Good but keep an eye out for better

Rating: 6/10 (10 November 2008)

Well now as I'm cycling once again alphabetically through my movies I come through to one of the first Pixar flix in my collection "a bug's life" Well I not only watched the movie but this time I went through all of the special features as to not miss a thing. Seeing as this is the movie that came after the Toy Story movies I must say that they have come a ways with the technology...or at least I realized this once I watched the special features on the disc that told me so and pointed out all the little things that I didn't realize before like all the leaves moving and the different shadows and the hair on each bug's back....
Really and truly this is Pixar and I don't feel that the animation quality should be the major judging point on this film as that is sure to be top notch. The story is where things really need to come into play. Well This story follows an ant that isn't quite getting along with the other antz in that conformist thing that they like to do. (Also seen in the plot from the movie Antz which now that I think about it is kind of creepy with both films coming out so close together) Anycase our hero ant has to save the colony that treats him like trash against evil bully insects that are out to extort them for food. This adventure brings up a cast of colorful and friendly characters that have many comic moments throughout the film.
Overall the story is about working together to accomplish something that couldn't have been accomplished alone. Good lesson overall but still not extremely high class.
In the end if you strip away the technological glitter A Bug's life is a charming little family movie with a plot that is entertaining but nothing highly innovative. Still worth a watch and if you are a fan of Pixar like I am you won't be ashamed of having it in your collection though I feel it is the weakest of the Pixar titles.
Best wishes hope you enjoy the film.