The Ant Bully (2006)
63 %
Reviews Counted: 109 Fresh: 69 Rotten:40 Average Rating: 6.3/10
Consensus:
Sometimes inventive and witty, this animated adventure into an ant-sized world is a pleasant diversion.
Runtime: 89 mins
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 Nickle. Misfit Lucas (Zach Taylor Eisen) doesn't have any friends and suffers daily at the hands of... [More]
Genre: Childrens
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Bruce Campbell, Paul Giamatti, Allison Mack, Julia Roberts
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While the animation, particularly in the action set pieces, is indeed well done, it's nothing revolutionary nor imaginative that stands out from the rest in this CG-feature-a-week marketplace.
08/25/07
Isn't clever or inventive enough to make up for its repetitive and lackluster storytelling.
03/24/07
One of those animated features you can enjoy even without a kid by your side.
03/01/07
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09/29/06
It's imaginative and amusing with its engaging characters and nicely crafted animation, even though the ants themselves are visually the least interesting ... Uplifting and bright.
09/08/06
Ten year old Lucas Nickle ( the voice of Zach Tyler Eisen) stomps an anthill after an encounter with neighborhood bullies. With the help of a magic potion, the ants shrink the boy down to their size. The insects are about to get even and Lucas will learn
09/06/06
...this visually arresting story of a young geek's friendship with some enterprising ants isn't as compelling in the script department.
08/31/06
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
The new computer-animated movie, "The Ant Bully," knows a few things about bullies, most of which we already know--all of which bear repeating.
08/30/06
Even without too much sentimentality, and without any musical numbers, this is a fun-filled animated masterpiece that should only be seen in 3-D and on a 70-foot screen.
08/23/06
Kiddie-friendly toilet humour, a whiff of suspense and familiar voice actors make it passably entertaining, but there’s little warmth or emotional satisfaction to be had from its cynical characters.
08/12/06
Enjoyable, brightly animated adventure with strong characters, superb gags and a script that isn't afraid to throw in a spot of political subtext.
08/12/06
Writer-director John A Davis has one or two nice touches, but the film is disposable.
08/12/06
Besides keeping us entertained and occasionally thrilled, there's a nice sense that the film is actually saying something.
08/12/06
As kiddie entertainment it works well, with simple humour and lots of action. But there’s not a lot to appeal to any accompanying adults.
08/12/06
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