Why A Bug's Life Doesn't Work

A Bug's Life has a whole lot going for it: a fun ensemble of funny characters, an interesting theme, a great villain. But the film as a whole never quite comes together, even though it should, and as a result it's sort of the red-headed step-child of the Pixar line.
In this brief video essay, I explain why: Flick needs a friend.
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[@DavidStephensondys]

I would like to see more video essays.

[@adammartinez8061]

I actually never thought of all this before……
That A Bugs life can not work.
I hope to see more videos like this.

[@Zale-P1H]

Great Video!!😍
Would love to see your oppinion to Lightyear!

[@banzainator]

Love this and the whole "dino and boy human and rat boy and boy sadness and joy" part made me laugh 😂 I would love to see the Buzz Lightyear one if you make it!

[@PeterCHayward]

Thanks Banza! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@TaylorAGoodridge]

This was great !!!

[@PeterCHayward]

Aw, thanks TV!