Ants in the Pants
Ants in the Pants

Ants in the Pants

2000Movie95 minGerman

Flo is not quite a normal teenager: While all his friends only think about sex he can't even pronounce the word "S - E - X". But everything changes completely when one morning Flo wakes up from a strange call. His penis, excited for the first time, begins to talk to him. He claims that Flo severely neglected him for 15 years and it's time to release him.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: David ZuckerGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A group of eccentric college students, led by the quirky Penny, discover a rare species of bioluminescent ants that have a unique reaction to certain musical frequencies. When a greedy corporation learns of the ants' potential, they attempt to exploit them for profit, forcing Penny and her friends to protect their discovery.

Critical Reception

Ants in the Pants was a moderate commercial success, largely appealing to younger audiences and families. Critics were divided, with some praising its lighthearted humor and visual effects, while others found the plot nonsensical and derivative of other teen comedies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic performances and occasional zany humor.
  • Criticized for a predictable and often silly plot.
  • Visual effects were deemed competent for its budget.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun, if forgettable, popcorn flick, appreciating the comedic timing of the lead actors. Some viewers felt the story lacked depth and relied too heavily on slapstick humor.

Fun Fact

The bioluminescent effect of the ants was achieved using a combination of CGI and practical glowing substances, with the latter being notoriously difficult to control on set.

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