Group and Team Dynamics within the movie "Antz"

The film "Antz" targets adults with its humor, but it is also appealing to younger children who enjoy cartoons. In the movie each ant is expected to take their place in the system and serve the greater good of the colony, sacrificing their time, energy, and even their lives. There are three central characters in the film: Z, Princess Bala, and the evil General Vandible. Z is the main character, and he is a disgruntled …showed first 75 words of 742 total…

…showed last 75 words of 742 total…a colony. The closing scene shows Z and Bala as they are in the middle of their house and they are surrounded by all of the several thousand kids. Conclusion There are some wonderful lessons in "Antz". It encourages individuality and free-thinking, but also shows the rewards of teamwork. It teaches that dreams are obtainable, and sometimes the biggest difference between a good life and a bad one is being given the choice to decide.