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It's Tough to Be a Bug

  • 1998
  • 9m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
815
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It's Tough to Be a Bug (1998)
Computer AnimationAnimationComedyFamilyFantasyShort

Flick introduces some of his friends to the audience and educates them why bugs shouldn't be seen as pests, but more as friends.Flick introduces some of his friends to the audience and educates them why bugs shouldn't be seen as pests, but more as friends.Flick introduces some of his friends to the audience and educates them why bugs shouldn't be seen as pests, but more as friends.

  • Directors
    • Chris Bailey
    • Andrew Schmidt
  • Writer
    • Kevin Rafferty
  • Stars
    • Dave Foley
    • Andrew Stanton
    • Cheech Marin
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    815
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Chris Bailey
      • Andrew Schmidt
    • Writer
      • Kevin Rafferty
    • Stars
      • Dave Foley
      • Andrew Stanton
      • Cheech Marin
    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dave Foley
    Dave Foley
    • Flik
    • (voice)
    Andrew Stanton
    Andrew Stanton
    • Hopper
    • (voice)
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • Chili
    • (voice)
    French Stewart
    French Stewart
    • The Termite-ator
    • (voice)
    Tom Kenny
    Tom Kenny
    • Dung Beetle Brothers
    • (voice)
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • Weevil Kneevil
    • (voice)
    Corey Burton
    Corey Burton
    • Announcer
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Directors
      • Chris Bailey
      • Andrew Schmidt
    • Writer
      • Kevin Rafferty
    • All cast & crew
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    8mitsubishizero

    Entertaining

    If you like A Bug's Life and or 4D shows than you'll enjoy this. Basically the premise is Flick educating the public on bugs and how tough it is hence the name. Not only is it cool but it's also educational. One thing I find bizarre is that Hopper (Kevin Spacey) appears towards the end before being defeated once more. Apparently he survived being eaten by birds. Hopefully he won't this time. It's Tough to Be a Bug is enjoyable to both kids and adults. Next time you go to Animal Kingdom I highly recommend you check it out.
    pbscores

    It's buggin' cute!

    Only someone who goes to Disney World and expects short lines could find this adorable cartoon silly. I thought the special effects were adorable (and I didn't hear the crying baby one...think some people are just a little too cynical) and the bugs were hilarious! And Kevin Spacey is a voice, to boot! Can't beat that!
    10Figment-23

    It's Tough not to Love a Bug

    It's Tough to Be a Bug is the latest 3-D attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fl. It has some of the same characters as A Bug's Life, the Pixar-Disney collaboration that was released recently. It shows how hard it is to get noticed as a bug and how hard life can be when you are chased, swatted, or sprayed. The best place to sit is the very back middle; here the 3-D effects are at their best. Before you enter the theater, be sure to read the posters in the lobby, they are quite funny.
    Rich-238

    I thought it was superb!!!

    When my girlfriend and I went to Disney World last September, Animal Kingdom was, like all the others, a fantastic theme park. The safari was incredible...to see such wonderful animals close (without going to Africa) was great!

    The tree of life was a wonderful creation and...(yes I'm getting to it)...."It's tough to be a bug" was superb! The "Extra" special effects during the show were totally unexpected and very well done. I recommend it to anyone...even if you have already seen other 3D shows at the other parks...this one stands out in our memory!!
    10ymryson

    Highly amusing and more than just 3D.

    "It's Tough to Be a Bug" is a very funny look at how bugs deal with the world. The only problem with this attraction is the audience.

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    • Goofs
      A group of male honeybees with male voices sing the song, "We're Pollinators." Only female honeybees pollinate.
    • Quotes

      Flik: Welcome to our show! You know, we've been doing this act for over three hundred million years. And with bugs making up more than 80% of the animal world, we're the biggest cast of them all. Still, you guys just don't seem to see us so that's why we gave you those special bug eyes. Go ahead, put them on. Neat, huh? So, on with the show.

    • Connections
      Featured in Animation Lookback: Pixar Animation Studios Part 1 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      One
      Parody of "One", from A Chorus Line (1985)

      Music by Marvin Hamlisch

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Disneyland
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bugs 3-D
    • Production company
      • Pixar Animation Studios
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    • Runtime
      9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 70 mm 6-Track
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1

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