A new paradigm for animation

Rating: 8/10 (15 November 1998)

As a committed animated movie fan, I found Antz to be an innovative departure. The characters have a more 3 dimensional look to them, with a real feeling of "roundness". The individuality theme is well explored, and the fact that each character strongly resembles its voice provider is a clever touch. Dreamworks have found a formula which seems set to turn 'Toontown on its head, and I believe that a spate of similar movies will follow. This is movie which will appeal to all age groups, but at different levels - from the purely WYSIWYG to those who will read deep meanings into it. Anarchists beware! Dreamworks have your number!