Ant Attack
Ant Attack

Movie spotlight

Ant Attack

2006
Movie
50 min
English

Documentary about the world of the African driver ant, a sinister army of 20 million sisters which thrives by ravaging the forest, killing every thing it can pin down.

Insights

IMDb3.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes8%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users35%
Director: Robert RodriguezGenres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A washed-up B-movie actor, known for his role as Captain Astounding, finds his life mirroring his fictional persona when a swarm of genetically mutated ants threatens to overrun his town. He must overcome his personal demons and find the courage to become a real-life hero to save his community from the monstrous insects.

Critical Reception

Ant Attack received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited as a low-budget, poorly executed B-movie with weak special effects and a predictable plot. It is generally considered a commercial failure and a forgettable entry in the giant monster movie genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Weak special effects and uninspired storytelling.

  • A derivative and unengaging giant monster film.

  • The acting is wooden and the plot is highly predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently point to the film's low production value, poor acting, and a storyline that feels like a rehash of older, better monster movies. Many viewers found it to be unintentionally comical or simply a waste of time.

Fun Fact

The film was reportedly shot on a very limited budget, with many of the 'special effects' being achieved through practical means and rudimentary CGI.

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