Every ant has his day.|Oct. 02, 1998|United States|83 Min.|PG
Genre: Adventure;Animation;Comedy;Family
Description: Z, an anxious worker ant, struggles with conformity and the constant reminders of his insignificance. One night, he falls for Princess Bala when she visits the colony’s bar to escape her royal responsibilities. Meanwhile, the ant colony prepares for war against termites. To see Bala again, Z switches places with his soldier friend Weaver and joins the army. There, he befriends Sergeant Barbatus, unaware that General Mandible, the army leader and Bala’s fiancé, intentionally sends loyal soldiers to their deaths to stage a coup. During the battle, Z survives, while others perish. Barbatus, before dying, advises Z to think independently.
Back in the colony, Z is mistakenly hailed as a hero. When he reunites with Bala, he panics, takes her hostage, and they both escape the anthill. Becoming fugitives, they search for the legendary paradise, Insectopia. Z’s defiance inspires other ants, disrupting productivity. General Mandible, seeking control, labels Z a criminal and promotes conformity, promising rewards for completing a project. However, his second-in-command, Cutter, begins questioning Mandible’s motives.
The story highlights themes of individuality, rebellion, and the pursuit of a better life.
Cast director: Eric Darnell
Cast actor: Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Dan Aykroyd, Anne Bancroft, Danny Glover, Gene Hackman, Jane Curtin, Sylvester Stallone, Jennifer Lopez, Christopher Walken
Original name: Antz