Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) Dec 20, 2020 2.5/5

Unspectacular, but solidly entertaining animated adventure flick.

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Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 2, 2020 2.5/4.0

It is hard not to be troubled by a film that seems obsessed with teaching about community and friendship, but ends up preaching more about conformity and self-sacrifice.

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Namrata Joshi Outlook Jan 18, 2019 2/4

Hollywood animation can be boringly formulaic. And this one is all about some self-righteous moralising.

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Jane Boursaw Common Sense Media Jan 1, 2011 4/5

Cute animated movie with a message for kids.

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Brian Marder Hollywood.com Nov 20, 2008 2/5

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Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008 3/5

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Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Oct 26, 2007 3/4

It's a fun adventure fantasy, and I was never bored...

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Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Aug 25, 2007 2/4

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.

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Brian Tallerico UGO Mar 24, 2007

Isn't clever or inventive enough to make up for its repetitive and lackluster storytelling.

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Frank Lovece Film Journal International Mar 1, 2007

One of those animated features you can enjoy even without a kid by your side.

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Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile Sep 8, 2006

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.

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Roger Tennis Cinemaclips.com Sep 6, 2006 3/5

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

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Todd Jorgenson Denton Record-Chronicle Aug 31, 2006

...this visually arresting story of a young geek's friendship with some enterprising ants isn't as compelling in the script department.

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Peter T. Chattaway Christianity Today Aug 31, 2006 3/4

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.

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Christopher Smith Bangor Daily News (Maine) Aug 30, 2006 B+

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.

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Anna Smith Time Out Aug 12, 2006

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.

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Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Aug 12, 2006 4/5

Besides keeping us entertained and occasionally thrilled, there's a nice sense that the film is actually saying something.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Aug 12, 2006 2/5

Writer-director John A Davis has one or two nice touches, but the film is disposable.

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Matthew Turner ViewLondon Aug 12, 2006 4/5

Enjoyable, brightly animated adventure with strong characters, superb gags and a script that isn't afraid to throw in a spot of political subtext.

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