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Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Boxoffice MagazineBoxoffice Magazine
Finally, the DVD of A Bug's Life that Disney should have released in the first place! Regardless of whether or not the increasingly popular "caste" system of releasing regular and collector's editions of major movies is a positive trend, it's hard not ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Boxoffice Magazine
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for B Movie Reviews (John J. Brassil)B Movie Reviews (John J. Brassil)
From the first sweeping shot of Ant Island to the totally unnecessary and totally hilarious "outtakes" that unreel during the credits, this movie is a rare gem, one to be treasured by anyone who's got kids, who is a kid or who has ever been a ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at B Movie Reviews (John J. Brassil)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Soundwaves Cinema (Dennis Willis)Soundwaves Cinema (Dennis Willis)
Although "Antz" preceeded it, and was boffo in it's own right, there's no faulting the magicians at Pixar for unfortunate timing. And how unfortunate was it, really? "A Bug's Life" made almost double the box office. "A Bug's Life" tells of a world ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Soundwaves Cinema (Dennis Willis)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Verdict (Dean Roddey)DVD Verdict (Dean Roddey)
Legendary Japanese director Kurosawa probably never dreamed that his film The Seven Samurai would be remade about a thousand times, but this classic story line has been rehashed more times than can probably be counted. The basic theme is that a small ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at DVD Verdict (Dean Roddey)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for La Movie Boeuf (David N. Butterworth)La Movie Boeuf (David N. Butterworth)
From its opening frames of a fallen leaf settling on a pool of water, it's clear that A Bug's Life is no ordinary kiddie cartoon. The attention to detail in this scene is extraordinary and, fortunately for the viewer, that level of detail is maintained ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at La Movie Boeuf (David N. Butterworth)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Blunt Review with Emily BluntBlunt Review with Emily Blunt
Well dear readers, as you know I always give credit where credit's due. Disney and Pixar (Pixar famous for the Toy Stories) have topped themselves with this one! A Bug's Life is truly an excellent display of entertaining entomology. ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Blunt Review with Emily Blunt
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Doug Pratt's DVD ReviewDoug Pratt's DVD Review
The outstanding computer animation feature has been issued as a single-sided dual-layer program, with a letterboxed presentation on one layer and a full screen presentation on the other, the full screen version having been digitally altered to improve ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Doug Pratt's DVD Review
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
Visually stunning. Wildly entertaining. Refreshingly funny. Phrases like these keep entering my mind as I sit down to write this review. The makers of Toy Story have done it again. Pixar has created an animated feast that, in my opinion, and in the ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Net (Amy Flower)DVD Net (Amy Flower)
As we zoom into the world of the ants, we find them gathering food to get them through the rainy season. ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at DVD Net (Amy Flower)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
The second computer-animated movie about ants this season is a delightful Disney movie that is great fun for all but the smallest kids, who may be frightened by the scary bad guys (grasshoppers) and by some intense action sequences that put the lead ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for MovieEye.com (David Litton)MovieEye.com (David Litton)
Standing out as one of the most imaginative and funny Disney films in quite some time, "A Bug's Life," carries on the humorous pairing of the House of Mouse with the computer animation studio Pixar for yet another outing of supreme in-jokes and ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at MovieEye.com (David Litton)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCriticeFilmCritic
Judging by some of our user comments, the kind folks at Pixar.com have been stuffing the ol' ballot box. Gang, it doesn't need it. This movie rules the school. You have to like family movies that appeal to the entire family, and A Bug's Life ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at eFilmCritic
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
Ahh... The Disney/Pixar magic is back. I've been waiting three years for A Bug's Life, and it did not disappoint. Unlike it's direct competition, Antz, A Bug's Life is a light hearted, fun filled adventure directed at kids, but good enough for ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for David N. ButterworthDavid N. Butterworth
From its opening frames of a fallen leaf settling on a pool of water, it's clear that "A Bug's Life" is no ordinary kiddie cartoon. The attention to detail in this scene is extraordinary and, fortunately for the viewer, that level of detail is maintained ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at David N. Butterworth
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Flying Inkpot The Flying Inkpot
comparison with ANTZ (see Inkpot review) is inevitable but the two animation pieces should be judged on their own merits. In ANTZ, the unmistakable Woody Allen (the voice behind Z) gives the story a satirical slant, allowing for social commentary, while ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at The Flying Inkpot
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)
While watching "A Bug's Life," I kept marveling at how far computer animation has come since "Toy Story." I remember being impressed by the 64-bit graphics on my computer games, wondering how they could ever improve on the technology. Now computers are ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Light Views, Reviews & Previews (John Larsen)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Steve KongSteve Kong
Flik (Dave Foley of "News Radio") is a rebel in the ant colony. He has many brilliant ideas that are cast aside by the colony - including a machine that would help ease the harvest. The harvest is a grueling ordeal for the colony because they have to do ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Steve Kong
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Sun Newspapers of Cleveland Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Disney and Pixar wowed 'em when they teamed up to tell a wonderful "Toy Story" at this time three years ago. "A Bug's Life," which scurries into multiplexes on Wednesday morning, is Pixar's famed computer animation raised to the next level. The ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Sun Newspapers of Cleveland
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Jeffrey HustonJeffrey Huston
Great family entertainment is rare nowadays. Many films and TV shows like to present themselves under the guise of being entertaining for the whole family, but most are not. `Family Entertainment' is an abused expression by studio marketers that are ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Jeffrey Huston
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Edward Johnson-OttEdward Johnson-Ott
When you see "The End" appear onscreen at the conclusion of "A Bug's Life, " stay in your seat, because the show isn't over quite yet. The filmmakers have added a very clever little treat to the closing credits. The rollicking "A Bug's Life" is that ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Edward Johnson-Ott
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
One ant, Flik (Dave Foley), spends his time inventing instead of gathering. While showing his picking machine to little Dot, the invention goes haywire and spills the piled grasshopper food into the pond. When the hoppers show up, they are steaming mad ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for filethirteen.comfilethirteen.com
Animated features continue to profligate with only occasional cinematic achievement. Disney and Pixar's "A Bug's Life" is one of those remarkable achievement. The film seems to take Pixar's remarkable computer animation that was so endearing in "Toy ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at filethirteen.com
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Oz)eFilmCritic.com (Oz)
You have to like family movies that appeal to the entire family, and A Bug's Life does that. I saw this film in a theater full of families, and the adults enjoyed it just as much as the kids did. ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Oz)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Boxoffice MagazineBoxoffice Magazine
A handful of cursory similarities to Dreamorks' "Antz" notwithstanding, Disney's long-awaited "A Bug's Life" emerges as the clear winner of the computer-generated insect competition. Funnier, flashier, more colorful and imaginative, better animated and, ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Boxoffice Magazine
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Audio Revolution Audio Revolution
Pixar/Disney's second feature together may not be quite up to the standards of A TOY STORY and its sequel, it's a terrific movie anyway, and it's prettier; it has a spun-sugar, stained-glass look that fills the screen with colorful light. This transfers ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Audio Revolution
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Now I've seen them both. I remember thinking The Truman Show was pretty good until I saw Pleasantville. While ANTZ is essentially a great Woody Allen film, John Lasseter has again set the bar with the superior A Bug's Life.There's been ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVD MovieGuideDVD MovieGuide
suppose it doesn't qualify as a case of the old bait and switch - my favorite phrase, by the way - but Disney's been up to no good with their pattern of DVD releases. Too frequently have they released an essentially "movie-only" edition of a film and ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at DVD MovieGuide
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Disney's got some serious problems when it comes to their recent non-animated films, but there's no doubt that they (and their pals at Pixar) can deliver when it comes to tooney goodness. ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)The Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Animation is one of the most fascinating things in the world to me. I love animated movies, especially when they break some kind of new ground. In 1995, I was blown away by Toy Story, the first fully computer-animated motion picture, which was the ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at The Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Stockholm Film Review : A Bug's LifeStockholm Film Review : A Bug's Life
Worker ant Flik (voiced by Dave Foley) has a streak of individuality that constantly gets him into trouble. He invents things, to the bemusement of the rest of the ant colony, and he lands himself (and the colony) in big trouble when one of his ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Stockholm Film Review : A Bug's Life
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
A Bug's Life (Randy Newman) In the battle of the animated bug wars, I have to give the nod to Powell and Gregson-Williams for Antz over Newman's A Bug's Life. With Antz, you could easily tell that a new and experimental means of scoring an animated film ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for DVD Talk (Adam Tyner)DVD Talk (Adam Tyner)
A Bug's Life peers into the unseen world that crunches beneath our feet. Routine and tedium don't make for much of a life, though. In the first glimpse of the ants that litter this digitally-created world, food is being gathered for "The Offering", a ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at DVD Talk (Adam Tyner)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Deseret News, Salt Lake City Deseret News, Salt Lake City
In case you're having a hard time distinguishing between the season's two computer-animated insect movies, "Antz" may have been the first, but "A Bug's Life" is definitely the best. While it doesn't boast quite as many big names in the voice ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Cincinnati Enquirer (Margaret A. McGurk)The Cincinnati Enquirer (Margaret A. McGurk)
Here’s my Thanksgiving advice to you: Pack up the kids, hop in the car and head out to the theater right now to see A Bug’s Life. No kids? No problem. Grab your grandmother, kidnap your neighbor, bring along your brother-in-law. Unless they’re ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at The Cincinnati Enquirer (Margaret A. McGurk)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for CNN Showbiz (Paul Tatara)CNN Showbiz (Paul Tatara)
The battle for the children's box office bucks has begun. "A Bug's Life" opens this week against Paramount's new animated film, "Rug Rats," and next week "Babe: Pig In The City" opens as Universal Studio's entry into the race for holiday family ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at CNN Showbiz (Paul Tatara)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Movie Mom's reviewMovie Mom's review
When Flik inadvertently loses the food tribute set out by the ants for the predatory grasshoppers, he must find a way to protect his community. In the spirit of "The Magnificent Seven," he goes off in search of warrior bugs to fight the grasshoppers. He ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Movie Mom's review
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Movie Hell (Michael J. Legeros)Movie Hell (Michael J. Legeros)
A BUG'S LIFE is a colorful confection. Inventive as all get-out, funny to the point of tear-inducing, and featuring Pixar's most accomplished animation to date. Solid vocal work, too, with a show-stopping (and perhaps Oscar-nominatable?) turn from Kevin ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Movie Hell (Michael J. Legeros)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Ultimate Guide to Disney DVDUltimate Guide to Disney DVD
A Bug’s Life was the first of Pixar’s computer-animated movies to come out after their 1995 smash hit Toy Story, and has always unfairly lived in that film’s shadow.These days, Pixar is usually referred to as the creators of Toy Story, Monsters Inc. ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Ultimate Guide to Disney DVD
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for ** The Shrubbery Review -- A Bug's Life **** The Shrubbery Review -- A Bug's Life **
Once again, Pixar and Disney fail to disappoint with their latest for-kids-and-adults animated feature. A Bug's Life was this year's big mid-week Thanksgiving movie for the companies, and it couldn't have hit the market fast enough. Not only are the ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at ** The Shrubbery Review -- A Bug's Life **
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Mark O'HaraMark O'Hara
A Bug's Life is an entertaining film with a decent story and astounding computer-generated animation. This is the best animation yet of this sort - the facial features of the ants and their rival grasshoppers possess the elasticity of real faces, and the ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Mark O'Hara
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for DVDRAMADVDRAMA
Oppressée par des criquets racketteurs, la fourmilière de la princesse Atta ne peut plus faire face. Tilt, inventeur insatiable mais maladroit, décide d'aller chercher du secours. Pixar possède t-il la formule magique pour concocter des chefs ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at DVDRAMA
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Scott RenshawScott Renshaw
Not that it's a perfect one. It gets off to a slightly sluggish start, introducing an ant colony forced to collect a winter food supply for Hopper (Kevin Spacey), a grasshopper gang leader running an entomological protection racket. Our protagonist Flik ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Scott Renshaw
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for EyeCraveDVD.com (Shane)EyeCraveDVD.com (Shane)
After 3-years Pixar Studios along with Disney released their second composition in computer animation, A BUG’S LIFE. With the success of TOY STORY behind them it was no surprise to see this one shine in the limelight as well. Opening in top spot in ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at EyeCraveDVD.com (Shane)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
So you have to wonder why, after so many years, it has only now occurred to the suits in Hollywood that what the world needs now is a really good cartoon bug movie. Or, rather, two of them. Granted, one of the films is from Disney, into whose purview ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for At-A-Glance Film ReviewsAt-A-Glance Film Reviews
A Bug's Life, the second film from Pixar, the studio that produced Toy Story, again uses computer rendering to deliver a family adventure with heart and cheery humor. Its wit isn't as sophisticated as that of Antz (the "other" computer rendered insect ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at At-A-Glance Film Reviews
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Needcoffee.com - DVD ReviewNeedcoffee.com - DVD Review
On Ant Island, life is definitely in a rut. Every year, the ants have to harvest enough food not only for themselves, but also for a group of malicious grasshoppers led by the evil Hopper (Spacey). After circumstances put the ants in a bit of a spot when ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Needcoffee.com - DVD Review
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ReviewReview
I have one word for A Bug's Life: charming. The entire way through. Although the characters are cute, they're not sickeningly cute. There's a lot of sly wit that Pixar sneaked in, stuff that will soar over the kiddies' heads but will amuse the grown-ups. ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Review
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for txreviews.com (Curtis Edmonds)txreviews.com (Curtis Edmonds)
I went into A Bug’s Life with certain expectations, and I was not disappointed. I expected to see a technically advanced movie, with visually stunning sets. I expected to see cutesy little characters spouting bad puns. I expected to hear lots of ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at txreviews.com (Curtis Edmonds)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Insiders (Craig Roush)Entertainment Insiders (Craig Roush)
Lest their be any question of whether or not the Mouse House still packs any animated clout, consider this to be the convincing argument otherwise. With a eerie feeling of déjà vu and a virtual replay of events earlier this year, Disney's ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Entertainment Insiders (Craig Roush)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for John CarrollJohn Carroll
Disney has a way with animated features, otherwise known as cartoons. Sure, when we were young we loved cartoons. "Inspector Gadget," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" being two prime examples. But, as we grow older, we lose touch with these cartoons. But, ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at John Carroll
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Needcoffee.com DVD Review, 2003 Collector's EditionNeedcoffee.com DVD Review, 2003 Collector's Edition
If you already own the last collector's edition, skip it. However, if you still need one, grab it. ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Needcoffee.com DVD Review, 2003 Collector's Edition
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Digital Hit Entertainment's reviewDigital Hit Entertainment's review
The battle of the bugs has finally hit the big screen in 1998. Two major studios have released two similar insect-related computer-animated films in the same year. DreamWorks SKG was the first out of the gate with Antz. On November 25th, Disney/Pixar ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Digital Hit Entertainment's review
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for THE WEEKLY MOVIE REVIEWTHE WEEKLY MOVIE REVIEW
At first, I wondered what all the hubbub was over. But as A BUG’S LIFE got cuter and cuter, I figured it out. Once again, Pixar has a winner. The animation is, of course, superb and A BUG’S LIFE is much better than ANTZ, not to mention more inventive. ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at THE WEEKLY MOVIE REVIEW
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Pixar is the studio that first brought a full-length computer-generated feature to the screen with 1995's Toy Story, and, by adding A Bug's Life to their resume, they have established themselves as a ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Needcoffee.comNeedcoffee.com
For time immemorial, the ants on a particular island have had to harvest enough food not only for themselves, but for the evil gang of grasshoppers that demands their "protection" fund. Enter Flik (Foley), a bumbling inventive genius who accidentally ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Needcoffee.com
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Village Voice (Amy Taubin)Village Voice (Amy Taubin)
A Bug’s Life is the little kids’ version of Antz: sweeter, funnier, simpler to follow. I like that the ants in A Bug’s Life are lavender and that they have the blissed-out eyes of Teletubbies, even when they’re running for their lives. The brown ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Village Voice (Amy Taubin)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Cinematter (Matt Williams)Cinematter (Matt Williams)
The season's second computer-animated ant tale (following Antz ) has finally hit the theaters. It lacks some of the earlier film's sophisticated humor, but more than makes up for it with its rich animation and endearing characters. The ant colony on Ant ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Cinematter (Matt Williams)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Nitrate Online (Carrie Gorringe)Nitrate Online (Carrie Gorringe)
Forget the concept of "Girl Power"; in animation circles at least, 1998 is the year of "Insect Power." We’ve all seen Antz and felt the urge to stock up on Black Flag foggers, the idea of invasion by thousands of ants all sounding and acting like Woody ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Nitrate Online (Carrie Gorringe)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
To answer your first question, "A Bug's Life" is, strangely, exactly as good as "Antz," the other animated insect movie that beat this one out of the gate by just a few weeks. To answer your second question, seeing both movies will not feel redundant as ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Christian Spotlight on the MoviesChristian Spotlight on the Movies
There was a time, not many years ago, when Disney movies were enchanting. The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast created worlds of wonder and beauty, with just a twinkle of concorable evil that lay just beneath the surface. Aladdin had a comic ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Disney/Pixar's remake of, ironically, Three Amigos!, is redone with bugs and animated via computer. When meanie grasshoppers (headed by Kevin Spacey) threaten the anthill, well-intentioned clutz Flik (Dave Foley) goes on a crusade to find help. He ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for In Film AustraliaIn Film Australia
Critics everywhere have compared Disney Pixar’s A Bug’s Life to Dreamworks’ Antz. Don’t expect me to be any different; it is virtually impossible not to compare these two pretty special films. As I was wracking my brain trying to figure out why ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at In Film Australia
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ShowBIZ DataShowBIZ Data
Although chances are that few parents or children will be asking, "Do we really want to see another movie about bugs?" before deciding on whether to take in the Disney/Pixar A Bug's Life, the issue of two concurrent animated films featuring insects ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at ShowBIZ Data
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for David WilcockDavid Wilcock
Obvious comparisons can be made to Dreamworks Antz here: computer graphics, insects, the small ant trying to defeat a much bigger enemy, dealing with being the 'little guy' etc, although to be fair, A Bugs Life was developed first. However, this being a ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at David Wilcock
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Bob BloomBob Bloom
For while Antz was a story about striving to be an individual in a society built on conformity, A Bug's Life is a story about learning selfreliance, selfconfidence and selfworth.This production from Pixar, the same people who brought you the enjoyable ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Bob Bloom
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
Each summer, a greedy and domineering group of grasshoppers descend on Ant Island demanding a large portion of the ants' annual harvest. Unfortunately, this time around an industrious ant by the name of Flik (voice of DAVE FOLEY), who had hoped to put an ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Screen It! Entertainment Reviews for Parents
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
As ants struggle to gather morsels of food, a leaf falls and interrupts their procession. "I'm lost!" screams a worker in panic. "Where's the line?" Rescue workers quickly arrive: "We are ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVDnett.noDVDnett.no
De av oss som lenge har sverget til originalutgavene av Disneys tegnefilmer på video (med engelsk lyd), har fått våre drømmer oppfylt nå som DVD har overtatt. Her foreligger altså en norsk utgave av A Bug's Life, eller Småkryp som den heter på ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at DVDnett.no
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Needcoffee.comNeedcoffee.com
For time immemorial, the ants on a particular island have had to harvest enough food not only for themselves, but for the evil gang of grasshoppers that demands their "protection" fund. Enter Flik (Foley), a bumbling inventive genius who accidentally ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Needcoffee.com
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for F.LM - Texte zum Film F.LM - Texte zum Film
... roughly translated: Das große Krabbeln ist nach Toy Story (1995) der zweite vollständig computeranimierte Langfilm Disneys. Eigentlich wollte man im Verbund mit Pixar (der Firma des ð-Chefs Steve Jobs) seinen vollständig computeranimierten Film ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at F.LM - Texte zum Film
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Criminy Pete's Knee Jerk SpoilersCriminy Pete's Knee Jerk Spoilers
True, maybe I'm a sucker for cartoons and computer animation, but this film looked amazing - and it SHOULD, since Pixar's been working on this for years - and it was actually pretty damn funny. Maybe there's something about cartoons that allows a person ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Criminy Pete's Knee Jerk Spoilers
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)
In the animation world, 1998 was definitely the year of the creepy-crawly, with two bug-based toons - "Antz" and "A Bug's Life" - finding box office success within months of each other. But it's "A Bug's Life", Pixar's follow-up to the phenomenally ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
For the second time in as many months, America is being treated to a delightful movie about ants. If I'd known the darn bugs could be so much fun, I would have put the lid on the Raid a long time ago.A Bug's Lifeis the latest offering ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Jack Garner)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Matt PriggeMatt Prigge
A Bug's Life" may not be "Toy Story," but it's more close than "Antz" was. I really liked "Antz," basically because, yes, it is clever and witty and intelligent (and it has the temerity to take a chance and put Woody Allen in the lead, perhaps the year's ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Matt Prigge
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Walter FrithWalter Frith
After a major foulup by Flick, the colony loses all food collected for the grasshoppers, (after all, grasshoppers ARE above ants in the food chain), Hopper orders the ants to begin again and says that his army will destroy the ants if they come back at ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Walter Frith
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Michael DequinaMichael Dequina
The similarities between _Bugs_ and _Antz_ begin and end with the facts that they are completely computer animated, center on ant colonies, and that the two main characters are a worker ant (here named Flik, voiced by Dave Foley) and an ant princess ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Michael Dequina
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Steve RhodesSteve Rhodes
Easily the best family movie in the past few years was 1995's TOY STORY. The Pixar Animation Studios are back this year with their second motion picture, A BUG'S LIFE, which is another brilliant piece of filmmaking. Although the script is not quite up to ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Steve Rhodes
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
"A Bug's Life," the second feature-length computer animated film from the partnership of Pixar Studios and Disney is as whimsical, funny, and downright entertaining as their first effort, 1995's "Toy Story." Populated with a host of memorable character ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
Who would have ever thought that an ant could be so darn cute? Well, they are. A Bug's Life is the story of a colony of ants, and one ant in particular named Flik (voice of Dave Foley). It seems that these ants have been working, infact slaving to make ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
Who would have ever thought that an ant could be so darn cute? Well, they are. A Bug's Life is the story of a colony of ants, and one ant in particular named Flik (voice of Dave Foley). It seems that these ants have been working, infact slaving to make ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
Bug's Life, A (1998) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
In A Bug's Life, the protagonist is Flik (voice of Dave Foley), an ant whose sole desire in life is "to make a difference." Flik is an inventor, and, when one of his experiments goes wrong, it brings the wrath of the grasshoppers, led by the dangerous ...read the complete Bug's Life movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
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