I'm glad they didn't use Ermey - he's beaten that kind of role into the ground for almost 20 years. It's way too predictable to cast him in that sort of part...
Yes, they do share similar storylines, but of course, A Bug's Life was just a rehash of Seven Samurai. Anyone who complains about the predictable, trite story misses the point. This movie DOES offer a tired plot, but it throws out so much great comedy and heart that I don't care. It's a very...