I first saw this film in 2004, if I remember correctly, and I still watch it today.
Antz is the story of an ant called "Z" (don't let it's pronouncing as "Zee" put you off), who dreams of a world outside of the dull life of the ant worker in a colony filled with millions of ants. He sets off for a place called "Insectopia", a place in which "You can be your own ant", and "The streets are paved with food", with the colony's Princess. There, this proves to be true. Their fun is slightly short lived, however, when Colonel Cutter finds Princess Bala, and forcibly takes her back to the colony with him. However, the Colony's General, Mandible, is planning to create a stronger colony, by washing away the workers, who he considers to be "Weak". Can Z get back to the Colony in time to save the workers, Princess Bala, and the Queen?
I've only given it 9/10 because I feel that the film was, if anything, too short. I don't think we saw enough of Insectopia in the film's 83 minute length (including the credits), and I think seeing a bit of the colony's past may have been nice, and perhaps a bit of the Princess's life in the palace would have been good. Possibly a few flashbacks to Z's past would have been nice too.
Overall, the film is funny, and I enjoy the sarcastic character of Z, voiced by Woody Allen, a lot. Quite a few quotable lines, as well as a heart warming story that proves that no-one is insignificant. Definitely one of these "Why hasn't this film got a sequel?" films.
Antz is the story of an ant called "Z" (don't let it's pronouncing as "Zee" put you off), who dreams of a world outside of the dull life of the ant worker in a colony filled with millions of ants. He sets off for a place called "Insectopia", a place in which "You can be your own ant", and "The streets are paved with food", with the colony's Princess. There, this proves to be true. Their fun is slightly short lived, however, when Colonel Cutter finds Princess Bala, and forcibly takes her back to the colony with him. However, the Colony's General, Mandible, is planning to create a stronger colony, by washing away the workers, who he considers to be "Weak". Can Z get back to the Colony in time to save the workers, Princess Bala, and the Queen?
I've only given it 9/10 because I feel that the film was, if anything, too short. I don't think we saw enough of Insectopia in the film's 83 minute length (including the credits), and I think seeing a bit of the colony's past may have been nice, and perhaps a bit of the Princess's life in the palace would have been good. Possibly a few flashbacks to Z's past would have been nice too.
Overall, the film is funny, and I enjoy the sarcastic character of Z, voiced by Woody Allen, a lot. Quite a few quotable lines, as well as a heart warming story that proves that no-one is insignificant. Definitely one of these "Why hasn't this film got a sequel?" films.