A Bug's Life
The final product of both films are generally perceived to contrast one another in tone and certain plot points. "Antz" in the end seemed to be more geared towards older audiences, featuring moderate violence, mild sexual innuendoes, and profanity, as well as social and political satire. "A Bug's Life" was more family-friendly and lighthearted in tone and story. The two films especially differ in their artistic look: "Antz" played off more realistic aspects of ants and how they relate to other bugs, like termites and wasps, while "A Bug's Life" offered a more fanciful look at insects to better suit its story. "PopMatters" journalist J.C. Maçek III compared the two films and wrote, "The feud deepened with both teams making accusations and excuses and a release date war ensued. While "Antz" beat "A Bug's Life" to the big screen by two months, the latter film significantly out grossed its predecessor. Rip off or not, "Antz"'s critical response has proven to be almost exactly as positive as what "A Bug's Life" has enjoyed."