Once again showing that animated films often have better plots, more humour and far greater emotional pull than their live-action counterparts Antz delivers it's set with aplomb. Brilliantly cast throughout, Woody Allen especially shines as the (what else) neurotic, physically and aggressively diminutive misfit whose non-conformist attitude sets him against the engrained ant culture of self-sacrifice and collectivity over the individual.
Although the Marxist undertones are obvious they are well put and not too in-your-face, especially for the commie-bashing American public. It also shows the animators desire to open up this practically untapped market for adults as well as children. Funny, scary and absorbing this film pushes all the right buttons as it's perfectly timed 80 mintes elapses. One to watch, even without the kids. |
