Bug`s Life, A (UK)
An epic of miniature proportions
Certificate: U
Running Time: 91 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Journey inside the miniature world of bugs for larger-than-life fun and adventure under every leaf! Crawling with imaginative characters, hilarious laughs and colourful, lifelike computer animation, Disney and Pixar`s `A Bug`s Life` "is a masterpiece, terrific entertainment for all ages." (The Daily Mail).
On behalf of oppressed bugs everywhere, an inventive ant named Flik hires `warrior bugs` to defend his colony from a horde of greedy grasshoppers, led by Hopper. But when Flik`s cavalry turns out to be a motley 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! Plus, this DVD edition has been created directly from Pixar`s digital source, producing the clearest picture possible and two viewing formats: original widescreen and special full-frame, digitally recomposed to retain the entire image.
Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Two Sets Of Hilarious Outtakes
Pixar`s 1997 Academy Award-Winning `Geri`s Game`
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Standard 1.33:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitle Tracks:
English
CC: English
Directed By:
Andrew Stanton
John Lasseter
Written By:
Bob Shaw
Andrew Stanton
Andrew Stanton
Don McEnery
Joe Ranft
John Lasseter
Starring:
Madeline Kahn
Kevin Spacey
Phyllis Diller
Roddy McDowall
Denis Leary
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Dave Foley
Casting By:
Mary Hidalgo
Soundtrack By:
Randy Newman
Editor:
Lee Unkrich
Production Designer:
William Cone
Producer:
Darla K. Anderson
Kevin Reher
Distributor:
Disney Pictures
Pixar Animation Studios
Your Opinions and Comments
The features are not bad, the contrived outtakes are funny. Sound is good with good steering and clear vocals.
My daughter loves this film, and knows the main characters.
The basic film is funny but can be dark.
It is a must buy.
While the story was a bit childish for me (being 27 and all), it was hilarious to listen to the 8-languages soundtrack.
The word "transfer" does not fit in this case, since the movie was all digital to begin with. Let`s just say that the video is very nice. Of course, no CG animal is as convincing as a hand-drawn one, but still the characters all look great.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is nice and the bugs` effects are very funny (and sometimes even accurate).
I especially enjoyed the ending titles of the movie, where they include so-called "bloopers" from the production. VERY funny.
I think most kids would enjoy this film. I sort of did. A bit. :)
Overall, great stuff, not quite up to Toy Story standard, (although repeating that formula is no mean feat) - but a great film in its own right nonetheless! Unfortunately, it is a little lacking in the extras department - so probably best to go for the 2 disc set.
Flik is an ant who goes in search of warriors to fight for his colony againts the evil grasshoppers. He then finds his warriors, not realising that they are a circus act.
The first thing that will catch your eye is the exquisite CG animation and the flawless transfer. The transfer is a straight digital to digital one, which means there is no grain or specks of dirt at all. This is simply a flawless picture and is presented well.
The sound is quite a brilliant DD 5.1 The dialogue is clear and legible. The overall quality of the sound produced is great
There are little extras packed into this disc although there is a more superior 2 disc set available. The extras on this disc consists of a set of outtakes and an oscar winning short produced by pixar called Geri`s Game. This is a well made piece of animation about an old man who plays chess against himself.
A good disney disc that is somewhat let down by the lack of extras. Fortunately there is a 2 disc set available that is packed full of extras. Go Buy That