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The Ant Bully (2006)
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Reviews Counted:111
Fresh:70
Rotten:41
Average Rating:6.2/10
Consensus: Sometimes inventive and witty, this animated adventure into an ant-sized world is a pleasant diversion.
Theatrical Release:Jul 28, 2006 Wide
Box Office: $28,133,159
Synopsis: A young boy learns the importance of teamwork and gains self-confidence in this animated feature written and directed by John A. Davis (JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS), and based on the book by John... [More]
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Bruce Campbell, Paul Giamatti, Allison Mack
Director: John A. Davis
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Reviews for The Ant Bully
It may be too intense at times for wee ones, but kids of 5 and up testing the limits of their independence in the big world should relate to Lucas, dig the crazy insect world and embrace the imagination behind the colorful adventure.
07/27/06
The ant community resembles an ideal socialist collective as imagined by H. Rider Haggard.
07/28/06
The Ant Bully is a sore disappointment to anyone hoping for a turnaround to the recent downward quality spiral of animated films. In fact, this movie may represent a new nadir for 3D animation.
07/26/06
Top CriticWriter-director John A Davis has one or two nice touches, but the film is disposable.
08/12/06
The only thing it inspired in me was a sudden urge to spray the screen with Raid.
08/06/06
Like the insect world it depicts, The Ant Bully, based on John Nickle's book, is neatly structured and cohesive, but a little small-scale.
07/28/06
Has an ace in its anthill...political allegory that separates this one from the pack.
07/27/06
The Ant Bully is lovely to look at but a headache to listen to.
07/24/06
Top Criticfirst-rate animation, dizzying action sequences, and masses of imagination, but no real heart
07/25/06
The film acknowledges that faith is an important part of our social fabric, and if the film has any moral lessons to pass on, it implicitly roots them in a spiritual foundation.
08/31/06
If we have to use insects to teach the value of cooperation, how about switching to bees for a change?
07/27/06
Achieves many surprising pleasures during its run, with its splendid animation bursting with a crispness of imagery that puts most of the stylings this year to shame.
07/27/06
...too many similarities to previous animations like Antz and the recent Over the Hedge often give The Ant Bully the feel of an also-ran.
07/30/06
Besides keeping us entertained and occasionally thrilled, there's a nice sense that the film is actually saying something.
08/12/06
The Ant Bully, which was three years in the making, seems fussed over and, occasionally, a little dull.
07/28/06
Top CriticFamilies should swarm to "The Ant Bully.
08/05/06
The Ant Bully has enough poop jokes and dopey inspirational moments to win over young children for a while, but it does nothing to set itself apart.
07/27/06
So well animated, voiced, written, and directed, it defines itself as one of the best animated flicks this summer, rightfully standing beside 'Monster House' and 'Cars.'
07/27/06
If your kids bully you into seeing this movie, do yourself a favor and check it out in 3D. The movie gets extra points when seen through those glasses.
07/28/06
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