Which "insect" CGI film is your favorite? - Blu-ray Forum

tron3 · 06-01-2009, 04:10 PM

As much as I am a Pixar fan, "A Bug's Life" doesn't carry away the cookie crums for me. I found ANTZ much more entertaining, though I felt the animation was lacking detail and color. Even The Ant Bully held a certain amount of appeal.

Sorry Pixar, you can't win them all.

Please cast your vote!

Teabaggins · 06-01-2009, 04:11 PM

I'm assuming you watched "a bugs life" on blu before making this thread?

tron3 · 06-01-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

I'm assuming you watched "a bugs life" on blu before making this thread?

I did. Fantastic and colorful animation. Hate to admit, but enjoyed ANTZ on dvd better for the story.

JJ · 06-01-2009, 04:14 PM

Antz was more grown up than Bug's Life, more for an older audience what with the voice actors, plot, dialogue - and that termite/ant battle is not for kids, lol. I wanna hear the future Blu-ray soundtrack on THAT one.

tron3 · 06-01-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Antz was more grown up than Bug's Life, more for an older audience what with the voice actors, plot, dialogue - and that termite/ant battle is not for kids, lol. ....

True. I guess there something about a neurotic Woody Allen as an insignificant ant that makes the story. At least he didn't marry his daughter in this movie.

Tok · 06-01-2009, 04:27 PM

I used to think Antz was better, but I find that I enjoy ABL more now. It could be that I have kids that are right in the target age group for this movie now.

But really when you think about ABL is just an animated version of Three Amigos/Seven Samuari/Magnificent Seven. And Pixar did not pull any punches, the end of Hopper was quite violent for a "kids" movie.

I agree in the scope of Pixar films that it is one of the weaker entries, but it still is vastly superior to many of the Dreamworks animated movies.

If you have Wall-E and you have not yet watched, The PIXAR Story, you really should make the time to do so. It is an underdog story and a story of redemption. It is only fitting that someone like John Lasseter has become the creative head of Disney and Pixar animation instead of some bean counter. It is really just common sense. Make a good story and audiences will want to watch it.

P@t_Mtl · 06-01-2009, 04:30 PM

It's a Bug's Life for me

SDon1969 · 06-01-2009, 04:33 PM

How about that Bee Movie? My vote's for A Bug's Life, though...

FRAK · 06-01-2009, 04:34 PM

I've definitely gotta go with A Bug's Life. I'm not just saying that because I have Pixar blinders on, I just really feel that it's the higher quality movie. Again, just my opinion!

tron3 · 06-01-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigW

.. It is only fitting that someone like John Lasseter has become the creative head of Disney and Pixar animation instead of some bean counter. It is really just common sense. Make a good story and audiences will want to watch it.

I think it was Clint Eastwood (or Paul Neuman?) who said, "The problem with movies as an art form is it is a business. The problem with movies as a business is it is an art form." Something to that affect.

While Hollywood is full of talent, some of it is misguided. Instead of political force feed we should just get what the audience wants. The hero gets the girl and the bad guy gets what he had coming. That's why I loved Iron Man. None of that G.I. Joe (no one really dies) cartoon plot. He killed the terrorists point blank. No hesitation. No pleading with mad men. No ploting a way to beat the odds. Just did the job and had no apologies. I hope the sequel lives up to the first.

FindYourWay · 06-01-2009, 04:35 PM

Antz and A Bugs Life certainly are different.
One thing in particular (that bug some people I know) is in Antz, the ants had the accurate 6 legs, in A Bug's Life, only 4 legs.

Scooby Blu · 06-01-2009, 04:37 PM

Based on this review I bought A Bug's Life last Friday at Cosco and could not have been more happy !

link: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2156/bugslife.html

Heart&Soul · 06-01-2009, 04:49 PM

Starship Troopers.

FRAK · 06-01-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Heart&Soul

Starship Troopers.

Batman1980 · 06-01-2009, 05:34 PM

A Bug's Life, couldn't care less about the others.

koontz1973 · 06-01-2009, 05:44 PM

Here we are, a group of MATURE adults arguing about the finer points of which animated insect film is the best. I loves these types of threads

My vote goes to bugs life, but I do love Ant Bully as well for a close second.

mikejet · 06-01-2009, 05:46 PM

Bug's Life because it speaks to my inner child. Antz is more for adults and has a lot of references and jokes kids won't get but will laugh because the adults are laughing.

ngkf7 · 06-01-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Heart&Soul

Starship Troopers.

We have a winner!

SquidPuppet · 06-01-2009, 05:53 PM

During their theatrical runs I enjoyed Antz more. That said, I didnt vote because I would have to watch them both on Blu, back-to-back to make a decision.

P@t_Mtl · 06-01-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Heart&Soul

Starship Troopers.

yep their bugs sure would make the other bugs run away rather quickly

View Poll Results: Which bug film is your favorite?
A Bug's Life	36	85.71%
ANTZ "You da Ant."	3	7.14%
The Ant Bully	0	0%
Other (Specify)	3	7.14%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

06-01-2009, 04:10 PM	#1
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Which "insect" CGI film is your favorite? As much as I am a Pixar fan, "A Bug's Life" doesn't carry away the cookie crums for me. I found ANTZ much more entertaining, though I felt the animation was lacking detail and color. Even The Ant Bully held a certain amount of appeal. Sorry Pixar, you can't win them all. Please cast your vote! Last edited by tron3; 06-01-2009 at 04:20 PM.

06-01-2009, 04:27 PM	#6
Tok Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:973 Blu-ray collection:1781 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	I used to think Antz was better, but I find that I enjoy ABL more now. It could be that I have kids that are right in the target age group for this movie now. But really when you think about ABL is just an animated version of Three Amigos/Seven Samuari/Magnificent Seven. And Pixar did not pull any punches, the end of Hopper was quite violent for a "kids" movie. I agree in the scope of Pixar films that it is one of the weaker entries, but it still is vastly superior to many of the Dreamworks animated movies. If you have Wall-E and you have not yet watched, The PIXAR Story, you really should make the time to do so. It is an underdog story and a story of redemption. It is only fitting that someone like John Lasseter has become the creative head of Disney and Pixar animation instead of some bean counter. It is really just common sense. Make a good story and audiences will want to watch it. Last edited by Tok; 06-01-2009 at 04:32 PM.

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06-01-2009, 04:11 PM	#2
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	I'm assuming you watched "a bugs life" on blu before making this thread?

06-01-2009, 04:14 PM	#4
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Antz was more grown up than Bug's Life, more for an older audience what with the voice actors, plot, dialogue - and that termite/ant battle is not for kids, lol. I wanna hear the future Blu-ray soundtrack on THAT one.

06-01-2009, 04:30 PM	#7
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	It's a Bug's Life for me

06-01-2009, 04:33 PM	#8
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	How about that Bee Movie? My vote's for A Bug's Life, though...

06-01-2009, 04:34 PM	#9
FRAK Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mt. Juliet, TN Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:80 Trading Score:2	I've definitely gotta go with A Bug's Life. I'm not just saying that because I have Pixar blinders on, I just really feel that it's the higher quality movie. Again, just my opinion!

06-01-2009, 04:35 PM	#11
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	Antz and A Bugs Life certainly are different. One thing in particular (that bug some people I know) is in Antz, the ants had the accurate 6 legs, in A Bug's Life, only 4 legs.

06-01-2009, 04:37 PM	#12
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	Based on this review I bought A Bug's Life last Friday at Cosco and could not have been more happy ! link: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2156/bugslife.html

06-01-2009, 04:49 PM	#13
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	Starship Troopers.

06-01-2009, 05:34 PM	#15
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	A Bug's Life, couldn't care less about the others.

06-01-2009, 05:44 PM	#16
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	Here we are, a group of MATURE adults arguing about the finer points of which animated insect film is the best. I loves these types of threads My vote goes to bugs life, but I do love Ant Bully as well for a close second.

06-01-2009, 05:46 PM	#17
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Bug's Life because it speaks to my inner child. Antz is more for adults and has a lot of references and jokes kids won't get but will laugh because the adults are laughing.

06-01-2009, 05:53 PM	#19
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	During their theatrical runs I enjoyed Antz more. That said, I didnt vote because I would have to watch them both on Blu, back-to-back to make a decision.

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