Courtesy Photo
FUK, the star of “A Bug’s Life” and the hero of the downtrodden ants, realizes that the bugs he brought in to save
Ant Island are really unemployed circus performers.
‘Bug’s Life’ appeals to adults, too
BUGS from page 12
exception is that the ants are purple
and blue and have only two arms and
two legs, rather than the normal six
total limbs.
Although the ads for the movie
seem to infer that it’s aimed at chil
dren, adults will find that the film’s
light and uncomplicated humor is
more on their level.
The movie is a good getaway from
the usual actioaTomance/drama fod
der released during the holiday season
and will be one the entire family will
enjoy.
The comedy in the movie sways
more toward adults, while the plot of
the movie is easy enough for children
to understand. Like most Disney
movies, the plot is basic, and there is
undoubtedly a happy ending.
However, one thing that adults
may notice is that there are some
small holes in the story line that may
make a post-adolescent viewer ques
tion the story.
An example of this is the ant's
plan to scare the tyrannous grasshop
pers away. The plan may seem accept
able to the younger viewer, but older
viewers might question whether the
plan is really as effective as it’s made
to be believed.
One would think that since it’s a
two-hour movie, the story line would
be a little more clear and thoroughly
developed. Instead, about half an hour
is spent on insignificant and gratu
itous shots the movie could do with
out.
However, it's impossible to deny
The Facts
ntie: “A Bug’s Life”
Stars: Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus,
David Foley, Dennis Leary
Director: John Lasseter
Rating: G
Grade: B
Five Words: These bugs will entertain
everyone.
the warm, fuzzy feeling these four
legged insects convey in their quest
for independence.
“A Bug’s Life” shows that bugs
have feelings too, and it may make
you think twice about stepping on that
bug crawling across your bathroom
floor.
It’s like a
University Wide Web
on the
World Wide Web
MtpvZwww.unl.edu/DailyNeb
The UPC International Film Series presents...
__ IMfiftllMtA_
1 flww In HIM
“An eye-opener with the edgy, visual panache
& off-kilter sensibilities of 'Barton Fink’ &
‘Seven’!” -Variety
“It’s a dissection of moral decay.”
-James Berardinelli
Sunday, December 6, 1998
3. 5, 7, and 9 pm Screenings
Ross Film Theater
I
$4 Students/S6 Non-students
!
Sponsored by the University Program Council
For more information, call 472-8146 i
__j
-Ji
You'll pp4;l|rprised
. Whegj^u
I'm sgrdyed witttLst
r rine^ysoi^sire
En^i^frie outsideS^here
rlwasoppose^ios^e
s^hTcl ma
F^Pfar— reel
As the holiday season draws near UNL
Landscape Services will be protecting campus
evergreens with a coating of fox urine to deter
any would-be Christmas tree poachers.
All the things you need to start talking today!
$24" /
' TA Minutes
/ w Anytime
Plus 500
Qutl Night And
QCP 2700 °
Weekend Minutes
Restrictions apply. See store for details.
• Includes Voicemail,
Caller ID, Call Waiting, And More
• First Incoming Minute Free
• Free Long Distance In Nebraska
And Iowa
Sprint PCS Center
484-5400
5001 0 Street
Experience the clear alternative to cellular today.5*1
Sprint PCS'