New York Times, 11/25/1998, p.E1, "...A BUG'S LIFE makes jaunty, imaginative use of both extraordinary technology and bold storytelling possibilities within the insect world..."
Box Office, 01/01/1999, p.53, "...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
Sight and Sound, 02/1999, p.39-40, "...Tightly constructed....The script has fun playing with our common knowledge of insects..."
Entertainment Weekly, 01/15/1999, p.44, "...A hellzapoppin creature-feature jamboree..." -- Rating: B
USA Today, 12/24/1998, p.4D, "...Rowdier than a New Year's Eve party..."-- 4 out of 4 stars
Los Angeles Times, 11/20/1998, p.C1, "...[A BUG'S LIFE has] an unfettered imagination....This footloose humor comes from both the writing and the direction..."
Distributor Note
A Bug's Life
Journey inside the miniature world of bugs for bigger-than-life fun and adventure under every leaf! Crawling with imaginative characters, hilarious laughs, and colorful animation, Disney and Pixar's A BUG'S LIFE will "delight everyone -- young, old, or six-legged" ("People" magazine). On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere" an inventive ant named Flik hires "warrior bugs" to defend his colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers, led by Hopper. But when Flik's cavalry turns out to be a ragtag group of flea circus performers, the stage is set for comic confusion ... as well as unlikely heroes! Featuring a star-studded voice cast, A BUG'S LIFE presents an amazing new perspective on teamwork and determination, revealing subtle new details each time you watch it.
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
A Bug's Life
Journey inside the miniature world of bugs for bigger-than-life fun and adventure under every leaf! Crawling with imaginative characters, hilarious laughs, and colorful animation, Disney and Pixar's A BUG'S LIFE will "delight everyone -- young, old, or six-legged" ("People" magazine). On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere" an inventive ant named Flik hires "warrior bugs" to defend his colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers, led by Hopper. But when Flik's cavalry turns out to be a ragtag group of flea circus performers, the stage is set for comic confusion ... as well as unlikely heroes! Featuring a star-studded voice cast, A BUG'S LIFE presents an amazing new perspective on teamwork and determination, revealing subtle new details each time you watch it.
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
A Bug's Life
Journey inside the world of bugs in this epic of miniature proportions. Crawling with imaginative characters, hilarious laughs, and colorful animation, Walt Disney Pictures Presentation of A Pixar Animation Studios Film, A BUG'S LIFE, will "delight everyone -- young, old, or six-legged." (People Magazine) In this 2-disc set you'll step behind the scenes for a look at the innovation and teamwork that resulted in this ingenious film. Loaded with bonus features ? including animation not seen in theaters, abandoned sequences, and multiple surprises ? A BUG'S LIFE COLLECTOR'S EDITION offers something for everyone from families to film lovers!
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Release Note
DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case 2-Disc Set Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35 Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. John Lasseter - Director, Andrew Stanton - Co-director, Lee Unkrich - Supervising Film Editor Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer Isolated Audio Track - 1. Score 2. Sound Effects Featurette Behind the Scenes Footage Bonus Feature/Short - 1. GERI'S GAME 2. FLEABIE Production Interview - 1. Gary Rydstrom - Sound Engineer Deleted Scenes/Outtakes Film-to-Storyboard Comparison Text/Photo Galleries: Storyboards Stills/Photos Production Drawings Screenplay
Product Notes
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!
If You Enjoy "A Bug's Life (DVD)", May We Also Recommend:
Grow your DVD collection with these classic and newly released movies from Paramount Home Entertainment, featuring your favorite Comedy, Action & Adventure and Classic films at great low prices!
With over 700 titles & new items added each week, Tower’s new Blu-Ray section offers recent releases, Blu-Ray bestsellers and great deals on your favorite high-def titles!