A Bug's Life (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
starring: Phyllis Diller, Dave Foley, Brad Garrett, Jonathan Harris, Bonnie Hunt
directed by: John Lasseter, Stanton, Andrew
directed by: John Lasseter, Stanton, Andrew
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Studio: Buena Vista Home VideoRelease Date: 05/16/2008Run time: 95 minutesRating: G
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There was such a magic on the screen in 1995 when the people at Pixar cameupwith the first fully computer-animated film, Toy Story. Their second feature film, A Bug's Life, may miss the bull's-eye but Pixar's target is so lofty, it's hard to find the film anything less thanirresistible.
Brighter and more colorful than the other animated insect movie of 1998(Antz), A Bug's Life is the sweetly told story of Flik(voiced by David Foley), an ant searching for better ways to be a bug. Hiscolony unfortunately revolves around feeding and fearing thelocal grasshoppers (lead by Hopper, voiced with gleeful menace by KevinSpacey). When Flik accidentally destroys the seasonal food supply for the grasshoppers he decides to look for help ("We need bigger bugs!"). The ants, led by Princess Atta (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), are eager to dispose of the troublesome Flik. Yet he finds help--a hearty bunch of bug warriors--and brings them back to the colony. Unfortunately they are just traveling performers afraid of conflict.
As with Toy Story, the ensemble of creatures and voices is remarkable and often inspired. Highlights include wiseacre comedian Denis Leary as an un-ladylike ladybug, Joe Ranft as the German-accented caterpillar, David Hyde Pierce as a stick bug, and Michael McShane as a pair of unintelligible pillbugs. The scene-stealer is Atta's squeaky-voiced sister, baby Dot (Hayden Panettiere), who has a big sweet spot for Flik.
More gentle and kid-friendly than Antz, A Bug Life's stillhas some good suspense and a wonderful demise of the villain. However,the film--a giant worldwide hit--will be remembered for its mostcreative touch: "outtakes" over the end credits à la manylive-action comedy films. These dozen or so scenes (both "editions" ofouttakes are contained here) are brilliant and deserve a specialplace in film history right along with 1998's other most talked-aboutsequence: the opening Normandy invasion in Saving Private Ryan.
The video also contains Pixar's delightful Oscar-winning short, Geri's Game. Box art varies. --Doug Thomas
Studio: Buena Vista Home VideoRelease Date: 05/16/2008Run time: 95 minutesRating: G
Amazon.com:
There was such a magic on the screen in 1995 when the people at Pixar cameupwith the first fully computer-animated film, Toy Story. Their second feature film, A Bug's Life, may miss the bull's-eye but Pixar's target is so lofty, it's hard to find the film anything less thanirresistible.
Brighter and more colorful than the other animated insect movie of 1998(Antz), A Bug's Life is the sweetly told story of Flik(voiced by David Foley), an ant searching for better ways to be a bug. Hiscolony unfortunately revolves around feeding and fearing thelocal grasshoppers (lead by Hopper, voiced with gleeful menace by KevinSpacey). When Flik accidentally destroys the seasonal food supply for the grasshoppers he decides to look for help ("We need bigger bugs!"). The ants, led by Princess Atta (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), are eager to dispose of the troublesome Flik. Yet he finds help--a hearty bunch of bug warriors--and brings them back to the colony. Unfortunately they are just traveling performers afraid of conflict.
As with Toy Story, the ensemble of creatures and voices is remarkable and often inspired. Highlights include wiseacre comedian Denis Leary as an un-ladylike ladybug, Joe Ranft as the German-accented caterpillar, David Hyde Pierce as a stick bug, and Michael McShane as a pair of unintelligible pillbugs. The scene-stealer is Atta's squeaky-voiced sister, baby Dot (Hayden Panettiere), who has a big sweet spot for Flik.
More gentle and kid-friendly than Antz, A Bug Life's stillhas some good suspense and a wonderful demise of the villain. However,the film--a giant worldwide hit--will be remembered for its mostcreative touch: "outtakes" over the end credits à la manylive-action comedy films. These dozen or so scenes (both "editions" ofouttakes are contained here) are brilliant and deserve a specialplace in film history right along with 1998's other most talked-aboutsequence: the opening Normandy invasion in Saving Private Ryan.
The video also contains Pixar's delightful Oscar-winning short, Geri's Game. Box art varies. --Doug Thomas
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Customer Reviews
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- Inspired Storytelling
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, I'm looking more closely at what to watch. Just about everything from Pixar and John Lassiter is some of the most inspired stuff I've come across.
The characters, the stories, the animation and the casting all create a high water mark not just for children's viewing but for every one.
"A Bugs Life" is certainly one of the better ones in the group. I can say this ... Read More
Rating: - Will there be a ten year anniversary addition coming?
A Bug's 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 Bug's Life" but I don't see anything like that on Disney's 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.
Rating: - Bugs Life.....great
I am a fan of children's movies, and this one is right up there at the top. Loved it!
Alice M. Schmidt
Appleton, WI
Rating: - just buggy
My son really enjoys this movie. I am glad I added it to our video library.
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-Here's why it's a great story.
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. ... Read More
- Inspired StorytellingSure, 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, I'm looking more closely at what to watch. Just about everything from Pixar and John Lassiter is some of the most inspired stuff I've come across.
The characters, the stories, the animation and the casting all create a high water mark not just for children's viewing but for every one.
"A Bugs Life" is certainly one of the better ones in the group. I can say this ... Read More
- Will there be a ten year anniversary addition coming?A Bug's 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 Bug's Life" but I don't see anything like that on Disney's 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.
- Bugs Life.....greatI am a fan of children's movies, and this one is right up there at the top. Loved it!
Alice M. Schmidt
Appleton, WI
- just buggyMy son really enjoys this movie. I am glad I added it to our video library.
-Here's why it's a great story.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. ... Read More
