A Bug's Life (1998)
I enjoyed this rewatch, it was better than I remembered. Still bottom half Pixar but I have a new appreciation for it. A Bug's Life is like the simplest take on the three act structure with some predictable beats that are very cliché. The simple story worked well here though and there's enough variety with the animation and settings that it kept me invested. It's a great showcase for animal hierarchy and the way that personalities differ based on species made each introduction fun and unique. The next Pixar film I watched expands upon these concepts but this one did it first.
The voice acting seems a tad clunkier than other Pixar films and the jokes were awkward as a result. Flik is also the least memorable Pixar lead for me. That'll keep it below most of the Pixar movies nominated here but it's an entertaining film.
It will also forever be associated with and compared to Antz because that's what people do.