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Antz (1998)
Released By: Dreamworks   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Dreamworks
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Tim Darnell
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Gene Hackman, Jane Curtin, Sharon Stone, Sylvester Stallone, Woody Allen, Jennifer Lopez
Published ID: 7696
UPC: 667068467123, 667068419924,
Plot: DreamWorks and Pacific Data Images collaborated on this all computer-animated comedy-adventure about the ant angst of misfit worker ant, Z (voice of Woody Allen), who feels trapped by the conformist confines of his totalitarian ant civilization and eventually sets forth in search of Insectopia. After DreamWorks began animating Prince of Egypt June 1, 1995, the company launched Antz in Palo Alto a year later (5/20/96), the same month the DreamWorks/PDI partnership was announced. The screenplay by Chris and Paul Weitz and Todd Alcott has uncredited input by Woody Allen (who matched dialogue to fit his usual style of verbal delivery). The story suggests the possible influence of Yevgeny Zamatin's classic novel {~We} (1923) and Ayn Rand's similar-themed {~Anthem} (1936), filmed in the early '70s in a rarely seen unauthorized film adaptation (which Rand never allowed to be shown commercially). Following the 1995 Toy Story (1995), Antz is the second fully computer-animated feature, preceding the release of Disney's all-CGI A Bug's Life by seven weeks. Antz begins with worker ant Z discussing his feelings of insignificance with a shrink (voice of Paul Mazursky) before heading off to his tunnel-digging job, work supervised by General Mandible (Gene Hackman) and Colonel Cutter (Christopher Walken). Mandible has big dreams of conquest, and he convinces the Queen (Anne Bancroft) an attack is necessary to prevent a termite invasion. Her daughter is Princess Bala (Sharon Stone), who's not overly enchanted by her engagement to Mandible. The Princess goes slumming, visiting the bar where Z hangs out with his friend Weaver (Sylvester Stallone). To the tune of Guantanamera, Bala dances with Z -- in a scene with allusions to the dance in Pulp Fiction (1994). Entranced by the encounter, Z convinces Weaver to swap places, so a military parade will allow him to see Bala in the reviewing stand. Befriended by soldier ant Barbatus (Danny Glover) during the parade, Z nervously realizes he's actually marching into battle. Attacked by termites, the troops experience horrors highly reminiscent of the Starship Troopers (1997) bug battles. The dying Barbatus tells Z, Don't follow orders all your life. As the only survivor of the slaughter, Z returns home a war hero. Threatened by Mandible, Bala and Z are thrown together in a journey into the outside world, and they travel toward the legendary Insectopia. Major city newspaper critics were almost unanimous in their praise of Antz. Shown at the 1998 {~Toronto Film Festival}. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
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great movie
Added 10/12/2009

I think this is a great movie, Woody Allen is really funny. Fun that Jennifer Lopez and Slyvester Stallone are in it, too. Some parts are a bit depressing and violent for little kids, but it is generally a really good movie.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Not for Families or Children
Added 8/20/2009

Seriously disappointing. Lots of cussing, using God's name in vain. Military torture scene. Drinking beer. Very crude reference to drinking from the bottom side of an animal. Mean military commander dies violent death at end.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Too many CUSS words for a kids show!
Added 3/5/2009

This is a horrible movie for kids and is boring for adults!! it has many cuss words including b*tch, tight A**, H*ll, taste like Cr*p....
2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
It's No Bug's Life, But It's Still Fun
Added 2/1/2009

The Film is Nothing Like Bug's Life, But It's Still Fun.

The Story Focuses on Z, a Worker Ant Who's Not A Huge Fan of His Job. One Day He Meets Princess Bala, and Thay Dance During The 6:15 Dance. Afterwards, Z Thinks He'll Never See The Princess Agian. But He Trades Places With His Soldier Buddy Weaver To Meet The Princess Once Agian. But Insted, He Ends Up in A Very Dangerous War. After The War, Z Meets The Princess Agian, But Accedently Ends Up Bringing The Both of Them on A Trip To Search For Insecttopia.

This is One of The Best Dreamworks Movies Scince Shrek and Galaxy Quest. The Acting Was Top-Notch, The Action (Rather Violent For Such A PG Film) Was Very Well-Animated, and The Humor Was Funny at times, and Wierd During Others. Woody Allen Does A Very Brilliant Job as The Voice of Z, and Selvester Stallon Does a Great Job as The Voice of Weaver. Overall, The Film is Fun and One of The Best Animated Films I've Seen.

Spiecial Features Include:
-Audio Commentary by Tim Johnson and Eric Darnell (Both The Directors)
-Making of Featurtte
-The Basics of CGI Animation
-Facial System For The Film
-Early Charecter Desings
-Production Notes on The Film
-Cast and Dirctor Bios
-ANTZ Trailer

The Audio Commentary For The Film Was Very Great To Listen To, and The Most Interesting Thing Thay Mentined on The Commentary Was How Thay Were Origanaly Were Going To Open The Film With. The Making of Features (Like Alot of The Making ofs by Dreamworks) Was Very Interesting. The Bsics of CGI Animation on The Film Was Pretty Repeated, But Still Fun To Watch. The facial System for The Film Was Interesting. The Charecter Desins Are Fun To Look at Because It's Interesting To See What The Charecters Origanaly Looked Like. The Production Notes Are Interesting To Read Because It Talks About The Reason Thay Wanted To Make The Film Was Made and Why Thay Chose Actors For the Roles in The Film. Cast/Director Bios Are Pretty Much The Same, Thier Life Story, How Thay Got Into Showbessnies, and List of Films Thay Were in. The Trailer is The Same 1-To-2 Minute Advertisment For The Film.

Overall Ratings:
Movie-5/5
DVD-4/5

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Z the man, I mean ant
Added 1/24/2009

This movie is one hour and twenty-three minutes and released on October 2, 1998. Mainly the movie focus around a single ant named Z. Z thinks there are something better then doing the same thing day in day out. He is always thinking that there must be something better. The computer animation is great. The story flows along and does not bounce around. This is an excellence movie to watch and own.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
great movie
Added 10/12/2009

I think this is a great movie, Woody Allen is really funny. Fun that Jennifer Lopez and Slyvester Stallone are in it, too. Some parts are a bit depressing and violent for little kids, but it is generally a really good movie.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Not for Families or Children
Added 8/20/2009

Seriously disappointing. Lots of cussing, using God's name in vain. Military torture scene. Drinking beer. Very crude reference to drinking from the bottom side of an animal. Mean military commander dies violent death at end.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Too many CUSS words for a kids show!
Added 3/5/2009

This is a horrible movie for kids and is boring for adults!! it has many cuss words including b*tch, tight A**, H*ll, taste like Cr*p....
2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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