Cute, though predictable film

Rating: 5/10 (31 December 1998)

This film depicts ants locked in a mortal struggle with their oppressors, the grasshoppers.
The animation was superb, and probably the strongest part of the film. How often can you say that every frame in a movie is spectacular?
The acting was adequate. However, in many of the roles, it seemed as though better actors may have been available. Though I think Dave Foley and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are great actors, almost anyone could have been cast in their roles and done a solid job. Some performances were brilliant, such as Phyllis Diller as the queen and David Hyde Pierce as Slim, but for the most part, the acting was forgettable.
As for the plot, it was mostly predictable. There were a couple of interesting twists, such as the construction of a fake bird, but the story was extremely formulaic.
Still, the movie was worth seeing. Some classic moments, including false "outtakes" at the end with actors flubbing lines, etc. but overall, the movie was just solid with occasional flashes of brilliance. Rating: 6.