*I like bugs now?* A Bug's Life (1998) | First Time Watching | (reaction/commentary/review)
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Like Toy Story, I loved following these really relatable characters in a setting that felt so unique and creative. The message of following your gut and never giving up on yourself was also very inspiring. Enjoy :)
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I like bugs now? A Bug's Life (1998) | First Time Watching | (reaction/commentary/review)
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John Ratzenburger is the voice of Hamm (the pig) in Toy Story. After Toy Story came out, he was asked to also voice PT Flea here in Bug's Life. Both were huge hits and he became Pixar's 'lucky charm'. He has voiced a character in every single pixar film to date
Mr Pigs names is Hamm?! 😂
Didn't Andy call him Evil Dr. Pork Chop 🤣
Everybody knows his name 😉😂😂😂😂
@@reysgotplans5005 Yes but Andy has names for the villianous (of his imagination) characters like Potato Head being 'One Eyed Bart' as well as initially calling Jessie 'Bazooka Jane' at the end of Toy Story 2.
At the beginning of Toy Story 2 as Buster finds Woody, he calls out "How did he do Hamm?" and the piggy bank reads off the SpeakEasy the recorded time.
On top of that I do believe at the end of Toy Story 3 when Andy is giving the toys to Bonnie he does call him 'Hamm', noting that he will keep your money safe as well as the fact he is also aliased as "The Evil Doctor Porkchop".
In fact, PIXAR was finalizing post-production of The Incredibles when they realized that John Ratzenberger was missing. They wrote, recorded, animated, and added the final scene with The Underminer in a mad rush to avoid releasing a film without him in it.
5:04 although Flick seriously messed up by breaking the altar and loosing the food. I wonder why the heck would they keep the offering so damn close to a cliff😂
To be fair, it is pretty much the highest point on the island barring the tree itself (or at least the highest point not covered in grass)
Fun fact:
When grasshoppers swarm it creates a lot of heat. Under the right conditions the increase in temperature alters there genetic makeup and turns a grasshopper into a locust. Thumper, the really animalistic grasshopper that scares Dot, is actually a locust.
No way? I low key thought the leader was one bc he was a different color n bigger.
Him n the crazy 0ne r like more brown grey while everyone else is green.
Idk if it’s to differentiate them from the background characters or not but thanks for the info.
👍🏽
*Their. Also untrue
That.. That can't be true, I need some citation on that fact-
Partially true. It isn't an alteration of genes, its a rise in serotonin levels in the grasshoppers due to overcrowding due to a large number of eggs hatching at once and creating a large swarm of babies together. Locusts and grasshoppers are two different phases / forms of the same kind of creature. Has nothing to do with heat or genetics, but rather the right optimal environmental conditions conducive to leading the eggs to hatch. They won't hatch if the environment isn't survivable enough, and can remain dormant for years until it becomes suitable enough, which leads to a bunch of eggs hatching all at once.
@@eternyti That is quite interesting. Sure it sounds less interesting than "Grasshopper swarms generating so much heat that it alters their genes and turns 'em into locusts." But ya gotta respect reality instead of a fictious misunderstanding of how it works. Reality might be "disappointing" at times, but it's our reality non-the less, and we can study it and learn interesting facts from it regardless. Though I didn't know Grasshoppers and Locusts were two different phases or forms of the same kind of creature, that's cool.
Hard to believe this was only Pixar’s second movie. You can tell they were still developing their style, but still being ahead of the curve, even then.
Plus, say what you will about Kevin Spacey, but he does a great job as the villain.
Kevin Spacey is an amazing actor. I love everything that I've seen him in. A shame he's a questionable person irl
Oh yeah, I don't think anyone denies that he's a *phenomenal* actor, especially when playing a villain. Shame it just seems that he has some villainous tendencies himself.
The complete hault and panic at the smallest obstacle is not at all exclusive to ants. Anyone who has managed a team of people has had to gently suggest we “go around the leaf.” 😅
gotta love pixar. I've heard it described as Disney does "Once Upon a Time..." and Pixar does "what if...."
“A Bug’s Life” is one of my favorite Pixar films. It might not be quite as hard hitting or nostalgic (for others) as some others, but I have fond memories of it. I always have fun watching it, and we used to have a computer game on it, which definitely was a factor in why I enjoy it.
Also, Hopper is an amazing antagonist.
Hoppers “They out number us 100 to 1.” Speech is still accurate af
This movie is such a good comedy, I quote it often.
my favorite: "No Harry No! Don't look into the light! I can't heeeelp it, it's so beauuutiful - aaaaaaa"
This movie has a special place in my heart. When I was little, for some reason we had this movie on VHS at home in Mexico in its original language. I loved it so much that I watched it at least once a day until I learned the dialogues even if I didn’t know a single word in English. Let’s say this movie was my introduction into my second language 😅 Amazing reaction by the way
You should do Finding Nemo next... you're comments about Pixar made me remember the first time I saw Finding Nemo. I was already an adult and I cried like a baby 😅 it's still one of my favorite Pixar
I think he's already seen it, but if not I would also love a reaction!
Another fun fact: This basic plot (small community is oppressed and seeks outsiders to help defend them) seems to really be loved by Hollywood as it's been used in a ton of movies. It originates from an old black and white Japanese movie called "Seven Samurai." To name a few movies that follow this plot: Magnificent Seven, The Three Amigos, Galaxy Quest , Tropic Thunder, and of course A Bug's Life. I think a lot of the comedies were inspired by "The Three Amigos" because the outsiders are usually actors.
Galaxy Quest is great, would love to see his reaction to it
@@RedneckPrinceoftacticoolnesssame.
Also the B movie Battle Beyond The Stars, which is almost a direct remake of The Magnificent Seven IN SPACE!
I must have seen a different tropic Thunder than you
Fun fact: Pixar would through Easter eggs into their movies, particularly ones from their own movies. So yes, the trailer in which Randall was thrown in is the same one. And the truck parked right next to it is a Pizza Planet
And thus The Pixar Theory was born
It's rather unfortunate this movie tends to be forgotten by a lot of folks as it still holds up quite well. But from what I can recall this movie, although still recognized as good back in the day, never caught on the way Toy Story did so there wasn't really much demand for a sequel. Which is a shame since it's relatively equal to the first Toy Story in regards to quality, likeable characters, and interesting story elements. Though I suppose an argument could be made A Bug's Life doesn't necessarily need a sequel as realistically, the ant colony really shouldn't have future issues in dealing with other insects. And the circus bugs were able to regain joy and purpose in their work as performers.
Kevin Spacey does such a stellar job as Hopper 👍🏽
As soon as he said "Whose idea was this?!" I got chills and cringed 😮
Two movies and a short were the inspiration for this movie: The Seven Samurai, Three Amigos (which composer Randy Newman worked on) and The Ants and the Grasshopper (the Disney Silly Symphony based on the Aesop fable of the same name), with the last having the twist of what if the grasshopper demanded food from the ants rather than asking for it.
I rewatched this childhood beloved movie a few months ago and still loved it so much!! the amount of details I lost as a kid (specially watching a dubbed version) is incredible! the praying mantis being with a butterfly to avoid being killed by a female praying mantis is a personal favorite
The innovation of this film was the first home video release to be created entirely using a digital transfer, converting each frame of animation from the film's computer data instead of using the standard analog process. The movie also used a larger footage rendering server, more animators, and more shots than Toy Story. 😊
Surpassingly underrated. I remember seeing this in the theater as an almost-30yo and I've loved it ever since. I cannot understand why people think this is the weakest of Pixar's output. To this day, I still regularly use Hopper's flat monotone delivery of "now that's... funny" in my everyday speech.
People think it's weak? I've always loved this one!
People probably think this is the "weakest" of Pixar's work because it's the weakest one they've heard of.
Also, the second movie the studio made being its weakest? I think that's a good thing. 😊 Means they've only gotten better!
Really clever move for Pixar's early films to choose their stories in order to work within the limitations of CGI technology. They could only achieve so much at the time, in terms of lighting and geometry, so the resulting renders would make the 3D objects appear glossy and flat like plastic. To avoid the uncanny valley and keep a sense of immersion, they based their stories on plastic toy characters in Toy Story and insect characters in A Bug's Life that have hard, shiny exoskeletons. With the massive success of Toy Story, the technology advanced exponentially with each film; Bug's Life, for example, has more complex lighting in the environment. CGI history is super fascinating!
You mentioned those hoppers' creepy legs and then talked about your greatest fear. And I was first like 'Your greatest fear is having long legs?' ^^;
Its always a sweet movie. I remember collecting books when i was little that continued with mini stories after the movie took place. Fun Fact: This movie happened to be part of a little war with DreamWorks, to which they had created the movie Antz to rival against this film.
Edit: Watching this movie as an adult is like watching it for the first time. I didn't know how much sarcasm and jokes were in this movie.
I was just thinking about this movie the other day. Mostly about Hopper being the most evil Pixar villain. Idk why haha.
This is the most underrated of Pixar films. I love it, my kids love it, and it never gets dated like some other films. The message is fantastic too. Too bad all of us ants don't stand up as well.
Weird time to request but here goes, I would love to request The Last Starfighter. It's an 80's film that I caught on tv the other day and I think you'll love it and the message even though it's dated, the message is universal.
Thanks again for another lovely Cocoa Couch episode!
Me: What? How can he not have seen A Bug’s Life as a child? It’s a classic!
Also me: *Remembering I’m actually old now and this young guy probably wasn’t even born until the year 2000 or something* 😮 🤦♀️
Ehh I was born in 2000 and this movie was one of my favorites that I would watch at 5 years old on our DVD player. I would legit watch it multiple times in a day, lol.
I assume this guy just never liked watching TV or movies as a kid or something.
This movie made grasshoppers, rain, and birds terrifying as a kid😅
Okay but why is this movie funnier as an adult 😂😂😂
Kevin Spacey can always be terrifying. Seven… this… 21 (sort of). He just has a mastery of intimidation.
This movie holds a special place in my heart. My brothers and I say "WHERE'S THE FOOD?!" all the time.
Also, I feel like Hopper was huge inspiration for my first like real villain character.
The interesting thing is that a movie called Antz was being released at a similar time.
Also when looking back on this, if Hooper allowed the new queen to blame him, both their problems would've been settled without the person looking to start the revolution
It's easily one of the most underrated pixar films! Watched this a ton growing up. Excellent film!
I have just found this channel and I’m so happy to have found someone that actually listens to the films but who does the commentary. Looks like I know what I’m bingeing for days on end
12:19 That recognition while not noticing the Pizza Planet truck from Toy Story parked right outside lol.
Actually one of my favorite Pixar movies. I realized while watching that Hopper's brother is the same voice actor as Bing Bong in Inside Out. (Have you watched that one yet?) Also, I'm pretty sure that the really big bug is Brad Garrett.
I had a random flashback while watching this to one of my earliest core memories. I was 3 and went to Disneyland for the first time, and I was so terrified of the grasshopper animatronic in the 3D/4D show based on this movie that my mom had to take me outside after he showed up. I just found a video of that attraction and I can definitely see why I was so scared of that animatronic! It's probably for the best we left then, since it actually got much scarier after that. I wonder now if that explains my aversion to animatronics, mannequins, and masks throughout my child and teen years....
He just have the most delightful laugh - makes me wanna give him a hug and laugh along 🤗
Love this movie. One Pixar's best vocal castings. Julia Louie-Dreyfuss, Haden Panterrier, Madeleine Khan, Bonnie Hunt, Tony Jay and legendary Phyliss Diller.
I know Kevin Spacey did Hopper for some reason I kept thinking it was James Woods. But after watching Hercules I realize that James Woods might have been a little too comedic for Hopper because he comes off as a sociopathic killing machine and I think Kevin Spacey did a better job with that type of character
This was my childhood "burn out the VHS tape" movie. I have a 2.5 ft Flick.
Watching your reactions have become a comforting escape from busy life for me. You seem like such a gentle nice guy. I always love hearing your thoughts on movies. Ever considered reacting to tv shows too? Like Stranger Things, Game of Thrones etc.
Thank you so much for reacting to all of these movies! I love seeing truly genuine and intelligent reactions. I really like how quickly you pick up on things throughout the movies you watch. I have some recommendations for you! It's ok if you don't get to them all, or any of them, but I think you'd have a fun time reacting to these movies/shows:
- National Treasure 1 and 2
- any movies from the MCU
- The Incredibles
- Finding Nemo and Finding Dory
- Alice in Wonderland (1951)
- The Wizard of Oz
- Fantasia 2000
- Anything Winnie the Pooh
- Madagascar trilogy
- Ice Age (if you haven't already seen it)
This is one of my first movies i ever watched as a child. And after all these years it's still a fun and entertaining!!!
It's so underrated!!
“I like bugs now” is probably the last thing an Australian would think he’d be saying
As an Australian it’s only like 5 types of bugs that I really don’t like in our country, generally bugs are awesome
You should consider watching The Rescuers Down Under! It’s another underrated hidden gem. The opening scene is just incredible.
Besides Toy Story 3 and Onward, A Bug's Life is hands down my favorite Pixar film. And in my opinion it's the best one.
12:21 At this moment in the background is a trailer house and the famous pizza planet delivery car. The trailer house also appears in Monsters Inc. Is the place where Mike and Sully send Randal and the family living in the house confuses him for an alligator.
My favorite youtuber when I think about films and series reactions
This is my two year old’s favourite movie along with Finding Nemo. It’s so cute hearing her talk about the “bugs” and “bad grasshoppers”!
37:35
Death never looked so cute and so frightening at the same time.
I’m so glad you reacted to this! I love watching this growing up! I once thought a concept for a sequel where Flick’s tribe would be in a war against a tribe of fire ants. Dot would be a teenager and would’ve fell in love with a fire ant. There are 2 other cool ant movies. They’re ANTZ which was a rival to this movie and The Ant Bully which based on a book about a human learning the ways of the ants. 💚💙💜🐜
Hopper is a smart villain. He used intimidation to keep the ants and in check is brilliant since he immediately stops any sign of rebelion immediately, like when Flick almsot stood up against him at the beginning, he set him back in check by intimidating him. The only problem is that his way to mantain control only works until a certain point, until the point someone is brave enough to stand against him, that was his downfall. He got overconfident in his method of control.
🐛 Another really good Disney film that involves a group of cute talking (and singing) insects is "James & The Giant Peach" (1996). 🍑 Like the "Toy Story" franchise, it also features a lot of catchy tunes by Randy Newman. I think you would especially enjoy it because most of the vocal talent is British. 😎👍
12:21 that is the mobile home Randell got sent to. . . And the pizza planet truck from toystory
I love ibsects, arachnids, snd entomology, so I loved it when Pixar made this film!
A few facts about ants: the colonies are all female ants, (dame goes for bee colonies). Only male ants are born with wings and they have to leave the colony immediately. Also ants do, in a sense, "breed" aphids, so the queen having a pet aphid makes sense in a way.
I always found it funny though, that insects have six legs and they gave them insrcts four legs. Then, with the one spider who shoukd have eight legs, they gave her six, lol.
This is really an 'under the radar' pixar movie, and it's their 2nd one ever (this came after Toy Story(!)
A very interesting dynamic between protagonist and villain. We have a villain here who is very aware of his weakness and the fact that he is easily overpowered by the protagonist. To compensate this our villain makes the protagonist believe they are the weaker one, and yes, one on one an ant is weaker than the grasshopper. But numbers is keyword here.
I LOVE how this movie plays with this idea. How Hopper and his gang keep the ants under the false illusion that they not only are the weak one, but need the grasshoppers for protection.
And it only takes one guy, one single guy, to stir everyting.
Oh and we get to see the villain being eaten alive 0_0
Why again is this movie so overlooked?
Firstly, I’ll always love this movie. Second, the fact that the villian is played by Kevin Spacey was just a self fulfilling prophecy in the end.
Half of those circus bugs were predatorial, they would have been good warrior bugs
Hopper scared me half to death as a kid but looking back on it now
and realising it's Kevin Spacey, makes a lot more sense.
One of the first to revolutionize this a long with Toy Story.
Just found your channel yesterday and already subbed. Great work mate!
Would love to recommend 1998 film Soldier with Kurt Russell. Sci-fi action film, about a man taken from birth to become a warrior, only to be thrown away and learning throughout to become more civil.
Dave Foley voices Flick...he's been in "Kids in the Hall" Canadian sketch comedy
VEEP
WILL & GRACE
NEWS RADIO (With Phil Hartman, hilarious!!! Joe Rogan was in it)
Marshmallows 😂 I haven't seen this since I was a kid. Antz is a good one as well
I love this film! It's one of those movies I grew up with.
I will be leaving a comment listing all the things wrong with Toy Story 4 once you post that reaction.
Hopper is played by Kevin Spacey
His brother (is from multiple series)
Princess is Julia Louise feet use (SEINFELD; VEEP)
Caterpillar is same as pig voice in Toy Story
It is sad how fast they change their minds. People can be very fickle too. Reminds of a the japanese drama "class 3a all of you are hostages from now on" you should react to it.
I didn't know this movie had bloopers.
i don't think it was ever confirmed, but this was probably an adaptation of the fable: the ant and the grasshopper
So excited for this one!!! I have suuuch a soft spot for it. Its pretty underrated or I guess for its time people didn't enjoy it. I'll never forget how Thumper made me feel 💀💀💀💀 absolute FEARY
Wow i barely member this movie. The idea they'd abandon the bird plan because circus performers AFTER they actually saved the princess is a little.....too movie for me. But otherwose, the message of standing up to opression is still strong. It only takes widening the eyes of the masses to realize they actually have the power.
Hopper is one of the greatest animated villains EVER! As a villian enthusiast, they dont make um like that any more!!!
Yes! One of my all-time favorite movies❤
You should see Rango
The reaction was very funny
Is it possible to make a reaction to “Monster in Paris” someday? As far as I know, there hasn’t been a reaction to this cartoon yet
If you’re going to continue doing Pixar reactions, please check out Onward! It’s one of the most heartfelt movies that always gets overlooked for some reason.
Flick is like Hiccup lol
Now that you've seen A Bug's Life, you have to watch Antz. Both movies came out within a month of each other the same year.
Also majority of ants are female the males are just for the queens and thats it
Thanks for reacting to the bloopers again
Dude, have you seen megamind? It’s a great film
Now that you've seen this, now you should see Antz from DreamWorks
This is my favorite Pixar movie
Oh I love A Bug’s Life! I’m getting nostalgic now!
My Pixar favourite!! 🐛🦋🐞🦗🐜🕷️
Can we please get this man to watch DreamWork's Antz, he has to watch it now after this movie.
Okay now that you’ve watched a bugs life, you NEED to watch “ANTZ”
34:59 ants are the bullies victims and the grasshoppers are the bullies all bullies are cowards they prey on those who are weak or smaller or those they see as easy targets, if all the victims like here all the ants stand up against the grasshoppers together then the grasshoppers would be done for
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.
if you've never seen the incredibles you definitely should! peak pixar in my opinion
1:13 😂🤣 accurate
Hi Oscar I love this movie as well its amazing and you would love it 2. And love your videos keep up the good work.
My first Pixar ever!!!
Spoilers they're collecting food for the grasshoppers
The number of deeply resonant, _deeply political_ chords this movie strikes is astounding.
I would love to see you react to "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" of Nicholas Cage
12:27 😂🤣 accurate
Now you've seen a bugs life, i feel you have to watch Antz.
have you thought about reacting to The Owl House? I think you would love it and it's an amaizing tv show!
THE BEST Pixar Villain!!!
Even if i watch this movie, i'll never like bugs. 😅
Can you please please PLEASE watch The Ant Bully (2006)? Its such a star studded cast! :)