Another triumph for animation

Rating: 9/10 (13 May 2000)

Once again showing that animated films often have better plots, more humour and far greater emotional pull Antz delivers very well. Brilliantly cast throughout Woody Allen especially shines as (What else) a neurotic, physically and aggressively diminutive misfit whose non-conformist attitude sets him against the engrained Ant culture of self-sacrifice and collectivity over the individual. Although the Marxist undertones are obvious they are well put and not too in-your-face. They also show animators desire to open up this market to adults as well as children. Funny, scary and absorbing this film pushes all the right buttons as it's perfectly timed 80 minutes elapse. One to watch, even without the kids.