second film. Coming off the emotional high from "TOY STORY", Directors John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton began working on "A BUGS LIFE" which cost around $45 million to make and brought in over $363 million worldwide.
The film received overwhelmingly positive reviews and featured an all star cast starring Dave Foley ("The Kids in the Hall", "NewsRadio", etc.), Kevin Spacey ("The Usual Suspects", "Se7en", "L.A. Confidential"), Julia Louis-Dreyfus ("Seinfeld", "Saturday Night Live"), a young Hayden Panettiere ("HEROES"), comedians Denis Leary, Madeline Kahn, Phyllis Diller and Bonnie Hunt, Richard Kind ("Spin City", "Mad About You"), David Hyde Pearce ("Frazier"), Brad Garrett ("Everybody Loves Raymond") and Roddy McDowell ("Planet of the Apes", "Cleopatra") to name a few.
VIDEO & AUDIO:
When the first DVD came out for "A BUGS LIFE" in 1999, it received rave reviews for being a complete digital transfer. And of course, since the films release in 1998, we have seen how Pixar animation has come to evolve in the last eleven years and pushing animation technology as far as they can go.
With that being said, "A BUGS LIFE", even though its been a decade since its release, looks absolute magnificent on Blu-ray. Feature in 1080p High Definition with an aspect ratio of 2:35:1, the animation looks absolute crystal clear. The animation is quite vibrant in colors, lush and green for the grass, the browns of the dirt, the blues of the sky and the blacks are nice and deep. There is nothing bad that can be said about the picture quality. Its an animation that was created in digital and looks absolute awesome on Blu-ray. No artifacts, no blemishes, no dust, bad particles or anything negative. The picture quality is colorful, clear and vibrant!
As for audio, the audio is presented in English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and sounds absolutely superb. The sound is literally coming from all directions and really good utilization of rear surrounds and separating audio. I have a 7.2 setup and scenes such as the grasshoppers flying, to the sounds of thunder and a variety of sounds with music all coming together definitely makes an immersive, audio experience.
Its important to note that my receiver doesnt shown the DTS-HD Master Audio and shows up as ES. There is speculation that the audio is featured not in 5.1 but in 6.1.
The special treatment that Walt Disney has put in their animated releases on Blu-ray have been nothing short of phenomenal, it doesnt matter if the film is 10 years or 70 years later, the picture and audio quality of these releases have been outstanding. "A BUGS LIFE" is yet another fabulous release on Blu-ray!
SPECIAL FEATURES:
"A BUGS LIFE" contains all the special features from the 2003 DVD but also contains newer bonus content as well. The new bonus content (in HD) specific for this Blu-ray release are:
* INTRODUCTION BY JOHN LASSETER - A quick introduction by Director John Lasseter.
* FILMMAKERS ROUND TABLE - (21:00) Filmmakers John Lasseter, Kevin Reher, Darla Anderson and Andrew Stanton take a journey back 10 years from when the theatrical release first premiered and discuss what advances Pixar has made in technology, story telling and the overall filmmaking process.
* A BUGS LIFE: THE FIRST DRAFT - (10:19) How the story changed from a red ant that was part of the circus to the final cut of Flik and the ant colony. Existing storyboards from Pixars original story treatment brought to life by animating them. Ready by Dave Foley. Also, includes STORY TREATMENT INTRO BY JOHN LASSETER.
* BD-LIVE FEATURES
o Movie Chat
o Movie Mail
o Movie Challenge
o Movie Reward
o Avatars
All 2003 Bonus Features from the 2-Disc version (in Standard Definition) included are:
* Pixar Animation Studios Academy Award®-winning Best Animated Short Film, Geris Game
* A Walt Disney Silly Symphony - "Grasshopper and the Ants" (1934) - (8:15 w/ intro) A classic Disney animated short.
* Director Commentary - Commentary by John Lasseter, co-writer Andrew Stanton and Editor Lee Unkrich discussing the film scenes, original plans for the story, final cut, the various talent and voiceovers and the positive reception of the film.
* Pre-Production: This section alone contains many sub-features such as:
- Fleabie Reel (With Intro - 4:19)
- Story + Editorial (With Intro 5:33)
- Storyboard to Film Comparisons (13:22)
- Dots Rescue: Story Reel (3:53)
- Dots Rescue: Final Render (3:53)
- Dots Rescue: Split-Screen Comparison (3:53)
- Abandoned Sequences (with intro: 5:34)
- P.T. Fleas Office (1:37)
- Original Museum (1:43)
- Research Documentary (with intro: 5:22)
* Design (1:39) + Gallery
* Production
- Behind-the-scenes of Bugs Life:
- Production Feature Documentary (3:45)
- Voice Casting (4:12)
- Early Test (5:25)
- Progression Demonstration
- Story Reel (with intro: 3:56)
- Layout (with intro: 2:54)
- Animation (with intro: 3:04)
- Shadow and Lighting (with intro: 2:55)
* Sound Design - (13:07) Featuring Gary Rydstrom (Sound Designer) introducing how they created various sounds for the film. From jelly squishing to flapping film, interesting and creative ways to capture sound.
* Release - This segment features posters and ad campaign and also the trailers (trailer 1: 1:22, trailer 2: 2:25) and character interviews (with intro: 2:00) featuring a real interview between a newscaster with Hopper, Flik, Francis and Heimlich.
* Outtakes - (3:17) The Story behind the outtakes which includes the original outtakes (2:31) and the alternate outtakes (2:30). NOTE: This is presented in HD.
* Geris Game - (4:55) A Pixar classic short film of an older gentleman playing chess against himself. NOTE: This is presented in HD.
JUDGMENT CALL:
Also, included is a MovieCash Code with a printable voucher for the upcoming animated film "Up" and a second disc which is a digital copy of the film.
"A BUGS LIFE" is just a fantastic Blu-ray release. Ive always looked at the storyline is like a hilarious, enjoyable and child-friendly, animated nod to Akira Kurosawas "Seven Samurai" but its overall storyline and presentation was just incredibly done. The film was financially successful and it was quite interesting to see this film and DreamWorks Animations "ANTZ" go head to head in the box office that year.
Its been a long time since I first seen "A BUGS LIFE". The first thing that catches your eye is how beautiful the film looks even though it is over a decade old but then once you start seeing the dirt and detail of an animated film created by Pixar at that time, you realized how much farther Pixar has come since 1998.
You can look at the characters now and just imagine if they looked this good then, can you imagine how much detail into the actual characters that Pixar would probably go crazy if they worked on a sequel (with a total of three films for "TOY STORY", with the success of this film, I was hoping a sequel for more adventures with Flik).
There is really nothing negative I can say about this release. The 2003 DVD release was among the most fantastic Walt Disney animated releases ever as it really goes into the making of the film and for any Pixar fan or animator, this DVD was just magnificent to own.
What is awesome about "A BUGS LIFE" and watching it ten years later is that the story is well-written and the acting is well-done. Its one thing to have awesome animation but if the storyline is not enjoyable, then the experience is not exactly wonderful. With this film, you have a good group all-star talent involved in this film and the I found the acting to be well done. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her well-known laugh, Kevin Spaceys brooding vocals and of course, Dave Foley does a magnifcent job as Flik. But the list goes on, these talents did such a fantastic job on this film. Its also important to note that if you are big fans of legendary talents Madeline Kahn and Roddy McDowall, this animated film was their final film.
Now lets assume that you own the original 1999 or the 2003 DVD version and are wondering if you should double dip and re-purchase this film on Blu-ray. My answer is YES!!!
This is the definitive version to own of "A BUGS LIFE" as the picture and audio quality is just phenomenal in High Definition. I can continue to give you many reasons of how awesome the picture and audio quality are and how incredible this film is, but you also get more special features included only on this Blu-ray release. Moreso, than the 2003 DVD edition and these newer bonus features are presented in HD. The overall presentation of this release alone outshines the 2003 DVD (and that DVD release was magnificent). If you own an HD setup, youre definitely going to appreciate this release!
Overall, "A BUGS LIFE" is highly recommended! A+!
On: 2009-05-28
The Movie:
Following the commercial success of Toy Story, Pixars first outing into cinema, comes "A Bugs Life." This film, though not as charming as Toy Story, is still wonderfully crafted by the geniuses behind the scenes. The story follows the adventure of Flik, an ant inventor, who seems to find himself in trouble more often than not. After a series of events, all of the food that the ants collect as an offering to a band of grasshoppers that harrass their colony is gone, dropped into the water surrounding the island that the colony is on. Poor Flik is to blame. Quickly after a meeting between the Ant Queen, Princess Ada, and the advisors of the colony, Flik is sent out to find some warrior bugs to fight off the grasshoppers. What ensues is a hilarous misunderstanding, that leads to your typical confrontation of good vs evil. The pace of the movie is great, and the visuals (per 1999) are amazing. John Lasseter knows how to treat his audience, and we get what we want to see, the perspective of the world from a bugs view. Taking story elements from "Seven Samurai," the film is about standing up for what is right, even if confronted with insanely big obstacles. The voice actors, specially Kevin Spacey as Hopper, seem to have a blast, giving an extra amount of charisma to the film. The main reason why this movie is a success is because, like all Pixar films, it has a heart, and it always will.
5 out of 5.
The Blu-Ray:
Video:
WOW! I have to give Kudos to Disney. They have yet failed to impress me with any of their Blu-Ray releases. There is not a blemish or artifact to be found. Straight from the digital transfer, the colors are perfectly balanced and varied, while blacks are as deep as they can be. This is a pristine transfer, with no imperfections what-so-ever.
5 out of 5.
Audio:
I was very impressed by the video, but I was blown away by the DTS-HD MA mix on this Blu-Ray. MY GOODNESS! I never thought I would say this, but this is the perfect mix. It even tops Wall-E (IMO) in every aspect. Surround use is constant and directionality is like no other. The perfect demo scene would be when the rains begins. The bass of the drops, the clarity of the screams, it all weaves together to form an audio experience like no other. Just perfect!
5 out of 5.
Overall, this is a wonderful Blu-Ray. Great, fun movie, with a wonderful transfer, and an audio mix that is demo-worthy. My hat goes off to Disney.
On: 2009-05-24
Version: U.S.A / BVHE-Disney-Pixar / Region Free
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
MPEG-4 AVC BD-50 / AACS
Running time: 1:34:53
Movie size: 22,77 GB
Disc size: 44,68 GB
Total bit rate: 32.00 Mbps
Average video bit rate: 23.78 Mbps
DTS-HD Master Audio English 4617 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 4617 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1-ES / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Dolby Digital Audio French 640 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio Spanish 640 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
Number of chapters: 36
#Introduction by John Lasseter (HD - 1m:11s)
#Audio Commentary with John Lasseter
#Filmmakers Round Table (HD - 21m:00s)
#Story Treatment Intro by John Lasseter (HD - 10m:49s)
#Geris Game (HD - 4m:55s)
#Grasshopper and the Ants (HD - 8m:15s)
#Features ported from DVD
--Pre-Production featurettes
--Design
--Production
--Sound Design
--Release
--Outtakes
#BD-Live enabled
#DVD Digital Copy
On: 2009-05-21
I know A Bugs Life probably isnt the highest rated Pixar film around, but I really like it. I had this on preorder for quite a while and finally got it in this week.
We got a chance to sit down and watch it last night and it looks ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The detail and the color is so perfect. You could see every little pebble in the ant hill. I saw detail that I would have never even thought should be there before.
Pixar makes some good quality movies and after viewing this, Im very much looking forward to buying many more Pixar films on Blu-Ray.
On: 2009-05-21
My review is for the Blu-Ray version of "A Bugs Life". I will not over the plot since there are multiple reviews about it.
VIDEO:
The graphics are awesome, especially the landscapes and the overall environment. However, I was slightly disappointed with the graphics of the ants and some of the insects that looked poorly rendered CGI material, which sorely stands out in Blu-Ray version. Yes, I still have in mind that the movie was made in 1999 and was Pixars second movie.
AUDIO
The audio was awesome. Lossless audio makes a difference here, especially when the grasshoppers leave the cantina at the dessert. It is just fantastic
Overall, I enjoyed the movie. I am true fan of Pixars movie (I have all the releases in BD). Maybe this movie is not at the same level of other great titles like Ratatouille. I know we should not compare this movies with another Pixars movies; however, that is almost unavoidable after you spent almost $35 on it.
I still recommend this movie for the whole family. I read earlier one review that this was not for kids, but my three year old daughter enjoys the movie. There are some scenes that could be a little bit obscure, but are carefully balanced with funny moments and that you as a parent can take advantage in order to teach your kids not to be scared of, and face obstacles and not feel intimidated.
On: 2009-05-05
I cant doubt it: this is one of the most must have movies that anyone could buy, even more on blu ray format. However the Question is: Whats Wrong Between Disney and Latin Fans? just simple to explain the question: Pinocchio for example, included the blu ray format movie and a digital copy on DVD. DVD had spanish language track, but Blu ray. Same for Sleeping Beauty. Also, the bonus features do include subtitles, and even games include spanish track. Taking the fact that bluy ray format was meant to be the same for Canada, USA and all latinamerica *and not DVD*, why disney is excluding Spanish Language Track, even when they did have the sources to include it on DVD? as far as i know, A Bugs Life wont include Spanish Language Track, just as they did for DVD before. I don`t think it is for business reasons, or to protect the latinamerica market. I just hope they include in this fantastic movie all the sources they can include, to make bluy ray disc "A" region, just what it was meant to be: A Global Choice for all the Americas.
On: 2009-05-02
I think this is Pixars best!! After watching this movie, youll think differently about stepping on an ant!!
On: 2009-04-20
This release looks awesome on Blu Ray,heck the 2-DVD collectors edition was superb,but this incredible Blu Ray has it beat by a mile and a half!!! Very Recomended!!! Cant wait for Toy Story 1 and 2 and Finding Nemo to go Blu!!!
On: 2009-04-20
Cant wait to get A Bugs Life on Disney Blu Ray,this will look awesome on Blu Ray,heck the DVD was superb! Now if we can only get Toy Story 1 and 2,The Incredibles and Finding Nemo on Blu,Im sure there in the works!
On: 2008-12-22
VERY UPSET I ORDERED THIS PRODUCT WELL OVER A MONTH AGO AND HAVE NEVER RECEIVED IT!! I ORDERED A CD THE SAME DAY AND WHEN I RECEIVED THAT, IT DID NOT WORK!
On: 2008-12-12
I bought this movie to add to our "in van" collection of VHS tapes for a long car trip. I had seen this movie before, and liked it. However, for in the car, there is too much yelling in the movie! Every moment is a crisis that warrents screaming by the characters. Not a good soundtrack for a car trip, but ok for home (although it may be overstimulating in any environment, depending on the audience).
On: 2008-12-03
Some sources are pointing out that a bugs life blu-ray and monsters inc blu-ray are set to release 4/22/2009. Just thought Id give fans a heads up. Not official yet but hopefully it will be soon.
On: 2008-10-17
Sure, we have a three year old at home. Now and then we watch TV together. Since watching movies with my kid is kind of new, Im looking more closely at what to watch. Just about everything from Pixar and John Lassiter is some of the most inspired stuff Ive come across.
The characters, the stories, the animation and the casting all create a high water mark not just for childrens viewing but for every one.
"A Bugs Life" is certainly one of the better ones in the group. I can say this after several, and I mean several viewings.
On: 2008-09-28
A Bugs Life has always been one of my favorite Pixar Animations and worthy of owning in my DVD library.
This movie was first released in theaters in November of 1998. Disney needs to release a 10 year Anniversary Addition DVD of "A Bugs Life" but I dont see anything like that on Disneys upcoming DVD release schedule. I guess this product is a good-selling-classic that always sells well and stays in stock with most retailers year-round.
On: 2008-09-14
I am a fan of childrens movies, and this one is right up there at the top. Loved it!
Alice M. Schmidt
Appleton, WI
On: 2008-08-29
My son really enjoys this movie. I am glad I added it to our video library.
On: 2008-08-29
The animation is superb. Enough said about that. The story is a fun and positive message. First: Countless ants that can all work together, yet still retain their individualism. Second: When you put that much force to work, you can achieve monumental goals(The bird) Third:Individuals can use a known ability they possess to overcome almost any challenge(The circus bugs do this) Finally: There is more good in the world than evil(evil just gets more press) This is the ratio of ants to grasshoppers. Enjoy this movie many times and realize that the positive message of it is also the reality of life. Have a Great Day :) P.S. Its really really funny too.
On: 2008-08-15
I have liked this movie since I was around nine and I still like it now. In my opinion its one of PIXARs best films and a really memorable one. Recommend this movie to anyone of any age.
On: 2008-08-05
My son started a new preschool that allows the children to watch G rated movies during their "after care". This movie was one selected. After my son watched it, he starting using violent language. I decided to watch it to find out what the movie was all about. Overall, I thought the movie was great for adults; however, it is too violent for a three year old. In addition, there is bullying, name calling and kicking/hitting others in anger. I thought this movie was completely inappropriate for a preschooler and will not allow my child to watch it again until he is school age.
On: 2008-07-21
My DVD was received in a timely manner and in excellent condition. Would use this vendor again.
 On: 2008-06-16
A Bugs Life reminds me a lot of Ants.
Boring, unmemorable, pretty to look at but not much fun to listen to.
This is a great movie for kids with a low attention span.
For adults?
Hmmmmm.......... Compared to masterpieces like Toy Story and Monsters Inc., Ill have to pass on another bug movie.
On: 2008-05-28
This movie was too scary and violent for me. Even though I just read about this from others, I decided to take a chance, never again!! I at first told my teacher about this movie that I wanted to give it a try because it was a Pixar film as Im big fan of the Toy Story films, as i told them if this was violent, she said that it wasnt too violent until I watched it at home. So I gave it a chance and I watched this movie on a laptop computer at school for just halfway through then it stopped so I quitted it. This is it, a couple days later, yesterday I bought the 2-disc DVD of this movie and I watched almost all of the thing and began to get scared because there was too much fighting and violence and I started crying for about 5 minutes until I could play a song that could make me feel a lot better. I played 2 of my favorite songs (Waiting for a Girl Like You and For Whom the Bell Tolls) to help make me feel better and thought that Toy Story was better and I felt better after that and I will stick with Toy Story and Ice Age films insted. Even Ice Age in Spanish and French was a lot better than this $#IT. Dont ever buy or waste your hard earned money on this violent movie. This movie will scare your family, even your grandma will hate it. If you want good films, get the Toy Story and Ice Age insted.
This film deserves way below 0.
On: 2008-01-31
A little less sophisticated than its 1998 contemporary, Antz, Pixars A Bugs Life still has charm as it takes us along on one ants (Flik, voiced by Kids in the Hall Alum Dave Foley) personal quest to fend off strong-arm grasshopper extortionists (think Seven Samurai here) by hiring a private army of circus performers to hold the menacing horde at bay. Got that? Theres little violence but the de rigueur implied death of a villain at the end is redeemingly satisfying. Adding to the films charm are the voice talents of some 90s A-listers, including Kevin Spacey (jeez, has he vanished or what?), David Hyde Pierce, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Denis Leary, as well as stars of more classic cinematic eras, such as Rodney McDowell, Phyllis Diller, and Madeline Khan. If youve grown up some since seeing this movie---and who among us can maintain otherwise---see it again from a new perspective. It works for young and post-young alike.
On: 2007-10-26
I LOVED IT! Id give it 10 stars if I could! My kids mimic the friendly, cute diaglogue, not the bad dialogue like that D. Aftons kids.
On: 2007-10-26
For many months, weve been allowing our tots to watch this movie (and other CGI-type "classics" like Toy Story I & II, Monsters, Inc., Shrek, etc). Of late, we realized, with horror, that our kids recent aggression, and usage of snide and obnoxious remarks has been due to these "modern kids classics."---comments and demands like "WHERES MY FOOD!!!" (courtesy of "Bugs Life"); "YOURE STUPID!"; "YOU IDIOT" (Toy Story); "YOU STINK"; shouting "Im an ogre!" after belching...and the like. Even the brilliant (for adults, that is) Monsters, Inc. and Shrek movies have the characters castigating, berating, ridiculing each other, and teaching some pretty detestable behavior in some places. Maybe "Finding Nemo" is the least objectionable of the bunch. This movie is the WORST, and is very scary for tots. The antagonist---the evil Hopper---at various times threatens to kill his own brother and the entire ant colony, humiliates and gloats at various protagonists, and displays other utterly obnoxious and disturbing behavior that is otherwise a very poor influence on toddlers and small children.
In retrospect, all the CLASSIC Disney movies in our collection are safe, tame, and benign by comparison, and far less objectionable if even at all. (e.g., Cinderella, Snow White, etc). I wish wed stuck to safer products for toddlers, like the afore-mentioned Disney titles, or The Wiggles, Baby Einstein, Bob the Builder, etc. I choose politically correct but safe, over slyly entertaining and wickedly cutting-edge, any day! Those "modern classics" are great for adults, what with their modern spin, dialogue, etc----but why give the kids a head-start on learning objectionable phrases and vocabulary that theyre going to learn later from others? No one wants their kid to be the FIRST SOURCE of the poor habits and language being adopted by the other kids in the neighborhood and amongst the extended family.
The golden rule now in our house: If the adults enjoy it, and its not tedious and boring, its probably inappropriate for kids!
On: 2007-09-28
We loaned out our copy of A Bugs Life to a couple who have no children yet.....and they could not locate it to return it to us...SO....we purchased another copy because we will NOT be without a copy of this in our library for our grandchildren (we dont have any of those yet either). When we purchased this....the couple found our copy and now we have 2 copies!
This purchased was in excellent condition and arrived at JUST the right time!
On: 2007-09-19
If you liked Finding Nemo, you cant go wrong with A Bugs Life. Kevin Spacey is (not surprisingly) brilliant as the villain Hopper, but theres also some great voice work by folks who are no longer with us (Jonathan Harris, Madeline Kahn, Joe Ranft), adding a note of poignancy to the story. A wonderful DVD to own, whether or not you have kids.
On: 2007-08-27
Well, I suppose we cant expect original plots. Bugs life is not my favorite of the pixar movies. On the other hand, I didnt buy it for me, so my four year old loves it. Of course, she also loves Dinosaur, so you know, dubious taste.
On: 2007-05-14
I am compelety satisfied with dvd when I recicevd it. It was in great condition, and it did not take forever to recieve it either. Thanks a lot hope to do more buisness here.
On: 2007-05-13
I am compelety satisfied with dvd when I recicevd it. It was in great condition, and it did not take forever to recieve it either. Thanks a lot hope to do more buisness here.
On: 2007-04-25
I think I can just about act out any part in this movie at this point. Since this past Friday, Ive watched it about 15 times. The kids love it and want to watch it over and over again. It is a darling movie about that little ant that just wouldnt give up. Great lessons for our children along with dazzling Disney animation. Highly recommended.
On: 2007-03-30
If I could only keep one movie, this would be it. The kids love it. You learn a little bit about bugs. The kids learn to respect bugs. The outtakes are funny. My five-year old is a little scared of the mean grasshoppers, but my two-year old cant get enough of it. (2nd child syndrome) She calls it the "Princess Dot" movie.
On: 2007-03-29
If I could only keep one movie, this would be it. The kids love it. You learn a little bit about bugs. The kids learn to respect bugs. The outtakes are funny. My five-year old is a little scared of the mean grasshoppers, but my two-year old cant get enough of it. (2nd child syndrome) She calls it the "Princess Dot" movie.
by: egreen75964 On: 2007-03-13
Overall the DVD was good and very much appropriate for young children. However, after a couple of weeks it had fallen to the back of his preference list. Weve not watched it in over a year now. I guess this isnt so different from any other DVD we have.
I would recommend this for young children. It does have a few concepts that are not appropriate, but are presented in a way that is way over the heads of children adn does have a few scenes that very concervative parents may term violent. The movie is mostly an original concept but there are striking similarities to Antz.
On: 2007-03-12
Overall the DVD was good and very much appropriate for young children. However, after a couple of weeks it had fallen to the back of his preference list. Weve not watched it in over a year now. I guess this isnt so different from any other DVD we have.
I would recommend this for young children. It does have a few concepts that are not appropriate, but are presented in a way that is way over the heads of children adn does have a few scenes that very concervative parents may term violent. The movie is mostly an original concept but there are striking similarities to Antz.
On: 2007-03-09
This video couldnt be better. Enjoy the helpful stories that instill good behavior actions. Thank you.
On: 2007-02-17
this is the best animation movie i have ever seen.
On: 2007-01-20
You dont have to be a kid to love this movie. Got this for my boys and they love it--so do my girls and my hubby and me!!!
by: mark_in_madison On: 2006-12-20
I really loved this movie. It was a great story and very entertaining. I do like the movies that get into my child within. I can laugh and all of the slapstick and jokes as I did when I was a kid. This movie is right up there with Finding Nemo and Monsters Inc. for great movies. I highly recommend this movie to the young and old out there watching movies.
On: 2006-09-24
This is one of the worst films for kids I have ever seen with my four year old son. It is built around fear, bullies, aggression, and ugly stereotypes. This film is a bonanza for therapists and sociologists, and it goes a long way towards explaining some of the pathologies of this society. How about a movie that lets kids be kids, instead of this onslaught of cheap sentiments and terror? The calculated story uses every trick to scare kids. The limited imagination of the story writers is particularly insulting. Is everything just about good and evil and the fight for survival? For young kids?? In many ways the film is a throwback to Cold War films such as Red Dawn (1984), in which school kids fought a Soviet invasion (no kidding!). Is "A Bugs Life" how we are supposed to prepare our kids for the war on terrorism? In sum, this film is a toxic brew. Kids deserve better.
On: 2006-09-23
This is one of the worst films for kids I have ever seen with my four year old son. It is built around fear, bullies, aggression, and ugly stereotypes. This film is a bonanza for therapists and sociologists, and it goes a long way towards explaining some of the pathologies of this society. How about a movie that lets kids be kids, instead of this onslaught of cheap sentiments and terror? The calculated story uses every trick to scare kids. The limited imagination of the story writers is particularly insulting. Is everything just about good and evil and the fight for survival? For young kids?? In many ways the film is a throwback to Cold War films such as Red Dawn (1984), in which school kids fought a Soviet invasion (no kidding!). Is "A Bugs Life" how we are supposed to prepare our kids for the war on terrorism? In sum, this film is a toxic brew. Kids deserve better.
On: 2006-08-17
A Bugs Life (Collectors Edition)~ Dave Foley is one of the best animated movies that I have ever seen period. The animation is top of the line and this movie is so much better then Antz. The story begins with ants collecting food for an offering, and then our "hero" manages to trash this cermoney and then trouble begins. The story is well developed and well written and unlike "Antz" we are here spared pseudo political messages and this is good since the movie is after all made for children and not adults. One important message that is sent is to children is to tollerate different people and not to judge people. The music is splendid and the dialogue is right on the money. Highly recommended indeed.
On: 2006-06-25
Excellent story with grade A performers. There is an agelessness to Pixars films and they seemed to have cornered the market in their ability to appeal to both the children and adults. Highly recommended.
On: 2006-05-10
This film is one of the best work made with all the great and fun elements of Disneys movies plus all the great vision and magic of Pixar studios. This movie is one of the funniest movies ever made by this studios and can be enjoyed by children as well as grown ups. Thats for sure!. Im a grown up and I just cant get tired of see it with the rest of the family.
Plus this particular edition is the first DVD in history made 100% of the digital source, wich means the video and sound quality are just amaizing. This Movie without any doubt its a "must-have".
On: 2006-03-29
The DVD and the movie are both excelent! the quality of the pictures and sounds are great. The box is so beatiful and I didnt found any damage in the package.
I was disapointed because I thought the movie came with Spanish trak and it only comes with english and french. The description and especifications of the product just mention the english, never talked about the whole audio languages it has...
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La pelicula y el DVD como tal son excelentes, la calidad de los dibujos y sonidos es muy buena y no encontre ningun dano en el DVD.
Pero me desepcione porque pense que el producto traia espanol como audio alterno y solo traia el ingles y frances. Pero ni la descripcion del producto ni las especificaciones nombraban a ninguno de los otros idiomas, solo hablaban del ingles...
Buen producto, mala descripcion del producto en la pagina
by: Anonymous On: 2006-03-26
This is the second film Pixar came out with, the first being Toy Story. And it really takes up where Toy Story left off in regards to unique story, and animation technology.
The writers at Pixar just have a way of taking ideas that many people have had before and doing something with them. How many people have ever looked at an Ant hill and wondered what those little bugs are thinking?
Well, Pixar took that question and made a very good movie. The actors are not as well known as the actors in Toy story, but they are great actors, like Kevin Spacey. And of course John Ratzenberger. Did you know that he has a voice character in every Pixar film that has been made up to The Incredibles.
the animation is still amazing, and I think I heard that this is the first movie to ever be transferred to DVd from a digital source.
This is a wonderfully made movie that is often overlooked because of Toy Story or nemo, etc.. But it is just as good as the others and should be included not forgotten.
by: jen-jay On: 2006-02-24
This animated feature about ants, grasshoppers, and various other bugs is an inspirational testament of never giving up despite the odds stacked against you.
Here, in A BUGS LIFE, "family" entertainment is a whole definition not just for its intelligent sense of humor, but in the way Pixar established a whole new environment for animators to take better advantage of handling three-dimensional objects and landscapes. You want a lifelike cartoon to become a surrealistic universe thats far beyond our imagination. Shaggy and Scooby-Doo would be wandering around reflections of the sun and getting lost in the dark shadows. Its amazing how fast and slick this movie goes on its motions of ants running and birds flying even with colors that appear and shine as a glossy liquid. Whatever more there is to the tantalizing visual quality, its something we all are going to look forward to the next few years, and it could threaten to dethrone the traditional cartoon as we know it. Tempting but frightening words, arent they?
The visuals arent the only best things about it, but you cant knock down Disney for its timeless heritage of magical fun-filled wizardry. Lets face it, the movie looks so good enough to burst a chuckle or two. Or, if you handle it, say 99! Just as appealing to grown-ups as it is to children, the comedy relief bodes extremely well for an animated movie running on ultra-high speed microchips. It makes a new statement for the term "ladybug", which is sure to fool many! This is the finest example of creativity and delightfulness in a "family" picture sitting next to the original BABE. Sure, we can handle the modernization of its jokes any time!
The ending is no surprise as far as the typical ending goes, but this is definitely a delight worth seeing and having. I recommend this movie because it allows the mind to sit down and relax and without tension watch the movie in peace.
On: 2006-01-17
Since well before I was blessed with children or the release of "A Bugs Life" I have been a great fan of this story. The Seven Samurai/Magnificent Seven tale has always been classic around the world and I was very pleased when it was finally made available to a younger audience. My three year old son enjoys this tale immensely and is already grasping some of the basic morals presented.
by: lsmatheny On: 2006-01-09
He watched it last year when he was still three, and loved it -- its still a frequent favorite. He has not shown any interest in other Disney or Pixar movies, (okay, he also likes "Dumbo" and "The Muppet Movie," but thats it), which is fine by me, as when I watched lots of the Disney movies again a few years back to preview them before showing them to my son, I discovered how violent many of them were. Its different in "A Bugs Life," precisely because, as Hopper says, its a bug-eat-bug world. The death of a mean bug just doesnt upset my son. (And he knows Hopper makes an excellent treat for the baby birds...)
Anyway, I am sorry no one really talks about this movie anymore. While you can still find movie merchandise for many other animated films (like "Finding Nemo," which my son seemed to have no interest in), there is nothing available for this film other than the excellent DVD. I recommend this film highly.
by: Anonymous On: 2006-01-09
I was earning over $20.00 dollars in cash to buy something nice for my brother, who by the way is 4 years old.
My first mistake was to buy it at all.
My second mistake was to letting my brother watching it without watching with him first.
It is way to scary for kids under 10 years old, and also little kids might learn words like if you dont do this or if you dont do that "Ill Kill You"
Really, people, save your money for something useful.
Not this worthless piece of junk that Disney calls "a movie" and that Disney rates it "G"
It should really be rated "PG-13"
On: 2006-01-08
I was earning over $20.00 dollars in cash to buy something nice for my brother, who by the way is 4 years old.
My first mistake was to buy it at all.
My second mistake was to letting my brother watching it without watching with him first.
It is way to scary for kids under 10 years old, and also little kids might learn words like if you dont do this or if you dont do that "Ill Kill You"
Really, people, save your money for something useful.
Not this worthless piece of junk that Disney calls "a movie" and that Disney rates it "G"
It should really be rated "PG-13"
On: 2005-10-22
Bugs Life has been kind of lost in the shuffle. The Toy Story movies are the genre setting heroes and Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo and the Incredibles are the polished, crowd-pleasing product. While BL does lack the pizzaz of the other Pixars, it delivers beautifully rendered cgi & great voice acting. The story isnt much to get excited about. I still like it but not as much as the others or even a few non-Pixar cgi movies like Shrek or Ice Age.
On: 2005-10-21
Bugs Life has been kind of lost in the shuffle. The Toy Story movies are the genre setting heroes and Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo and the Incredibles are the polished, crowd-pleasing product. While BL does lack the pizzaz of the other Pixars, it delivers beautifully rendered cgi & great voice acting. The story isnt much to get excited about. I still like it but not as much as the others or even a few non-Pixar cgi movies like Shrek or Ice Age.
by: Anonymous On: 2005-10-10
This is a funny and exciting movie. Flick is the main character. Dot is a little guy who is cute. The caterpillar and the ladybug are especially funny characters. The caterpillar likes to eat and hes funny cause he always is so excited to be a beautiful butterfly and hes funny when he says it. The ladybug is a mommy to all the little flies like Dot. This is funny cause hes actually a boy.
Hopper is the bad guy. He is going to take away the food when the last leaf falls. The other bugs are trying to not let that happen.
This movie would not be good for toddlers because the grasshopper is very scary and there is one part that is a little violent where someone gets hurt.
This movie would be good for children ages five and up and brave four year olds.
On: 2005-10-09
This is a funny and exciting movie. Flick is the main character. Dot is a little guy who is cute. The caterpillar and the ladybug are especially funny characters. The caterpillar likes to eat and hes funny cause he always is so excited to be a beautiful butterfly and hes funny when he says it. The ladybug is a mommy to all the little flies like Dot. This is funny cause hes actually a boy.
Hopper is the bad guy. He is going to take away the food when the last leaf falls. The other bugs are trying to not let that happen.
This movie would not be good for toddlers because the grasshopper is very scary and there is one part that is a little violent where someone gets hurt.
This movie would be good for children ages five and up and brave four year olds.
On: 2005-10-06
I unwisely bought this DVD for my 4 year old daughters birthday. Then I made the second mistake of letting her watch it without previewing it myself. Ill never do that again! She was terrified! We turned the movie off and have never finished watching it. It might be a good movie for older kids, but mine wont be watching it for at least a few more years.
On: 2005-09-17
This is a beautiful Dvd with bells and whistles. It is funny, clean,and very enjoyable for kids of all ages young or old. I love it!
On: 2005-09-16
I was not completely happy with the merchandise but the seller contacted me immediatly and solved the problem to make me more then happy. I would definitely buy from this seller again.
by: Anonymous On: 2005-09-04
Well, I dont know about anyone else who has watched this movie, but I thought it was vile! This animated feature -I hesitate to say movie- tells the epic tale of an ant named Flik. The entire movie is based on dead-and-rotting jokes, an already-seen-it love story, and, of course, the heros knuckleheaded quest.
Flik, an inventor, cant do anything right. His inventions never work. Cue evil grasshoppers. Lead by Hopper- again, dead-and-rotting-, he and his rough-and-tumble gang force the colony of ants to collect food and give it to them. Flik screws up and dumps the whole load into the river. Hopper goes through the roof and demands a double load by the time the last leaf falls, thus leaving the ants with no time to collect food for themselves to make it through the winter. Flik sets out to find help and returns with a vagabond circus group.
They know that Hopper and his bunch-along with themselves- are terrified of birds. So, going along with Fliks idea, they construct a bird out of sticks, leaves, and spiderweb. Enboldened by their newfound plan, the ants party all summer, instead of collecting food for Hoppers gang. In an expected twist, the warriors are revealed for what they are: clowns. Flik and the circus bunch are exiled.
Hopper comes, sees the tiny load collected, and goes crazy. Princess Dot flies to Flik-the two had developed a friendship- and tells him to come help. Flik, Dot, the circus bugs, and the Blueberries-a play on the Boy Scouts- sneak back into the colony. While the circus bugs entertain and thus hold off the grasshoppers, Flik and the Blueberries climb up the cliff, start the bird, and terrorize everything. The catch, however, comes in the form of Petey the Tick(could it GET any older?). He sets fire to the bird, and the plan to save the colony goes up-or, in this case, down-in flames.
Flik makes a heroic speech and rouses the ants inner courage. The ants, outnumbering the grasshoppers one hundred to one, strike back. They send the hoppers home, and shoot Hopper into a birds nest.
I cant tell you how it ends because I stopped watching it.
Seriously, people, DONT watch this movie! Save your money and donate it to something worthwhile, like hurricane relief funds. It would be more suitable!
On: 2005-08-31
There is something in this film for all ages.
Despite the comments by other reviewers that this movie is too "dark", I think it is great childrens entertainment. It is less dark than Snow White (which contains kidnapping, attempted murder, food poisoning, jealousy etc) and just as effective at keeping it light through the use of humour, characterisation and a fast-moving story. Such films can play a role in introducing children to the difference between good and evil. If you are concerned about it, use Snow White as your benchmark: if youd let them watch Snow White, then Bugs Life would also be OK.
For adults, like most childrens classics, there is plenty of meaning beneath the surface of this film. For example, the basis of the film is a clash of personality and culture. The hero (Flik) fails to appreciate the negative impact his drive for new ideas has on those who find change difficult. And they in turn fail to appreciate the unique contribution Flik can make, and reject him as a result. Ultimately, the film is about the breakdown of their relationship, then the restoration of it, and the transformation of the both the individual and the society so that they can coexist.
Another talking point for adults is the implicit set of values that is promoted through the characters. For example, in the middle of the film, the hero engages in a massive deception in order to remain accepted by the colony. This implicitly suggests that lying is OK, providing it is done to keep relationships harmonious - a subject sometimes addressed by more serious plays and films.
This is undoubtedly a great childrens film. But if watched with a discerning eye, there can be a lot in it for adults as well.
On: 2005-08-30
There is something in this film for all ages.
Despite the comments by other reviewers that this movie is too "dark", I think it is great childrens entertainment. It is less dark than Snow White (which contains kidnapping, attempted murder, food poisoning, jealousy etc) and just as effective at keeping it light through the use of humour, characterisation and a fast-moving story. Such films can play a role in introducing children to the difference between good and evil. If you are concerned about it, use Snow White as your benchmark: if youd let them watch Snow White, then Bugs Life would also be OK.
For adults, like most childrens classics, there is plenty of meaning beneath the surface of this film. For example, the basis of the film is a clash of personality and culture. The hero (Flik) fails to appreciate the negative impact his drive for new ideas has on those who find change difficult. And they in turn fail to appreciate the unique contribution Flik can make, and reject him as a result. Ultimately, the film is about the breakdown of their relationship, then the restoration of it, and the transformation of the both the individual and the society so that they can coexist.
Another talking point for adults is the implicit set of values that is promoted through the characters. For example, in the middle of the film, the hero engages in a massive deception in order to remain accepted by the colony. This implicitly suggests that lying is OK, providing it is done to keep relationships harmonious - a subject sometimes addressed by more serious plays and films.
This is undoubtedly a great childrens film. But if watched with a discerning eye, there can be a lot in it for adults as well.
On: 2005-08-24
I loved this movie (as a young adult) when it came out, and now my two year old son loves it too. The story is cute and the animation doesnt feel dated. One thing I really love about the DVD version is when you leave it on the start menu it has really soothing nature sounds playing in the background, which is great if your kids fall asleep watching it! A really great movie and a good price.
On: 2005-08-23
I loved this movie (as a young adult) when it came out, and now my two year old son loves it too. The story is cute and the animation doesnt feel dated. One thing I really love about the DVD version is when you leave it on the start menu it has really soothing nature sounds playing in the background, which is great if your kids fall asleep watching it! A really great movie and a good price.
On: 2005-08-04
This is a fable about our need to believe in ourselves.
The story is probably one of the best features in the exquisite animated film, A Bugs Life. The narrative about the life of a working ant called Flick and his attempt to save his colony from the eternal domination of the grasshoppers -through recruiting a group of insects that turn out to be circus actors- is completely charming, innovative and unique. The plot is a pleasant surprise for the audience: just when one thinks everything is revealed, a new twist comes out to keep us guessing again what will happen.
The movie allows itself to have a series of incredible characters that develop while the story takes its place. Flick goes from naive and optimistic to self-confident and serious. The circus members are one of the most eclectic groups of lovable losers ever to illuminate the screen. They add color to the plot and the rest of the cast, with their adventures, mischief, eccentricities and craziness. Their growth as a group, who finally find their audience, must be highlighted too. Little Princess Dot is charming in her role as a little ant with low self esteem until becomes a leader and finally princess.
The bugs are, in fact, very graceful and funny, but its through their extravagant personalities and their sharp dialogs that finally conquer our sympathy.
In addition, theres a solid work of animation. The visual splendor is spectacular. This is an engaging film that seems to use the most vibrant colors. The detailed work is admirable in every corner, every gesture. Ambience and characters are not limited to coexist, but to work together, consolidating the story. This is one of the best animated features of the past decade. A solid accomplishment from Pixar, who doesnt seem to let us down with their creativity, their craftsmanship and their pure genius!
On: 2005-08-03
This is a fable about our need to believe in ourselves.
The story is probably one of the best features in the exquisite animated film, A Bugs Life. The narrative about the life of a working ant called Flick and his attempt to save his colony from the eternal domination of the grasshoppers -through recruiting a group of insects that turn out to be circus actors- is completely charming, innovative and unique. The plot is a pleasant surprise for the audience: just when one thinks everything is revealed, a new twist comes out to keep us guessing again what will happen.
The movie allows itself to have a series of incredible characters that develop while the story takes its place. Flick goes from naive and optimistic to self-confident and serious. The circus members are one of the most eclectic groups of lovable losers ever to illuminate the screen. They add color to the plot and the rest of the cast, with their adventures, mischief, eccentricities and craziness. Their growth as a group, who finally find their audience, must be highlighted too. Little Princess Dot is charming in her role as a little ant with low self esteem until becomes a leader and finally princess.
The bugs are, in fact, very graceful and funny, but its through their extravagant personalities and their sharp dialogs that finally conquer our sympathy.
In addition, theres a solid work of animation. The visual splendor is spectacular. This is an engaging film that seems to use the most vibrant colors. The detailed work is admirable in every corner, every gesture. Ambience and characters are not limited to coexist, but to work together, consolidating the story. This is one of the best animated features of the past decade. A solid accomplishment from Pixar, who doesnt seem to let us down with their creativity, their craftsmanship and their pure genius!
On: 2005-07-30
I let my 4 year old watch this movie, trusting the fact that it was Disney/Pixar and rated G. The fact is, the content/dialogue of this film warrants at least a PG-13 rating. Granted it does not have obscene language or graphic violence. It does, however, contain very cruel behavior, lots of "Ill kill you" (in one case a brother says to his brother something like "if not for the promise I made to mom on her death bed, Id kill you right now!") type lines, as well as the mean grasshopper gang (who party in Mexico and are modeled after hells angels) that is very scary and too dumb to be amusing. In general the themes/ideas presented in this story are far too dark for a kids movie, with way too much mean-spiritedness and very little to redeem itself. Speaking strictly from the perspective of "Is it entertaining?" Id say that the three of us that watched it (parents and child) were not entertained. One of us adults even fell asleep. By the way, the mean grasshopper gang-leader (named "Hopper") gets fed to baby birds in the end, screaming as hes lowered into the open beaks.
On: 2005-07-28
"A Bugs Life" was actually Pixars second production (between the two "Toy Stories"). It was also, at first, the only Pixar movie I didnt like. Having seen it a few more times, though, I can certainly crown it another of their animated gems.
All the regular Pixar honchos (Lasseter, Stanton et al.) were working with animate objects for the first time (toys are inanimate, right?), and they created a crew of...bugs! OK, that doesnt sound very appealing, but it is. Basically, they took the ancient Aesop fable, "The Ant and the Grasshopper", and made it into an engaging story about an ant colony and their grasshopper enemies. For comic relief, they added a full-dress flea circus.
Our hero is Flik, a boyish, geeky ant whos always building wacky inventions that might help the colony during harvest season. They usually flop, too, earning him the enmity of the Queen Ant and her crown princess daughter Atta- but not of Dot, the lovable "little princess". After the colony is threatened with a "harvest-or-else" mandate from a no-nonsense, mobster-tinged group of grasshoppers, Flik runs off to find the P.T. Flea Circus (headquartered in an animal-cracker box and an egg carton), whose quirky performers- a walking stick, a gypsy moth, and a plump green caterpillar with an oompah-band accent-
are happy to help out. They escape the circus and the "bug city" (made of cereal boxes!) to join the ants in a climactic- and funny- battle against the marauding "hoppers."
The voice talent here is as off-beat as the all-bug cast.
Dave Foley, from Canadas "Kids In The Hall" comedy group (their CBC shows were a staple on pre-"Sex and the City" HBO), is very likable as Flik. So is Kevin Spacey, a legit A-list star, who gives Hopper- the leader of the grasshopper mob- a spin thats both deadpan and over-the-top at the same time. Others involved include Julia Louis-Dreyfus (probably her most successful post-"Seinfeld" gig), an aging Phyllis Diller, and a circus group that includes Denis Leary (a wiseguy ladybug), David Hyde Pierce (a prissy walking stick) and even Madeline Kahn (the Gypsy Moth).
"Bugs Life" was the first Pixar movie to get the extended DVD treatment. Here, you can see how their now-familiar format- "making-of" segments, technical work, and side projects like games- came to be. Youll probably be surprised at how the bug sounds were created by Gary Rydstrom, a master sound designer whos done not only every Pixar film through "Finding Nemo" but giant hits like "Saving Private Ryan" and the second "Star Wars" trilogy. The Pixar custom of using gag-line outtakes as the end titles also began here, and two different sequences were used both theatrically and on the DVD. Finally, Randy Newman went with a surprisingly-stirring, Copland-esque score that, strangely, works better than his usual light-hearted sounds.
A few people with kids I know didnt like "Bugs Life" because- well, they hate bugs. Im not crazy about them, either, but these bugs put on a better show than you think. And since its all inspired by an Aesop fable, theres a nice little series of lessons about independence and teamwork that all ages can appreciate. Dont let the title scare you- these bugs dont bite (except Hopper)!
On: 2005-07-17
Hey yall. I totally love the new price [12.50] and the movie rocks! The digital transfer was a success meaning that there is no mistake at all in the picture quality...simply perfect. and also the bonus features are much better then before. i think everyone should own this...this dvd is simply "perfection".
by: michaelbutts On: 2005-06-23
This Disney/Pixar joint venture has everything going for it: lively animation, a clever plot, excellent voice overs and enough charm to light up a lighthouse. The ants are virtual slaves to the grasshoppers, gathering their food and making sure the hoppers have something to eat, even if they dont. One black sheep ant, Fleck, screws things up though and he is sent on a mission to find some tough bugs to help ward off the grasshoppers when they return "after the last leaf falls." Fleck meets up with a troupe of circus performers, a delightful mix of bug types, and he thinks they are just the warriors to defeat the hoppers (led by a ferociously villainous Kevin Spacey). The marvelous other voices include Dave Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Phyllis Diller, Jonathan Harris, Roddy McDowall, Madeleine Kahn and David Hyde Pierce. Randy Newmans score is effectively joyous and even though things look bad for our heroes, all works out fine in the end.
A delightful film for the whole family to enjoy, much better than an equally themed ANTZ.
by: lpspider7 On: 2005-04-20
A bugs life is a great movie (cartoon/animation, actually) for not only children, but a movie that the whole family, parents included, will enjoy as well.
This was a great movie overall. One of those few Disney/pixar animations that really can be watched again and again without actually tiring of them. That in itself is a rarity.
Pixar, as always, does a great job with this film. I think this would deffinatly qualify for their classic list.
On: 2005-04-03
This is one our daughter has enjoyed watching...and she likes bugs!!! This and Monsters Inc has kept her focused and wanting to watch over and over.
Another Great One!!!
by: Anonymous On: 2005-03-20
This movie is one of my favorites. In fact, I believe it is one the best CGI movie. My top 5:
1. Bugs Life
2. Shrek
3. Ice Age
4. Finding Nemo
5. Toy Story II
Dreamworks made a movie called Antz. In my opinion, that movie was uncreative, annoying, and just plain bad. The worst thing about that movie was that it copied off this one.
Anyway, onto the review. The story goes like this: it starts off with a bunch of ants picking grain. One ant, named Flik, wants to help the colony by inventing a machine called a harvester. It turns out this machine does more harm than good, and ends up knocking down the food stockpile that is for the grasshoppers that come every year and expect the ants to serve them by giving them food. When the grasshoppers come, they are angry that there is no food. The leader, Hopper, gives the ants until Winter to replenish the food, and doubles the orders. Then he and his grasshoppers leave. Everyone is now angry at Flik, but he offers to make up by finding warrior bugs to fend off the grasshoppers. Youll have to watch the movie to find out what happens next. The story is not quite Shakespeare, but isnt shallow or simple, and has a lot of tension.
My favorite part about the movie was the characters. The best one was definitely Hopper. Usually Disney villians are just made so there would be villians. While he is not very complicated, there is something about him that is very funny, whether it is his humorous (not overly cruel) meanness, his lines, or a scar on his eye. The circus bugs are pretty close behind. They are also funny, and many others reasons which I cant describe. Flik and the Princess Atta are pretty good. Princess Dot...meh. Hoppers brother is almost as good as Hopper himself, and seems too nice to be his brother.
Other things I like a lot about this movie is its story, its animation and colors (not as good as Finding Nemo, but for 1998...), and how funny it is. Unlike Ants, it has several morals, one of which is "If we stand together, well win."
That is it for this long review. All I have left to say is that this is an excellent movie, and that it is good to buy. Id recommend youd rent it to see if youd like it, but Id recommend that for every movie in the world.
OTHER RECOMMENDED MOVIES
1. Shrek
2. Spirit-Stallion of the Cimmaron
3. Ice Age
by: canadian3 On: 2005-03-12
Hollywood sometimes has a history of having similar films going head to head for box office glory, whether it was meteors(Deep Impact vs. Armageddon), or volcanos(Dantes Peak vs Volcano). This is another which pitted Antz against this film. Antz came out earlier but it was decidely more adult with Woody Allens typical humor and some pretty odd stuff(the villain has an almost Hitler-like plot), then this one came out and people actually found this better. And it is by a long shot.
Basically its like Seven Samurai in the insect world. An ant colony has to gather food for grasshoppers, kind of like the bandits. Flik, an ant no one particularly likes creates an invention thatll cut down production time considerably(if only for a habit of launching the finished stalk on unsuspecting ants). However, he causes an accident where all the food becomes lost so the grasshoppers enter their anthole and double the order of food or bad stuffll happen.
Flik gets the idea to get bigger warrior-type bugs thatll fend off the grasshoppers(the seven samurai idea). Only instead of vicious bugs he runs into a troupe of circus performers, and pretty lousy ones at that. But he manages to convince his colony that they are strong but they have to fend off the grasshoppers anyway.
This is probably in my opinion the most colorful film Pixar has done. Its so vibrant and rich looking that the colors almost seem to leap off the screen, which is different than the drab looking Antz. Voice talents are quite good too, especially Dave Foley where normally I dont like hyperactive comedians(Robin Williams anyone?) but he fits his character. And Ive seen the film many times and I still cant see Kevin Spacey doing the voice, it sounds...different. Guess Ive never heard him doing a more menacing voice.
One thing that A Bugs Life had in theatres thats almost a staple with some theatrical releases and especially DVDs is the gag reel or bloopers. This film had bloopers that actually seemed like mistakes or goofs rather than intentionally creating a scene with an obvious goof(like Green Goblin smacking into the bridge in Spider-Mans bloopers).
Pixar had a pretty good record with Toy Story, this, Toy Story 2 and the recent Incredibles(although I cant stand Monsters Inc) and this is just further proof that theres a new animation powerhouse to challenge Disney.
On: 2005-03-03
There is no possible way anyone who watched "Bugs Life" could give it any less than a 5 star review. Flik is hysterical and Princess Atta is comical with how she keeps getting caught up in Fliks clutzy situations. Hopper is such a great bad guy(bug) that ya just gotta love him! This movie is a total keeper.
On: 2005-02-23
You can not go wrong with this movie. It is the greatest Pixar film ever made. The story, the characters, the quality of work is tops. I can watch this movie over and over and never get tired of it.
On: 2005-02-01
This is one of very few computer-animated movies that I have seen that makes the genre one truly to rank alongside cartoons as a way of telling stories that do not require the time, trials, tribulations and, yes, money to make live-action movies. Yet the cartoon medium, especially when Disney has anything to do with it, has always been one designed principally to make otherwise unlovable creatures lovable with human characteristics and a sense (or lack) of morality.
This Pixar Animations movie focuses on a lovable, yet flawed character, who wants to make himself better in the eyes of his fellows, but ends up being shunned and even exiled before circumstances dictate that he should return as the hero. The difference here is that the main character is not human, rather it is an ant named Flik (voiced with conviction by Dave Foley), who ends up being the (very) unlikely hero when his colony is threatened with being "squished" by the evil Hopper (voiced with chilling excellence by Kevin Spacey), unless they accede to his demands for food - the ant/grasshopper equivalent of "protection money".
The straw that broke the proverbial camels back for the colony is when Fliks harvesting machine goes out of control just at the wrong place at the wrong time, resulting in all the food for the grasshoppers ending up in the river just as Hopper and his cronies are arriving. Hopper is enraged as he confronts Princess Atta (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and demands an explanation for this apparent lack of obedience. Hopper seizes Attas younger sister, Dot (Hayden Panettiere), but Flik, for whom Dot has a soft spot, throws caution to the wind and tries to stop Hopper, much to the astonishment of all the ants. Hopper nonetheless takes full control of the situation, ordering all the ants to prepare another offering, even if food supplies are running low.
The colony is clearly unwilling to stand up to these bullies in spite of their own overwhelming numerical superiority (something that Hopper directly refers to later on), yet the hierarchy allows Flik to leave the island on what they perceive to be a suicide mission, that is, to bring back "bigger bugs [...] to rid [the colony] of Hopper and his gang" - even if the real reason is so that Flik cannot possibly ruin their chances of preparing the new offering.
What follows is a classic comedy of errors when Flik mistakenly assumes that a trio of assorted insects are warrior bugs when, in a "city bar", he witnesses three of them challenging some other insects sporting for a fight. He pleads with them to accompany him back to the colony, but his new acquaintances mistake him for a "talent scout". To his horror, before an audience of ants, relieved at seeing these "warriors", Rosie the black widow spider (Bonnie Hunt) reveals (very discreetly) what she and her friends really are - circus performers. Hurriedly removing the "warriors", Flik is angry at what he perceives to be their deception, yet Manny the mantis (Jonathan Harris) accuses him of precisely the same thing. Not surprisingly, Atta becomes suspicious and distrusts him. Everything thus seems on the verge of disaster when an event involving Dot sees the "warriors" playing along with the deception - until their former boss, P.T. Flea (John Ratzenberger), comes looking for them and, because of his almost incessant babbling, the ants realize what the "warriors" actually are.
Atta immediately exiles Flik, yet the grasshoppers soon return and force the ants to prepare food. Dot manages to escape and (inexplicably) finds her absent friend and the circus troupe. The insects try and convince Flik to return yet he, in turn, is unwilling owing his shockingly low self-esteem: "The colonys right - I just make things worse." However, the colonys need is greater than that of just one individual (a theme explored in "Antz"), so they return to carry out their original plan to get rid of Hopper, using a facsimile of the one thing that the bully is most afraid of. It almost works, except that, once again, P.T., not realizing what is really going on, scuppers this in a somewhat "inflammatory" fashion. An enraged Hopper tries to assert his dominance when he tells the ants that they are "mindless, soil-shoving losers". Despite being "dealt with", Flik shows his true mettle and openly confronts the bully: "Were a lot stronger than you say we are!" What happens next is predictable. As with all good guy/bad guy stories, the bad guy somehow has to get his comeuppance - and, since it is, as Hopper puts it to Atta, "a bug-eat-bug world out there", one can guess how it all ends.
The chemistry between the cast members is all too evident, as the characters interact with vigor and vitality, thus helping to make this flick (no pun intended!) and the morality tale within it a highly enjoyable and entertaining experience for all the family, not just the little ones. What is even more enjoyable, in case the little ones are sad at what happens to one character in particular, are the deliberately made out-takes, so that the animated characters now become animated actors.
This is a true gem, and it gets my five stars.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-11-14
I do not recommend this movie for 5-6 year old kids. I have a younger sister that is 6 and she thought it was scary. I did not it was funny one bit.
On: 2004-11-13
Like usual pixar can make very good movies. The makers of Toy story,monsters inc. etc. bring you A Bugs Life.
This story is mainly about a hard working ant colony who has to work for the grasshoppers. Flick, who is pretty much the loser and outcast of the colony wants to make a diference. So, he gets an idea to get bigger and stronger bugs and the princess Anna who flick is also trying to win her affection pretty much lets him do it so they can get rid of him. An Im not gonna go any thurthur. Youll have to watch this movie for yourself.
Anyways rhis is a great classic that the whole family will love! This is a masterpiece by Pixar with their vibrent colors and characters youll care about. Reccomended to all.
On: 2004-11-13
I do not recommend this movie for 5-6 year old kids. I have a younger sister that is 6 and she thought it was scary. I did not it was funny one bit.
by: sebasto20002002 On: 2004-09-10
in this one,a would be inventor is sent on a suicide mission by the other bugs in an attempt to save the team.it is not expected to work obviously.to make matters worse,when he gets to the big city,he finds actors not actual warriors.the actors think hes a talent scout and he thinks they are warriors.they head home for the big confrontation with the bad guy bugs.the kids like it but theres better pixar films out there.its better than that cheap rip off antz.thats real good guys mispell ants on a childrens movie!dennis leary does the voice of a lady bug with some sort of gender identification issue.the real deal here is that dreamers make things happen.the movement of all history crawls along slowly until a dreamer comes along.someone who dares to achieve that which is said to be impossible.then and only then oppurtunities arise.convenience comes and ultimately books are written about the noble dreamer who dared to change the normal humdrum way things are going.
by: hotpurplekoolaid On: 2004-07-13
Those Pixar folk are amazing. Not only do they make an excellent movie, but they complement it with a first rate package of extras, especially the outtakes and the movie short "Geris Game". The two-disc Collectors Editions are worth waiting for, and you will find yourself playing the second disc as often as the first.This innovative take on the old fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper" teaches us a few important lessons: 1. Theres a clumsy nerd who wants to be a hero in every colony
2. Phyllis Diller is an old queen
3. David Hyde Pierce is stiff
4. Julia Louis-Dreyfus is neurotic and cant dance
5. Grasshoppers live it up in Mexican joints during the Summer
6. German caterpillars are funny, and so are pill-bugs.
7. Ladybirds may not be ladies
8. Birds can be flammable
9. An ant may look at a queen
10. Dont stir up an ants nest To maintain good family relations, you should allow your kids to watch this movie too. Amanda Richards July 13, 2004
by: loftykitten On: 2004-07-12
As always, Pixar delivered a breath taking experience when they brought us A Bugs Life. While not overly realistic, the animation is bright and rich and incredibly detailed. The colours and textures suck you into their world.
The movie features a nice mix of humor and excitement. Some moments are full of suspense and tension.
The voice actors do a great job, particularly Kevin Spacey as the villain Hopper. Hes truly menacing! When the voice talents are combined with Pixars fabulous job of giving natural movements and mannerisms to each different species of insect the mix creates very believable characters.
As per usual Disney style there is a great moral to be learned through the story, about the importance of standing up for yourself, and how one small person truly can change the world.
The only drawback of the movie is that the characters are relatively shallow and underdeveloped when compared to Disneys usual level of complexity. However, when you consider that this film is based off of the fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper" it puts things into perspective and you appreciate how much imagination and creativity actually went into this project. The end result is highly entertaining and sure to be a classic in generations to come.
On: 2004-07-11
This film was originally released in 1998, but I didnt actually see it until a few months ago. Simply put, its Pixar doing what they do best. A widely caried and excellent cast of characters, a simple but elaborately executed plot, and of course, the rendition of a half a dozen themes that run universal throughout our lives.Essentially, a mild and nerdy ant known as Flic accidentally destroys the entire food supply of his ant colony. Of course, the food was not for them; it was their yearly offering to the grasshoppers. As a result, the grasshoppers decree that the ants can spend the remainder of summer gathering it all again. Hopper, the ingenius and menacing leader, notes that Flic stands up to him for one brief moment, and this becomes pivotal later. I wont say any more past there, only that there are plenty of intriguing twists to keep things interesting. Overall, this movie bears an obvious resemblance to Finding Nemo. First of all, both movies involve the creation and manipulation of a natural environment and its inhabitants. Second, they both involve unlikely heroes (A bumbling ant and a fearful clownfish). Third, both are at a standard of quality that the animation world has never before seen. Honestly, Kevin Spaceys portrayal of Hopper is reason enough to see A Bugs Life. (I could say the same thing about Albert Brooks portrayal of Marlin in Finding Nemo.) However, the movie offers much more in the long run, and the special features are deep and surprisingly un-boring. The directors commentary of this movie and other Pixar films is much, much more entertaining than most movies. I credit a lot of that to Andrew Stanton, but the guys just have a creative knack to them that makes their ideas and comments brilliant. Recommended to all fans of animation, all lovers of Pixar, and all those with good taste.
On: 2004-04-24
I think that this movie was extremely creative and exciting. It was very unpredictable. The protaganist Flick was a character that has made a difference in my life because he had the courage to stand up to the antagonists, the grasshoppers. The main antagonist was Hopper who was head of the grasshoppers and was taking food from the little bugs and when Flick made the plan to fight them off he just showed a side of bravery and courage. If I were ever a bug, I would want to be just like Flick and if I wereever in a situation like that I could be just as brave as him.
by: Anonymous On: 2004-04-14
This movie is soooooo overly boring. Ive watched it only two times (well, I couldnt even sit through it the second time.) It is actually painful to watch because its so boring. If I could give this item 0 stars, then I would!!! I couldnt watch this movie again if you paid me to. I dont get why such a movie ever made into Hollywood. If you are looking for an interesting and fun movie, try the Spy Kids trilogy. Now thats something that I can watch through again and again. Bugs Life is not worth the money, even to rent it. It needs some serious re-doing, and if there ever is a Bugs Life 2, I will NOT be watching it because this movie was just too boring. I couldnt believe it if people were to call it a comedy. It isnt funny one bit. And instead of rating it G, it should be rated SB, for So Boring. This isnt on my recommendations list, and it could never make my top 10 list of hits. It could definitely make the top 10 list of the most boring movies ever made.
On: 2004-04-13
This movie is soooooo overly boring. Ive watched it only two times (well, I couldnt even sit through it the second time.) It is actually painful to watch because its so boring. If I could give this item 0 stars, then I would!!! I couldnt watch this movie again if you paid me to. I dont get why such a movie ever made into Hollywood. If you are looking for an interesting and fun movie, try the Spy Kids trilogy. Now thats something that I can watch through again and again. Bugs Life is not worth the money, even to rent it. It needs some serious re-doing, and if there ever is a Bugs Life 2, I will NOT be watching it because this movie was just too boring. I couldnt believe it if people were to call it a comedy. It isnt funny one bit. And instead of rating it G, it should be rated SB, for So Boring. This isnt on my recommendations list, and it could never make my top 10 list of hits. It could definitely make the top 10 list of the most boring movies ever made.
On: 2004-03-30
"The Battle of the Bugs" is what the media labeled Dreamworks SKGs successful attempt to get their 3-D animated bug story released in theaters before Disney did, although the former began production several weeks after the latter. Whose film would be released first: The Company of Michael Eisner, or that of his former disgruntled employee Jeffrey Katzenberg? In retrospect, this behind-the-scenes drama seems more than a bit silly, because: 1) That a similarly-themed movie is released first does not necessarily guarantee bigger box office than its competition, and 2) The solidly-PG-rated ANTZ has less in common with the indisputably-G-rated A BUGS LIFE than one might think, and 3) Therefore, each film attracted a different audience. As it turned out, both films were smash hits: ANTZ garnered better reviews; however, A BUGS LIFE made a lot more money (as Im sure it was destined to do). Walt Disney Pictures A BUGS LIFE, co-directed by Andrew Stanton and John Lasseter, and released in October of 1998 (a full month after Dreamworks SKGs ANTZ), tells the very cute story of a not-so-bright worker ant simply named Flik, voiced by Canadian comedian Dave Foley. His constant bumbling attempts to help the ant colony drive the others to distraction, and to loathe him. I love the opening scene with Flik accidentally losing the yearly "offering" of food meant for the grasshoppers, who regularly exploit the ants for their own purposes. This leads to a very funny scene in which the grasshoppers angrily confront the ants, and demand satisfaction. My advice is to see this film with an open mind; forget about "The Battle of the Bugs" as A BUGS LIFE has really nothing whatsoever to do with ANTZ, with the only exception being that both films star a nerdy ant who attempts to win the affection of the ant colony princess. Thats the only similarity! Otherwise, A BUGS LIFE is a rather light story dealing with Fliks attempt to woo Princess Atta (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, brilliantly expressive in a superb comedic role) while he attempts to fix the aforementioned mess he made. Unfortunately for Flik, he is sent out of the ant colony all alone, and into the vast unknown, supposedly populated by big, scary bugs and other creatures. In his search for fierce warrior bugs to fight the grasshoppers, Flik unknowingly comes across a "bug circus" in which he is convinced that he has found the muscle that the ant colony needs. In what is one of the funniest scenes, Flik is welcomed back as the unlikely hero of the ant colony, impresses Princess Atta and then proceeds to find out the truth about these circus-performer bugs he has brought back with him. These bugs are hilarious, by the way. With Slim the walking stick (David Hyde Pierce), Heimlich the big fat German-accented caterpillar (Joe Ranft), the tough-talking male ladybug (Denis Leary), and Manny the old British-accented thespian bug (Jonathan Harris--yep, Dr. Smith himself!), this is truly a motley crew of bugs if there ever was one. But the bug that really steals the show is the villain; the evil grasshopper leader Hopper (Kevin Spacey). Spaceys vocal performance is brilliant; so much so, in fact, that I had no idea it was Kevin Spacey until the first time I saw the end credits! Spacey is hilariously deadpan while delivering lines like: "Do I look stupid to you? Do I? Do I...look...STUPID...to YOU? Lets just think about the logic for a second, shall we? If it [the offering] was UP THERE, why would I be DOWN HERE, LOOKING FOR IT??" Of course, as a typically self-referential Disney film, the screenwriters couldnt resist having fun with another Hopper line: "Its one of those Circle-of-Life things." Unfortunately, they gave some of the films worst lines to The Queen (Phyllis Diller); for example, "Its our lot in life. Its not a lot, but its our life! Ahahahaha!!" Im sure Phyllis was paid enough to not care so much about the corniness of her lines, but still! A BUGS LIFE is an absolute triumph of 3-D CGI animation. It is a beautiful film to look at. The images are bright, sharp and colorful. This film offers a much better viewing experience than ANTZ, which has a more engaging storyline, but has mostly sepia-toned imagery that is neither as sharp or realistic-looking. Again, these are completely two different films: ANTS, with its mildly adult language, themes and occasional violence, is definitely PG-rated. Its humor is appreciated more by adults than kids. A BUGS LIFE, however, is deservedly G-rated. You can let your 4-year-old watch it, and even though they probably wont be able to follow the storyline (as meager as it is), they will certainly be entertained by both the imagery and the funny voices over and over again. There may be a scene or two that may scare them a little; however, it says a lot that the scariest character in the film is a red robin. The final verdict in my review: A BUGS LIFE is a very entertaining combination of 3-D animation and excellent voice-over acting by excellent (and very well-cast) actors such as all who were previously named, plus Madeline Kahn, Bonnie Hunt, Michael McShane, John Ratzenberger and Brad Garrett. It is true that ANTZ has a better story; however, A BUGS LIFE has superior animation. In addition, this was the Disney film that originated the idea of creating fake outtakes to show over the end credits. Originally, I found this practice to be quite odd, but now I kind of like it. This Collectors Edition has even more bonus features than the original DVD. Now a two-DVD set, A BUGS LIFE is really loaded; besides the behind-the-scenes featurette, there are interactive games that are sure to provide additional entertainment for your little ones, and maybe even for yourself. RECOMMENDED
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR DISNEY/PIXAR FANS
by: Anonymous On: 2004-03-26
I love "A Bugs Life"! Its one of my most favorite movies next to "The Lion King". The movies about a hard-working bunch of ants that are being forced to feed and serve some very mean Grasshoppers. This life style lasted for a long time until, Flik, an adventurous young ant, who before, accidentally knocked the Grasshoppers food over a cliff, suggests that the ants get bigger bugs to come and fight. So he goes to look for some bugs and finds some so-called "warrior bugs" who are really a bunch of out-of-work circus bugs. Results arent pretty when the other ants finally figure that out. So what happens to the grasshoppers and what becomes of Flik? Thats for you to figure out!
I would recommend this film to anyone who liked Pixars "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo". Just to warn you, a couple of the grasshopper scenes would be kind of intense for smaller children. But other than that the film is very funny and even has outtakes at the end credits! I hope you enjoy the movie as much as I did.
On: 2004-03-23
My Grandma taped this movie for our family a while ago, and I was excited to see it because I had heard so much about it. Needless to say, I was a little disappointed but not much. And Ill tell you why.The animation is great, but Finding Nemo is so much better. The story line is good, but not as good as it could have been, I thought. The dialogue is wonderful in some parts, but in other parts its not so great, especially when a bit of dirty humor came into play (for pitys sake, this is a kids movie!) . However, if you can get past these flaws, you will find a movie that is funny, interesting, and will keep your kids mesmerized for the entire film.
by: kendallfon On: 2004-03-17
"Toy Story" will always be considered one of modern cinemas greatest achievements. Unfortunately, movies like "A Bugs Life" and "Monsters, Inc." will always be brushed by the wayside for the fact that they werent first. Thats a shame, because both movies had better plots and performances. "A Bugs Life" is funny. It has a great cast of characters that are more memorable than "Woody" or "Buzz" and the villain, "Hopper," is one of the best villains in Disney history. His fate is also right up there with greats like "Scar" from "Lion King" and "Hades" from "Hercules."Dave Foley is fun as "Flik." Hes kind of a geeky lookin guy in real life, so that made this character more believable. As state before, "Hopper" is the ultimate bad guy, and Kevin Spacey plays him perfectly. Denis Leary is outstanding as "Francis" the ladybug. Overall, this is an ensemble cast that is rounded out by great support from actors like John Ratzenberger and Phyllis Diller. The animation is wonderful. It is bright, bold, and downright terrifying when need be(ref. the bird attacking "Hopper.") The music is good, though not as utilized as in "Toy Story." That is beside the point since the story of "Bugs" is so much better than "Toy Story." Why is it that a Disney flick that is seriously funny always seems to get lost behind dramas such as "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?" In Disneys storied history Ive always felt that movies like "A Bugs Life" were overlooked because they dont have some great moral story to them. Granted, "Flik" realizing that he must never give up and the rest of the ants learning about strength in numbers is good, but these lessons just dont stick like in other films. Watch this movie because it is funny. I used to give it a less than stellar rap until I watched it again. It really is funny and deserves to go down as one of Disney/Pixars best films ever. The DVD provides some great extras. There is literally something for everyone. For the kiddies there are games, for producer/director wannabes there are documentaries on the creation of the film. The best extras are the entire group of "bloopers" from the film, with personal favorites listed by members of the production team and, of course, "Geris Game." This made me laugh out loud in the theater and at home. If you want a funny, memorable movie that doesnt receive the attention it should, buy "A Bugs Life."
On: 2004-03-11
I bought this DVD because I love Pixars animated films. After seeing both Toy Storys and Finding Nemo I have become a huge fan of their work. A selling point for me was the second DVD supposedly filled with great extras. I was disappointed to find that when I watched this second DVD I saw the Pixar crew doing these dumb little paradoies which they must have thought were funny, but which I found to be a total waste of DVD space.I wanted to see how they made the film, in-depth views on the making of the characters, the story, and how the people behind the film developed their ideas. Instead I got The Three Stooges telling terrible jokes along with a muppet flea. After seeing this "special edition" I would recommend you save your money and just buy the movie itself, which is far superior to the antics of its creators.
On: 2004-02-12
Having recently re-seen this movie, i had already forgotten how good it really was. Pointing out that Monsters or Toy Story 2 was better really does not do it justice: All by itself, this movie is probably better than anything but one or two others that came out in the same year, and still pretty much on the top five list of all time great animated films.The story is good for both kids and adults, though it contains some violent scenes at the end. But the most amazing feature for me is the depth of the story, which really gains as you watch it more often. The simple good/evil plot with gadgetery and a genius inventor / thinker-out-of the box is just a surface layer. Hidden underneath (and missed by literally all critics of the original film) is a story of rebellion of the people against tyranny. A rather more complex topic. (spoiler ahead - read only if you have seen the film) As Hopper says to his troops towards the end of the movie: "These Ants outnumber us 100 to 1. What if they ever figure that out?". And, indeed, the happy end does not come the way you would expect your typical hollywood popcorn flick, where a gadget wins freedom and happyness for the ants. Instead, the failed inventor turns rebel-leader and Hoppers worst fear comes true... A great story.
by: thinkabout_it On: 2003-12-21
This is one of those kids movies that isnt boring to watch over again, although I dont give the the same high marks I give to Shrek, Monsters Inc., or Ice Age. The story is pretty straight forward, the grasshoppers are the bad guys, the ants are oppressed and an enterprising and unique character, Flik, tries to save the day, often making things worse as he tries.
In comparison to Antz, this movie wins out hands down with the younger crowd, as the other movie is written on too high of a level for the younger viewer to really follow. The action here is better and more fun and the characters more colorful.
I highly recommend this one to add any family collection, its worth seeing multiple times with the kids.
On: 2003-12-02
THIS IS A SWEET MOVIE. THE ANIMATION IS VERY GOOD. A BUGS LIFE MAKES BUGS SEEM NOT SO YUCKY ! VERY CUTE - WAITING FOR A PART TWO.
On: 2003-12-01
THIS IS A SWEET MOVIE. THE ANIMATION IS VERY GOOD. A BUGS LIFE MAKES BUGS SEEM NOT SO YUCKY ! VERY CUTE - WAITING FOR A PART TWO.
On: 2003-11-15
Go where no bug has gone before! Join Flik, Princess Atta, Princess Dot, Heimlich the caterpillar (the food lover), Slim the
walking-stick, Francis the ladybug and Rosie the spider. (doing
a web of safety in less than 50-- bleh!) Now that "in less than 50--bleh!" is in a outtake starring P.T Flea where he says "Spinning a web of safety in less than 50--bleh!". The other parts of the gang are the "Blueberry" troops, Dr. Flora, Thorny,
Cornelius, Queen, Dim the beetle, Mr. Soil, Tuck & Roll
(the pill bug cannonballs!) and their arch villian Hopper.
Now, in this movie, Flik (Dave Foley) is searching for "oppressed
bugs everywhere" but he cant. So he tries to get help from Princess Dot, P.T Fleas circus lineup ( voiced by Bonnie Hunt,
Brad Garrett, Michael McShane, Madeline Kahn and Denis Leary. ) and the Queen (Phyllis Diller). So that means the sun grows the food, the ants pick the food, the ants keep the food, the ants
eat the food and the people watch the movie.
On: 2003-09-02
"A Bugs Life" is actually my least favorite movie from Pixar. However, Pixars worst is (at least so far) better than the best many other studios can produce, and "Bugs Life" is still a fun movie to watch.The story of "A Bugs Life" is mainly about an ant named Flik, who is trying to save his ant colony from the bullying rule of a group of grasshoppers. He enlists the aid of a few circus bugs to help the ants fight the grasshoppers, but eventually, it is Fliks ideas which provide the main inspiration for the colony, and the strongest possibility for their liberation. Theres lots of funny jokes and lots of drama in "A Bugs Life." Its a clever film, but in the end, not a very moving one. When I compare it to the "Toy Story" movies or "Finding Nemo" or (especially) "Monsters Inc," I find that all of those films made me laugh and cry, and most importantly, they made me feel for these digital characters they create. The characters in "A Bugs Life" seem not quite so well developed -- they seem clever, but shallow. Dont get me wrong, I enjoyed this movie. Its a fun film for my kids and I to watch together, and technically, the animation is pretty amazing. For me, it simply lacked some of the emotional depth of the other movies Pixar made, and so is a slight disappointment when compared to those other movies. Make sure to watch through the end credits... the bloopers are priceless!
by: reckless-abandon On: 2003-09-01
What a great movie!Super extras and a high quality DVD.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-06-30
But you would be much better off some of Pixars other animation masterpieces, such as Toy Story, Monsters Inc, and the new and my favriote of the bunch; Finding Nemo. A bugs lifes plot is not interesting at all, and the only reason it was worth some of my money was Pixars great animation.
by: carstairs38 On: 2003-06-12
The ants on Ant Island are putting the finishing touches on their annual offering to the grasshoppers, a payment for leaving them alone and keeping them safe from other bugs. Princess Atta is extremely nervous as this is her first year in charge. Things dont go as planned when Flik accidentally knocks all the food into the water. As a way to get rid of him while they met the increased demands, the colony sends him off to find warrior bugs to protect them. Through a series of mistakes, he finds a bunch of disgraced circus performers instead. Will they find a way to protect the colony?This movie already seems to be delegated to the bottom of Pixars list of movies, which is a real shame. As with all their movies, its wonderful. The action keeps up at a brisk pace, the characters are likeable, the voice talent is wonderful, and there are plenty of laughs for everyone. This is also the first of their movies to feature outtakes. The animation does date the movie a little. The bugs look a little plasticy. However, some of the effects are wonderful, especially the fog and rain. This was the first of Pixars movies to be released on DVD. The picture clarity and sound were news worthy at the time because it was the first movie released directly from the digital source. That clarity still holds up today. They went all out with the extras, featuring an informative audio commentary, and all the behind the scenes info you could want. I especially liked looking at the original story idea and seeing the wide to full screen comparisons. Dont get so caught up in the hype around their other movies that you over look this one. Its just as great a story for kids of all ages as anything Pixar has put out to date.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-05-27
unlike some of the other animated films put out by pixar, this one really is for kids. its a bit too cute and theres not much humor for adults. compare bugs life with antz - another film about bugs - which is really an adult film thanks to humor courtesy of woody allen. watch it (bugs life) with your kids, but dont bother if youre looking for something for yourself. try antz instead.
On: 2003-03-20
The sophomore slump doesnt apply to computer animation studio Pixar. "A Bugs Life" stands as a worthy follow up to Pixars 1995 classic "Toy Story". To find a film that celebrates bravery, loyalty, individuality and the power of imagination in such a entertaining package is cause for great celebration.
But before discussing this films virtues, which are many, I must applaud the wonderful Pixar short film Geris Game. Pixar has outdone themselves by infusing such a delightful romp of a short. Watching a delicious short subject before a feature harkens back to a time when film going marked a major event. Thank you Pixar for such quality.
Like the equally classic and excellent "Toy Story" series and their super fun latest romp "Monsters Inc." , "A Bugs Life" is a classy event that children can enjoy along with adults. Every scene is a luscious and rich tapestry. The art of animation enables the most ornate of childrens illustrations to breathe and move in vivid detail almost impossible to render in a live action film. There is a fully three dimensional sheen, sparkle and shine to the color palettes illuminated here. Although many hand painted cell animation purists may bristle at the notion, computer generated animation supplies the filmmaker with an even more complete tool box to the craft of fantasy storytelling.
Computer animation is really made for the DVD format. Boy how these films glisten on DVD!The story, respectfully borrowing elements from "The Seven Samurai", Italian Filmmaker Federico Fellini, "Treasure of the Sierra Madre" and even a bit of "A Midsummer Nights Dream", concerns the efforts of Flick, a genius in the rough worker ant, attempting to aid his colony from the evil marauding hordes of Hopper (cunningly voiced by Kevin Spacey). After an epic scale journey, Flick finds help in the form of some flea circus rejects. The key to making an effective animated film lies in creating plausible characters. Characters can be creatures from the widest steppes of the imagination, but unless the audience connects with them, all is lost. And although I personally dont find insects as warm and cuddly as a stuffed cowboy and spaceman, these ants, grasshoppers, dung beetles, black widows and not too lady-like lady bugs are real people. Director and scriptwriter John Lassiter provides us with an entire cast of odd balls, heroes and slimly villains. Of special note, this is the only film in history to be stolen by two twin potato bugs. This bugs are a strange hybrid of Dan Akroyd and Steve Martins "Wild and Crazy Guys" and the late Hispanic actor Cantiflas. They have to be seen to be believed. Special note must also be made of the very end. If you are not one to stay through the closing credits, stay through to the end of this one. The films creators, not content to simply make a visually complex and complete movie, provide faux "outtakes" at the end. These "deleted scenes" may have provided the most knee-slapping cinema experience the year the film was initially released. "Outtakes" have now since become ritual with the Pixar people. It all began with this film. It is the willingness to capture little moments and details like these that make this and all of Pixars marvelous films work. A certain contemporary film classic.
by: Anonymous On: 2003-02-06
Some obvouse democrats are saYING That this movie is politically incorect! Its all together icorreect its fiction its supposed to be DUh. Magda get real!!!!! "The blades cut down t yap yap yap blah." he can plant more. AND its just a television show. Ants cant make those. ants arent being taken over by grasshopper. But no the thing that gets YOU PEOPLE IS THE BLADES ARE CUTTING DOWN THE GRASS. ITS FRIGIN FICTION!!~111! Dont anyone say that ya dont have lawn mowers!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im sure ya dont have little pluckers that pull it out of the ground. DER!!!!!!!! Oh and also the thing that gets ME is how does the dandeilion stay up and what stops the bird from gettin em in the air. a BUG civilization. OH Why cant they team up and stop the bird w/ a rifal or something. they cant be that smart eh? ok im done
by: darkangel3030 On: 2002-12-28
This visual smorgasbord is yet another triumph for Pixar, following the immense success of Toy Story and preceding Monsters Inc. and the near-masterpiece Toy Story 2. In A Bugs Life were following Flick, an ant who is searching for warrior insects to fight against the grasshopper horde that is terrorising his colony, forcing them to produce double rations this year. On his travels Flick mistakes a bunch of circus bugs for real fighters and takes them back home promising victory and freedom at last.
On watching A Bugs Life I didnt have high hopes, thinking it certain that it could never be anywhere near as good as the Toy Story movies. Although thats probably true (both of them were real breakthroughs), its still one of the best childrens movies of the 90s and follows in the ever-growing trend of making films that are appealing to older and younger audiences. Adults will find enjoyment in the highly astute observations about bug life that are frankly innumerable; notice in particular, the queen ants pet aphid, and a slug complaining that he got salt in his drink. There are also some stunning set pieces, such as a bug city comprising of cardboard boxes and milk cartons that bears more than passing resemblance to New York. Add to these camerawork that, picking up where The Lion King left off, treats its animal characters like real people in a real movie. Add to the mix a bunch of personable characters, such as loser-turned-unlikely-hero Flick, greedy Heimlich the caterpillar who is obsessed with becoming a `beautiful butterfly and Francis the ladybug that is sick of everyone assuming hes a she. Although everyone in the cast is pretty much pitch perfect, notable celebrity voices are worthy of noting. Kevin Spacey adds yet another fantastic performance to his already long list, playing Hopper, the tyrannical ruler of the grasshoppers, and David Hyde Pierce of Frasier fame is consistently hilarious as a stick insect who wants to get into real acting rather than constantly play the swords, the broom and the stick.
As for messages and morals, A Bugs Life has plenty, but thankfully none of them are as in-your-face as other similar movies. The most obvious theme is believing in yourself, which surprisingly perhaps, doesnt come over as corny in the slightest, but works well in not only focusing on Flick but also the Princess Atta, who feels the burden of responsibility on her shoulders along with self-doubt. There are also more than passing resemblances in the grasshoppers rule to an absolutist regime, something that is superbly realised in the finale with some really very stunning animation showing the bleak landscapes of Ant Island as well as being representative of the dreary situation in general. Whilst erring on the side of funny the majority of the time, Bugs Life does well to be a pretty moving and genuine feature that should please everyone in the whole family. Why arent all childrens films as good as this?
On: 2002-12-03
Along with Monsters, Inc., Disney/Pixar seems to be taking us back to the industrialism that started all of our environmental problems. I grew up with Dr. Seuss "The Lorax" in which we kids learned that if you chop down all the trees to make clothing, there will be no more trees, animals will die, and we will smog up our world. This movie teaches the opposite. Flek, the main character ant, is known for his inventor talents which get more work done than following tradition, and solve the ants problems. This good-old-American idealism is great, if the ideas he had come up with were more politically correct. Instead of ants running up blades of grass to pick seeds, his machine comletely cuts off the blade of grass, denudes it, and harvests the seeds. I admit that grass is not trees, and as anyone with a lawn knows this wont cause the forest of grass to disappear. But I am surprised that such blatant destruction of the environment has been so accepted by so many people watching this movie. The grass on the little island provides protection to the ants, probably would prevent erosion during the rainy season, and even provides the clubhouse for the children ant troop. The movie focuses its message on "not following along with everyone else when there is a better way". The ants only concern with Fleks inventions is the fact that it is not traditional. They do not even consider other issues.This is my main problem with the movie, but other messages are also surprising when considering the intended audience. The bike-gang rough boy grasshoppers are just big bullies, and pretty darn scary for a child. Back again to the 1950s. My 4-year-old daughter completely refuses to see this movie. Maybe she is too young for it, but why do we need to have such incredibly scary, nasty characters in our lives? Is this a lesson of some sort? And if it is entertainment, for whom? The parents? I didnt find the grasshoppers entertaining. Just violent. And mean. Although it may not need mentioning, I feel I cannot leave it out. Romantic love between ants? I admit that animals in childrens films are not always shown portraying the characteristics they do in the wild. But the authors went as far as having only one line of females in the colony (Queen and daughters being "trained" for the job). Adding romantic love to this makes a very unbalanced mix of truth and fiction. I give this three stars for the animation. But I would like to warn people when being charmed by cuteness and technology, to still watch for the messages being taught. Or not taught.
On: 2002-11-24
Borrowing elements from films as varied as "Seven Samurai", "Star Wars" and (heh) "Three Amigos", and combining them with groundbreaking computer animation and stellar vocal talent, Pixars "A Bugs Life" is one of the best movies ever to come out of the Mouse House. Its certainly better than Toy Story 1 or 2, at least in my opinion, if only because "A Bugs Life" features Dave Foley.
On: 2002-11-22
This movie is great, and my 20 month old loves it too. The main character, Flick, is extremely entertaining and the whole cast keeps you laughing and interrested. We keep it in the minivan to play when on the go!!
by: loverofclassics On: 2002-11-20
PIXAR is a truly innovative company that is literally redefining what can be accomplished with computer animation. The company has a much longer history than many are aware of, they were once part of George Lucass empire before the company was sold and then taken public by Steve Jobs of Apple fame."Bugs Life", is my favorite full-length film from PIXAR although there are individual character creations from other films like, "Monsters Inc.", that also rate amongst their best computer generated thespians. This film has a great story, and great performances from a host of players including Kevin Spacey, Kevin Foley as Flick, and Phyllis Diller as The Ant Queen. The list continues with Denis Leary, Madeline Kahn, and Roddy McDowall as Mr. Soil. The extras that are included on the disc are almost worth the cost of the disc alone. Both sets of, "outtakes", are included, and these provide some of the best moments of humor in the film. They are so well done; you get a similar feeling of seeing an actor in a traditional film making an error as opposed to just a computerized character. The fact that these characters dont exist, either means that I get a bit too lost in these films, or PIXAR is that good. I tend to believe its the latter. One of the more notable experiences was watching the film short, "Geris Game", once again. When this was first released in 1997 the realism that was presented was almost hard to believe. Now only 5 years later it not only shows its age, certain aspects look like nothing more than well drawn cartoons. The trees in, "A Bugs Life", can pass for the real item, in the short film, the idea of realism for the trees never occurs. This in no way is meant as criticism, quite the opposite, the folks at PIXAR have continued to push past barriers at an amazing rate so that each subsequent film exceeds the first. I believe you can watch the films and place them in order of release, even if this is the first time you have viewed them. And PIXAR is showing no signs of slowing down much less pausing, as a look at the trailer for their next film demonstrates. Next Spring, "Finding Nemo", will open, and based on the trailers I have seen, they have once again raised the bar by a factor of 10. This time they will take you to a world created under the sea, and the bits I have viewed will leave your jaw a bit slack. PIXAR has redefined animation, and are rapidly creating a genre that needs a description all its own, computer animation does not place these creations in their own category, and they deserve one. PIXAR is not the only company producing great computer products, but so far they are the best and most consistent. I dont believe any other studio can state that every single film they have made resides securely in the top 100 grossing films of all time.
by: stephen2001 On: 2002-10-28
... This movie is about bugs that dont to what they say. I rather would have watched Lilo & Stitch. ...As the movie opens, Flik (Dave Foley) and all the other ants are slaves of Hopper (Kevin Spacey) and his grasshoppers. So the ants want to be free from Hopper and his gang, and since Flike keeps messing them up, they sent him out to find stronger bugs. Flik does find bugs but not warriors instead the bugs he found are circus bugs. But he doesnt know that. Flik was sent out by Princess Atta (Julia Louis-Dreyfuss). Phyliis Diller voices Attas mother the Queen. The Movie should have been rated PG for the one swear word that I caught... This movie also came out in the same year as Antz. But if you want better movies from Pixar Toy Story, and Monsters Inc are the two for dvd or video...
by: tjillenb On: 2002-10-28
This a cute little movie. After seeing "A Toy Story" i didnt think this movie was going to be too special. How can you top "A Toy Story"?
Simple, Have a good story with funny characters. The story centers around a group of ants who are forced to gather food for a group of mean grasshoppers. The main character flick sets out to get the help from some warrior bigs. He finds some, not knowing that they are really bad, and I mean bad, circus bugs. Compared to ANTZ, these ants are cute. and "A Bugs Life continues the Disney tradition of producing good quality family entertainment for children and adults.
On: 2002-10-25
For the past few years it seems that the Disney company has produced animated films that have been made for one purpose only: money. I think that Walt Disney would roll over in his grave if he saw the likes of "Tarzan" or "Atlantis". However, as I watch "A Bugs Life" I think of Walt Disney smiling and being proud of the movie, because this movie continues in his tradition of good quality, fun, and imaginative Disney films. This is certainly the best animated (albeit computer-generated) film since Disneys own "Beauty and the Beast". As weird as this sounds, I think the characters of Flick, Atta, and Dot are some of the most "human" characters Ive seen in movies. They all have good qualities and bad qualities, which makes you love them even more. The movie is hilarious and doesnt take itself too seriously, and is not afraid to laugh at itself. The script has a good message about standing up for what is right, even when that makes you unpopular, but youre never hit over the head with it. Im a teenager, and I just rented "A Bugs Life" and Ive already watched it three times. Kids, teens, and adults can all find something to love about this great movie. The cast is amazing and perfect for each character, and even though theyre computer-generated, the characters and scenery never look fake. Also, if you have the chance to go to Disneys California Adventure or Disneys Animal Kingdom make sure to see the adorable show based on "A Bugs Life", "Its Tough to Be a Bug". "A Bugs Life" is one of the best movies Ive seen in a long time!
On: 2002-07-23
Very nice DVD and bonus disc. Interesting stuff on 2nd disc, especially the outtakes, but I doubt Ill watch the making-of stuff again anytime soon. Unfortuantely you have to buy this 2 disc set to get an anamorphic transfer of the movie, but the making of shows how the full screen version of the film was specially created so that you dont miss out on anything in the sides. Still, I like the widescreen format. Very sharp picture and crisp sound. A must for any family library, and a great digital animated flick.
On: 2002-07-19
This is a great movie, including that it has to do with city and country, why I give this Disney Movie ***** (5 out of 5) aka 5 stars.
by: ioancuza On: 2002-05-24
This is a wonderful film, filled with some of the great gags and jokes found in the other three Pixar animations. the voices are well done, including a great Kevin Spacey as the grasshopper baddy. for an adult like me, i will say that, compared to Toy Story, A Bugs Life was definitely intended for a kiddy audience. whereas Toy Story 2 was filled with jokes any grown-up kid could enjoy, A Bugs Life was definitely made for kids. that doesnt take away from its greatness though. a great story for kids.
by: ctolley On: 2002-03-27
This was one of the two ant-themed films out in theatres this year, Antz being the other. Being a pretty loyal Disney guy, I never saw the other. Knowing that Jeffery Katzenberg left Disney while this film and Armageddon were both in production tells me a lot, since after he helped form Dreamworks, Antz and Deep Impact each came out from that studio. HMMMM...
Anyway, this a very likable film, with broad bits of humour that cover the entire spectrum, so that the entire family will be entertained.
Covering the exploits of Flik, a likable ant who just wants to make things better but only screws things up, the film hops along at a wonderful pace, with great dialogue and even better charactors. The voice talent is top-notch, and perfectly cast.
Really, Im kinda tired of two-three editions of films, what with Gold Collection, Special Edition, and such, and wonder why they cant just put out one package and leave it at that.
Oh well. This film is remarkable for many things, not the least which was the inclusion of outtakes, specially-made screw-ups by the charactors, which are every bit as funny as the actual film, itself. they alone are worth buying this film for. And, the short cartoon Geris Game, which won an academy award for the studio, and is brilliant.
All in all, this film is very nearly on a level with the Toy Story films, and is positively worth the time!
by: hornerjack On: 2002-03-24
1998 was a banner year for animated insects on screen. Both Disney and Pixars A Bugs Life and Dreamworks Antz were smash hits. The fact that two movies with the same subject came out so close together may be no coincidence. After being fired from Disney, Jeffery Katzenberg, who had rebuilt that studios animated division, co-founded Dreamworks. The competition between the two companies is now legendary, and the real beneficiary is the public. A Bugs Life is a delightfully entertaining work. Produced with the latest digital technology, it is a visual feast. The characters and scenery are beautifully rendered. The color is exquisite. And the story? Anyone over twelve years old might enjoy it, and everyone younger should be mesmerized. Basically, this is a twist on the old childrens story about the Grasshopper and the Ants. In a reflection of the changing times, these grasshoppers dont beg for food. They forcefully demand it. In fact, they can get pretty scary. Every year, at the end of summer, they fly in. The ants are expected to have harvested plenty of food for them - or else. Our minuscule hero is Flik, an intelligent young ant who is forever inventing things to try to make life less routine, much to the amusement of the rest of the colony. When the grasshoppers share of the food is accidentally destroyed, its up to Flik to figure out a way to save the colony. He leaves home to seek help, and in a comedy of errors, returns with a band of unemployed bugs from a flea circus. There are butterflies, spiders, lightening bugs, lady bugs, walking sticks and even a rhinoceros beetle. All are good-natured, but none have an ounce of heroism in them. Flik must come up with a game plan before the grasshoppers return. There is a love interest, and, of course, she is a princess. Womens Lib may have laid Prince Charming to rest, but a Princess remains a mandatory element of childhood fantasies, at least as written by adults. Another ingredient is a multitude of cute precocious kids, and this movie is full of them, tiny though they may be. While it has a G rating, you will have to gauge your childrens emotional levels. When I was a kid, I was terrified by the wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I was afraid to look in a mirror, in case I found her looking back at me. There are parts of A Bugs Life which have that same typical Disney scariness. In particular, Hopper, the head grasshopper, is quite menacing. We grownups laugh at these characters, because we know that a happy ending is a prerequisite, but all small children may not be yet aware of this fact. The music by Randy Newman is excellent. The end credits are clever. While all those names scroll up the screen, we are shown "out takes" from the movie which are quite amusing.
On: 2002-03-16
There arent many childrens videos I can sit through dozens of times (and many I cant stomach even once). But this one is a spectacular exception. The story is good (Seven Samurai, The Magnificent Seven, The Three Amigos). The scripting is clever and funny. The voices are good and the animation is really top-notch. My 3-year old son loves it (he has practically memorized it) and I have no problem joining him and enjoying every minute. The DVD also includes a short animation which alone is almost worth the price.
On: 2001-12-27
"A Bugs Life" is a simple plotted movie about the ant who always seems to invent a "better way to do things," but for some reason the inventions go wrong. The anthill where he lives, must collect food for grasshoppers annually for "protection" from other bugs. One of his inventions eliminates the annual "gift" to the grasshoppers, and the story is off and running. Our hero, Flik, as "punishment," it sent to the "Big City" to find some bigger bugs to fight and hopefully chase away the grasshoppers. Like Flik, the "bigger bugs" he finds are a misfit (flea) circus troupe that are trying to fit it. However, Flik mistakes them for warrior bugs, and they mistake him as a talent scout.A sub-plot focuses on Dot, a young little queen ant whos wings are too small for her to fly. Dot, being cute and adorable, will steal a scene or two from the main story. One lesson taught in this movie is that "the gift you treasure is within you." You just have to look deep enough to find and cultivate it. Within every tiny seed (or rock--you have to see the film), a mighty oak is inside. I have mentioned this lesson taught in the film several times when doing motivational presentations or team-building exercises. Although the pre-teen group might not understand all the jokes in the movie, they should enjoy it nonetheless. Teens and adults should be able to catch the pokes at Disney and few other well-known companies in the jokes. And who knows, maybe learn a thing or two about themselves in the process. If watching the movie for the first time, watch the "outtakes" at the end of the movie. When "A Bugs Life" was in movie theaters, there were two versions of the outtakes. On the DVD, you can view the both versions of the "outtakes"--both have very funny spoofs of various scenes throughout the movie.
by: dvdcollector18 On: 2001-11-14
While not nearly as packed as the "Collectors Edition", this Gold Collection issue still deserves 5 stars because of the film itself. Disney & Pixar created a film that at times passed "Toy Story" in both quality and entertainment value.The story is very simple, about an outcast that tries to fit back into his society. Then there are the bad guys, in this case Grasshoppers, that are beyond cruel and may be too intense for VERY young viewers. All of the characters are likable & creative. My favorite twist, the Male Ladybug, was genius. The world seen through the eyes of bugs was obviously thoroughly planned and thought through becuase every inch of the different cities, "sets", or landscapes were right on target and were totally believable. One can hope that Disney & Pixar contiune to make great animated films such as this one.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-11-04
I saw A Bugs Life at the show at a theatre a three years ago on opening weekend and came completely ripped off and disappointed.What makes this film diapppointing is that it seemed like the writers of the film didnt even try to make the film funny.I guess what I thought it was going to be another Toy Story masterpiece but I guess I was wrong.This is disneys worst animated film.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-10-18
This movie is soooo funny...you gotta see it.
On: 2001-10-15
This is an example of a truly great DVD. I liked "Bugs Life" well enough when I saw it in theaters, but I didnt feel any need to see it repeatedly or own it. But the slew of excellent bonus features make this good film into an exceptional DVD. The Pixar crew does some of the best DVD commentary Ive heard, filling you in on little in-jokes, behind the scenes story processes, and technical info all the while sounding very natural and spontaneous. Youll find just about everything you could possibly hope for on the bonus disc in terms of artwork. Drawings trace characters from their sketchy beginings to final form. You also get a look at the first version of the story, which is vastly different from the end product. I think the Fleabie reel, a hilarious little film which Pixar sent to Disney to show their progress so far, nicely sums up the sense of fun that seems to exist at Pixar and that translates so well to this DVD.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-10-01
This movie has unquie storyline and also a great plot and best of all it has fantastic animation youve seen movies before but most of them have sketchy animation but not this movie it actually made everything aboustely everything in this movie look so real .The movie is a fantastic family film but I also should be extra credit in for the comedy in this movie . For one thing it is not everyday when you see a animated comedy film about bugs that is .This movie also has a great voice casting such as Kevin Spacey as Flick the engertic and lively ant . Best of all this movie is not a musical Toy Story was kind of a musical movie also Toy Story 2 was but this movie didnt have music THANK YOU PIXAR ! Let me tell you the recpie for a good movie
A pitch of comedy ,a spoonful of good story plot ,and Tsp of animation put all together and youve got the best ever movie . Im also happy that its NOT a disney movie if it was I would just burn it ! Any hoo this movie disvere two thumbs way way up !
On: 2001-09-12
Dynamic film with superb structure and style. Flawless production. Characters are lively and unique. Encourages kids to look at things differently, even to value the life of a bug. Good stuff. Children who watched were positively entranced. They laughed, got scared, cheered, and even cried. One kid said, "They were trying to work together but it was like when we tried to learn square dancing." Another said, "I did not know bugs were so smart." Enthusiastic thumbs-up from our crew.
On: 2001-09-04
Perhaps shadowed by the EXCELLENT film Antz, released around the same, A Bugs Life is a similar premice. Its humor seemed much more directed towards children than adults than I would have appreciated - judged against other Disney successes. It IS possible to create a youth friendly film and yet entertain the parents as well. This film, in my opinion, only achieves the the first.
by: Anonymous On: 2001-09-03
I really liked the movie, I liked it when the two Spanish bugs kept on saying "you fired" in front of people. The bloopers were especially funny, when the two Spanish bugs were burping an the one on the right farted. One classic animated movie, better than Toy Story.
On: 2001-08-18
While I do like Toy Story 2 better than A Bugs Life, this is only because Pixar keeps outdoing itself. Pixars DVDs provide the best showcase for your DVD players picture quality, and the animation is even more stunning in 1:2.35 format. The second disk is amazing, with too many features to mention and of course the antics of those crazy Pixar folks. This is not only a great family movie, but also simply a great movie.
by: jidabug On: 2001-07-26
Ive loved each of the movies that Pixar has released so far, and am eagerly awaiting "Monsters, Inc" later this year. The animation is superb, and the voices for the characters are very well done."A Bugs Life" was so bright and happy, with a good story that its enough to brighten the day of the most cynical person. Evey time I watch this movie, I see something new. My favorite part of all, is the "blooper reel" during the credits. They are just so funny I had tears streaming down my face when I first saw them.
On: 2001-07-25
Ive loved each of the movies that Pixar has released so far, and am eagerly awaiting "Monsters, Inc" later this year. The animation is superb, and the voices for the characters are very well done."A Bugs Life" was so bright and happy, with a good story that its enough to brighten the day of the most cynical person. Evey time I watch this movie, I see something new. My favorite part of all, is the "blooper reel" during the credits. They are just so funny I had tears streaming down my face when I first saw them.
On: 2001-07-13
If you love 3-D computer animation, especially from Disney/Pixar, then you got to check this movie out. Its awesome and its better than Dreamworks movie "Antz". I like "Antz", but "A Bugs Life" is much better. Its a really colorful movie and the characters are really smooth and round. "Antz" its not as colorful and the characters in it are boxy. Both are great productions, but I like "A Bugs Life" a little more. If my memory serves me correctly, "A Bugs Life" came out in movie theaters a couple of weeks after "Antz" hit the movie theaters, it seems to me that Disney did that on purpose just to directly compete against Dreamworks. I think it was a good competitive move for Disney, but not so good for Dreamworks. Well, the DVD Gold Collection is pretty good, it has two different versions of the out-takes and it has the humorous short film "Geris Game", which is my favorite short film from Pixar. Even though I got the Gold Collection version, I think the Special Edition version is probably better. I would also recommend the "Toy Story" movies and the upcoming "Monsters, Inc.". Going with the theme of CGI films, I would recommend Dreamworkss "Shrek", and Columbias "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within". It seems to me that 3-D computer animation will soon take over 2-D hand drawn animation, and I say, "Why not?"
On: 2001-05-07
This is easily the best "kids" movie I think Ive ever seen. The humor is suitable for all ages, adults will enjoy this film at least as much as the kids will. I own it on DVD and its a good thing. Ive seen it so many times that I would have worn out a VHS tape.In addition to the excellent plot and animation (if you havent seen an all computer animated film, what ARE you waiting for) the extra blooper scenes alone are worth the purchase price. This is a must have for ANY DVD collection, and essential for anybody that has kids. (Or anyone that knows someone who does, for that matter.) TJG
by: tom44 On: 2001-03-26
Reading the reviews of this movie, you would think that plagerism had never before been invented, that is until "A Bugs Life". Believe what you wish, but in my humble opinion, this movie is everything a movie should be! It has humor, drama, creativity, and an all-star vocal cast! Please buy this movie to form your own opinion, and for heavens sake - enjoy!
On: 2001-03-21
A Bugs Life. What can you say but...wow! Great script, simple plot (Though acusidly "overused" but who cares) and all-star cast. Its a very creative cross of the "The Grasshopper & The Ant" fable and "The Seven Samuari". A great family film even when not watched by the whole family.The picture detail on this DVD is absolutely flawless. Since this is the worlds first digital to digital transfer. Congratulations to PIXAR for another great innovation! Too bad the only put a anamorphic transfer on the Collectors Edition DVD for those of you with widescreen TVs. The sound on this is great too. I cant really say much since my sound system is a puny 2.0 channel plain sterieo. But Im sure it would be good. The extras on this disc are unbelievably low. Nothing that you couldnt see at the theater. They didnt even include a trailer. Thats why I would prefer the Collectors Edition DVD to this anyday. But other than that, the movie itself is something to cherish altogether. I cant give this DVD a 5 star rating because of the lack of extras and lack of anamorphic transfer. But if you dont have a widescreen tv and dont care about the extras, this ones for you. For those others like me, check into the Collectors Editon DVD. Im going to pay my respects for Madenline Kahn since this was her last filmography (or second to last) before her untimely death. I will not elaborate since I have only seen her in two roles. She was just right for the role of Gypsy. Perfect voice. Thats all Ill say. Anyway, great picture & sound, awesome movie, a family feature must-have.
On: 2001-03-20
A Bugs Life. What can you say but...wow! Great script, simple plot (Though acusidly "overused" but who cares) and all-star cast. Its a very creative cross of the "The Grasshopper & The Ant" fable and "The Seven Samuari". A great family film even when not watched by the whole family.The picture detail on this DVD is absolutely flawless. Since this is the worlds first digital to digital transfer. Congratulations to PIXAR for another great innovation! Too bad the only put a anamorphic transfer on the Collectors Edition DVD for those of you with widescreen TVs. The sound on this is great too. I cant really say much since my sound system is a puny 2.0 channel plain sterieo. But Im sure it would be good. The extras on this disc are unbelievably low. Nothing that you couldnt see at the theater. They didnt even include a trailer. Thats why I would prefer the Collectors Edition DVD to this anyday. But other than that, the movie itself is something to cherish altogether. I cant give this DVD a 5 star rating because of the lack of extras and lack of anamorphic transfer. But if you dont have a widescreen tv and dont care about the extras, this ones for you. For those others like me, check into the Collectors Editon DVD. Im going to pay my respects for Madenline Kahn since this was her last filmography (or second to last) before her untimely death. I will not elaborate since I have only seen her in two roles. She was just right for the role of Gypsy. Perfect voice. Thats all Ill say. Anyway, great picture & sound, awesome movie, a family feature must-have.
On: 2001-03-07
Although this movie is one of the best I have seen in years, this version of the DVD does not have "Enhanced Support for Widescreen TVs" like most other DVDs have. There is a big difference between having a wide screen version, and the wide screen version supporting wide screen TVs. This is a serious omission for the serious video family.
by: mskrisclark On: 2001-02-18
Not the best but a great Disney release. A Disney DVD with extras!! Imagine that. Great picture quality. Im glad I bought it.
On: 2001-02-01
thius movies story is unoriginal and boring. Other than some funny gags and some great animation, there is nothing for me to recommend this movie. TOY STORY 1 & 2 are much better and I recommend getting the DVD box with those movies.
On: 2001-01-31
thius movies story is unoriginal and boring. Other than some funny gags and some great animation, there is nothing for me to recommend this movie. TOY STORY 1 & 2 are much better and I recommend getting the DVD box with those movies.
On: 2001-01-12
This is one of the rare childrens movies that can be enjoyed by an entire family. The youngest person in my family is 14, and "A Bugs Life" still manages to be one of our most frequently watched movies. Its based on the old moral about the ant and the grasshopper, where the ant spends all summer working to prepare for the coming winter while the grasshoper lazily puts it off until its too late. Here it is a colony of ants forced into working for the grasshoppers every year so that they barely have enough food for themselves to last the hard winters. All that changes when Flick, a well-intentioned yet clumsy ant, goes off in search of mighty warriors to help them fight off the grasshoppers once and for all. But in a twist of fate, he accidentally hires down-on-their luck circus bugs instead. The premise is somewhat cliched, that anyone can be a hero if they believe in themself - but it is told freshly and with humor. Besides, that is an important lesson, and one that adults could stand to remember as well. "A Bugs Life" is high on my list of the best Disney movies ever made, if not the number one. I highly reccomend it, and not just for children.
On: 2001-01-11
This is one of the rare childrens movies that can be enjoyed by an entire family. The youngest person in my family is 14, and "A Bugs Life" still manages to be one of our most frequently watched movies. Its based on the old moral about the ant and the grasshopper, where the ant spends all summer working to prepare for the coming winter while the grasshoper lazily puts it off until its too late. Here it is a colony of ants forced into working for the grasshoppers every year so that they barely have enough food for themselves to last the hard winters. All that changes when Flick, a well-intentioned yet clumsy ant, goes off in search of mighty warriors to help them fight off the grasshoppers once and for all. But in a twist of fate, he accidentally hires down-on-their luck circus bugs instead. The premise is somewhat cliched, that anyone can be a hero if they believe in themself - but it is told freshly and with humor. Besides, that is an important lesson, and one that adults could stand to remember as well. "A Bugs Life" is high on my list of the best Disney movies ever made, if not the number one. I highly reccomend it, and not just for children.
On: 2001-01-08
Pixar produces the best animation effects bar none, and it shows on this DVD. The color, sound and movement is perfect. It has many humorous moments and a pretty decent story overall. None of the characters are overly endearing but I always enjoy watching it anyway and Im 37 years old. I can hardly wait until the next Pixar production comes out! If you have DVD player, this is a must have to show off what pure digital animation can do to your senses! I have the standard single disk version, but you might want to consider getting the version with the extras on a second disk.
On: 2000-12-30
While I could tell you all about "A Bugs Life", in the case of a Special Edition it is probably better to talk about the features (since you should already have seen the movie before getting a special version of it). Ill begin on disk 1. Well, there is the basic movie, a commentary track, an audio only track and a sountrack only track. The basic movie is very well done, and maybe even better than the theatrical version because of the conversion process and sound quality. Superb stuff, but its also available on the regular version so well move on. The commentary track is very insightful and actually provides a lot of information about the process of making the movie. Its very interesting to listen to and will keep you watching, unlike most commentary tracks where the speakers generally just drag on and on about how great the actors are or something similar without actually talking about the movie. The soundtrack only section is pretty interesting, and it lets you hear the more subtle parts that you miss with FX and voice, but it gets pretty tiring. The FX track, on the other hand, was absolutely riveting for some reason. You would think a track with no voice and no music would be boring to all hell, but in fact it was incredibly entertaining to watch and it really lets you get a sense into the amount of effort they put into the sound. Things you dont even notice or realize are happening in the background are made very clear on this track. I would recommend this edition for anyone who is thinking about going into Sound FX later in life simply for this track. On to disk 2 now, which is pretty much all design sketches and production notes. There are some really fascinating things on this disk as well. They go through all the stages from beginning to end and you really get to see the story evolve from its original form (recognizable, but oh so different). Also, the short feature on turning the storyboard art into 3d art was very interesting (especially if you want to go into graphics). In the end this is a DVD I think any A Bugs Life fan will love. All the various options and ways to view the movie are excellent and will keep you entertained for hours while all the special features on disk 2 will make you appretiate the effort behind it all that much more. Pick this one up.
On: 2000-12-03
Lets face it - anyone who uses brand new CGI technology is on to a winner, but how does Pixar do it? Their films are so meticulously detailed, so beautiful and perfectly casted, its unreal. ABL is better than Toy Story, not least because of the (literally) thousands of neat touches which make a superlative film into something just that little bit more special. The story follows Flik, an inventor ant who is shunned by the rest of his colony on account of his clumsiness and his need to be different. On the way, he hires a certain motley crew of circus bugs to head off some rather troublesome grasshoppers (led by the awesome Kevin Spacey). The film also explores moral issues, and is of course technically stunning to anyone in the animation business (the initial reason why I went to see it - but came out with a thousand different ones for going!). On top of this is the obvious, and very colourful appeal to kids, who will, basically put, ADORE this film. Bye it, Love it, get the T-shirt, and start praying for the impending sequel!
On: 2000-11-18
I was so excited to finally see the movie. It was a real let down. None of the punch and emotion of "Toy Story". I had seen "Antz" before this one and I thought "Antz" was ok. Compared to "A Bugs Life, "Antz" was great. Dont waste yout time. I dont see how little kids would even like this one.
On: 2000-11-17
I was so excited to finally see the movie. It was a real let down. None of the punch and emotion of "Toy Story". I had seen "Antz" before this one and I thought "Antz" was ok. Compared to "A Bugs Life, "Antz" was great. Dont waste yout time. I dont see how little kids would even like this one.
On: 2000-11-08
Aldin was the last animated movie I enjoyed a lot. Now this one. I was almost into their world while watching it. My TV never looked this good and my audio was almost at its best. The quality of this DVD is absolutely marvelous. Looking forward to buying it soon!
On: 2000-10-23
Toy Story was in many ways a new kind of film for Disney. It had an origionality that the company hadnt shown in a long time and was quite refreshing to say the least. A Bugs Life, however is pretty much the same formulated and trite Disney film that he have all seen a million times before wrapped in some flashy new computer animation.The movie starts out with Flick(an ant) trying to find a more efficient way to gather nuts. Flick is part of a colony and doesnt fit in. The evil grasshopers force the poor ants to give them food every year. Flick decides the only way to end this is to this is to get some "warrior bugs" to come and get rid of the grasshoppers. However, being a niave little ant, he instead gets a bunch of circus rejects by mistake. If this sounds familiar, it should. Its the same old contrived plot that we have seen more times that we can count in Disney films and other films. Anyone with half a brian can guesse what is going to happen. The "warrior bugs" are going to be exposed as fakes but the ants are going to find the strenght to defeat the grasshoppers themselves. How touching. The film has a few amusing parts but for the most part A Bugs Life is a total disapointment. When compared to the likes of Toy Story, Ants, or even Alladin; A Bugs Life ends up looking terribly dated(even with its great computer animation). Maybe Disney should quite telling the exact same stories in new settings and try to do something origional.
On: 2000-10-22
Toy Story was in many ways a new kind of film for Disney. It had an origionality that the company hadnt shown in a long time and was quite refreshing to say the least. A Bugs Life, however is pretty much the same formulated and trite Disney film that he have all seen a million times before wrapped in some flashy new computer animation.The movie starts out with Flick(an ant) trying to find a more efficient way to gather nuts. Flick is part of a colony and doesnt fit in. The evil grasshopers force the poor ants to give them food every year. Flick decides the only way to end this is to this is to get some "warrior bugs" to come and get rid of the grasshoppers. However, being a niave little ant, he instead gets a bunch of circus rejects by mistake. If this sounds familiar, it should. Its the same old contrived plot that we have seen more times that we can count in Disney films and other films. Anyone with half a brian can guesse what is going to happen. The "warrior bugs" are going to be exposed as fakes but the ants are going to find the strenght to defeat the grasshoppers themselves. How touching. The film has a few amusing parts but for the most part A Bugs Life is a total disapointment. When compared to the likes of Toy Story, Ants, or even Alladin; A Bugs Life ends up looking terribly dated(even with its great computer animation). Maybe Disney should quite telling the exact same stories in new settings and try to do something origional.
On: 2000-10-10
This is a great movie,a great story and great charecter.The DVD is totally awesome,the picture look great and the 5.1 surround sound was awesome,the hopper gang was flying around my house WOW! GREAT MOVIE,GREAT SURROUND SOUND,GREAT PICTURE and GREAT DVD.
On: 2000-10-09
This movie is awesome. Much better than Antz, because for one thing Flik goes to take care of hsi problem than sitting on a psychiatrists couch whining about it a la Z. The jokes were great, as well as the bloopers during the end credits. Bugs Life was also the farewell performance of Roddy McDowall, one of the greatest actors _ever_ IMHO, as Mr. Soil. It would have been nice if there had been a small dedication or something like that during the end credits but... Whatcha gonna do?
On: 2000-10-01
Ok, this is Disney always doing the same kind of film, but I really loved the characters and the story in this one. Cute, funny and entertaining. The DVD quality is also great!
On: 2000-09-26
I didnt think I would see the day that I would actually enjoy a childrens movie. I found it actually quite funny, especially the caterpillar and the pop bugs. What I also found amazing was the computer animation. Every aspect of every scene was incredibly detailed and colorful, with great textures.This deluxe collectors edition disc is packed full of supplimental materials. Probably my favorite of those are the outtakes that they created. What a great idea to add in. I also found it interesting to see how this movie was actually made, lots of work involved. Grab this disc while you can. I found it hard to find as there arent many left.
by: Anonymous On: 2000-08-20
Theres a lot thats good in this movie -- fabulous animation, nice (if unoriginal) story, good performances, clever humor. But the scenes where characters weve come to love are in dire peril are way too intense and frequent, and there is too much brutality meted out by the menacing bad guys for me to consider this an acceptable movie for kids under 8 or 9. My 2 year old cried and had to leave the room with her father; my five year old spent much of the movie with her hands over her ears and her eyes buried in my shoulder. (And my kids are not wimps -- theyll watch real bugs attack and eat each other with total fascination and they love nature documentaries where the predators catch and eat their prey. But movies like this intensify everything and assault their sensitive young eyes and ears and emotions.) I realize that I am probably in a very small minority with this judgment, but I dont think this sort of thing is good for small kids. I really feel it is our job to protect their tender little hearts from such intensity, menace, and brutality, not show it to them over and over again until they are desensitized to it. So I give it two stars as a kids flick; four stars as over 10 year old fare and average it out at three stars.
by: Anonymous On: 2000-08-19
In the information appear Dolby Digital in Spanish and French, but only Traks is in English. My languaje is in Spanish.The movie is wonderfull and the audio too. My only dissapointment is the Traks.
On: 2000-08-17
If you want your kids to watch this in spanish, BUY THE VHS, because this new edition which is supposed to have an spanish track, doesnt have it. I wasted my money and lost any intention of hearing it in spanish.
On: 2000-08-09
"A Bugs Life" is a fantastic movie, full of comedy, drama, and charm. You feel for those poor ants and you cant help but cheer them on. But, wait a minute...the Disney plagiarism machine is at work yet again! After all the flak that Disney endured because its movie "The Lion King" was so similar to the Japanese animation classic "Leo The Lion", youd think theyd have learned their lesson. Well, they havent. This time, Disney & Friends have decided to rip off ANOTHER Japanese classic movie, albeit a rather obscure one to the average modern American movie audience. Their plagiaristic target? The 1957 classic "Seven Samurai" --later remade into the American film "The Magnificent Seven". In this movie, a village of farmers (Disneys ants) is under threat of pillage from the countryside-roaming bandits (Disneys grasshoppers). So the village dispatches a few of its residents (Disneys Flik) to the nearest town to enlist the help of brave samurai (Disneys big bugs). Although there are a few plot changes, probably just so Disney can stay one step ahead of a copyright infringement lawsuit, the big bugs eventually help defend the village from the attackers and all ends well. Despite all the story-stealing, Disney has managed to produce a visually stunning movie. The DVD image is unbelievably clear, crisp, and super sharp. With a large screen TV, you will swear youre there with the ants sharing in their adventure. The audio is excellent, with neither the dialog nor the music being too soft nor too loud (DVD producers, take note: theres nothing more irritating than having to crank up the volume because the dialogs barely audible, only to have the house rattle when the music or sound effects kick in!). I have the standard edition of the DVD, so there arent many extras. There is an alternate French audio track. AND there are the much-loved outtakes during the end credits, both sets in fact! These are hilarious and, in my opinion, are actually funnier than the movie. Id pay to watch a whole DVD of such outtakes. If theres ever the possibility of a DVD wearing out, mine will be at the outtakes, for I often pop the DVD in the player just to watch those. They are truly funny. So, despite my beef about the plagiarism, I must give Disney kudos for cranking out a top-quality product. But you still owe it to yourself to check out the original film from which this was taken, the Japanese classic "Seven Samurai". Its a wonderful movie thats suitable for the whole family.
On: 2000-08-06
Flick has never fitten in with the rest of the ants. He dose things diffrently, he likes to create things and make them work. And frankly most of the other Ants would be happy if he just stayed out of the way. So when Flicks new invention knocks over the offering stone, which full of food for the grasshoppers, the other ants would like to tear them limb form limb but there too busy collecting more food for the grasshoppers. So Flick comes up with an idea to find warrior bugs to defeat the grasshoppers. The other ants agree with him just to get rid of em. But when Flick actually dose come back with "bigger bugs" hes considered a hero. Unless they find out that the "warrior bugs" are actually circus bugs! This is a great movie! Its cute and good for the whole family.
by: midnightblue_80 On: 2000-08-04
I finally saw "A Bugs Life" and it was good, but it wasnt as funny as I thought it would be from seeing the previews. A colony of ants must try to rid their colony of Hopper and the rest of the grasshoppers that demand some food from them every so often. "A Bugs Life" reminded me a lot of the movie "Antz" while I was watching it. In my opinion, "Antz" is a little bit better than "A Bugs Life." However, if you like the other computer animated cartoon movies such as "Antz" and "Toy Story," then you will probably like "A Bugs Life." I do recommend seeing, if not adding, this movie to your collection.
On: 2000-07-25
This is probably not going to surprise anyone-- This is simply an excellent DVD, in every scale. The first disc contains the movie itself, which is transferred from its original, digital source. The picture quality is unbelievable. Not one spot comes up during the movie, not one scratch appears-- because this wasnt transferred from film. This is the way A Bugs Life should be watched. The colors are amazing, bright and contrast eachother perfectly. The sound is also unbelievable-- this movie challanged my 1.5 surround system perfectly. Unlike some other movies Ive seen, where the two rear speakers are only used about twice in the movie, A Bugs Life uses them almost constantly-- You can hear the crickets and cicadas all around you in many of the scenes, Hoppers gang are flying at you from behind; Even with a simple scene like the "Royal Huddle" the ants footsteps are coming from around you. The first disc contains a Cinemascope widescreen version and a pan-and-scan version. Ill have to say that if you dont have a widescreen TV (I dont), you probably should forget about the widescreen version here as it is aspecially small. Besides, the PSP version was edited digitally in a very special way, even described on this DVD-- you hardly miss anything in the PSP version because of that special editing. If anything, you actually get to see more detail. Also on the first disc are two special audio choices, Music Only (cool) and SFX only (VERY cool), and a directors commentary (quite cool, although not the best Ive heard. John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich seem to talk too much about the story, which sometimes makes it sound as if theyre just describing what you already see on screen.)(Im not going to give review to the movie itself here-- In short, it is definitly a 5 star movie!) The second disk is where the real fun begins. Ive never seen so many extras, with so many choices to choose from. Its almost confusing-- You not only get to see how they made the movie, you get to literally see how they developed EACH AND EVERY character in this film. Its astonishing. You can also hear how they edited the sound, see how they made the PSP version so good, see how they made the outtakes at the end (and also see the outtakes by themselves, clean, full screen and with no credits to interrupt), see an interview with the characters themselves (which is simply hilarious), and... See Geris Game in all its glory. And theres even more. Basically, if you dont have this DVD, you WILL buy it. Otherwise, whats the point of having a DVD?
On: 2000-07-24
This is probably not going to surprise anyone-- This is simply an excellent DVD, in every scale. The first disc contains the movie itself, which is transferred from its original, digital source. The picture quality is unbelievable. Not one spot comes up during the movie, not one scratch appears-- because this wasnt transferred from film. This is the way A Bugs Life should be watched. The colors are amazing, bright and contrast eachother perfectly. The sound is also unbelievable-- this movie challanged my 1.5 surround system perfectly. Unlike some other movies Ive seen, where the two rear speakers are only used about twice in the movie, A Bugs Life uses them almost constantly-- You can hear the crickets and cicadas all around you in many of the scenes, Hoppers gang are flying at you from behind; Even with a simple scene like the "Royal Huddle" the ants footsteps are coming from around you. The first disc contains a Cinemascope widescreen version and a pan-and-scan version. Ill have to say that if you dont have a widescreen TV (I dont), you probably should forget about the widescreen version here as it is aspecially small. Besides, the PSP version was edited digitally in a very special way, even described on this DVD-- you hardly miss anything in the PSP version because of that special editing. If anything, you actually get to see more detail. Also on the first disc are two special audio choices, Music Only (cool) and SFX only (VERY cool), and a directors commentary (quite cool, although not the best Ive heard. John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich seem to talk too much about the story, which sometimes makes it sound as if theyre just describing what you already see on screen.)(Im not going to give review to the movie itself here-- In short, it is definitly a 5 star movie!) The second disk is where the real fun begins. Ive never seen so many extras, with so many choices to choose from. Its almost confusing-- You not only get to see how they made the movie, you get to literally see how they developed EACH AND EVERY character in this film. Its astonishing. You can also hear how they edited the sound, see how they made the PSP version so good, see how they made the outtakes at the end (and also see the outtakes by themselves, clean, full screen and with no credits to interrupt), see an interview with the characters themselves (which is simply hilarious), and... See Geris Game in all its glory. And theres even more. Basically, if you dont have this DVD, you WILL buy it. Otherwise, whats the point of having a DVD?
On: 2000-07-17
Okay, so i preffered AntZ, and i keep expecting to hear Woody Allen every time the hero speaks. But this is a lovable film. I dont think it is that suitable for very young children as a friend of mines kids will attest. The DVD is full of stuff and the quality is perfection. Hope they keep up high standard they have set when it come to reslease there other works.
On: 2000-07-08
Pixars A Bugs Life is the true king of the insect movies. And its one of the best animated films Disney has produced since the first Toy Story.The storyline is far better than that of Antz, as is the animation, color scheme and vocal talents. An A+ movie all the way, and one that adults can enjoy every much as the kids. This Special Edition dvd is by far the most feature rich dvd Ive yet to see. If people are wondering just how a movie like this gets made, all of your questions, and then some, will be answered in full. And no matter how many times I see them, I just have to LOL @ the two sets of outtakes. An all around great package for your money!
On: 2000-07-07
_A Bugs Life_ is a great animated film, and, although it was marketed largely to children, has anyone other than me drawn a parallel from this movie to Akira Kurosawas _Seven Samurai_? It is nearly an exact imitation, from the farmers (ants) being bullied by the roving troop of bandits (grasshoppers) to the farmers (ants) search for samurai (bodyguard insects) to the climatic battle scene. Of course, _A Bugs Life_ is modified to suit the innocent, impressionable minds of children, so there are no severed limbs or dead grasshoppers (bandits) lying about.If you are an adult and enjoyed _A Bugs Life_, see Kurosawas epic _Seven Samurai_ (as well as his other wonderful films!).
On: 2000-06-29
Keep It Simple Stupid.Storyline: Sometimes the simplest story line is the best. A must have DVD for children and adults(who must be reminded that we were children once & must fight for what we believe in). As adults, take a good look at the world we live in. How many "Hoppers" do we see out there? Eye Candy: Amazing computer generated images. Lighting, textures, shadows, etc down to the last detail, is a pure joy to watch. A must have for the DVD owner even if you do not have any children. Nice going Pixar!
On: 2000-06-23
A Bugs Life is entertaining for kids and adults alike. This movie is a non-stop action fest that has been masterfully captured on DVD.The picture quality if superb, if not the best Ive seen, for an animated DVD due to the direct digital to DVD transfer. In full screen mode, you will be amazed how clean and delineated the picture is; the detail is incredible! My big surprise was how amazing the sound is on this disc. You can use this to show off your Dolby Digital sound system to friends just as well as any action film. The surround effects are crisp and the bass is well defined. My only complaint would probably be that the action and sound is so non-stop, that it can tire out adults, albeit mesmerizing children the whole time. The extras are plenitiful and well done. The inclusion of the end-title outtakes is the highlight of a wonderful special edition disc youre sure to enjoy.
On: 2000-06-22
A Bugs Life is entertaining for kids and adults alike. This movie is a non-stop action fest that has been masterfully captured on DVD.The picture quality if superb, if not the best Ive seen, for an animated DVD due to the direct digital to DVD transfer. In full screen mode, you will be amazed how clean and delineated the picture is; the detail is incredible! My big surprise was how amazing the sound is on this disc. You can use this to show off your Dolby Digital sound system to friends just as well as any action film. The surround effects are crisp and the bass is well defined. My only complaint would probably be that the action and sound is so non-stop, that it can tire out adults, albeit mesmerizing children the whole time. The extras are plenitiful and well done. The inclusion of the end-title outtakes is the highlight of a wonderful special edition disc youre sure to enjoy.
On: 2000-06-15
One of the funniest movies Ive seen in a long time! I saw it first in the movies and was impressed with the dual levels of humor running simultaneously! The kids would laugh and then the adults would laugh; at different things! It seemed that Pixar and Disney KNEW that parents must sit through these movies and went out of their way to entertain the WHOLE audience. The "outtakes" at the end are not to be missed! The animation is fabulous and makes the cast come "alive"! I have recommended this movie to all my friends; with or without kids. A must-have for any video collection.
On: 2000-05-28
Crap. Boring. Stupid. A Bugs Life deserves no praise. Apart from its excllent cast (Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus) the whole film is pointless and silly. There is this bug called Flik who goes out looking for more bugs to help him save the colony from giant grasshoppers. And what has he got around him? A Bugs Life is no good, trust me. It isnt "marvellous" , "wonderful" or "lovely" - it is just STUPID! Antz isnt any better either.
by: Anonymous On: 2000-05-25
Weve only had this movie since Xmas 1999, but my son has almost the whole movie memorized, and hes only 2 1/2 years old. Whenever he watches it, he mimics virtually the whole movie, scene by scene, movement by movement. And not just one character. He just loves the action, and so do his parents (us). The graphics are superb and even the facial expressions are fantastic. The characters movements match up pretty well as to how the actors would actually look like if it were a real life movie. Great movie for all ages. I would recommend anyone to get this movie, whether or not you have children.
On: 2000-05-08
I got A Bugs Life free with my iMac DV, and boy do I love it!it was my first DVD id ever seen, and it really set the standards for me! way to go pixar! way to go Apple! Michael
On: 2000-04-30
I find the movie "A Bugs Life" very amusing. Its computer graphics are amazing and its characters are charming. It presents the ants colony in a different, enjoyable point of view. Its thrilling and will keep all the family entertained. In its clever way, the movie visualizes a world that can not be seen with special effects. Though the main idee is the same, "A Bugs Life" is even funnier then Antz.
by: Anonymous On: 2000-04-25
My girlfriend made me go to this movie in the theatre and I was not expecting much. Boy was I surprised! This movie had me rolling in the aisles. I especially liked the outtakes at the end. When she bought the movie, we proceeded to watch it many more times and I think Im up to at least 10. It never fails to make me laugh and every time I watch it, I notice some new aspect that I missed before. The voices are great and so are the jokes. This is much better than "Antz". Disney never fails to make movies that appeal to kids and adults. Im not ashamed to say that I can recite the (extremely funny) dialog along with the movie. Really, "its a rock"!
by: Anonymous On: 2000-04-22
this movie is really just for kids, i did not like it really at all.
On: 2000-04-13
Although this movie is mostly aimed at a young audience, the wit and cynicism of this film will have adults laughing until their sides hurt. When the oppressive grasshoppers threaten the ants, the small creatures elect Flik, a highly imaginative and sometimes goofy ant, to seek the help from other bugs. He unknowingly recruits a group of circus bugs who do not know what they are getting themselves into until they return with Flik to the ant colony. Flik, not wanting to look like a failure in front of the ants, pleads with the bugs to stay, and they begin to hatch a plan to keep the grasshoppers away. The voice talents of some hot stars, as well as terrific computer animation from Pixar and a hilarious script that delivers laughs, this Disney movie is second only to the brilliant Toy Story, and I recommend it to everyone, old and young alike.
On: 2000-04-09
This is a great movie that is suitable for all the people in the family. If you are 1 or 1000 this movie would be great for you.
On: 2000-03-27
We love this video. Our 5-year-old can practically recite the dialogue. And, in keeping with Disney tradition, its a film parents can watch with their kids and not feel like theyre losing gray matter every second. Very, very enjoyable. I cant say enough good things about this video.
On: 2000-03-23
What a fantastic DVD. After the mean DVD titles Disney initially released with hardly any extras on (somewhat defeating part of the brilliancy of the concept DVD), they have corrected it all with this 2 DVD edition which is heaven for a Disney fan. Tarzan also has a similar special edition in this style. What is unfortunate is that Disney feels they are able to charge more for what is usually standard. Compare the extras on Anastasia or Austin Powers and you find that what Disney class as Special Edition is expected of a DVD. The DVD and VHS Gold Collection of their movies have recently been launched allowing everyone to get a better deal since they appear to have more extras which, considering the price of a DVD, is not asking for much. I love this DVD with all my heart and plan marrying it in the spring.
On: 2000-03-18
I SAW THIS MOVIE WITH MY NEPHEW AND MY 5 KIDS, AGE RANGE 1 YEAR TO 13 YEARS. EVERYONE LOVED IT! ON DVD AND ON A HDTV, THE SOUND AND PICTURE QUALITY ARE AMAZING! FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
On: 2000-03-16
This DVD is perfect for anyone who thoroughly enjoyed A Bugs Life. The second disk is full of all the tricks used in the making plus behind-the-scenes footage featuring the cast. This is a must-have for any Disney collector!
by: Anonymous On: 2000-02-26
When I watched it,I LOVED IT! This movie is great. Dots my favorite charater. Its funny. This is a great movie for everyone!
On: 2000-02-21
Its a pretty classy film with lots of humour and crazy ideas. Most bits are classy but some are not quite to my understanding. This film is a spiffing film but bits I inply that they are not to my knowledge. 8/10
On: 2000-02-19
What idiot rendered these blue insects with two missing appendages? It sounds like someone cut that detail out to save time, but "Antz" still got out to theaters first and is infinately better. This movie is a waste of money. Avoid at all costs.
On: 2000-02-04
When I went to the cinema to watch this movie my expectatives were not very high. Usually a high tech flick, being it a computer animated feature or not, lacks in story or pace or something that keeps it from being entertaining. Not this time. Thankfuly, the focus of this movie is aimed to the story itself. The characters in this new classic are endearable, the story is witty, funny and accesible for kids, the bad guy is really bad and the antihero finally gets the girl. Also check out for Pixars Geris Game short at the beginning and the "outtakes" displayed during the final credits. If you want to complete your Disneys Classics Collection, BUY THIS!
On: 2000-01-28
If you have a Home Theather system get this movie to experience the complete sorround sound and picture quality you expect from a DVD!
On: 2000-01-21
This DVD is great for anyone interested in computer animation, the film making process, or just plain loves A Bugs Life! Disc 1 shows the movie. You can watch it in so many different ways like: sound effects only, music only, the usual way, in closed caption, or with the directors John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, and the supervising film editor Lee Unkrich talking about the film. Disc 2 gives you the behind the scenes look at the making of this great movie with, cut scenes, original story treatment, production demontrations, and much more! This DVD is great for the whole family. I hope you consider purchasing it, its a must see!
On: 2000-01-17
Sure, this special edition is somewhat expensive, but it is worth every penny, and then some. Not only do you get a terrific presentation of a terrific film(with three alternate audio tracks, no less), but you also get a second disc filled with so many supplements, that its difficult to think of what more you could want. Even though this disc is distributed by Disney, the DVD, like the film itself, is all Pixar. To go along with all the supplemental material, John Lasseter, co-director Andrew Stanton, and others appear in several introductory segments to explain the background and significance of what youre about to see. Theyre all obviously having a blast doing this, and add immesurably to the presentation of the content. Go ahead and look for short comings on this disc, but you wont find any. As for the film itself, its obvious that Pixar has reached near-perfection in creating crowd-pleasing entertainment. With this and the "Toy Story" films they have a perfect record, and one can only hope that they keep it up. To those that say "Antz" is superior, I say that it takes more than a few mild expletives and an obvious "Im going to do what I want to do" message to make a better film. Clearly Dreamworks wanted their film out first, which is obvious in the inferior visual look and the not-always-appropriate voice-casting of their product. The only complaint with "A Bugs Life" that I have is that the film didnt have some kind of dedication message to Roddy McDowall, who voiced Mr. Soil. I know that his part was small, but I was hoping that the audience would be reminded of the loss of a great actor. That being said, this film is one of the most enjoyable that youre likely to find, and should be owned in its collectors edition glory.
On: 2000-01-16
Sure, this special edition is somewhat expensive, but it is worth every penny, and then some. Not only do you get a terrific presentation of a terrific film(with three alternate audio tracks, no less), but you also get a second disc filled with so many supplements, that its difficult to think of what more you could want. Even though this disc is distributed by Disney, the DVD, like the film itself, is all Pixar. To go along with all the supplemental material, John Lasseter, co-director Andrew Stanton, and others appear in several introductory segments to explain the background and significance of what youre about to see. Theyre all obviously having a blast doing this, and add immesurably to the presentation of the content. Go ahead and look for short comings on this disc, but you wont find any. As for the film itself, its obvious that Pixar has reached near-perfection in creating crowd-pleasing entertainment. With this and the "Toy Story" films they have a perfect record, and one can only hope that they keep it up. To those that say "Antz" is superior, I say that it takes more than a few mild expletives and an obvious "Im going to do what I want to do" message to make a better film. Clearly Dreamworks wanted their film out first, which is obvious in the inferior visual look and the not-always-appropriate voice-casting of their product. The only complaint with "A Bugs Life" that I have is that the film didnt have some kind of dedication message to Roddy McDowall, who voiced Mr. Soil. I know that his part was small, but I was hoping that the audience would be reminded of the loss of a great actor. That being said, this film is one of the most enjoyable that youre likely to find, and should be owned in its collectors edition glory.
On: 2000-01-15
when i first watch this dvd,i could not believe that the picture is so sharp,you really got to watch it,it will be excellent if you have flat screen tv,a must buy for all cartoon fans
On: 2000-01-12
If you have dvd, this is a must-have for you. State-of-art pristine-quality visuals plus endearing and entertaining characters and story make this the perfect vehicle for the dvd medium. Plus the sumptous extras enlighten you about all aspects of the production and promotion of this movie. Its hog heaven for a fan. Its no wonder that so many stores have A Bugs Life playing on their in-store dvd players.
On: 2000-01-11
The special edition is the way to go with this movie. You get incredible quality (it is the first movie to be transferred digitally to DVD from the original source) and a plethora of behind the scenes information. It took me longer to watch all the extras than the movie. The story is engaging and fun. If you enjoy other Disney movies, you should enjoy this one.
On: 2000-01-08
I would like to buy the video tape of toy story
On: 1999-12-31
A BUGS LIFE is truly a movie that the entire family can enjoy. It is adorable, funny, and it has a message that everybody can relate to.The DVD is amazing, amazing, amazing! The transfer (the first ever completely digital transfer), is simply unbelievable. It is like you can reach into the screen and touch the characters. The cinemascope animation is truly stunning, and the transfer expresses it beautifully. The sound is wonderful. You feel like youre in the bugs world. This DVD has the most amazing set of extras I have ever seen. It takes you through the entire process of making A BUGS LIFE...Ive gone through "preproduction" and the first half of "production" and it took me an hour and a half...I still have three sections left! What is more amazing is that every extra is interesting! Truly an outstanding, sure to be groundbreaking disc. Disney, why cant all of your DVDs be like this! A MUST HAVE!
On: 1999-12-30
I was very disappointed in this movie. It did not live up to the hype. You do not get emotionally attached to the characters. It is just plain boring. Antz was by no means a good movie, but it was better than this. Do not waiste your money.
On: 1999-12-29
I was very disappointed in this movie. It did not live up to the hype. You do not get emotionally attached to the characters. It is just plain boring. Antz was by no means a good movie, but it was better than this. Do not waiste your money.
On: 1999-12-27
In Short: So youre wondering, is this 2 DVD set worth $49.99? Read on...The Movie: Original Film Review, Written On The Films Opening Weekend: The second of the Falls animated insect projects wasnt nearly as appealing to me as the first. "A Bugs Life" boasts outstanding animation, but a lackluster and predictable plot. Possibly I just felt that way as an adult and maybe its just my cynical nature, but I doubt I wouldnt have found this film just as predictable when I was younger. That said, all thats left is to sit back and marvel at the animation put together by the same group that put together "Toy Story" a couple of years ago, Pixar. Theres definitely a sense of wonder, terror and awe in the animation in scenes like when a bird comes into the ant colony for an attack, or when one of the ants rides a dandelion spore across a great divide. Theres one major difference here in the animation from "Antz", its that the animation here is rounded and safe, much like the plot and story; in "Antz", structures had interesting shapes and edges; you never knew what to expect next from the film. This film has great moments, like when the ants cant figure out how to get around a leaf that has fallen in front of them(although I didnt quite get that, since I would think the ants could see over the leaf, but I guess I was putting too much thought into it.) As many great visual moments as the film has, I just couldnt help feel that its trapped by the Disney formula of one unlikely hero rising above "it all" to save the day. Thats definitely nothing new to filmmaking, but theres a certain Disney plot line that makes everything thats about to happen fairly obvious to an adult before they set foot in the theater. The story is set around Flik, a young inventor ant who is voiced by Dave Foley(TVs "Newsradio"). Thats where the film loses bite; "Antz" had an edgy, funny lead in Z(Woody Allen), Foley doesnt bring any of the wit and cynicism that his television character holds. Julia Louis Dreyfuss, who voices Princess Atta, the ant, isnt nearly as funny or sassy as Sharon Stones ant princess in "Antz". The one character who does turn out quite well is Hopper, the king of the Tyrant grasshoppers, who is voiced by Kevin Spacey, who provides a perfect dose of menace in his voice to make the character interesting. The film starts out with the ant colony collecting food for the grasshoppers, like usual. In an unfortunate mistake, Flik spills all the food. The grasshoppers, led by Hopper, demand that the ants provide twice the food by the end of Summer; not content to walk away, Flik sets out to find bigger insects in the insect city to help the colony fight back against the grasshopper menace; who he finds are, unknown to him, a band of circus insects, who, in turn, dont know that theyre being hired to fight in a war against the grasshoppers. Again, the animation is wonderful and, to be honest, although its more safe feeling than "Antz", "A Bugs Life" does do a better job at providing the scope of this miniature world, from the leaves and grass to the stones and ant tunnels. The only thing I didnt quite care for was the way the ants are animated here; they looked more real to me in "Antz", here they look meant to sell a thousand Disney toys. I did like the fact that the film is in the wide 2.35:1 ratio, making the wide spaces of the grassy colony and the insect city more fascinating to watch. In conclusion, "A Bugs Life" will provide families with a good time for a few hours and actually, maybe I just didnt quite care for this film because Im simply not its intended audience. The legions of kids seemed to like the film and, in reality, the majority of kids will likely enjoy this film; adults may find it just okay. Im not sure if either will find it as enjoyable or as funny as Pixars previous film, "Toy Story", though. The DVD VIDEO: Goregous 2.35:1 anamorphic transfer that is a direct-digital transfer and I really cant think of a disc that has more impressive image quality. As good as "Prince Of Egypt"is, this anamorphic transfer turns out to be just a touch better. Images are absolutely razor sharp throughout the presentation, and detail is absolutely outstanding. There is also a depth and dimension to this image that is remarkable. Dont get me started on the colors; you have to see them to believe how stunning they look. Colors are absolutely vibrant and even breathtaking during this movie. They also look a little bit stronger than one the image quality that was included with the previous, movie-only edition. There are absolutely no flaws to speak of during this presentation. No shimmer, nothing in the way of artifacts like that at all. If youre looking for a disc that shows off the capabilities of DVD in terms of picture quality, there really isnt anything more perfect than this. SOUND:Fascinating detail in the sounds of the ants creeping up the stalks of grass in the begining of the film. The sound is not only agressive and full of wonderful effects, but it has a playfulness about it thats incredibly fun to listen to. Its all in the details, though and there are plenty here. Like "Antz", the environment and ambient noise seems to be built with phenomenal attention to even the littlest of details. The sounds of little ants running about is rendered wonderfully and throughout all of it, theres even some nice touches of bass, especially when a bird attacks the insect colony. Dialogue is clear, clean and is integrated nicely. Randy Newmans score sounds wonderful as well. A very pleasing presentation by Disney. Whats really amazing on this DVD is the additional sound tracks that you can listen to. On the full frame edition, you can listen to a seperate track that is an isolated effects track, where there is no dialogue or music, but you hear every single sound effect and where its placed in the sound field. This additional effects track is in Dolby Digital 5.1 and included on the full screen version. On the widescreen version, the extra track is a 2.0 isolated score. I wish the FX track was with the widescreen and the score was with the full-screen, but oh well. What Ill also complain about is that the audio cant be changed with the remote. MENUS:: Phenomenal animated menus during the disc for the film itself, but even more stunning animation greets you when you first turn on the 2nd DVD, as youre lead through the ant tunnels into the Pixar screening room where youre given an introduction by the director and three other members of the "Bugs Life" crew. Some of the sub-menus are not animated, but most of the main ones are, at least slightly. EXTRAS:. Commentary: This is a commentary track from director John Lasseter, editor Lee Unkrich and co-director Andrew Stanton. The trio mainly talk about the inspirations behind the research that the crew did for how their film was going to take a look into the world of an insect. Like the commentary from "Antz", the filmmakers start talking a little bit about the science aspects of the world of bugs, but they cut that topic off and thankfully, focus more about the technical and story aspects of the movie. I didnt find it overall as informative or entertaining as the "Antz" commentary, but there are plenty of cool details and tidbits offered up throughout. I just felt that this commentary talked more about the story than the technical details. The three are quite funny as well, talking about making the character of Flik a big geek, then going on to mention that "we didnt have to do too much research for that." The group talks a lot about the ideas for Flik and the concepts that they had not only for the character, but how he would interact with the rest of the characters in the story. In terms of story and plot talk, the more interesting details are about what we didnt see , as the animators talk about coming up with story details that didnt make it into the final picture or talking about the process of coming up with the story, as they talk quite a bit about how scenes were thought out and built. If the commentators are going to talk about the story more than the details, Id rather hear about the meetings behind-the-scenes where the concepts were thought out or what didnt make it into the final plot rather than talking about just what is going on on-screen or what the characters are thinking. Its not a bad commentary by any means, but I lost interest through some parts of the discussion. DVD TWO: THE EXTRA FEATURES The additional features on this disc are broken down into sections of the animation process. Im going to go into detail about what each section contains. This second DVD has a running time of 107 minutes. PRE-PRODUCTION: "Fleabie" Reel: There is an introduction to this additional feature, where the crew talks about how they came up with this film that showed a strage little character named Fleabie taking the tour of the animation stu
On: 1999-12-27
The picture quality is incredible! The out-takes at the end are really funny. But I was hoping for some behind-the-scenes commentary or other special features on this DVD and found none. A very enjoyable movie but get another addition if you are as interested in the "making of" as I am.
On: 1999-12-21
The quality of graphics throughout this film will hit you. Im fairly up to date with animated films and can say that I thought the picture quality was magnificent, it really was. The sound was excellent and the story good. This will keep your kids (and kids friends) occupied for a long while. Anything that can do that now-a-days at this price has to be a bargain doesnt it?
by: Anonymous On: 1999-12-21
I purchased this DVD with the expectation of quality info on the production and methodology behind Bugs Life. This was to some extent provided but only via rigorous navigation through CD2. The quality of the film leaves much to be desiged and is visibly of a poorer quality and clarity than the normal edition of Bugs Life. This is probs because they squeezed both widescreen and normal onto 1 side of a disc. If youre after more insight into the making of Bugs Life, this will give it, just.(6/10). If you want it for the film, get the other version!
On: 1999-12-20
I purchased this DVD with the expectation of quality info on the production and methodology behind Bugs Life. This was to some extent provided but only via rigorous navigation through CD2. The quality of the film leaves much to be desiged and is visibly of a poorer quality and clarity than the normal edition of Bugs Life. This is probs because they squeezed both widescreen and normal onto 1 side of a disc. If youre after more insight into the making of Bugs Life, this will give it, just.(6/10). If you want it for the film, get the other version!
On: 1999-12-18
This film is from the same school as Toy Story. It has a simple plot and a charm that make this a film that you cannot help but enjoy. Although the script is not hilarious, the jokes are certainly enough to keep you smiling through out. As a film this is a thouroughly enjoyable watch all round. As for the DVD version of this film; well its simply stunning and with all these extra features the special edition is a must have for any animated-film fan!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-12-15
Want to fully realize the potential of your DVD player? One of the most awesome quality pictures you will see on your TV because this is a digital to digital transfer - think about it: produced by computers, with no film involved when transfered to DVD. Looks almost 3d on a high quality monitor using the S video or component video inputs. And it is a good movie to boot for kids and adults alike.
On: 1999-12-15
I watched this movie for more than 6 times, alone and with my children. The graphics are simply amazing and the animation will take your breath away. If you own a home theater, you can experience sound quality at its best. I would simply recommend it to anyone aged 3-110!
On: 1999-12-11
This movie was very cute. While definitely catering to a childs sense of wonder and curiosity, it has great appeal for adults as well. Very young children (under age 6) may be a bit afraid of the villans, and the ending may startle some children, but overall it was very enjoyable. By the way, the ending credits are a MUST SEE!
by: lazy0718 On: 1999-12-09
This is the definitive DVD edition of A Bugs Life. The film makers call it "The Super Genius Edition" and I have to agree. They included everything in this two disc edition. Not only do we get both sets of outtakes, but we get Geris Game (old man playing chess), the trailers (including one for international release), deleted scenes, storyboards, pictures, making of segments and more. It can easily take you 3 hours to go through all the extras on this disc. If you have ever wanted to know how this movie was made, this disc will tell you!
On: 1999-12-08
An absolutely beautiful transfer to DVD. This movie looks great as well as having a great story line. I highly recommend this movie for children and adults.
On: 1999-12-05
Ok, Im no kid but I liked the movie very much. Very funny and entertaining. Incredably nice animation. For home-cinema enthousiasts I can add that the DVD has superb picture and sound-quality. Maybe even better then the Mummy or The 5th element.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-12-04
Fantastic movie, really beautiful animation, a story that entranced myself (25), the three year-old cousin I babysit, and my 88 year-old grandmother all in one sitting. We laughed, we cheered, we LOVED it! I am especially fond of the caterpiller and the ladybug! Silly, wonderful, inspiring bugs and there is a good message in there too. Jokes for all ages. Disney does it again!
On: 1999-12-01
Only a short comment from me. The film was too colorful and too "nice". I was almost feeling sick by all the brightness and coloring. I must say that Antz was 100 times better. Both in the estetics and the plot.
On: 1999-11-30
When I first purchased my DVD player this June, I made a b-line for the rental store for Bugs Life, hoping to relive some of the magic I remembered from seeing the film at the cinema house. What I discovered, though, was that the images were so clean, vibrant, colorful and striking, that I was too busy looking at the film that I had a difficult time watching the film. Pixar did a great job with assembling a touching and imaginative film here, but what remains for me is that the DVD stands as the benchmark for all that the DVD format delivers.
On: 1999-11-29
When I first purchased my DVD player this June, I made a b-line for the rental store for Bugs Life, hoping to relive some of the magic I remembered from seeing the film at the cinema house. What I discovered, though, was that the images were so clean, vibrant, colorful and striking, that I was too busy looking at the film that I had a difficult time watching the film. Pixar did a great job with assembling a touching and imaginative film here, but what remains for me is that the DVD stands as the benchmark for all that the DVD format delivers.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-11-23
This is my two-year-olds favorite! Thankfully, it is so clever that even I find it fun to watch for the zillionth time ("Mom, watch Bug Story again!"). Its great for the younger kids because its not too scary and theres plenty of action. Believe it or not, Hopper is her favorite character. The music and animation are wonderful.
On: 1999-11-22
This is my two-year-olds favorite! Thankfully, it is so clever that even I find it fun to watch for the zillionth time ("Mom, watch Bug Story again!"). Its great for the younger kids because its not too scary and theres plenty of action. Believe it or not, Hopper is her favorite character. The music and animation are wonderful.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-11-05
Great computer animation, all star voice cast, and great story. What more could you want?
On: 1999-11-02
Pixar simply are the Best, particularly loved the out takes at the end
On: 1999-11-02
Alot has been said on how great of a movie this is, but little has been said on the soundtrack. This movie has more ac-3 digital imagery than any other movie Ive watched on dvd. That includes both Dragon heart and The Matrix. Both these movies have great sound, but nothing compaired to the sound the bugs make when they fly. They actually sound like they are buzzing over your sofa. My dog was so freaked out, he had to leave the room.
On: 1999-11-01
This disc contains some serious eye candy.The characters are so realistic, you actually forget that they are computer generated! This movie also tells a great story that adults can enjoy, too. (Note: I loved it and I dont even have kids!) The DVD contains both widesreen and full screen versions of the movie. The full screen version was re-rendered for DVD. Instead of just chopping the sides off of the picture, Pixar moved all the important elements onto the 4:3 screen. I think the 4:3 version actually looks better on TV. They also have great special features, including "bloopers" and an ingenious, entertaiing film short about an old man playing chess. Buy this now!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-10-28
I saw alot of parents comaplaining that the movie was too violent and should be rated PG. NO WAY!!! A Bugs Life only had the part were Hopper beats up flik alot. If you parents want to see some violence for your kids, Antz has alot more violence, when the ants have a battle with the termites and they start RIPPING THEIR GUTS OUT!!! Whadaya call that? violence! And Bugs Life has no bad words and antz has the "A" word and the "D" word and the "H" word and countless others....and it was alful. A Bugs Life was cheerful, funny, and for you preteens, it was DA BOMB!!! And Bugs Life isnt just for kids. Stars like David Hyde Pierce ( Fraiser) Dave Foley (News Radio) Julia Lois Dreyfus ( Sienfeld) and Kevin Spacey (American Beauty) are in the film with Pierce as the stickbug, Foley as the Hero ant,flik, Dreyfus as the Princess, and Spacey as the villain grasshopper. So buy this movie for your kids ( and you!) instead of ANTZ.
On: 1999-10-21
Worms view into the most amazing frontier. Bugs!! The music, story line, graphics, and the incredible life of and Ant are combined to create one entertaining film. Plenty of One Liners (Jokes) which makes this film one of my truly favorites.
On: 1999-09-29
I first watched this movie in a moviehouse and I was absolutely amazed on how it was done. When the DVD version came out, I just had to buy it coz I thought it was worth watching over and over. I was right! The movie appeared better on DVD - all the vivid colors, detailed artwork on characters, etc. My family has watched it more than we could ever imagine!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-09-28
I AM A LITTLE BIT TOO OLD TO BE WATCHING THIS TYPE OF VIDEO BUT I ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT.MY FAVOURITE CHARACTER HAS TO BE LITTLE PRINCESS DOT OR JUST DOT HAS SHE LIKES TO BE KNOW. THE ANIMATION IN THE FILM IS TOP CLASS.THE WARRIOR BUGS ARE ALSO STARS IN THIS VIDEO.VERY GOOD.11 OUT OF 10.IT WAS VERY GOOD.I CANT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT THIS VIDEO ONLY JUST THAT YOU SHOULD GO OUT AND BUY IT.MAKE IT ABOUT FIVE COPIES.I HAVE BOUGHT THE VIDEO WITH EVERY DIFFERENT CHARACTER ON THE FRONT COVER.MY FAVOURITE IS OF COURSE "DOT".
by: Anonymous On: 1999-09-21
The movie A bugs life had a good story. I am 11 years old,and love watching movies. It is a very colorful movie. My favorite characters are Flik( voiced by Dave Foley) and Hopper (Kevin Spacey)The movie was very unpredictible, which is good. Hopper is a good villian cause he doesnt do anything "normal", like want to take over the island or marry the princess. Flik is good because he very jittery and funny. The circus bugs throw wise cracks, too. Overall, this movie is great P.S Stay after the credits! Youll crack up!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-09-20
Brilliant storyline, perfect picture and sound. Disney has done it agai
by: Anonymous On: 1999-09-04
Great picture on DVD with a story of the fading character trait of perservance. My 6 year old son thought that the grasshopers were scary when they came looking for their food. Good for all ages
by: Anonymous On: 1999-09-03
This movie STUNK. It was nothing but a bunch of stupid cartoon bugs running around doing and saying really stupid things. Dont waste your time on this dumb movie
On: 1999-09-02
This movie STUNK. It was nothing but a bunch of stupid cartoon bugs running around doing and saying really stupid things. Dont waste your time on this dumb movie
by: Anonymous On: 1999-08-29
We use this DVD as a demonstration for high end televisions. It is really awesome. Great for the ultimate home theater!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-08-28
Yes, its pretty, but thats all I can say about this one. The storyline is rather dull, everything is very sweet (well, what do you expect from Disney, I suppose), and the soundtrack reminds me too much of the Toy Story one. The funniest thing in the film are the outtakes at the end (definitely worth watching the credits for!).
by: Anonymous On: 1999-08-23
I am 18 years old, and I think this is one of the best movies I have ever seen. It is colourful, full of enchanting characters, and has a sweet story and message. The animation was spectacular; Ive never seen anything that wonderfully produced in my entire life! A magnificent score, and of course the hilarious bloopers at the end are the icing on the cake. Wonderful for all ages; even my Dad liked it, and he is definitely not a Disney kind of guy! Buy it, its worth every cent. A masterpiece. Flik is soooo cute!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-08-22
This is an entertaining movie for kids, young and old. The DVDs video clarity is AMAZING, as would be expected from the discs pure digital transfer from the animation computers.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-08-20
Okay,Im 13 years old. I absolutely love this movie, and so do all my friends. I havent seen Antz, but some of my friends have and they hated it. So, if you havent seen A Bugs Life, hurry up and see it!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-08-05
A Bugs Life came out on the coat tails of Antz, although the production of A Bugs Life began before Antz, this one turns out to be the better movie. A Bugs Life is not only a sight to see, but has the wit and talent behind it. Denis Leary, a favorite of mine in this movie, is the voice of the male ladybug. I couldnt help but laugh when I realized it was him. Also, the pill pugs were excellently comical because they would always laugh and cheer when they shouldnt and spouting "youre fired" to add humor to situations. One word of caution, once credits role, stick around you will see some outtakes that will crack you up, guaranteed. GRADE: A
by: Anonymous On: 1999-08-03
I can hardley wate to meet some of the charritors from it at disney land ! My favroite charritors from the movie are , PRINCESS ATTA , FLIK , and DOT ! I think princess Atta is kind of funny at the begining when she gose , " Ah , theres a gap, theres a gap in the line ,what are we going to do !" she shouts this part ! Anouther one of my favriote parts in the movie were when Flik just found out that tthe warrior bugs were really Curcas Bugs , and when they were being attacked by a bird !!! and when they were haveing the party , thats the part Im at right know ! Watch it , Its wanderfull!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-07-28
ok disney you screwed up again!!Where are the trailers ,documentary etc,,that I expect to find on this DVD? also where are the other cartoon(as you call them "Masterpieces") on DVD? btx Antz was better than candy coated movie "A Bugs Life" at least it was just was not geared towards kids. Disney try to remember that all or not all of your target group will be children!!!a ok family film if you like Disney same old movie (in other words "been there,done that" routine before) Ok for the kiddies to babysit while you run to the grocery store !!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-07-28
Everybody in my family love to watch this movie especially my two year old son. The animations are so real and beautiful. The Dolby Digital soundtrack (DVD) is breathtaking. This is a fun and very entertaining movie from beginning to the end! (I wish they had a DTS version of this movie.)
by: Anonymous On: 1999-07-28
We dont have any kids, but weve STILL watched parts of this MANY times. The only DVD in our collection to have been played so many times, due in no small part to the high production values, the excellent facial expressions (there is ALWAYS something new to notice), the infectious humor and the gorgeous use of color. Being a direct digital transfer, the quality of the images are exceptional. Wed buy this DVD for the "out-takes" alone.
On: 1999-07-27
ok disney you screwed up again!!Where are the trailers ,documentary etc,,that I expect to find on this DVD? also where are the other cartoon(as you call them "Masterpieces") on DVD? btx Antz was better than candy coated movie "A Bugs Life" at least it was just was not geared towards kids. Disney try to remember that all or not all of your target group will be children!!!a ok family film if you like Disney same old movie (in other words "been there,done that" routine before) Ok for the kiddies to babysit while you run to the grocery store !!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-07-26
Makes me feel like a kid agai
by: Anonymous On: 1999-07-24
Wonderful... Its a really wonderful animation and my best DVD title. If you dont have it.. buy now!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-07-23
Im a college student who proudly marched into the theatres to watch A Bugs Life when it was released over the winter....I sat sandwiched between a four-kid family (all of them younger than ten) and a pair of granparents with a five-year old boy...and I was every bit as enchanted and entranced as they. A charming story, for children as well as adults, our hero Flik has a lesson to teach all of us about the power of persistence and friendship. Next time you go to the video store, adults, dont just walk past A Bugs Life and chalk it up to the kiddies--I guarantee youll secretly like it, too.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-07-18
This movie, in my opinion, was much better than Antz. I love the voices of the characters, especially Manny and Mr. Soil (Jonathan Harris and Roddy McDowall).
by: Anonymous On: 1999-07-01
Okay, first let me say one thing- Dave Foley is soooooo cute! And so is this movie. First of all, this is not an alternative to Antz- see them both! Now, this movie is about an ant who wants to make a difference. Flik(cutie Dave Foley), is sent to find warrrior bugs to fight against mean grasshoppers, who take the food they work so hard for every year. But poor Flik accidentally hires a bunch of cowardly circus bugs. Of course, anyway, in the end the good guys win, everyones happy, you know.Now to my opinion- I love Flik. And all the characters, really. Dot is incredibly cute (a second grader ant who I think has a crush on Flik. And I dont blame her!) Oh, Princess Atta, who is nervous about her becoming queen soon. I wanted more of a relationship between Dot and Flik.(Its not what you think!) I wanted more romance between Atta and Flik. She could have kissed him on the lips, that would have been good. And its not unheard of in the wonderful world of Disney. Anyway, even though the characters are not as well developed as in Antz, they are still endearing. (Thanks to Flik, I now have this thing where I have to watch Newsradio every night, and I have so far spent a total of four hours looking up Dave Foley on the internet.) Overall, kids definitely love it, adults probably, and eveyone will enjoy it. Absolutely worth buying.(If youre not boycotting Disney.)
On: 1999-06-30
Okay, first let me say one thing- Dave Foley is soooooo cute! And so is this movie. First of all, this is not an alternative to Antz- see them both! Now, this movie is about an ant who wants to make a difference. Flik(cutie Dave Foley), is sent to find warrrior bugs to fight against mean grasshoppers, who take the food they work so hard for every year. But poor Flik accidentally hires a bunch of cowardly circus bugs. Of course, anyway, in the end the good guys win, everyones happy, you know.Now to my opinion- I love Flik. And all the characters, really. Dot is incredibly cute (a second grader ant who I think has a crush on Flik. And I dont blame her!) Oh, Princess Atta, who is nervous about her becoming queen soon. I wanted more of a relationship between Dot and Flik.(Its not what you think!) I wanted more romance between Atta and Flik. She could have kissed him on the lips, that would have been good. And its not unheard of in the wonderful world of Disney. Anyway, even though the characters are not as well developed as in Antz, they are still endearing. (Thanks to Flik, I now have this thing where I have to watch Newsradio every night, and I have so far spent a total of four hours looking up Dave Foley on the internet.) Overall, kids definitely love it, adults probably, and eveyone will enjoy it. Absolutely worth buying.(If youre not boycotting Disney.)
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-30
This movie had me rolling on the floor laughing out loud! The subtle humor was gut-busting! For instance, Heimlich, who was always munching on something, spoke w/ a German accent & his name rhymes w/ the popular German name Heinrich! Real gems in the movie were: the Robin Hood act, the out takes during the credits, when Tuck & Roll first spot the bird, & when the fly boys mistake Francis for a lady.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-30
A Bugs Life is a GREAT movie its funny, and cute. I love Geris Game, and I think it is helarious! The movie is better, I think, than Toy Story and Im anxious to see the 2nd Toy Story when it comes out.A Bugs Life is for everyone of all ages! :)
On: 1999-06-25
Im glad Disney and Dreamworks (Antz) made movies about insects because my kid absolutely loves them. He watches both videos everyday thats why buying them was worth every penny. The animation in Bugs Life was just stunning however I like Antzs storyline and humor better. I can watch Antz everyday with my kid and still find it funny. But just to sum it all up : buy the Bugs life video for your kids.
On: 1999-06-22
A very good children and adult story. The animation is breathtaking and innovative. A great follow up to Toy Storys own animation. A true Disney Masterpiece. Wide screen is even better.
On: 1999-06-21
It was great to hear Mr. Perfect Diction, Jonathan Harris, a.k.a. Dr. Zachary Smith, in the role of the preying mantis.
On: 1999-06-20
It was great to hear Mr. Perfect Diction, Jonathan Harris, a.k.a. Dr. Zachary Smith, in the role of the preying mantis.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-18
The computer animatin was stunning, and the humor was wonderful. The outtakes a the end are one of the best parts. This a fine example of how Disney can make comedy work both the levels of adults and children.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-16
A very well-made movie with many layers. It is entertaining for all ages and it has a positive message. It really makes the DVD format shine because of its close attention to many details. Watch it slowly for hidden (and funny) references to other movies.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-15
I thoroughly enjoyed this funny movie from start to finish. The animation was terrific and the ending bloopers were the best part of the whole movie. A must see!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-15
I bought the movies recently (mostly for myself than my 3 year old) but found it was very good. The best part of the movies takes place at the end of it, in my opinion (that is, the timely demise of the bully grasshopper). The out-takes at the end of the film were definitely funny as heck.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-13
I thoroughly engoyed "a bugs life". I found that the movie can be appealing to all generations. An upbeat fatasy adventure for kids wile the character known as Francis has a cruel comiedic edge for teenagers. Most of the jokes can have parents laughing. Wile the movie is funny the viewer seams to have seen the story before (I cant seem to pinpoint an exact movie with the storieline). But there is no real problem with that because it works so well in the movie. I definatly recommend this movie.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-12
If this movie is better then ANTZ then its perfect and let me tell you............this movie is far from perfect. Too bad, Pixar had something going but it just falls dead at times. Toy Story out ranks both Bugs Life and Antz put together. See it though. This one is for the kiddies.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-12
I liked the short flim in the begining with the old guy playing chess with him self.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-11
This movie rips off the three amigos. In the three amigos Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short perform on screen as heroes. A small village hires them to help them fight el Guapo, a man who has terrorized their village for years.The movie does have its good points though and if you have a kid, hell probably enjoy this film
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-10
THIS MOVIE WAS SO GREAT I DONT MINE SEEING IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN. MY CHILDREN REALLY ACTUALLY SAT AND WATCHED THE ENTIRE MOVIE AND DID NOT WANT TO MOVE TO DO ANYTHING ELSE. AS THE CHILDREN SAY THIS MOVIE WAS THE BUM. THAT MEANS GOOD. I LOVE THE BUGS LIFE....LOVED IT ....LOVED IT......
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-06
As I said, great movie. The graphics are even better than those videogames on the Playstation, and the detail is veeery good. I know now that Dave Foley did the voice of Flik, but before that, I really couldnt tell. Ive watched it 3 times, and the bloopers were different each time I saw it (first bloopers, second advertised bloopers, and mixed from the first and second). Does get a little bit boring, though.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-03
My 19 month old son simply loves this video. Hes always asking to watch it. Personally, I thought it could have been better. My main gripe is that this video costs $24.49 US plus shipping. I bought it at Future Shop for $23 Canadian. If I had bought it through Amazon, it would have cost me $37 US including shipping. Thats $52 Canadian! No wonder Amazons stock is taking a dive.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-02
"A Bugs Life" was not a disappointment. The graphics and animation were great no doubt. The plot sort of reminded me of the plot of "Three Amigos," in that the circus insects come to the anthill thinking that theyre just there to act and entertain. The plot could have been better I think. But other than that this is not a bad movie. The outtakes in the end credits are pretty funny.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-02
This disc, although not anamorphic, is absolutely gorgeous in terms of picture quality. At times, it almost looks three dimensional. The colors are bright and clear and the textures and movement of the characters and their environment are simply stunning.The story line may be more simplistic than Antz, but for me, I would much rather have my kids watch this film. Antz has at least five instances of profanity and, to me, much more harsh images of violence (Stallones character being worked over by the other soldiers and the ant army attacking the termite colony are two examples in Antz that are much more disturbing than any scenes in A Bugs Life). While other viewers have bemoaned the idea that the ants would go find "bigger bugs" to help them get rid of the grasshoppers, the end result is one in which this plan is not even carried out. The "bird" idea is the plan that is used and it is ingenious. My three year-old has seen both Antz and A Bugs Life (the former before I had seen it - I was surprised by the profanity) and he prefers A Bugs Life. It is lighter (literally and in the storyline) and more bouyant than Antz (which by the way is a great disc as well).
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-01
My wife and I could not stop laughing and played the out takes over and over. If you have any appreciation of animation technology, then you are sure to rank this movie as one of the top in the field.
On: 1999-06-01
"A Bugs Life" was not a disappointment. The graphics and animation were great no doubt. The plot sort of reminded me of the plot of "Three Amigos," in that the circus insects come to the anthill thinking that theyre just there to act and entertain. The plot could have been better I think. But other than that this is not a bad movie. The outtakes in the end credits are pretty funny.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-01
this is a very nice show. i watch it 57 times and i am not bored. I agree that this movie is one of the best movis i have watch.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-31
This movie will probably be considered the showcase of Disney/Pixar computer animation until Toy Story 2 is released. I thought the animation was good, albeit a little unbalanced. It seemed like a large amount of detail went into creating the lush background scenery (which was very well-done), but the bug characters themselves were grossly lacking in detail. This may have been done simply to give the characters a more "cartoonish" look, but I dont think Ive ever seen a blue four-legged ant in my life. But to be completely fair, I was impressed with the attacking bird (especially the realistic movements), and I was satisfied with the detail that was shown to the grasshoppers. This was obviously intended to be a comedy, and as such it has its hits and misses, but mostly hits. However, nothing really had me doubling over with laughter. The funniest parts of the movie, in my opinion, didnt come until the outtakes scenes in the closing credits, which I thought was a very novel idea, and one that I believe should be used more often. Overall, this is a fun movie to see, and despite a few minor quibbles I had with the animation, I recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for a funny movie that the whole family can see.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-30
I saw Antz before I saw this movie and thought that antz was done much better
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-30
This movie was breathtaking. Easily the most visually stunning film Ive ever seen, the smooth computer animation amazed me to no end and pulled me into the world of the movie. The plot was good, the characters were so human that I often forgot they were bugs, and the humor flowed like cheap wine. I enjoyed the funny little Flintstone-ish ant versions of human things, like baseball caps, farm machinery, bars, cities, and such. I thought Dot was cute, and if poor Heimlich isnt the funniest thing Ive seen in a long time, then someone needs to tell me what is! Every line out of that caterpillars mouth was more side-splitting than the last, although all the very best ones had already been heard on commercials. I was so very proud at the end when he became "a beautiful butterfly" with wings smaller than the flea character! I dont know whose idea it was to make him overweight or have that thick German accent, but, my God, it worked! I give this movie my very highest reccomendation, and Im sure youll love it, too. By the way, the computer-animated short before it, "Geris Game," is equally funny. If you find the funny little things old people do as amusing as I do, youre sure to like it.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-27
Just because it was a cartoon from Disney, the MPAA gave it a G rating. I guess the violence doesnt matter. My 4 year old hated it because it was too violent. I thought the graphics were well done though. I also thought it was a cheap rip off of the Grasshopper and Ant story. There were funny parts, but not enough to convince me to buy it. So over all, great images and pictures, but the story line could have had less cruelty.
On: 1999-05-27
Every since I bought this movie I cant put it down. Im 17, but when I watch this movie I feel like a young child all over again. This movie was so wonderful, I had my 21 year old brother watch it who enjoyed it also. In the near future I hope Disney and Pixar collaborate and make a sequel to this movie. If you havent purchased it yet, I suggest you do so before all the copies are bought!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-26
This movie will make you laugh until you cry. i love it. i have become a huge fan of heimlick...the graphics are great. pixar did a great job. the struggles of a bugs life are seen and felt first hand. its a "bug eat bug world."
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-24
I bought the DVD for my kids and I havent tired of it after at least 8 viewings (not counting seeing it at the theatre too). The full frame version is just as good as the widescreen. It is just a matter of preference. Be sure to look for the Pizza Planet delivery truck and a Mega Gulp cup left over from Toy Story when Flik makes his trip to the city.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-24
I like this movie because its so funny and not just for little kids
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-23
As a 3d modeler myself, I can only dream to create that which Pixar has done. The characters move so seamlessly, so realistically (for ants!). I was absolutely amazed. The story is also a work of art. The humor is constant and yet, subtly dramatic. It was a fantastic film not simply for the young ones either. I am 23 and I loved it!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-22
Even for a grown person, I laughed at so many scenes in the movie. It was just too funny. I had to watch it over and over. A must have film even if you dont have kids.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-21
This movie is really cool! My favorite charecter is Himelich.Its hilarious!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-21
Very well done! Excellent story, voices, and graphics. I applaud Pixar for their quality production. The Chess Match short is very funny as an added bonus to A Bugs Life. It was funny to hear Jonathan Harris, Dr. Smith of Lost in Space fame!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-20
I was disapointed when I noticed that Bugs Life did not offer more than one language on its DVD format, but aside from that I found it imaginitive and enjoyed Kevin Spacey as the Big Bad Hoppers voice along with other many celebrity voices.Good variety of laughs throughout the show for all ages and a very cute storyline. After watching it numerous times I have become even more appreciative of the effort that has gone in to putting this creative vivid masterpiece together. Ranks right up there with Toy Story and Aladin in my book. Oh!, and lets not forget the unforgetable outtakes at the end of the show which is without a doubt icing on the cake. N.Roy
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-20
I think A Bugs Life is very funny and exsiting when the grasshoppers stat to bully the ant and forse food out of them. Then one day started to stick up for there self and Flick has a mition to get a some worries togeather he get them and then finds out that they are circus folk.
On: 1999-05-18
The animation is incredible. The quality of the DVD transfer is incredible. No problems there. However, beneath the gloss it just isnt that good a movie. The story is weak and often makes little sense, the characters are flat, the music is unmemorable, and it just isnt that funny. Also, the Disney saccharine combined with the violence of the storyline leaves a disagreeable taste, in my view. In short, "Antz" is a much better and funnier movie. Watch this one just to appreciate the animation.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-18
Unfortunately, this fabulous Disney/Pixar movie has been tainted by the fact that Disney still doesnt seem to believe that DVD is here to stay. The movie is great, but Disney leaves off the trailers and extras that make DVD exceptional. After promising further trailer of Tarzan on the Bugs life Video, Disney deliberately left this trailer off the DVD. Additionally, the collectors boxes are unavailable on the DVD movie, and we PAID MORE. From a movie standpoint Bugs life has a decent story, but its the graphical world that is incredible. Character interaction and even character animation is better in Antz, but the world created by Pixar is outstanding, Rich textures, individual animations in each background piece (or at least the illusion of this) make this movie a piece of Computer/Movie history. Just watch the leaves in the trees, or the grass, shadows move independently of each other. Just try doing that with a paint brush. However, after purchasing more than 40 Disney movies over the past 5 years, it can be said without question, that if Disney can find a way to cut a corner and save a penny, they will.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-16
I just got to see A Bugs Life for the first time this past weekend and I couldnt wait to buy it for myself. The out-takes at the end were very funny and I laughed sooooo hard it hurt! I would recommend this movie to anyone who wanted a good laugh.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-16
Bugs Life is a wonderful film for kids. They love the many computer animated characters like Hopper, Princess Atta, and Flik. Buy this in DVD today so that your kids can watch it over and over and over again.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-16
This was the funniest movie I have ever seen! My favorite caractor was the lady bug, Francis. I have a brother and his favorite caractor was the catipiller. I thought I was going to explode because I laughed so hard.
On: 1999-05-15
after becoming interested in this form of animation ie..(Toy Story) this has been the best of them all !! Great for adults and kids alike.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-15
This movie is a GREAT movie! I loved it so much. The movie seems babyish, but hey! I would recommend buying this mavie at the store because you can choose from the 4--5, actually--styles of videos. Im telling you, this movie ROCKS!!! The animation, voices, characters and plot are COOL.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-15
wHEN fLICK LEFT TO GO FIND SOMEONE WHO COULDFIGHT THE GRASSHOPPERSAND THEN EVERYONE STARTED TO CHEER THATHE LEFT BUTFLICK DIDN`T KNOW
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-14
great dvd... animation is all too realistic, extremely funny and entertaining... definitely worth it
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-13
It was the best cartoon movie I have ever seen. My little girl doesnt get tired of watching. I loved it!!!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-12
This was a funny movie, and I loved watching the characters. Hiemliech was very funny, and so were lots of the others such as Dot and Aphid. This is an enjoyable movie!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-11
The entire movie is filled with humor appropriate for all ages. The retakes in the credits are hilaroius. Maybe the most humorous of all, is that the most humorous character is played by the same person who plays "Niles Crane" in "Fraiser".
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-10
i loved it because it was extremely funny and the way they acted toward each other was so cute. it was a great movie for anyone to see.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-10
I am playing this movie on my laptops DVD player and even there the quality is unbelievable. I watched it last night and I love it. It is great. I am sure it would be even better on a TV with surround sound. Tom:)
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-07
It just looks eye-poppingly amazing--so clear and beautiful and with such depth that it often seemed as though it were in 3-D. Better than in a theater. Just breathtaking.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-06
Amazons review pretty much covers it all. The plot is a bit wornout and unoriginal, but the humor, the characterizations (especially the characterizations), and the high technical level of color and animation make this one of the most enjoyable films Ive seen in years. I just rented it last week and found it to be just as fresh and lively and even more interesting - so much is going on visually that it is difficult to take it all in on the first viewing. As a result, Ive decided to purchase a copy of my own!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-06
I loved the show mate. It was not cheesy at all. I think everybody should see it. Just sit down and eat alot of popcorn, mate.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-06
Well of course I told everyone that I bought it for the kids - NOT ! This D.V.D. should be heralded as state-of-the-animation-art for several reasons :- the computer generated images actually look so real due to the excellent texturing and movement and even better due to the acurate effect of lighting. Computer animators have struggled for a long time to acurately portray the effect of lighting and with this one theyve cracked it. Widescreen and pan-and-scan on the same side of the disk. Creative use of the 5.1 channel sound, and finally an amusing short story about one (?) man playing chess - sounds boring dosent it ? Of course not, and again here the animation and lighting make the subject look so real you can almost reach out and touch it. This D.V.D. is worth every penny.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-05
This is one of those DVDs that you have to watch more than once to fully appreciate all the detail that went into this movie. As far as storyline goes, I preferred watching Toy Story and Antz. The main characters in these movies were more interesting and more enjoyable to watch. I felt A Bugs Life was more predictable.
On: 1999-05-05
As a parent that has watched Toy Story about 50 times and enjoyed it every time, I was pretty shocked when I went to preview this movie in the theater. After the first 20 minutes, I had my answer, not only was this "No Toy Story", it wasnt even funny. I did later see the whole movie in the theater and came away with the same opinion. How ironic that I would rent Bugs Life on 4/21, the day after the Columbine shootings. This movie has no less than a dozen references to "killing" and "death". How do the ants resolve conflict? By fighting of course. Go get some warriors! Its payback time! I did finally watch this with my 4 year old, stopping every 5 minutes to remind him that "its just a movie" and "the hoppers are the bad guys and good guys always win." I have a totally different view of this movie from a Home Theater-buff standpoint. By god, this is my new demo disk! The first 20 minutes, up until the first departure of the hoppers is awesome. Every moment that Kevin Spaceys character is on the screen is priceless. I too found it difficult to choose between the standard and letterbox versions. I usually choose letterbox to see the "whole" movie but having Hoppers ugly mug filling my 51" screen was quite impressive. If I sound prudish, so be it, but someone needs to start questioning the amount of violence in a "kids" movie.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-05
Histarically adorable movie. My family and I love it and enjoyed it,I recomend it to everyone who likes humorous movies.A movie for all ages!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-04
If you own a DVD player you must treat yourself to one of the coolest animations I have ever seen. You cannot imagine the technical expertise exhibited here. I was overwhelmed and overjoyed. The is a "must see" for people of all ages. Disney has done it again!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-04
Disney and Pixar really shine in the first purely digital movie ever. The story is great, the characters memorable, and the humor will keep kids and adults amused. A definite buy!
On: 1999-05-04
As a parent that has watched Toy Story about 50 times and enjoyed it every time, I was pretty shocked when I went to preview this movie in the theater. After the first 20 minutes, I had my answer, not only was this "No Toy Story", it wasnt even funny. I did later see the whole movie in the theater and came away with the same opinion. How ironic that I would rent Bugs Life on 4/21, the day after the Columbine shootings. This movie has no less than a dozen references to "killing" and "death". How do the ants resolve conflict? By fighting of course. Go get some warriors! Its payback time! I did finally watch this with my 4 year old, stopping every 5 minutes to remind him that "its just a movie" and "the hoppers are the bad guys and good guys always win." I have a totally different view of this movie from a Home Theater-buff standpoint. By god, this is my new demo disk! The first 20 minutes, up until the first departure of the hoppers is awesome. Every moment that Kevin Spaceys character is on the screen is priceless. I too found it difficult to choose between the standard and letterbox versions. I usually choose letterbox to see the "whole" movie but having Hoppers ugly mug filling my 51" screen was quite impressive. If I sound prudish, so be it, but someone needs to start questioning the amount of violence in a "kids" movie.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-03
it was sooo cute and the bloopers where funny.and im defenetly going to see it again. Its worth it too..from Michelle!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-03
Im 15 and I luvvvvvv this movie. Its a must-see for all the family, a definite 5-star rating. BUGS KICK GRASS!!!!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-03
I defenitly recommend this picture for family viewing. Its not just a kids movie. Adults and teens will love it as well. Flik is a loser ant and sets out to prove himself and make the colony better. He messes up and the other ants get mad at him. Flik goes out to the city (a place made of boxes under a trailer) to find big and tough bugs to fight off the evil grasshoppers. My favorite characters are the catipillar, pill bugs, and the lady bug. One of the best scenes is the circus scene near the beginning. The animation in it is breath-taking and beautiful. This is what computers are all about. Mix computer animation with a good storyline and lovable characters you come out with a perfect movie. I also recommend the movie Antz.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-03
Ok. We needed something like this. Dozens of ants. Its a masterpiece. Only in cinemas I found myself watching this movie seven times, listening to every cute and marvellous word that little dot said, discovering every movement that any character made, on focus or off it. I always found an excuse to see it again. My daughter, my nephew, mi sister, etc. Someone said that THe Lion King was the first Disney Movie to show only animals and no human beings. Then this is the second one. And both of them share another lot of features: A simple and tender story, wonderful songs, and a love message for our kids to learn and put to practice: Fight for your beliefs, love your family and be a true person (or lion, or ant!!) Rather take my children to see this one ten times than taking them to a Dragon Ball or Power Rangers Movie. Hurray for love and understanding, Mr. Disney, R.I.P.!!!!!!!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-01
Steve is knig! He has both Apple Computer (greatest computer in the world!) and Pixar (co producers of A Bugs Life!) A Bugs Life is worth buying 6 copies!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-01
The annimation was good, the carectors were funny, and The bloopers were hillariouse!!!!!! So I give it a five star rateing.
On: 1999-05-01
This is one of the best DVDs in existence hands down! The images are perfect and the audio-WOW. This is a must for anyone, anyage. GET IT! All I got to say is, wheres the Classics like- The Lion King? Keep it up Disney!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-01
I thought A Bugs Life was great. It was one of the best animated films Ive seen---it combined humor, wit, and sweetness in its storyline. The characters were great---really cute and funny. Its great for people of all ages---I definitely reccommend this movie to anybody!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-30
I watched this movie with my 3 year old son and had high expectations after seeing Antz. I was disappointed by another canned predictable Disney plot. The evil oppresive king and his followers are eventually overthrown by an unlikely hero and his band of misfits. Characters are bland and without dimension, and seem over reliant on funny voices instead of any real character development. Unlike Antz, the ants in Bugs Life have no similarities with real ants. Technically it was fine but the music was a bit monotonous. My son loved it almost as much as his Scooby Doo Cartoons.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-30
A delightfully animated movie great for all ages. With funny moments for all ages that would make my Grandpa laugh. If you like comedy, buy this movie !!!!!!
On: 1999-04-29
I watched this movie with my 3 year old son and had high expectations after seeing Antz. I was disappointed by another canned predictable Disney plot. The evil oppresive king and his followers are eventually overthrown by an unlikely hero and his band of misfits. Characters are bland and without dimension, and seem over reliant on funny voices instead of any real character development. Unlike Antz, the ants in Bugs Life have no similarities with real ants. Technically it was fine but the music was a bit monotonous. My son loved it almost as much as his Scooby Doo Cartoons.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-29
I THINK ITS A GREAT MOVIE. AND ITS A GREAT VIDO FOR BACYSISTIN
On: 1999-04-28
What else can I add comment wise that hasnt already been said about this superb DVD!? Disney and Pixar do it again! Each one better than the last! This viewing on DVD was my first for this film. Its one of those purchases I made without seeing it previously and Im glad I did!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-28
I loved it when I saw it at the movie theater. I knew that when it came out on video I would buy it instantly. The characters are funny and the voices go great with each character. The graphics are great. One of the best kids movies of all time.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-28
This movie is incredible - great video quality, good story, and wonderful animation. The two different sets of closing credits alone are worth the purchase price. Thisll be one movie I watch again and again (willingly...).
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-28
Disney has been producing awful animated movies for several years now, so a wonderful story such as A Bugs Life is a welcome change. This film is funny, exciting, and so creative that I wonder if Disney shouldnt make ALL their films out at Pixar. These guys know how to tell a story. The DVD is excellent, with crystal clear images (that comes from a direct digital transfer) and beautiful sound. This serves the films groundbreaking animation technology in the best way possible, and makes the film an exciting adventure I plan to take again and again. It gives me hope for Disney.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-27
A must see for all. Great use of widescreen and fullscreen renderings
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-27
This movie was simply wonderful. Words cant explain how great it was. I loved the humor, plot, animation, and charachters. What a wonderful and fantastic movie.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-27
I loved this movie. My 6yr. old just liked it but my 13yr old and I REALLY liked the message it told. Numbers count and stand up for yourself.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-27
Get "A Bugs Life" on DVD. The picture and sound quality of the DVD are so good as to be almost unbelievable. If youre watching it on VHS video, youre missing half the fun.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-27
A Bugs Life was a wonderful movie. I saw it with my mom and we absolutley loved it. Kids will adore the characters while adults will enjoy the computar animation.Theres comedy, action, everything that made Toy Story great. If your kids liked Toy Story, theyll like A Bugs Life. Every family should see it!!! Theres also a plus! Maybe youve heard about the bloopers they made up at the end credits, but take it from me, theyre hilarious!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-26
i loved it. it was better then Auntz. It was funny and more for kids
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-26
This movie is great. The best part is the bloppers. The best is when hemlich pulls the grass but it doesnt come out of the ground. Did you know Im GAY
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-26
The picture and color in both full screen and widescreen are fantastic, and really forces a tough choice on you before beginning the movie - full screen or widescreen? Many scenes actually work better at home on a tube or rear projection TV in the reformatted full screen - theres just better character detail. Then there are a few widescreen shots that have better presentation (crowd scenes, flying scenes). I dont have a widescreen TV, so lack of anamorphic doesnt bother me for now.The 5.1 sound mix is well done, too. The story is more accessible for kids than Antz!, and although it doesnt contain the same magic as Toy Story, its still a fun movie well worth owning.
On: 1999-04-26
The direct digital transfer to DVD produces the best picture I have ever seen on television, one that actually is better than in the theater, with more color saturation and detail. The full-frame version, too, fills the screen and yet retains the entire image. An extraordinary film.
On: 1999-04-25
I dont what to say about "A Bugs Life" except that when I bought it here on Amazon.com, I didnt know what kind of movie to expect. As soon as I got it in the mail, I popped it in my VCR. I soon started laughing way out loud. Geris Game is good also. Be sure to watch the bloopers at the end of the movie. They are funny. And finally, Yes, Woody Allen is not the lead character in this movie,(Hint: Theres a surprise guest from "Toy Story" in the bloopers.)
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-25
Bugs life is very visually realistic. The story details, sound, characters, and plot is also extremely creative. Anyone wanting to learn how to make movies could learn a lot from the composition of Bugs Life.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-25
What a great movie! A lot of good humor and excitement, wonderful graphics and animation. Pure fun and many different characters with which to identify.I have a complaint about the reviews listed here. Several people posted reviews who said in their reviews that they never even saw the movie. One person posted his poor review of the movie five different times. Dont you think that the only people reviewing a movie should be those who saw it, and dont you think one review per person is the right way?
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-25
Not as good as Toy Story or Mulan but much better than Hercules and Pocahontas. Technically superb, but it seemed like the filmmakers placed eye candy above solid characterization and plot development. The animation was stunning; A Bugs Life is light years ahead of Toy Story in terms of the richness of the animation, especially the backgrounds and peripheral scenery. But the sheer "humanness" of Buzz and Woody in Toy Story far surpasses the emotional plateaus of A Bugs Life. Spacey was great as Hopper; the scene in Mexico was particularly riveting. And the story was more coherent than Hercules (which is one of Disneys worst in recent memory from a conceptual standpoint). As an interesting sidelight, doesnt it seem strange that everything in Hollywood is being released in pairs these days? Two CG movies about ants (Antz & A Bugs Life), two movies about your college roommate committing suicide (The Curve & Dead Man on Campus), two movies about killer asteroids (Armaggedon and that other one), two movies about the intrusiveness of television (Truman Show, EdTV). So much for originality. Nevertheless, A Bugs Life is one of the best films that came out last year, and is an all but mandatory addition to the film library of anyone with kids between 2 and 10.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-25
A bugs life is so funny, and the animation is as real as it gets. I loved every second of it. My favorite character would have to be Hiemleck. He is so cute, and I laughed so hard when he finally got his "wings" at the end. A must-see for evryone, even adults. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-25
If there was ever a movie that I would have to give 5 stars to for genuine DVD quality, this would be the one.The video is so clear it almost looks 3 dimensional. This one sets the DVD standards to which all others will be compared.
On: 1999-04-25
The DVD viewing was my first viewing of this film. A lot of fun, and what Id expect from my favorite animators at Pixar (way to go, Mr. Jobs!). Also, though, huge kudos on the DVD picture quality itself. From what I read, this was a direct-to-disc (straight from the computer, not from the film master), so I expected it to be clean, but not this clean. Extra features were great too (e.g., both versions of the outtakes), but I think I wouldve like the addition of the trailer and maybe some other Disney trailers in the "Recommendations" section. All else I can say is, wheres TOY STORY? :)
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-25
A wonderful imaginative movie. Pixar has raised the bar once again for computer animation. This is my first movie bought on DVD, and I am glad I did. VHS just cant come close in quality. If you have the capability, buy it on DVD. The colors are stunning. Clearly the best family movie to come out in a long time. The last good one I saw was Toy Story, also by Pixar. Cant wait till November when Pixars Toy Story II comes out.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-25
This movie is a must see for all ages. The animation is incredible. It is a great family movie.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-25
Terrific movie gets a even better DVD-transfer. Great sound and perfect picture, what do you want more? Trailers and commentaries are missing, but after watching this beautiful DVD you wont suffer.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-25
This Disney film has a positive message. In most Disney films, that I have seen, there is always a dark side. This film is always upbeat and fun to watch!! A Bugs Life spends more time having fun than bugging you down!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-24
This is an adorable movie. I went to see it and could not stop laughing. The humor is for both kids and adults. The characters are uncanny in their resemblance to their human actors and that makes it even funnier. The outtakes at the end are the best part. I went to see it again just for the outtakes!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-24
Mmmm....Candy corn....Mmmmm....Yah! Im a pretty butterfly! From up here, you all look like little ants.If this not the funniest, best animated, and best thought out plot of all time, I dont know what could be!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-24
This movie is not only for kids but adults too! the animation was wonderful, it seems that the actors became their characters and had a good time also.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-24
Perfect animation and specials effects. But, we are a french family.I understand english, my wife too. Not our daughters. A french audio track should be fine
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-24
I had the pleasure of taking my two younger siblings to see this. For certain, they enjoyed it. Although the movie could have been better, it was satisfying enough. I prefer this over Antz, but I wouldnt say that it is better than Toy Story. You should see this! Definitely an A+. If only my Betty was here, I would surely want to see this movie with her.A Bugs Life demonstrates the kind of courage that all of us should possess. And with determination, we should prove others wrong, as long as we believe in ourself.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-24
THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE. THE BEST FAMILY MOVIE OF THE YEAR. A MUST SEE
On: 1999-04-23
Wonderful movie! I loved it! The bugs are so cute in thiss movie! Pixar at its best!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-23
this is a great movie that will delight kids as well as adults. the short Geris game was great its no wonder why it won an academy award for best animated short film. the bloopers at the end are funny and great. this is a must see unlike antz.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-23
My sister and I love "a bugs life". We saw it in theaters 4 times! Even my dad liked it. I think "a bugs life" is the best animated movie of 98.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-23
Just received the DVD this morning. Without a doubt, this is the best film in my collection. The writing and technology will be hard to beat.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-23
What a masterpiece! The detail down to each little leaf, grain stalk, bird wing, dandilion flower, the walk of each bug, bird and snake, etc. was a true work of art. Our favorite part in the whole experience was after the movie was over and all but a handful of us (literally 5 or less) remained in the theatre, and the bloopers began. We all had a great time seeing our favorite bug come to life right in front of us. I personally began to identify with some of them. Ha! In fact, we have grasshoppers in our yard and I found myself watching their every move wondering if they were laughing at my bloopers. Crazy? Well!!! I guess we all have a little of the "kid" in us even if we are a grandmother of four with one more on the way and fifty-one years of age. My grandkids and I talk to the bugs together as we collect them from the toy store. Great movie--a must see.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-23
A must buy. This is another masterpiece by Pixar. The story and characters are terrific. Each character has their own distinctiveness and quirks, making them endearing.The animation is icing on the cake. Another leap forward in animation. Details in the characters and surroundings are just astounding. The backgrounds are so life-like. However the most important aspect is how Pixar have captured that sense of wonder and playfulness about life. Enjoy !!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
Another Pixar classic, the only things that flaw this movie from a parents perspective is some potty humor and a scene where a character getting burned to a crisp (but not killed) is considered funny. (Smaller kids may be disturbed by several threatening scenes with the bad guys.) Other than that its a cute movie with outstanding animation and a nice message about standing up for yourself.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
The beginning was kinda boring because they were triing to set up the plot and they didnt do that pretty well. But when it got going it was pretty good.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
This movie was incredibly creative and amazingly funny
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
Its a wonderful story about sticking together and believing in oneself with an underlying theme of determination and preserverence. Im going to purchase it for myself and my little one. Tha animation is awesome and the charater profiles are funny, entertaining and relatible
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
This picture was great at the theater but was even better at home on the DVD. Its a must have for the whole family to keep enjoying over and over again.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
it is full you actio
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
I just bought this on DVD yesterday and I have watched it three times!! This definetly is one to buy. The picture and sound quality is great!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
I took my kids to the movie at the theatre but I think I bought the video for me! I find myself watching this movie more than they do. This is a great story of triumph. The animation is fantastic. A must see for all ages!!!!!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
A Bugs Life was a cute movie but I expected more from the collaboration efforts of Disney and Pixar. It lacked the musical majesty of previous Disney movies such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and The Beast. My children, ages 3 and 4 enjoyed it but it was to simplistic for the adult viewer.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
I loved this movie. A BUGS LIFE shows how if you have the hope and strenght you can do anything. I thought the part that really showed Fliks strength was when he spoke back to Hopper. The thrid time I saw it in theaters, I came out laugging. I stade for the bloopers. Some parts I started to cry other times I was laugging.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
This is one amazing movie, Ive seen it 3 times, and Im sure Ill watch it another 5 before the week is out!! This is definitely the best animated movie ever made, makes you wonder what theyll come up with next!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
I was truly impressed with this movie. I think Pixar did an amazing job with the new technology and graphics that seem to improve with each effort. It was a lol movie. Sure to provoke even the toughest dude to burst into laughter- It is a movie I will enjoy watching again and again!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
The story-tellers at Pixar (and Disney) do it again. A Bugs Life is a winner. Fun story. Great characters. Stunning animation and visuals.The DVD is gorgeous and includes both the new re-framed full screen version and the original theatrical widescreen version. (The few 16:9 television owners out there will be disappointed that the widescreen version is not anamorphic.) This is the first theatrical film mastered to DVD directly from the digital source; it never touched film, so no telecine process was necessary. Its definitely a reference standard DVD. The disc includes the "bloopers" from both theatrical releases -- and the wonderful Academy Award winning "Geris Game" short. Sorry, no trailer. (But its still slightly better than we normally get with Disneys annoying feature-less DVD fare.)
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-22
This movie is great for kids of all ages and even a laugh for adults
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-21
This DVD is a nice light comedy with positive messages understandable by young viewers. The vocal characterizations are very good with many great "gags" that keep you listening. In the DVD format the picture quality is terrific and the availability of menus makes it easy to navigate to the clever "out takes" that grace two versions of the credits. My 12 year old liked it better than that other bug movie.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-21
THE MOVIE IS ABOUT FLICK WHO WANTS TO WIN THE PRINNCESS HEART. HE MAKES UP TONS OF LITTLE INVENTIONS,WELL ONE INVENTION ENDS UP DESTORY THE FOOD THAT ALL THE OTHER BUGS COLLECTED FOR THE GRASSHOPPERS. SO FLICK LEAVE S TO FIND HELP AGAINST THE MEAN GRASSHOPPERS AND HE FINDSA BUNCH OF CICRCUS BUGS . THIS MOVIE CREATIVE AND VERY FUNNY. IT IS A MOVIE FOR YOUNG AND THE OLDER. VERY FUN I AM GOING TO BUY IT TODAY.
On: 1999-04-21
The beginning was kinda boring because they were triing to set up the plot and they didnt do that pretty well. But when it got going it was pretty good.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-21
Its serious, its funny, its, its, well its just flat out great! The story line and plot was something easily followed, and the music with it is phenominal! I would recommend this to anyone! Oh, and the bloobers were the best!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-21
i had to buy this for a friend of mine as payment for services rendered. now he will leave me alone so that i can do my work. i hated this movie for this reason. i will never recover.
On: 1999-04-21
A Bugs Life was a cute movie but I expected more from the collaboration efforts of Disney and Pixar. It lacked the musical majesty of previous Disney movies such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and The Beast. My children, ages 3 and 4 enjoyed it but it was to simplistic for the adult viewer.
On: 1999-04-21
This was great. It is fun for all ages. The jokes are very cute too. If you like cartoon comedies, this movie is for you.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-21
If you have never-ever seen this PLEASE go NOW! At the price, I would say it should be the next thing in your shopping cart!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-20
the animation was great kept kids quiet and well entertained. fun for all ages to see. Will deffintly be on my shelf of movies.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-20
My husband took me to this movie and I loved it. When we had his son, we took him and he loved it. It is a movie for all ages and the out-takes were excellent.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-20
This cartoon has great drawings and graphics. It is a fun filled adventure for all to see. It has drama, intensity, comedy, and romance all in one. I didnt think that it was going to be all that great but once i saw it i wanted to see it again. It seemed so real and very well done.
On: 1999-04-20
i had to buy this for a friend of mine as payment for services rendered. now he will leave me alone so that i can do my work. i hated this movie for this reason. i will never recover.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-20
This was the best movie that I have EVER seen. It had something for everyone. The animation never fails to place one in awe. I cannot wait for this momentous movie to come out on video!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-19
This was a great film. I would watch this movie any day! and I think everyone should have a chance to enjoy Flicks great adventures!!!!!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-19
the quality of the picture is awesome. the sound is very very very good. the movie itself, far out. awesome! very good! far out!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-18
Although a blatent copy of Kurosawas Seven Samarai, this movie is still very fun to watch for just about everyone.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-18
The best animated movie I have ever seen
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-17
a bugs life was SO cute! i didnt want to go to it, but my mom and grandpa did so i had to go and i think i liked it the best! it was very well done and the little bugs were so CUTE! i loved it. EVERYBODY should see this movie!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-16
I took my three year old daughter to see A Bugs Life and we both enjoyed the movie 100% . We will be purchasing the video as soon as it is released and enjoying it all over again .... BILL
On: 1999-04-16
This film is a classic that should be on the shelves of every fan of humor. Period. Its that cute. The actors who portray the bugs come alive through the characters and keep you laughing and into the movie all throughout! You must watch the credits too - they are the best part...they show bloopers of the bugs, making the movie!! They have two different sets of bloopers too, not sure which set will be on the video. But either set are hilarious! Buy it now!! :)
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-16
Watching A Bugs Life is like having your eyes transfixed on hypnotic charm. Im 23, and I loved this movie. It is truly for all ages. Very funny stuff, and I left the theatre just feeling happy. What more could you ask for from a movie?
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-16
Certainly better than Antz and more suited to the whole family. In South Africa it was released after Antz and appeared to be a following on an idea.Nevertheless, very entertaining albeit in my opinion second fiddle to Toy Story.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-16
This movie was a good as i expected from a Disney film. I would certenly buy this video for my collection.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-15
This is a real cute film, definatly one for the whole family to enjoy
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-15
My sister just told me about the movie. It is great! Even if I havent heard the whole story! So I rate this video 4 stars
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-14
Even though both adults, my sister and I saw this movie together. We really enjoyed it. The characters were cute and the storyline was fun and imaginative. This is truly a movie for the young and the young at heart. Im sure well both be purchasing this movie for our own collections. I highly recommend it.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-14
This is a movie for all ages. The characters will cheer you up and the plot will make you sit at the edge of your seat! If youre scared of bugs, see this movie and your fears of bugs will be gone!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-14
Disney does it again. This movie has it all. Jokes for the kids. Jokes for adults. Randy Newmans music is once again a pleasure. I am anxiously awaiting its release and to own a copy!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-13
An instant classic. The characters are strongly developed, every frame is a breathtaking masterpiece of art, and (thank goodness) NO SILLY SONGS. This movie will stand up to the test of time and across international borders because its themes are universally familiar to all people of all cultures. I have seen it three times in the movie theaters and look forward to seeing it again and again. For those of you who like ANTZ, consider this: Pixar was already roughly two years into development on "Bugs Life" when Jeffrey Katzenberg left Disney for Dreamworks. Obviously he took many of the ideas with him to create ANTZ (wonder why Disneys "Armageddon" is similar to Dreamworks "Deep Impact" -- and why both were released around the same time? Same reason.) So PIXAR gets an extra PLUS for originality.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-12
A wonderful movie for children with great laughs to keep us parents entertained!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-12
If you liked Toy Story you will love Bugs Life. Cute story and characters!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-12
I DIDNT LIKE IT VERY MUCH,I MEAN IT WAS CUTE AND ALL JUST NOT MY KIND OF MOVIE.ID MUCH RATHER WATCH A MYSTERY MOVIE LIKE SCOOBY DOO.BYE, JESSICA.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-12
A nice follow up to Pixars Toy Story. Being a mother of 2, I look forward to new releases.I took my daughter to this movie last fall & have been telling my husband about it for months. One of the funniest parts of the film are the outtakes. It will be a animation favorite.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-12
Our whole family went and watched this movie together and had a wonderful time. This is a very good movie for children and adults alike. My three year old son still talks about this movie and we saw it when it first came out. Anyone with kids should purchase this video.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-11
it is a film for all the family so go on take your kids take your teenagers, even take your nans kids. i thought it was a brilliant film and so will you once youve seen it
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-11
lately I havent been very happy with recent Disney movies, but this movie was outstanding!Even though I loved the whole movie, I have to say my favorite part was the bloopers.If you havent seen it, you need to.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-11
this movie is great and i recomend it to anyone who likes comedy and knows how to have a laugh
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-09
Bugs Life gives a bugs eye view of the world with great characters and plot. The movie appeals to all ages.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-09
Exquisitely rendered, extremely funny, unbelievably inventive, very very clever...an all around amazing bit of eye/mind candy. Better than toy story.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-07
Not only were Pixars animations incredible, but it was backed up by a solid story line and good acting...(Kevin Spacey truly is the most intimidating grasshopper Ive ever seen.) Bravo again to the people at Pixar. Youve crreated another masterpiece that the little people will love. I will be the first in line to buy the video when it comes out.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-07
I WENT TO THIS MOVIE WITH MY FREINDS.WE ALL LIKED IT SO MUCH THAT WE SAW THE MOVIE 7 TIMES. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK FOLKS
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-07
I havent seen it yet. I wanted to but the video thru Amazon Shopping but, im afraid that im not able to watch it in Holland coz itsays (NTSC and can only be use in the USA and Canada) Is this true? pls.reply to this letter coz i dont know where or whom to inform. Greeting from Holland, Ruthie:-)
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-07
hello!!! I`m a girl from norway. I had seen a bug`s life. I loved the movie. Bye bye
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-06
This film is great, full of jokes for the kids, and the texture of the graphics is better than anything i saw in Antz. A excellent film all round, WATCH IT
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-04
very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, GOOD
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-04
With A BUGS LIFE, Pixar has surpassed TOY STORY; ANTZ will be forgotten in the years to follow while A BUGS LIFE will be deemed a classic. ( A true classic, not one of those instant "classics" as Disney automatically labels anything they put out these days.) The Disney animation studio continues to put out quality material, but I believe the true spirit of Walt Disney, the man, resides at Pixar.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-04
As funny as A Bugs Life, it wasnt nearly as funny as the fake mess-upped acting shown in the end credits (both versions shown in theaters are included in this DVD). Also, check out the clip of Geris Game included on this DVD. Geris Game was the next generation of computer animation when ABL came out (who knows where Pixars at now?!). Geris Game won its own bunch of awards (Academy for short film, I think) and is about an older gentleman playing chess in a park...
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-04
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by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-03
This is the must-have video of the year for families and adults alike. It is very enetrtaining, innovative, breathtaking and has a very high replay value. It will touch children as well as parents and teens. No offensive material.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-03
Real Playe
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-03
what a wonderfull movie!!! funny, smart,just what the rotten people on earth needed! i dont need to compare it with any other movie- not "antz" and not "toy story", it is just one of its kind, so dont ever think about "a bugs life 2", and let this movie stay, one of its kind! ayelet, 13yo
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-03
my cids like it wery much
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-03
If you have children then they will love this movie. I saw the movie at the theatre two times with my daughter and her friends. I loved it both times equally. This is a kids movie without any extreme violence, profane language, sexual connotations or mixed moral message. I thought it was wonderful and the people that dont like it are expecting a little too much to come out of a childrens animated movie. Lighten up and have fun. Flik and Atta are great!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-02
what a wonderfull movie!!! funny, smart,just what the rotten people on earth needed! i dont need to compare it with any other movie- not "antz" and not "toy story", it is just one of its kind, so dont ever think about "a bugs life 2", and let this movie stay, one of its kind! ayelet, 13yo
by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-01
This should be the first movie to be digitally transfered from the computer original to dvd, making for an excelent picture. Now if I just had a digital tv....
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-31
it was wsom
On: 1999-03-30
I loved "a Bugs Life"! It was so well-written, brilliantly animated (the effects were better than "Toy Story"!) and it was so bright and colourful, with great characters, that I found it irresistable. Ive seen it about 7 times! I went to the cinema on my birthday to watch it, and it was packed with adults, not kids! Id say this is even better and more original than "Toy Story", and much more original and clever (the outtakes for example) than "Antz". Does anyone remember the characters names in "Antz"? The only one I remember is "Z" (the whining sod), because its in the title. This is a much better view of a bugs (and ants) life. If you had a choice of which two ant movies to buy, this is the one!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-29
I think kids and adults alike would enjoy this movie. Its not great but its fun to watch with anyone in your family.
On: 1999-03-29
A Bugs life is a well-written, well-directed, well-performed, and all around beautiful film. I found myself laughing out loud at several of its visual gags as well as clever scripting. And, almost needless to say, it was visually stunning. Animation-wise, well... its Disney. Of course its a wonderful product. Disney has done it again.And as for the criticism of the films "over-anthropromorphism and gross simplicity"? Ridiculous. A Bugs Life does nothing to discourage diversity by making the ants and other insects "walk upright". On the contrary, its quite encouraging of diversity, as the films content evidences throughout. The thought that the movie narrows the mind of children toward diversity is just hype and paranoia. Trust me. All in all, a great movie and a great buy for yourself and your kids. Its definitely a treat for any audience.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-28
I have seen Toy Story and this is definately better. I cant wait to see it again. Im 9, and I loved it. The animation is outstanding too.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-28
The movie was slow moving and vague but overall decen
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-27
Im the kind of girl who used to hate all kinds of bugs (before all these buggy movies started coming out.. now i think theyre awesome! this movie is intelligent, CUTE and humourous. Love the cute ants, the awesome music, and quirky ideas from pixar. Better than toy story! better than ANTZ! one of my favorite disney movies. A very enjoyable two hours. =)
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-26
This film is warm and fuzzy without being gross. The cuteness was kept in check by the voice casting. (Denis Leary is an adorable ladybug!) See this movie. Its gentle and warm, a nice change.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-26
I took my kids to see Flik et al and they could not stop talking about the film for several days! It was Tuck n Roll this, and then Heimleich that... now that theyve heard about the upcoming video release, the buzz has started all over again! Duck for cover!
On: 1999-03-26
After seeing Toy Story I became a big fan of Pixar. I couldnt wait to see what they could come up with next. This movie was amazing, the graphics were great. Excellent for the whole family.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-26
Its about the bugs life. The story is more of an ant story on how they live. And at the end, the story reveals that there is nothing impossible to achieve when they are as one. As the saying goes united we stand divided we fall.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-25
The movie was funny and I liked the computer graphics
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-25
the characters are real life characters. One can always relate to the underdog. Now heres a worker looking for ways to improve ones lifestyle and to make it a better world. Standing up for ones rights, and being ones true self. The moral of the story is interesting.More of an adult movie, with its theme. However the characters are so lifelike, its wonderful that kids can relate to it.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-25
I have to admit that I was not initially interested in seeing this movie, but wound up loving every minute. The animation is beautiful and the story is hilarious. This is an entertaining movie for all ages.
On: 1999-03-24
I Loved it. Pixar is just down right amazing! The story, visuals, and the credits.......Wow! youve got to see it. Great movie.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-24
Bugs Life was adorable. Geris Game is the best
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-23
Very funy,a movie not to be missed
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-23
Well, first of all, Flik is a harder worker than Z. Flik tries to work hard to help everyone else and make things more easy for them, while Z just doesnt want to work at all. Flik is more convincing as a guy with feeling and emotion. Hes a klutz, but that fact just makes you love his character more and more. Also, Flik has the entire colony against him. To get the colony to use his plans, he has to gradually win their trust through hard dedication, while Z had trust because of a bunch of dumb false rumers. Flik is cuter, and more convincing as a bug that a princess would eventually fall for, and he doesnt think about himself like Z does. Flik thinks for himself, but doesnt think about himself. Every one else comes first. Your my hero, Flik!!!!!!! You deserve more stars than 5!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-23
Ive seen antz and toy story and without a doubt this is the best animated movie of the 90s
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-23
What a great flick (ahem). Definitely the most fun to watch of all the movies that came out last year. Beautifully rendered scenes, amazing facial expressions and gestures, flawless voice-over anf sync, and not a giant asteroid in sight.Just so everyone knows (and so everyone will stop calling this a Disney animated movie), Pixar created this masterpiece and was merely released in partnership with Disney. Pixar is hundreds of miles away from any Disney animator. Anyway, jus see it!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-22
Wow!!When I first saw Antz, it was O.K., but the more I saw it, the more it became boring. Too much Woody stuff that kids just dont understand. The only character who remains on the top is Cutter, Walkens bug. Bugs is HILARIOUS!!!!!(but perhaps a bit much for children under 3...a 3 year old in the theater was screaming his head off when he saw Hopper...) Adult comedy, but with hundreds of little gestures that help kids understand. I couldnt imagine any one better than the one and only Dave Foley( NewsRadio,Blast from the Past,KITH, etc.) as the enterprising, klutzy young Flik, a little blue- eyed bug with big ideas who is totally like Dave....not as niave as he looks, sweet, and funny. David Hyde Pierces (nbcs "Frasier")walking stick will completely blow your mind, he acts so much like Niles!(Although John Mahoney("frasier") was in antz, he wasnt funny, just on the sceen for 1 minute and 18 seconds as a drunken scout) This film will blow you away!!!All my life Ive had respect for bugs, and after I saw this film I was constantly checking where I was walking to make sure I would not step on anybody.... Flik tried hard to make things better for every one else, while Z just plain didnt want to work at all.You will totally forget it is animated...it is so cool that it just becomes so real!!! It may seem like a little kid movie, something adults wouldnt find interesting, but thats wrong!!!! I think more adults in the theater enjoyed it more than the kids did, but the adults in the theater I went to didnt admit it. This is a MUST SEE!! They should make a national holiday for April 20th, the day it comes out on video!! Be sure you stay for the "bloopers" at the ending credits....there the best!!!! Youll fall so much in love with Flik that youll want to jump into the T.V. screen and punch Hopper for beating on him, while people watching Antz are watching Z, saying, "Oh, please, just drown and get it over with!"If I could, I would give it a hundred stars!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-22
This is a great family movie in the tradition of the old Disney classics. Its rare to find a modern movie that the adults also enjoy -- but this is one of those gems. Great colours, excellent story, acting, animation, everything.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-22
I enjoyed this movie as an adult. That takes alot for a cartoon. Exceptional.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-22
because im a ladybug doesnt mean that im a girl
On: 1999-03-20
We took our son to this movie, and when we left we all said best movie ever! Our hats are off to Disney and Pixar! Keep up the great work!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-20
When I saw "Toy Story" I was amazed, so I only expected good things from Pixar and "A Bugs Life" and it didnt let me down. It was a wonderful movie for both adults and kids. I have been waiting anxiously for its release on video so I can add it to my collection.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-19
Its hard to find a movie that both a 2 year old and a 34 year old can enjoy equally. Take your kids no matter what age.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-19
I really have become sick of Disney because they have a monopoly on family movies. But man, once again they put out something that I just cant pass up. I am 31 and I saw the movie 3 times. And I am so looking forward to the video so that I can watch it over and over. If no one has ever seen the movie, wait until the credits are finished rolling!!!!!!!!! The outtakes at the end are the best part of the movie.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-19
Its really cool movie. But I miss not a 3D movie but more warm movie from Disney like Prince of Egypt (Dream Works). Anyway Its real fantastic movie.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-19
It was awesome! The graphics were teriffic and the comedy was superb. I especially like Dennis Learys ladybug. The outtakes were the best part.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-18
I thought this movie was the best Ive ever seen and I am 13. I thought it was better than ANTZ and better than Toy Story. I hope this will have a good video sale
On: 1999-03-18
i think that a bugs life was a really good film to se
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-18
bugs life is godd movie. i like it so much
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-17
Would be a great movie if it fit my TV scree
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-17
The storyline, acting, voice-overs, embellishments, etc in this film are frankly exquisite, and the applicability to childrens entertainment goes without saying. A Bugs Life is a testament to the state of the art.On the other hand, the over-anthropromorphism and gross simplicity of feature of the characters was almost sickening. As if we needed yet another film exemplify to our children that "four limbs, humanoid face, and walking upright is right". Heaven forbid we encourage them to understand diversity.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-16
It was thrilling and suspenseful. A non-stop roller-coaster ride. I cant wait for the sequel.
On: 1999-03-16
The storyline, acting, voice-overs, embellishments, etc in this film are frankly exquisite, and the applicability to childrens entertainment goes without saying. A Bugs Life is a testament to the state of the art.On the other hand, the over-anthropromorphism and gross simplicity of feature of the characters was almost sickening. As if we needed yet another film exemplify to our children that "four limbs, humanoid face, and walking upright is right". Heaven forbid we encourage them to understand diversity.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-14
I am 14 and i thought this movie would suck but it was so cool. i loved it. If i could give this more stars i would. I recomend it.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-14
Being a teen, I truly enjoyed this film! I plan to get it as soon as it comes out. I thought it was wonderfully funny and my whole family enjoyed it! I suggest that everyone see it. Im sure you will enjoy it. It will keep you laughing. Enjoy!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-14
I went to see the movie with my children and I had a greater respect for ants when I left. It also shows me that if people stick together anything can be done. Anything!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-12
My eleven year old son and his friend enjoyed it very much. I even found myself laughing out loud at times. Not for very young children, but for ages 8 and up no problem. Much better than Antz.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-12
The movie kept my attention
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-12
I absolutly loved this movie!! Great family film. Often I leave saying... "well, they could have left that out.." Not this time
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-11
I have never seen in my short life a more artificial disney. It was very poor, boring and so on... I would better advise you to run into bed instead of wasting precious time watching this commercial product.
On: 1999-03-10
I have never seen in my short life a more artificial disney. It was very poor, boring and so on... I would better advise you to run into bed instead of wasting precious time watching this commercial product.
On: 1999-03-10
I do animation for a living... , and this time Pixar broke all barriers... a must see for all animation fans. A great story, very funny for all ages.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-09
WOW what a show Disney computer animatioon is just getting better and better. DVD makes the colors better than the teheater. Cant waite to see this.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-09
This hsow is a winner out aof all shows out there this and The Lion King are the best yet for Disney. Well toy story as well though.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-09
when flik is tanking a hike with the other ant
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-09
This is a good movie but it is not a movie for a little kid even though it is supposed to be.It is a great comedy for the teenage viewing. Great movie if you want to relax and have a good laugh because the movie is very funny.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-09
I felt there should have been more action,understandible for younger children it was to serious like for an adult picture it did not live up to the hipe,I also felt that the child that drew the bug should get the funds for it.Children are going to be taking over as we age and we have enough angry teens in this world already they dont trust us adults and seem to be getting the bad end of the stick so to speak.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-08
i thought this was a really good movie. It was very funny and i enjoyed it.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-08
An instant classic. The characters are strongly developed, every frame is a breathtaking masterpiece of art, and (thank goodness) NO SILLY SONGS. This movie will stand up to the test of time and across international borders because its themes are universally familiar to all people of all cultures. I have seen it three times in the movie theaters and look forward to seeing it again and again. For those of you who like ANTZ, consider this: Pixar was already roughly two years into development on "Bugs Life" when Jeffrey Katzenberg left Disney for Dreamworks. Obviously he took many of the ideas with him to create ANTZ (wonder why Disneys "Armageddon" is similar to Dreamworks "Deep Impact" -- and why both were released around the same time? Same reason.) So PIXAR gets an extra PLUS for originality.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-07
I think they did a great job ont his movie Its terrific for the kid
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-06
When I first heard about "A Bugs Life" it was on a commercial before a movie in the theater. By that commercial, I thought that "A Bugs Life" was just a cute little video. Boy, was I wrong! One day, my aunt asked what movie we wanted to see. We all ended up watching "A Bugs Life". I saw it, and it was really good! I liked Flik and Hopper the best. I saw "Antz" after that and liked it, but dissaproved of the bad language. It was also kind of boring, so its score is lower than "A Bugs Life"s score. If you want to see a movie, watch "A Bugs Life"! its a great movie!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-06
This is a great story of realing believing in yourself. To know that you can accomplish whatever you put your mind to. I think the story is very ammusing and puts the perspective into life that no matter how big a trial may be versus how small you feel, you can accomplish great things.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-05
While it is may not be worthwhile to contradict anothers critical philosophy, it is important to dispel the belief that this is solely a kids flick (no pun intended). Believers be damned. For cinematic connoisseurs, the effects/technology is breathless and the screenplay provides a Hegelian twist that even adults will appreciate. Dont be surprised if you find a Bugs Life to be > Toy Story.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-04
My daughter loved the movie so much. She is no stop talking about it. If my daughter has that much to say about it then it has to be great.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-04
This is a movie for the entire family. The kids loved Flick and Dot and I liked the story and am still amazed at the quality of the computer graphics. Much more realistic than Antz.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-03
I loved it the first time I saw the trailer. My 2 yr old thought it was the greatest. All the way home all I kept hearing was "Hopper this, Flic that." I have to admit Pixar is going to have a hard time trying to beat this one. Two Bugs Way UP!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-01
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by: Anonymous On: 1999-03-01
I loved "A Bugs Life" when I saw it on the big screen.I saw it on a girls-night out and just fell in love with the cute little caterpillar.When my daughter is born,she will have this movie-FOR SURE-It wasnt violent like kids cartoon are getting now and days. I enjoyed sitting there and watching it. "A Bugs Life" and Winnie the Pooh are my my all-time favorites. My family will love it when it comes out. It is The Family Movie of the year.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-28
A bugs life, one of the best animated movies Ive seen in a long time. In comparison to Antz, this movie was much brighter, and kid friendly. Its kind of creepy to think of Woody Allen as a cartoon character. This is definitely a two thumbs up, must see "flick."
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-26
My family and I saw this movie twice, I also have it pre-orderd. My husband and I took our 2-year old son, on Thanksgiving Day to see this movie on our family vacation, our son sat through the entire movie and loved it, so did we. Disney is know for great movies A Bugs is no exception. I, also saw Antz and was disappointed how it was geared to children with such adult humer and Woody Allen jokes. A Bugs life is no comparison to Antz. When we heard their were new out-takes we rushed out to see it again, it was just as fun, and funny, the second time around. Great movie!!!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-25
I took my two children to see this film aged three and eight and they both thought it was great the grass hoppers were realistic but not frighting, and the ants were great fun I would recamend this film to everyone.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-23
Having seen Toy Story, I looked forward to taking my son to this movie and was not disappointed. Disney keeps true to form, giving kids what they want and slipping in a message as well - you can do anything if you put your mind to it and with the support of friends anything is possible. Yes, the outakes were more geared to the adults, but my six year old was just as amused as I was. I have seen "Antz" and feel that this movie was geared more to adults than to kids. Disney has another winner with this one. I intend to buy a copy of this movie!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-22
I think this movie is really great with all the different wild plot twists and a humorous, cheerful view on things throughout the story. It was based on a basic, save the people thing, but it really originated and grew from there. Plus it gives you the appeal of a hero who will never give up. Id say its one of those, really get into, action and livelyness packed, with a lot of humor and a touch of romance, good movies.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-22
I really feel that this is one of the best animated movies ever made. It is funny, exciting and full of fun.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-21
Pixar continues to release more inspiring, great films
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-20
This film was fun to watch but is probably aimed at children under ten years of age. Ross Hill, aged 12.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-18
AWSOME MOVIE! I LOVED EVERY PART OF IT! Antz was a good movie, but A BUGS LIFE IS WAY OVER ANTZ! This movie is a MUST see for any age! Great job disney!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-18
A Bugs Life was an outstanding. I dont know anyone who didnt like this movie. Denis Leary was funny as Francis and Kevin Spacey was great too [as Hopper]. I will always remember the "Hey waiter, im in my soup!" quote. I dont know, just go see this movie. I cant wait to get it on DVD. Itll be nice.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-18
This is a Disney movie that is unlike most of the recent offerings. There are no really horrifyingly, evil bad guys that scare kids so badly. The grasshoppers are the antagonists, but they are pictured as normal not hideous monsters. The colors are bright and cheery (as opposed to ANTZ) and each ant is different from the other (as opposted to ANTZ). Fliks voice could not be more appropriate - a perfect choice. The circus characters are what make the movie so enjoyable with all their pathos and determination to put on their act. But, when the going gets tough they throw their lot in with the ants. This is a really great movie and I recommend it to all parents and anyone who enjoys good, clean entertainment.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-18
IT IS OK IF YOU ARE DIEING TO SEE A MOVI
On: 1999-02-17
IT IS OK IF YOU ARE DIEING TO SEE A MOVI
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-15
Well I first saw Antz,thinking it was a inferior movie compared to bugs life, and came out amazed. All the Woody Alan jokes, the huge number of stars (Stalvester Stalone,Woody Alan,Sharon stone,Gene Hackman,Dany Glover...just to name a few),the great story and animation (better animation comapred to Bugs life). But, when I saw Bugs Life I was disapointed. It had nothing that could stand up to Antz. Bugs Life story was nothing new...save the kingdom and princess,the humor was ok but really not that great, and animation I felt wasnt as good as Antz. The only time I laughed was when I saw the "out takes" in the credits...I dont know, maybe they meant to put that in Antz, cause that was the only thing funny. Basically, Antz is more for the Adults, it has humorous lines that the adults will get but are not crude or unapropriete for children, While Bugs Life is more for little kids with its "lets save the kingdom" story and "kiddy jokes". Antz turned out to be the superiour movie of the two!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-15
Better than Hutchback but not as exciting as Mulan A Bugs Life competed with its cousin film, Antz. With happy bright colors the bugs in this film deal with issues that are easier to grasp for children then the more complex Antz which is more suited for adults. The central theme is that a group of misfit circus performers are placed in a situation where they are believed to be Heroes. They must defend the "blue" ants against the grasshopper and the outcast ant hero, flik, must prove that ideas and thoughts must prevail over fear and ignorance, but just when all there plans are ready, Everything falls apart and you find out in the end that being mean is for the birds.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-14
I thought it was better than Ants. Flick was a great character. Suitable for kids of all ages. I would recommend this movie highly
On: 1999-02-14
Better than Hutchback but not as exciting as Mulan A Bugs Life competed with its cousin film, Antz. With happy bright colors the bugs in this film deal with issues that are easier to grasp for children then the more complex Antz which is more suited for adults. The central theme is that a group of misfit circus performers are placed in a situation where they are believed to be Heroes. They must defend the "blue" ants against the grasshopper and the outcast ant hero, flik, must prove that ideas and thoughts must prevail over fear and ignorance, but just when all there plans are ready, Everything falls apart and you find out in the end that being mean is for the birds.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-13
This was an exellent movie for kids and parents, too. It starts with a bang and goes from there. If you havent seen this movie yet, take the whole family next Friday night!
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-12
This is a movie that employs a medium to convey a story, it doesnt rely upon a medium to serve an agenda. Thank God, a story that my kids can watch without my having to sit around and explain why its sick. It employs wierd, archaic devices like plot and character development and miserably fails to obsess on special effects. You will forget that this was done with a computer, and find yourself enjoying a movie with your kids instead. This must be stopped!!! Every once in a while someone manages to prove by excellent example that Hollywood is really as bankrupt in creativity as you dont want to believe. Buy this movie. Flush ANTZ, Woody Allen, Woopie Goldberg, Steven Spielberg, and Michael Eisner with them. The cultural hegemony enjoyed by Hollywood hasnt yet bought the last vestiges of sanity. Enjoy it while you can before they buy Pixar too.
by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-11
I WENT TO SEE THIS MOVIE FIVE TIMES IN THE THEATERS AND I JUST WANT TO SAY THIS MOVIE IS THE BEST EVER! DAVE FOLEY GIVES A STAND OUT VOICE FOR fLICK (OUR HERO IN THE MOVIE). THIS MOVIE IS GREAT FOR ANY AGE!
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