Don't squish this bug!

Rating: 7/10 (15 December 1998)

It is truly a sad state of affairs in the entertainment industry when the best TV shows and movies are if not animated then at least have the characteristics of cartoons (see The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Buffy, Antz, Mulan...). A Bug's Life is another excellent addition to this unique canon. It is made by Pixar, the company that made the even better Toy Story a couple of years ago. This film rides that finicky edge between appealing to kids and adults alike, a task notoriously difficult to accomplish. A Bug's Life showcases brilliant computer animation with a time-tested Seven Samurai story - young man must leave home to redeem himself, brings back friends, becomes a hero and changes the community for the better. Classic. Adults, don't be afraid to go see this movie. And stick around for the end of the credits; it's worth it.