antz

Antz is a 1998 American computer-animated comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and PDI. The film was directed by Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson. It features the voices of Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Christopher Walken, and Jennifer Lopez. The story follows Z-4195, a worker ant who is disillusioned with his life in a rigidly structured ant colony. He yearns for individuality and a life beyond his predetermined role.

Z-4195, nicknamed Z, attempts to impress Princess Bala by posing as a soldier and attending a military parade. His adventure takes a turn when he falls in love with Bala, who is impressed by his unconventional views and desire for something more. Z's quest for a better life leads him to uncover a conspiracy within the colony's leadership, orchestrated by the villainous General Mandible. Mandible plans to replace the worker ants with a new generation of soldiers, ensuring his own power. Z, with the help of his soldier friend Weaver and Princess Bala, must expose Mandible's plot and save the colony from his tyrannical ambitions. The film explores themes of individuality versus conformity, social hierarchy, and the search for meaning. Antz was a commercial success and was noted for its adult-oriented humor and complex themes, distinguishing it from many other animated films of the era.