It felt predictable from the start, given Randy Newman’s western-inspired music, that we were headed somewhere… though perhaps not toward an animated film about insects mirroring "The Magnificent Seven." The ants work tirelessly to gather food, presenting it as tribute to grasshoppers who threaten them. However, the overly eager “Flik” enjoys tinkering and inventing; when he builds a harvesting machine that accidenta…

I don’t usually go for children’s films, but my daughter insisted I watch this one with her. It turned out to be an acceptable film; certainly a change of pace. I doubt I would choose to view it on my own, except if she asks me to do so again.

This is a really pleasing movie from Disney and Pixar. *A Bug’s Life* brings together appealing animation, likable characters, and a cast that sticks with you. The story is engaging, and the film moves along quickly over its 95-minute length. The music is good too. Dave Foley does well voicing Flik, while Kevin Spacey delivers a terrific performance as Hopper; it’s unfortunate about what happened with him, of c…

It’s… probably the sixth-best adaptation of _Seven Samurai_ that's been made so far. Final rating:★★★ - It was enjoyable, and I would suggest checking it out.