A Bug's Life Description:
The computer animation crew at Pixar--the creators
of TOY STORY--return with another feature rife with stunningly
rendered worlds populated by cute critters you can't help but care
about. The story is simple--an ant colony led by Flik (Dave Foley)
seeks help from a flea circus and other insects in their struggles
against the oppressive grasshopper bullies led by Hopper (Kevin
Spacey). However, as with TOY STORY, there is as much for adults
to enjoy here as there is for the kids. (In fact, the story is
loosely based on Akira Kurosawa's classic SEVEN SAMURAI.) And
don't miss the wonderful "outtakes" that roll with the
closing credits!
"...Tightly constructed....The script has
fun playing with our common knowledge of insects..."
"...A hellzapoppin creature-feature
jamboree..." -- Rating: B
"...Rowdier than a New Year's Eve
party..."-- 4 out of 4 stars
"...A BUG'S LIFE makes jaunty, imaginative
use of both extraordinary technology and bold storytelling
possibilities within the insect world..."
"...Lasseter brilliantly exploits the
material for both laughs and pathos, while pushing the
technological parameters of computer animation even beyond the
already impressive feat of TOY STORY..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
"...[A BUG'S LIFE has] an unfettered
imagination....This footloose humor comes from both the writing
and the direction..."
