October 10, 1998

A Bug's Life (1998) ****

It could be described as a computer-animated remake of Akira Kurosawa's "The Seven Samurai", except that here, the brave defenders of the poor peasants happen to be flea circus clowns. Compared with "Antz", this Disney/Pixar co-production is more action-packed, has better animation and more advanced digital effects, but it's certainly not as clever or witty (except for truly hilarious fake bloopers during the closing credits).