Basic Insect

About This Movie

So, 'Basic Insect' is this quirky little animation from '99 that seems to ride on the coattails of the Antz trend. It’s got that whimsical yet somewhat surreal vibe, you know? The pacing is pretty snappy, keeping things light with a dash of humor but also this underlying commentary on the colony life, which is interesting. The character designs are charmingly simplistic, and there's this charm in the practical effects that you don’t see much anymore. It's not groundbreaking by any means but has a certain nostalgic quality. You might find yourself picking it apart, wondering about the choices made in animation style and narrative. It’s a piece that fits well in thematic collections about insects and animation history, for sure.

Quirky animation style · Explores themes of colony life · Interesting practical effects