the funny thing is that this wasn't just about keeping the ants in line, but also about keeping his own men in line. the fact that they sugested not going to ant island told him that they were starting to question his leadership, so he put a stop to it right away. two birds with one stone
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess dictatorship is a type of leadership. being the leader just means you are the highest person in command, there are many ways a leader can direct their underlings
I don’t think I watched that. But if you want an honest opinion, the best superhero/crime drama film I’ve ever seen would either be Watchmen, or the Batman film The Dark Knight Returns
"You let one ant stand up to us then they ALL might stand up. Those "puny little ants" outnumber us a hundred to one. And if they ever figure that out, there goes our way of life! It's not about food. It's about keeping those ants in line. That's why we're going back!" I never understood a word he said when I watched this as a kid, but now I realize how amazing this speech is.
As a kid, I could never stop rewinding to that speech even when I couldn't understand what he was saying. It was that good. I knew it was super important and I couldn't get enough of it. Hopper is reminding his followers that if it weren't for the ants, they'd be starving, and if they give them the slightest space to think more for themselves and recognize their strength in numbers, everybody's access to food is at stake. They have everything to lose.
I think that's a bit of a stretch. Hopper is really just like a biker gang member who really knows how to push his weight around. Though he is definitely worth mentioning.
This is why Hopper is one of my favorite villains. He knows the Ants can take them out at anytime, it's even implied that he's a little afraid of them. It's also implied that he knew the ants weren't collecting the food. I just think that's what makes a great villain when they know that they can be taken out at any time. Kevin Spacey does an amazing job voicing him. He's not only a good example of a physical villain, but a mental villain as well.
Hopper murdered 3 of his men in cold blood all just to teach the rest of them a valuable lesson: Never underestimate your enemy, ESPECIALLY when they have the advantage in numbers. He wasn't just fearsome, he was smart.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Hopper is one of the greatest antagonists Pixar has ever created, and is second only to Syndrome in terms of his character.
@@mexicanbanjo9325 Nowadays modern Pixar and Disney doesn't even give you a good story, because they are so stuck up in all this "representation" bullshit.
Seriously, why is Hopper never mentioned as one of the greatest villains in Disney? This guy freaking enslaves ants and even tried to feed an innocent girl to an ax crazy grasshopper, not to mention he probably even killed some of his henchmen to get his point across. You just can't get any more evil than that. Hopper is by far one of the best villains in film history. No Disney Pixar villain can come close to Hopper.
What about Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear from Toy Story 3? He turned a daycare into a prison for toys and subjected many toys to be mistreated by toddlers. He brainwashed Buzz into serving him. When Woody and his friends were about to be burned in the incinerator, instead of pressing the button that would save them Lotso abandons them to save himself despite them saving him earlier. Lotso may have had a tragic backstory it is not enough to justify his cruelty. In the end, Lotso became a cruel, nihilistic sociopath who believes love is non-existent and life as a toy is meaningless. The only villains that come close to his level of evil are Hopper, a grasshopper who terrorized an ant colony for power, and Syndrome, who killed off numerous superheroes and sent his omnidroid to attack a city to stage a battle where he triumphs as the hero all because his idol wouldn't let him be his sidekick when he was a kid.
@@hanifdachoosen1286 If you combine all of the police, federal agents and the military of any country's government, the citizens still outnumber them by a huge margin and can easily overthrow an oppressive regime.
@@hanifdachoosen1286 The rich don't need all that money to live, it's about control. They are class consious, which means they know that they are on the opposite side of a power structure they maintain for workers (ants). In this scene he is teaching his fellow ruling class (grasshoppers) what it takes to be them. The food represents stolen labor, grasshoppers don't create any value.
There is a mafia metaphor somewhere in this, I swear. I love how he acts all calm and sarcastic before killing a lot of his allies just to prove his point. That is just twisted. But yes, he is smart enough to know by logic that if one ant rebels, why not hundreds? They have nothing but intimidation to keep them enslaved. And once they lose their fear, they cannot keep them in line. And without them... you know, this is actually a great metaphor for slavery. So they have to keep oppressing them, because even though they are hording all this food, the real factor are the workers. What a monster... but an underrated villain nonetheless.
What's so ironic about this part is that Molt's three friends thought Molt would get in trouble with Hopper instead of them, but then they all got in trouble with Hopper anyways and got crushed to death as a result.
meh! I know. That actually makes Hopper all the more interesting, since he respected his mother enough to keep Molt alive. Still ironic, though, that Molt's friends ended up getting the punishment that they thought they would avoid.
forgot to mention before, I think, the interesting thing here. None of the Grasshoppers want to go back to ant island. He explains why they must, but at the same time, explains why he killed those 3 grasshoppers. If he lets one grasshopper stand up to him...
Right now Hopper and Scar have to be my favorites. But unlike Scar, Hopper offered real wisdom, philosophy, whatever. There is actually something to take away from Hopper. I may be wrong, but I can't think of anything Scar said that was enlightening.
The thing what stands Hopper out the most in the best way possible to other villains is him knowing an obvious weakness against him or even the fear of the ants rebelling against him As he said, the ants outnumber his own by hundreds, or even thousands - and keeping them in line through fear and power hiarchy is the best way to maintain that control But him actually KNOWING that they can rebel as soon as they know they would figure it out, is such a boost of character because most villains just thinks they're unstoppable at any way, but Hopper doesnt, he is completely aware about his weakness and does whatever to make sure it wont come to pass, and him killing his own men just to prove that point is what makes him more intimidating than other Pixar villains
Hopper is one of my all time favorite movie villains. While he's ruthless and sensationally unforgiving he's a vast intellect as well. And he's one hell of an intimidator to boot. Villainy like that is unforgettable.
Hopper is a very underrated Disney villain because his ruthlessness, wisdom, leadership and intimidation makes a top level villain. What sets Hopper apart from other villains is the speeches he gives to show why he does what he does and why the things happen.
Hopper is a villain among villains. Strong, firm, fair in a way, and does not take shit from anyone. He see's the bigger picture, and even foreshadowed the Ants uprising. His demeanor chills to the bone and his glare snares you in place. And when he shouts, "LET'S RIDE!" Do not ever exhale in relief. It only means disaster is coming with ever beat of air from his wings and the wings of his men.
@1234 He's very brutal (if effective), and unapologetic and unremorseful about his acts, and he acts a lot like a gang leader. Plus he treats his brother like shit, I don't see that being a necessary part of the 'brutal reality of life'. And whose to say grasshoppers in this universe have to use intimidation tactics on the ants and can't have a diplomatic trade deal with them?
Hopper is the very definition of a leader. He oversees everything and never leaves anything to chance. He puts his foot down and disposes of anyone who questions his word.
This scene is amazing. Hopper knows the ants can rebel at any time. He points out the importance of getting respect from the ants because they are more numerous. And if the ants realize their advantage in numbers that will lead to their downfall. He is ruthless and brutal but also smart he wants to keep the ants in fear while they live a life of luxury and comfort.
Hopper: "Come on, let me hear you say it." Loco: "It was just one ant!" Hopper: "NO!... Ha ha ha, no, not that, the other thing." Axel: "Are you kiddin'?" Hopper: *"WRROOOONNNGG!!!"*
It's so weird how uncommon it is to see a villain (especially one from a kid's movie) understand the illusionary nature of power more than most other villains in ADULT media.
My favorite part is his “did that hurt? how about that? How about this? Just because it shows how slippery of a slope he knows it is. If they are ever allowed to realize that they can go after the grasshoppers, it’s already over.
@@aceclover758 then again maybe one colony rebelled against him tied him up and attempted to sacrifice him to a bird near by as a rebellious ritual for his abusive crimes.
@@sidneybell9327 if there had been a sequel, hopper could have ripped his way out of that birds stomach as his return. But he was most likely ripped to pieces by the chicks.
I just realized that Walking Dead Season 7 basically stole the plot of A Bugs Life..... Ricks group (the ants) are forced to work for Negan (Hopper) and the Saviors (the grasshoppers) in order to stay alive. Negan is very similar to Hopper. He uses force and intimidation to get his way and even kills his own ppl to prove a point (like the scene here). He understands that Rick and his group(the ants) are tougher then they let on so is always using submission tactics to keep them in control. Too bad they will fight back and now Negan is worried about losing his power just like Hopper
Ryan Curtin I feel that Negan isn't that bad of a bad guy. In the comics when David was about to rape Holly(No Sasha) Negan was infuriated. He condemns rape. He killed Spenser because he thought he was a spineless coward. He is still a bad guy, though. Killing Glenn (And Abe in the show), tossing grenades onto Alexandria, using Gregory to force the Hilltop out of the war (in the comics he held him hostage and he had influence before Maggie took over.) There's a graphic novel about how Negan became the tyrannical leader of the apocalypse. I'm just saying that he's bad but just not evil. Not the Gov was evil. More so in the comics.
@@codename617 he is not that bad of a guy I agree. I've looked ahead and see where is arc takes him. His actions prior now that I've gotten to know his character are what any leader would consider if they were smart in a zombie apocalypse
Robert Treacy Molt: says dumb thing that upset hopper (under the influence and instruction from his friends) *friends got killed* Molt: "he's quite the motivational speaker, isn't he?" dude wtf they just killed your friends -_-
This is why hopper is one of my favorite Pixar villains. I hated ones as a kid who were comedically ignorant and dumb. Hopper isn’t the strongest, but he’s smart and knows his weaknesses. He knows how to spot holes in his power structure and how to fix them.
Hopper dumping all that grain on those 3 really hammered the point home. A single grain or two wouldn't hurt you, but if there's at least 50 or 100, now it's an actual problem. To show your dominance over them and guarantee their loyalty, you need to remove any thought of rebellion or even back-talk from their minds.
And those 3 grasshoppers that were killed are the people who try to change things or defy the evil rule, or to expose crimes of people in power, and are eliminated. some examples that come to mind, julian assange, edward snowden, jim traficant, more recently epstein
Tbh Hopper probably showed up to the colony one day with the gang and shoved himself on them by force saying “there are bigger insects that can take advantage” brought fear to them and they agreed to feed him in return for protection. Much like how the mafia did stuff.
The same way the government controls the people through fear of the consequences of revolting. And just like the government, if the people ever came together and used their numbers to their advantage, we would “outnumber them 100 to 1 and there goes their way of life”
Hopper's always been one of my favorite Pixar villains, intimidating desgin and voice, absolutely brutal and one of the few villains that knows full well the heroes could beat him and makes sure they don't know that too.
It's kind of funny that the only reason Hopper has a problem with the ants in the first place is entirely Flick's fault lol. I also love that Hopper doesn't lose himself to sheer impulse without reason or provocation. He likes it when a situation is simple and clearly understood.
2:102:11 Well, how about this?! - Hopper is truly demonstrating about how ants can defeat them with overwhelming numbers by dumping grain on his own men.
Hopper: It's not about food! It's about keeping those ants in line! Heath Ledger's Joker: It's not about money. It's about sending a message. Does anyone else feel like Nolan took inspiration from Hopper's quote?
Surprising how well this movie nails the psychology of racism. Deep down, the most powerful racists know that the people they oppress aren't really inferior. Why else would they work so hard to keep them oppressed and whip up so much hate in their supporters? Because they know if they let up, everyone will realize their whole system is based on bullshit.
It's not just racism, but all forms of power dynamic control involving 2 groups (they can be of the same race). Those in power, in the big seats, are always small in number and have to assert control over the larger, less well-off masses by seeming to be much more grand and powerful then they actually are, and use fear to fuel their facades. Dictators do it all the time to their own fellow race groups, racists do it all the time to other races, bullies do it all the time to the weaker people, and politicians do an ironic reversal of this to stoke fear against others while putting themselves on a pedestal. Fear, fear, fear. It's the ultimate tool of control, but is also a doubled edged sword because the irony of control invoked by fear is that the controller also fears the controlled in their own ways.
Fear is good for keeping control but when one starts to break the system of fear, then more will do the same, and then more and so on till the dictator is overwhelmed and overthrown. A leader can do anything but if they show any cracks then everyone who sees them will make those cracks bigger
@@slothonmercury he's right though, but it fits more so in the mind set scenarios like the Antebellum South. Wealthy plantation owners were vastly outnumbered not only by slaves but poor whites as well. Establishing a caste system was critical to keeping their economy going and that included keeping people in their respective lines.
He is a badguy but he is a smart badguy, he doesn't get mad at his brother for questioning him as it wasn't even his idea, another quote i enjoyed that he told to the new queen ant: "first rule of leadership, **every thing is your fault** " which to say that its job of a leader to take responsibility for actions of thier subordinates.
Wow. This brings back some nostalgia. I remember seeing Hopper as a little kid and being kinda scared lol- Just coming back to this today because I plan on making something with the audio. I've said it before, I think Hopper is the best Pixar Villain aside from Syndrome. He was surprisingly smart and knew that the ants were stronger than his gang. Most villains are just like " LeTs Go TaKe Em DoWn " without having any concern for what they could get themselves into. I wish Pixar made more villains like Hopper. He was such a great one. I hope we see more of his type.
the best part is that hopper was 100% right at the end, the ants finally realized they can just use their sheer numbers to overthrow all of the grasshoppers
No kidding his part on the Florida bugs life attraction made Disney themselves but up a warning sign A WARING SIGN *IN DISNEY* **ABOUT CHILDREN BEING SCARED** That’s how your fact stays a fact
I used to rewind this speech over and over again and had no idea why. Aside from the fact that he literally just killed three of his own men just to make a point.
![Why Hopper is a Fantastic Villain [A Bug's Life]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/QNx3u5G_B5I/mqdefault.jpg)
the funny thing is that this wasn't just about keeping the ants in line, but also about keeping his own men in line. the fact that they sugested not going to ant island told him that they were starting to question his leadership, so he put a stop to it right away. two birds with one stone
That's not leadership it's dictatorship. a leader inspires people to follow their movement, idea or whatever, not kill people who question him...
My beautiful and amazing Princess He did inspire them though. Just through fear.
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess dictatorship is a type of leadership. being the leader just means you are the highest person in command, there are many ways a leader can direct their underlings
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess What he said made sense though too, so it might not be a dictatorship.
One grasshopper with one bird
"What if Hopper doesn't like it?"
"Then at least the genius will get smacked, not us."
*ALL THREE GET KILLED*
ChloroPhobeTarantino while the genius is still fine
Well, at least they didn't get SMACKED 😁 😁
"Vice President Molt ha,ha,ha!"
I love how he knows his brother is a dumbass lol
The way they go is fucked too.
"It's not about food! It's about keeping those ants in line!"
"It's not about money...it's about sending a message. Everything burns!"
What’s the second one from?
I don’t think I watched that. But if you want an honest opinion, the best superhero/crime drama film I’ve ever seen would either be Watchmen, or the Batman film The Dark Knight Returns
You do realize the Dark Knight Returns is animated right?
It’s alright. I made the same mistake. Have you seen Dark Knight Returns?
It’s a two part Batman movie that takes place when he’s past his prime. But okay, I can watch The Dark Knight at some point
"You let one ant stand up to us then they ALL might stand up. Those "puny little ants" outnumber us a hundred to one. And if they ever figure that out, there goes our way of life! It's not about food. It's about keeping those ants in line. That's why we're going back!"
I never understood a word he said when I watched this as a kid, but now I realize how amazing this speech is.
As a kid, I could never stop rewinding to that speech even when I couldn't understand what he was saying. It was that good. I knew it was super important and I couldn't get enough of it. Hopper is reminding his followers that if it weren't for the ants, they'd be starving, and if they give them the slightest space to think more for themselves and recognize their strength in numbers, everybody's access to food is at stake. They have everything to lose.
Does anybody else wanna stay?
*Wings flapping*
@@edyram22 He's quite the motivational speaker! Isn't he?
@@yosefdemby8792 Let's Ride! (they launch into the sky and fly to the island)
I love how Hopper says “Lets ride!” And all the grasshoppers fly out like a bunch of motorcycles starting, literally so badass
Not what literally means
@@Lapusso650shut up
2:58 me too.
easily the most underrated disney villain ever. best speeches, most intimidating, most brutal death, no other villain comes close
What about Judge Claude Frollo in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame?"
gameoholic1994 I don't think that Frollo's underated. He's fairly rated as one of the best disney villains.
Isaac Orims And he still was part of freemasonry, which is a jewish institution.
Guys, what about thrax from Osmosis Jones?
I think that's a bit of a stretch. Hopper is really just like a biker gang member who really knows how to push his weight around. Though he is definitely worth mentioning.
This is why Hopper is one of my favorite villains. He knows the Ants can take them out at anytime, it's even implied that he's a little afraid of them. It's also implied that he knew the ants weren't collecting the food. I just think that's what makes a great villain when they know that they can be taken out at any time. Kevin Spacey does an amazing job voicing him. He's not only a good example of a physical villain, but a mental villain as well.
RyanKmetz HOLY SHIT I THOUGHT IT WAS JAMES WOODS WHO VOICED HOPPER
*in my opinion*
Hopper
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Syndrome
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Bruce
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Randall
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Sid
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Chef Skinner
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Auto
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Chick Hicks
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Charles
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Jangles
This comment is 5yrs old. Well at least they were right about Spacey being a good bad guy and that's probably because the guy is an ACTUAL bad guy
@@3starperfectdeer233 you fool, the charges were dropped, Spacey's innocent, quit trying to make him look bad
Not a KKK Member Kevin Spacey said he was gay (excuse) right when he got accused molesting boys. That is sus af
Hopper murdered 3 of his men in cold blood all just to teach the rest of them a valuable lesson: Never underestimate your enemy, ESPECIALLY when they have the advantage in numbers. He wasn't just fearsome, he was smart.
He sounded like a mob boss
Never thought those 3 died as a kid. Like I'm like eh they'll just climb out of the piles and catch up.
@@ci7210 I barely paid much attention to that but yeah they might have
I just assumed they were still alive
But if they stayed, then they wouldn’t have to worry about the ants fighting them.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Hopper is one of the greatest antagonists Pixar has ever created, and is second only to Syndrome in terms of his character.
He’s such a good villain because of how realistic and fleshed out his character is. Unlike modern Pixar and Disney.
@@mexicanbanjo9325 Agreed.
@@mexicanbanjo9325 Nowadays modern Pixar and Disney doesn't even give you a good story, because they are so stuck up in all this "representation" bullshit.
Frollo from Hunchback of Notre Dame
He's definitely one of my favorite villains.
Seriously, why is Hopper never mentioned as one of the greatest villains in Disney? This guy freaking enslaves ants and even tried to feed an innocent girl to an ax crazy grasshopper, not to mention he probably even killed some of his henchmen to get his point across. You just can't get any more evil than that. Hopper is by far one of the best villains in film history. No Disney Pixar villain can come close to Hopper.
The two greatest PIXAR villains I've seen was Hopper and Randall Boggs.
Syndrome puts all of them to shame.
What about Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear from Toy Story 3? He turned a daycare into a prison for toys and subjected many toys to be mistreated by toddlers. He brainwashed Buzz into serving him. When Woody and his friends were about to be burned in the incinerator, instead of pressing the button that would save them Lotso abandons them to save himself despite them saving him earlier. Lotso may have had a tragic backstory it is not enough to justify his cruelty. In the end, Lotso became a cruel, nihilistic sociopath who believes love is non-existent and life as a toy is meaningless. The only villains that come close to his level of evil are Hopper, a grasshopper who terrorized an ant colony for power, and Syndrome, who killed off numerous superheroes and sent his omnidroid to attack a city to stage a battle where he triumphs as the hero all because his idol wouldn't let him be his sidekick when he was a kid.
mrharper12 14 he is next to Lotso from Toy Story 3
I really thought Negan was inspired by hopper when i first got introduced to him
Hopper's face as the grain pours out, priceless! XD
"Yeah...I just killed three of my minions. Deal with it."
Galaxy Nebula
He doesn’t even give a damn. Just goes to show how ruthless he can be just to get a point across.
"Well, someone else wants to join them?..."
2:53
"Good. Ride outside to the Island! NOW!"
Purebred sociopath
He's just like "Get it now? No? Fine, let me spell it out for you all." ➡️ 2:24
The fading of the screams as they're crushed alive is absolutely terrifying. Brilliant scene
Cool!
I think they are still alive
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Dont let the fact this is a movie distract you, Hopper's speech is talking about us.
Talking to us ? How so ?
@@hanifdachoosen1286 the movie is an allegory for modern ruling governments
@@hanifdachoosen1286 If you combine all of the police, federal agents and the military of any country's government, the citizens still outnumber them by a huge margin and can easily overthrow an oppressive regime.
@@hanifdachoosen1286 The rich don't need all that money to live, it's about control. They are class consious, which means they know that they are on the opposite side of a power structure they maintain for workers (ants). In this scene he is teaching his fellow ruling class (grasshoppers) what it takes to be them. The food represents stolen labor, grasshoppers don't create any value.
And we out number them 1000 to 1. And they are afraid of that.
There is a mafia metaphor somewhere in this, I swear. I love how he acts all calm and sarcastic before killing a lot of his allies just to prove his point. That is just twisted. But yes, he is smart enough to know by logic that if one ant rebels, why not hundreds? They have nothing but intimidation to keep them enslaved. And once they lose their fear, they cannot keep them in line. And without them... you know, this is actually a great metaphor for slavery. So they have to keep oppressing them, because even though they are hording all this food, the real factor are the workers. What a monster... but an underrated villain nonetheless.
Sums up our Nation's elites.
That’s literally how the Slave master thought
There’s like millions of slaves or Idk specific in that timeline
Mafia bro? You mean the American Oligarchy? The world we live in?
@@kungfufudgefinger lmao exactly.
@1234 yup. Lol
What's so ironic about this part is that Molt's three friends thought Molt would get in trouble with Hopper instead of them, but then they all got in trouble with Hopper anyways and got crushed to death as a result.
meh! I know. That actually makes Hopper all the more interesting, since he respected his mother enough to keep Molt alive. Still ironic, though, that Molt's friends ended up getting the punishment that they thought they would avoid.
Even evil has standards.
forgot to mention before, I think, the interesting thing here. None of the Grasshoppers want to go back to ant island. He explains why they must, but at the same time, explains why he killed those 3 grasshoppers. If he lets one grasshopper stand up to him...
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Interestingenough4 Because Molt was told by them to say that to Hopper.
This is, IMO, one of the best speeches I've ever heard in an animated film.
OMG Yeah Hopper is one Of My Favorite Disney Pixar Villains!
Hes personally my fav Pixar villain. Strong, terrifying and ruthless.
+foodbug Mine Too and Oh Yeah!
Favorite villain is about 1 inch tall. 😂😂😂😂Funny but he's definitely a good villain.
+foodbug Lotso tops that list for me, but Hopper is close.
Hopper's my favourite villain too. I loved how in the Mexican Bar scene when Molt comes to talk to Hopper while he's getting a back massage
MarieCarrasco143 Kevin Spacey Does a Great Job As Hopper In The Film!
Hopper scared me so much as a kid because he was so unpredictable
Kurly Kayla as a child i always picture my head gets stomped by hopper
The way he eyeballs his men is just scary and badass as hell
Sequenza tratta dal film d'animazione della disney Abugs life megaminimondo
Hopper is a better villain than Hans.
+1993seanmcg I Agree Hopper is One My Favorite Disney Pixar Villains!
What about Scar? He used deception to achieve his goal of being king. That's pretty devious and treacherous, if you ask me.
Josh MacArthur Yup I Agree!
Right now Hopper and Scar have to be my favorites. But unlike Scar, Hopper offered real wisdom, philosophy, whatever. There is actually something to take away from Hopper. I may be wrong, but I can't think of anything Scar said that was enlightening.
meh! Hooper Is One Of The Ruthless Villains Ever While Scar Is One Of The Scariest Ones Ever!
IT'S NOT ABOUT FOOD! IT'S ABOUT KEEPING THOSE ANTS IN LINE!
LET'S RIDE!!
That's why we're going BACK!
Does anybody else wanna stay?
@@BillCipher200 He's quite the motivational speaker, isn't he?
LET'S RIDE!
Hopper in the movie is evil af
And then there’s the bloopers
Eye Zodiotic p
Eye Zodiotic This is the 15th take, I cannot work like this, I will be in my trailer!
@@edmontonboy99 I know right? What a wimp.
I remember that blooper when he's asking Atta if he's stupid.
This is the 15th take, I can not work like this, I will be in my trailer.
The thing what stands Hopper out the most in the best way possible to other villains is him knowing an obvious weakness against him or even the fear of the ants rebelling against him
As he said, the ants outnumber his own by hundreds, or even thousands - and keeping them in line through fear and power hiarchy is the best way to maintain that control
But him actually KNOWING that they can rebel as soon as they know they would figure it out, is such a boost of character because most villains just thinks they're unstoppable at any way, but Hopper doesnt, he is completely aware about his weakness and does whatever to make sure it wont come to pass, and him killing his own men just to prove that point is what makes him more intimidating than other Pixar villains
"you don't even like grain" was such a fast line but throws out all of his actions prior into question
It was never about food. It was about enforcing his cruel version of the "natural" order.
Hopper is one of my all time favorite movie villains. While he's ruthless and sensationally unforgiving he's a vast intellect as well. And he's one hell of an intimidator to boot. Villainy like that is unforgettable.
Hopper is a very underrated Disney villain because his ruthlessness, wisdom, leadership and intimidation makes a top level villain. What sets Hopper apart from other villains is the speeches he gives to show why he does what he does and why the things happen.
Hopper is full of wisdom. "Rune number one of being in charge? *Everything* is your fault!"
GoldKitsuneBrony and
one of the best villains in disney pixar, and his speeches are always deliciously evil.
Ironic, that he is evil irl
@@jamiehughes5573 yes
Not just the best villan but the best leader
I never fully understood this scene as a kid but now rewatching as a adult, your whole perspective changes
Hopper is a villain among villains. Strong, firm, fair in a way, and does not take shit from anyone. He see's the bigger picture, and even foreshadowed the Ants uprising. His demeanor chills to the bone and his glare snares you in place. And when he shouts, "LET'S RIDE!" Do not ever exhale in relief. It only means disaster is coming with ever beat of air from his wings and the wings of his men.
@1234 He's very brutal (if effective), and unapologetic and unremorseful about his acts, and he acts a lot like a gang leader. Plus he treats his brother like shit, I don't see that being a necessary part of the 'brutal reality of life'. And whose to say grasshoppers in this universe have to use intimidation tactics on the ants and can't have a diplomatic trade deal with them?
Hopper is the very definition of a leader. He oversees everything and never leaves anything to chance. He puts his foot down and disposes of anyone who questions his word.
That's the definition of an authoritarian leader.
a leader that the world needs the most XD
the sound effects like the antennas twitching and the eye blinking are freaking brilliant in this movie.
Kevin Spacey is an incredible actor.
And yet a bad person
This movie had a huge influence on me and basically defines my world view now as an adult.
This scene is amazing. Hopper knows the ants can rebel at any time. He points out the importance of getting respect from the ants because they are more numerous. And if the ants realize their advantage in numbers that will lead to their downfall.
He is ruthless and brutal but also smart he wants to keep the ants in fear while they live a life of luxury and comfort.
How to explain a dictatorship to a kid. Pure genius
Hopper: "Come on, let me hear you say it."
Loco: "It was just one ant!"
Hopper: "NO!... Ha ha ha, no, not that, the other thing."
Axel: "Are you kiddin'?"
Hopper: *"WRROOOONNNGG!!!"*
Yeah...Okay, Kid.
JohnnyBoy98 You don’t get the reference, do you?
Lol
I just realised both Flick and Hopper used imagination to demonstrate a point.
"Pretend this rock is a seed."
"Pretend this grain is a puny little ant."
It's so weird how uncommon it is to see a villain (especially one from a kid's movie) understand the illusionary nature of power more than most other villains in ADULT media.
I love the disgusted look on Hopper's face when Molt "molts" right in front of him while he's getting the massage. Always cracks me up.
Very funny 😄
It's also because it's reminding him that the deadline of "when the last leaf falls" is coming up.
Well Hopper just killed 3 of his own men just to prove a point.
Pixar: Family Friendly.
Today’s generation: pussies
Big deal, death is natural. Besides, if you’ve watched the other Disney films, there’s deaths in those too.
This is Pixar's first kills.
Reminder that Hopper's death was implied that he's gonna get torn apart by the baby birds
Ironic..
Kryo Ruler of the Ninth Circle of Hell
“Death is natural.”
Yeah, I don’t think murder is natural, bud.
2:08 I love the subtle detail of the psychotic grasshopper in the middle looking at them as if KNOWING what Hopper was up to. He saw some things.
He's Hopper's muscle and personal "attack dog". He's definitely seen and helped his boss murder others before, lol.
My favorite part is his “did that hurt? how about that? How about this? Just because it shows how slippery of a slope he knows it is. If they are ever allowed to realize that they can go after the grasshoppers, it’s already over.
Hopper just admitted that he doesn’t care about the food, he cares about continuing to use those ants as his own personal slaves.
This is a great scene which reflects the society we live in today to a tee
+Peter Dulson True!
Peter Dulson
*inhales*
WRONG.
BOTTOM TEXT
@@DealerJack10 no it is so accurate
This says a lot about our society
his scar tells me he already live through another ant uprising.
No, the scar if from a bird he survived and managed to escape from
@@aceclover758 somehow lol. Also on a fandom page it stated that Hopper was blind in that eye, which im not sure about.
@@aceclover758 then again maybe one colony rebelled against him tied him up and attempted to sacrifice him to a bird near by as a rebellious ritual for his abusive crimes.
Hopper is a real leader
hes quite the motivational speaker
No Shit
I hate that he died, he was my favorite character
@@sidneybell9327 if there had been a sequel, hopper could have ripped his way out of that birds stomach as his return. But he was most likely ripped to pieces by the chicks.
@@AndreNitroX no doubt
I just realized that Walking Dead Season 7 basically stole the plot of A Bugs Life.....
Ricks group (the ants) are forced to work for Negan (Hopper) and the Saviors (the grasshoppers) in order to stay alive. Negan is very similar to Hopper. He uses force and intimidation to get his way and even kills his own ppl to prove a point (like the scene here). He understands that Rick and his group(the ants) are tougher then they let on so is always using submission tactics to keep them in control. Too bad they will fight back and now Negan is worried about losing his power just like Hopper
Ryan Curtin I feel that Negan isn't that bad of a bad guy. In the comics when David was about to rape Holly(No Sasha) Negan was infuriated. He condemns rape. He killed Spenser because he thought he was a spineless coward.
He is still a bad guy, though. Killing Glenn (And Abe in the show), tossing grenades onto Alexandria, using Gregory to force the Hilltop out of the war (in the comics he held him hostage and he had influence before Maggie took over.) There's a graphic novel about how Negan became the tyrannical leader of the apocalypse.
I'm just saying that he's bad but just not evil. Not the Gov was evil. More so in the comics.
@@codename617 he is not that bad of a guy I agree. I've looked ahead and see where is arc takes him. His actions prior now that I've gotten to know his character are what any leader would consider if they were smart in a zombie apocalypse
Wow they totally did aswell lol
Oh stfu. This plot is used so many time in other movies, etc.
The Savior's outnumber Rick's community alone. That's why he needed others to join his.
Gotta give Hopper credit, he's definitely one of the most genre savvy animated villains ever.
“They talk fancy to me I get confused” 😂😂😂😂😂
Hopper: *Grrr.* 😠
Guys... order another round because we're staying here!
YEAH! 😀😃
Silverdust engine92 what was I thinking going back to ant island I mean we just got here and we got enough food for the winter right why go back
Gabriel LOPEZ but... there was that one ant that stood up to me
Molt: He's quite the motivational speaker, isn't he?
Me: Yes Molt. He really is.
Robert Treacy Molt: says dumb thing that upset hopper (under the influence and instruction from his friends)
*friends got killed*
Molt: "he's quite the motivational speaker, isn't he?"
dude wtf they just killed your friends -_-
This is why hopper is one of my favorite Pixar villains. I hated ones as a kid who were comedically ignorant and dumb. Hopper isn’t the strongest, but he’s smart and knows his weaknesses. He knows how to spot holes in his power structure and how to fix them.
It's a nice attention to detail how Hopper immediately tenses up when Molt shows up, I felt that.
Molt is like most younger siblings. So annoying
This movie came out in 1998. 22 YEARS AGO. And yet this one scene describes America today.
The grasshoppers are the government and the ants are the citizens of the US.
Hopper dumping all that grain on those 3 really hammered the point home. A single grain or two wouldn't hurt you, but if there's at least 50 or 100, now it's an actual problem. To show your dominance over them and guarantee their loyalty, you need to remove any thought of rebellion or even back-talk from their minds.
Good think Flik knew the secret to beating hopper, and the ants, despite rejecting him, actually listened
*Riots going on* UA-cam “yep let’s recommend this” crazy how fitting it is though.
Ants = common man
Grasshoppers = bankers, corporations and the rich
*Grasshoppers= bankers, corporations, the rich who lobby the government and the worst of all: Government itself.
Capitalism and rich arr ok if there nationalistic and limited
The rest fuck em
And those 3 grasshoppers that were killed are the people who try to change things or defy the evil rule, or to expose crimes of people in power, and are eliminated. some examples that come to mind, julian assange, edward snowden, jim traficant, more recently epstein
Thats the whole point of this film. To portray our society in a way thats child friendly.
As a kid I didn't realize that those 3 died underneath all of that grain.
Me either
A real grasshopper could probably survive that, but they might have a hard time getting out.
I liked Frozen or Zootopia but, seriously, Disney never topped this scene.
Disney can teach ya some shit
mad pariah B
Learn that pixar and Disney might live in the same roof
But they have different movies
Agueda García Méndez
Eldor503 This was made by Pixar before Disney bought them out
never knew this was kevin spacey
Robbie Jordan yeah i always thought it was James Woods
Richard Kind (Molt) has one of those voices that's instantly recognizable, and he's so good in every role he plays.
2:52
Look at Thumper; he seems to be the only one who feels prepared.
1:40 He deliberately brings this up to see if Molt was telling the truth, and judging by their response afterwards he was. Smart Hopper.
I kinda want to see how they got into that agreement with the ants in the first place.
Tbh Hopper probably showed up to the colony one day with the gang and shoved himself on them by force saying “there are bigger insects that can take advantage” brought fear to them and they agreed to feed him in return for protection. Much like how the mafia did stuff.
The same way the government controls the people through fear of the consequences of revolting. And just like the government, if the people ever came together and used their numbers to their advantage, we would “outnumber them 100 to 1 and there goes their way of life”
@@MrBubblecake more like 10000 to 1
They should make that into a movie
@@timmythetooth2587 Hopper Jr.
Hopper's speech is one of the best parts of this movie, and this movie is great overall so that's means a lot
Hopper's always been one of my favorite Pixar villains, intimidating desgin and voice, absolutely brutal and one of the few villains that knows full well the heroes could beat him and makes sure they don't know that too.
It's kind of funny that the only reason Hopper has a problem with the ants in the first place is entirely Flick's fault lol. I also love that Hopper doesn't lose himself to sheer impulse without reason or provocation. He likes it when a situation is simple and clearly understood.
Kevin Spacey evidently prepped for Frank Underwood and 'House of Cards' WAY in advance...
Nope. He's like that forever.
Oof
2:10 2:11 Well, how about this?! - Hopper is truly demonstrating about how ants can defeat them with overwhelming numbers by dumping grain on his own men.
Best scene ever! Been looking for this for a long time! :)
People talking about animated movie villains often forget how Pixar made a grasshopper look legitimately menacing.
Hopper: It's not about food! It's about keeping those ants in line!
Heath Ledger's Joker: It's not about money. It's about sending a message.
Does anyone else feel like Nolan took inspiration from Hopper's quote?
For a G-rated film, Hopper is one sadistic villain
why is this recommended to me TEN YEARS LATER, UA-cam?
I suggest u just send a messenger? Everything burn?
The algorithm deigned I watch this in the Quarantine of 2020. Thy will be done.
“It’s not about money, it’s about sending a message.”
-Joker
Hopper was quite the villain, I always loved his lines
This was recommended to me on April 6th, 2020. Oh my, what a time to be alive.
Surprising how well this movie nails the psychology of racism.
Deep down, the most powerful racists know that the people they oppress aren't really inferior. Why else would they work so hard to keep them oppressed and whip up so much hate in their supporters? Because they know if they let up, everyone will realize their whole system is based on bullshit.
This is also why Dictators stomp on any small information against them (Even if its seen as a joke).
It's not just racism, but all forms of power dynamic control involving 2 groups (they can be of the same race). Those in power, in the big seats, are always small in number and have to assert control over the larger, less well-off masses by seeming to be much more grand and powerful then they actually are, and use fear to fuel their facades. Dictators do it all the time to their own fellow race groups, racists do it all the time to other races, bullies do it all the time to the weaker people, and politicians do an ironic reversal of this to stoke fear against others while putting themselves on a pedestal.
Fear, fear, fear. It's the ultimate tool of control, but is also a doubled edged sword because the irony of control invoked by fear is that the controller also fears the controlled in their own ways.
Fear is good for keeping control but when one starts to break the system of fear, then more will do the same, and then more and so on till the dictator is overwhelmed and overthrown.
A leader can do anything but if they show any cracks then everyone who sees them will make those cracks bigger
Wow youre one of those people.
@@slothonmercury he's right though, but it fits more so in the mind set scenarios like the Antebellum South. Wealthy plantation owners were vastly outnumbered not only by slaves but poor whites as well. Establishing a caste system was critical to keeping their economy going and that included keeping people in their respective lines.
He is a badguy but he is a smart badguy, he doesn't get mad at his brother for questioning him as it wasn't even his idea, another quote i enjoyed that he told to the new queen ant: "first rule of leadership, **every thing is your fault** "
which to say that its job of a leader to take responsibility for actions of thier subordinates.
Plus he did get slapped.
Wow. This brings back some nostalgia. I remember seeing Hopper as a little kid and being kinda scared lol- Just coming back to this today because I plan on making something with the audio.
I've said it before, I think Hopper is the best Pixar Villain aside from Syndrome. He was surprisingly smart and knew that the ants were stronger than his gang. Most villains are just like " LeTs Go TaKe Em DoWn " without having any concern for what they could get themselves into. I wish Pixar made more villains like Hopper. He was such a great one. I hope we see more of his type.
Hopper is the first villain to not underestimate his enemy ...
The first Pixar villain anyway.
the best part is that hopper was 100% right at the end, the ants finally realized they can just use their sheer numbers to overthrow all of the grasshoppers
Very underrated villain
Who would have guessed that the real Kevin Spacey turned out to be more evil than Hopper...
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What do you mean?
Kevin Spacey Was Great As Hopper One of The Best Speeches Ever By a Villain!
I used To Have a VHS of "A Bug's Life" and I saw this scene about The Word "Vice President".
Wait... so in this Kevin Spaceys character is President?
House of Bugs...
Half Life 3 confirmed!
Jesus Christ
Lol 2:17 that look you give someone when your completely done with their shit
Strettger he's like "bitch stfu!"
Strettger o
kevin spacey
From the moment Molt irritates Hopper in the grasshopper base. I laugh too hard🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hopper was definitely one of the scariest villains in Disney history.
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No kidding his part on the Florida bugs life attraction made Disney themselves but up a warning sign
A WARING SIGN *IN DISNEY* **ABOUT CHILDREN BEING SCARED**
That’s how your fact stays a fact
An underrated A Bugs Life scene
Hopper will step aside and just watch as the life leaves your eyes..
I love the “Let’s ride!” quote so much I should say it most often when I drive with my friends
Grasshopper: “Then at least the genius will get smacked and not us.”
Hopper: *hold my grain*
Definitely one of the best actors ever
Varsam Grey I never knew this was Kevin Spacey until I looked it up thinking how perfect that voice is.
And now we know the reason why he's so good in this is because he is actually a real life villain.
That's a bullet chasing Hopper's lying on.
And looks like it been fired.
Cool that this video is still up after 15 years
Its a little dark when you realize the grasshoppers buried in that mountain pile literally died from suffocation of buried alive.
Or just crushed under the weight of the pile.
And you can hear there screams.
@@joshualighttime604 What do you think it would've been like if Atta let Hopper squish Flik
@@nealsmall9316 she'd probably regret it later
@@eljordinio7647 Idk why she was mean to him at first
I used to rewind this speech over and over again and had no idea why. Aside from the fact that he literally just killed three of his own men just to make a point.
I always loved how the grasshopper’s wings sound like motorcycle engines.
I didn't notice that until I rewatched as an adult :)