A Bug's Life

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A Bug's Life

G

1998

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Flik is an inventive ant who's always messing things up for his colony. His latest mishap was destroying the food stores that were supposed to be used to pay off grasshopper Hopper. Now the strong-arming insect is demanding that the ants gather double the food or face annihilation. To avert disaster, Flik goes on a journey to recruit fighters to defend the colony. When he meets a band of high-flying circus insects, he thinks he's found his salvation.

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Critics Consensus

A Bug's Life is a rousing adventure that blends animated thrills with witty dialogue and memorable characters - and another smashing early success for Pixar.

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Rebecca Long

Observer

12/01/2021

A-

Critics who write off A Bug's Life focus on the surface-level plot about Flik's individual perseverance ... But under this palatable veneer is a story about workers' rights.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

09/07/2011

B

A Bug's Life may be the single most amazing film I've ever seen that I couldn't fall in love with.

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

06/25/2011

This animated fable teems with vivid creatures standing on their own countless feet.

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

10/04/2023

3.5/4

Disney has triumphed yet again and “A Bug’s Life” is easily their best computer-generated effort yet. “A Bug’s Life” is a film for the entire family. Both adults and children alike will be thrilled and delighted.

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Jae-Ha Kim

Jae-Ha Kim

07/27/2023

3/4

Following on the multi-legged heels of Dreamworks' often dark and somber computer animation debut "Antz," "A Bug's Life" is Disney's colorful follow-up to its mega-blockbuster "Toy Story."

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Michael Baumann

The Ringer

06/17/2022

It may not have had the commercial success of Finding Nemo, or the franchise potential of Toy Story,' but A Bug's Life still deserves respect for its story and the place it occupies in Pixar history

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Fade T

@RT27932096 1d

It's definitely one of Pixar's more underrated tales: a bug's life (1998) features memorable characters, fun laughs, and a good moral at heart.

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Poptart S

@drgpoptart Jul 29

Underrated, peak Pixar delivery. The ensemble cast of creepy crawlers are delightful and fun from start to finish. It's fantastically funny, with a narrative and villain that are more believable and realistic than the contrived, watered-down variants of other children's movies. The toys might not sell as well as other films but the movie itself stands the test of time.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 11

Este filme é meio chato e o gráfico é muito de época.

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Jackson M

@Jackson150 Jul 3

It was OK I like it. It was interesting. Cool how you can see bug live their lives.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Jul 1

A Bug’s Life is one of Pixar’s most underrated films and deserves far more recognition than it receives. It often gets overshadowed by Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and Cars, but it remains one of the studio’s most heartfelt adventures. Flik is one of my favorite Pixar characters because of his determination, creativity, and heart, while Princess Atta brings emotional depth as she learns to become a confident leader. Dot is absolutely adorable and adds so much charm to the story. The supporting cast is equally memorable, and Hopper stands as one of Pixar’s most intimidating villains. I also love how the film blends the circus bugs with the ant colony, creating a fun, unique adventure full of humor, emotion, and teamwork. The animation still holds up, and the themes of believing in yourself and standing together remain timeless. Overall, A Bug’s Life is an overlooked Pixar classic that becomes more enjoyable every time I revisit it and deserves much more appreciation.

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Kyle M

@RT77296778 Jun 27

While "Toy Story" is an innovative classic that arguably triumphs above, this overshadowed successor is a creative ascendent for Pixar in terms of wholesome storytelling, humorously clever screenplay, slightly advanced animation and charmingly excellent performances to bolster a more adventurously spirited entertainment. (A-)

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Synopsis

Flik is an inventive ant who's always messing things up for his colony. His latest mishap was destroying the food stores that were supposed to be used to pay off grasshopper Hopper. Now the strong-arming insect is demanding that the ants gather double the food or face annihilation. To avert disaster, Flik goes on a journey to recruit fighters to defend the colony. When he meets a band of high-flying circus insects, he thinks he's found his salvation.

Director: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton
Producer: Darla K. Anderson, Kevin Reher
Screenwriter: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft, Don McEnery, Bob Shaw, Geefwee Boedoe, Jason Katz, Jørgen Klubien, Robert Lence, David Reynolds
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures, Buena Vista International [us]
Production Co: Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $162.8M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround

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