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12-year-old Pelle (Oscar Dietz) is bitten by a malevolent ant (you could see the look on the ant's face at the time of the incident.)

Naturally, he gains superpowers such as sticky fingers. What is he to do?

Aided by a friend, who is enamored of super-powered beings, Antboy gains an identity and a costume (with a cloak.)

He goes through all the psychological problems one an ant-isapate.

Does he learn the value of friends, or will he be the object of biting humor?

Danish actress Amalie Kruse Jensen plays Isa!

Frank Thiel was born on 24 July 1970 in Denmark Plays the Flea!

Just a tad too elementary acting and dialog (even for children.)

I watched this with one of my friends, and we had a great time making fun of it together. Most of the plot makes no sense, and the acting is hilariously atrocious. All of the characters are so awkward together and act like they'd rather be anywhere else. The "climax" was such a letdown it had us in stitches.

If you're looking for a good time, watch it ironically, but don't expect to enjoy it otherwise.

I've just seen Antboy and as expected, doesn't bring anything new to the super-heroic genre. It doesn't even bring anything new to the whole movie-about-child genre. But there's where the really interesting part is. All in all i feel like Antboy is a love letter to the superheroes stories most of us grew up with. It has almost every cliché from every single superhero movie you can remember without googling, and that's the reason that makes it so fun to watch. It might not be the best acting performance you'll ever see, but the kids are cool and the script is quite consistent all around. The tone is set properly and after seeing the trailer for the upcoming sequel i confirm what i said above. It's a fun, entertaining movie that doesn't bring any surprises but doesn't fall apart either (did anybody say Crap-tastic Four?). I would totally recommend it to someone who really loves superhero comics/movies. The rest might (and will) find it dull.

In a few words: Antboy is to the superhero genre what Fanboys is to Star Wars.

Antboy is a superhero movie that succeeded in visual design, music, and some acting. Everything else though falls flat, or is sub par at best. The pacing is off, skipping past random parts that feel like they could be more fleshed out, Or holding on scenes that serve next to no point in the story. Speaking of story, this movie's isn't great. Nothing feels important, as scenes come ago with little impact. Characters make decisions that make no sense, and the movie picks up ideas, metaphors, and morale's that are abandoned as soon as they are picked up.

The biggest problem with Antboy is the characters. The main lead constantly acts bored and uninterested on whats going on around him, until around half way through the movie. The hero's sidekick also has a few problems, he's wants the lead to become a superhero, even though there is no reason at that point, besides that he has powers. No crime, no mystery, he just wants the hero to become a super hero because he likes super heroes. The rest of the cast isn't note worthy, there all bland and only serve the propose of furthering the plot. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but they don't help improve the movie in anyway.

The last problem with Antboy is there is next to no action in the entire movie. The only "action" in the movie is 1 fight with the villain at the very end, at that scene was just one punch! Yes he defeated the bad guy in one punch! All other action is off screen so they don't have to show it or is so brief that it barley counts. It made the movie feel even more empty. That's a good word to describe this movie, Empty. With no reason to care for the characters, little action and bad pacing at the end of the movie you just feel, Empty.

A children's superhero movie that offers nothing great moment for adults. Specially made movie for tween kids, definitely they gonna enjoy. For adults, it is like a spoof and kids' version of the Spiderman movie. Yeah, it was kinda inspired by the Spiderman movie so they gave right credit by mentioning it in the story.

Most of the modern Danish movies I saw were very impressive. They take challenging subjects and carve into a great piece. It is a lookout film industry like South Korea. So I laid my on this movie when I saw the first teaser as I am a children movie fan. This was a good movie, but as a middle aged man this did not work for me.

The kids gave their best, many were debuted with this so it's their first experience to perform in front of the camera. It's clearly visible their amateur acting skills. Only experience can teach and improve them on this field. For a maiden movie they have done a decent job except lack in facial expression in different situation of the story.

The first Danish superhero movie based on the children's book. This movie was very short, runs for less than 80 minutes, so it was the reason it did not bore me. As a superhero movie, there's not enough stunts in it. Looks like they kept it low to target little kid's audience. Even the story was also familiar, only characters were derived. Overall, it can be acceptable, but not by the large margin.

It is a nice little movie, but it has nothing to be exceptional.

It may be good for very little children up to 5 years, who do not need, nor appreciate costly special effects.

It is a very basic and generic superhero origin story full of clichés and nothing original.

It could have been something funny like "Kick Ass" or it could have been some kind of deeper drama helping bigger children (5-10) finding their ways or providing tips for their problems... some sensitive, psychological stuff...

Unfortunately none of these were in the movie. It was just a story rewritten by a school boy, who has seen Spiderman, where he exchanged the word "Spiderman" with the word "Antboy".

There was no humor, nor suspension, nor drama, nothing.

The child actors made a decent job and the directing was solid craftsmanship, but that's all.

This is an excellent movie more attuned for children but cute/watchable for adults as well.. Critics forget what children like. They compare this to Spiderman because they want to see a Spiderman type of superhero movie that entertains adults. When they don't get that, they decide to tear into the movie saying it's a Spiderman ripoff. Sorry, critics, superhero movies, like they use to make them, can be built for children without implied sexuality, bad language, and soaked in darkness. This movie was beautifully shot and didn't need high tech gadgetry to entertain well. It was funny too (e.g. the kid's oblivious loser parents). It's also original (or at least unusual) in having a child portray a superhero.

When you realize shazam was antboy's copy. I mean seriously DC what are you doing??

While the acting is horrible, the story is bit dumb and is filled with logical flaws, it indeed has a charm. I'm happy I found this on TV once. The characters are quite interesting, the villain is relatable, the hero is quite unique. The 2nd episode is much better but I'd give this one a 9/10 too.

I really liked this Danish Superhero movie ANTBOY, a quirky yet engaging movie that both celebrates and has fun with the conventions of the superhero story as chronicled in both movies and comic books. The overdubbing of this film in English was expertly done. Danish actor, 12 year old Oscar Dietz, plays a character named Pelle Nohrman who gets bitten by an ant and he's a lot like Spiderman. I really felt the tension between Pelle and the flea, who might I say, is the perfect villain. This movie is great for people of all ages and anyone can get a kick out of Pelle when he pees acid for the first time. Danish actress Amalie Kruse Jensen plays Isa!

I saw this Cute little film and I loved it the Little kid standing up to Grown up Evil doers and school yard bullies is a nice Juxtaposition. I enjoyed this whole sires in fact I own the first and third films I mean it is not a very though provoking film but it is cute in its ideas it dose teach good values and morels like not to steal cheat and ,lie

this is a Film I would say with with kids of all ages enjoy enjoy enjoy , they are Dove Family approved and rated PG by the motion picture association of America this is a definite family film night favorite

I can't say much more about his film series expect watch it.

Antboy is one of those lesser known, great films that doesn't get the respect it deserves.

When I first say it I was amazed on the quality, effect and the humor of this new hero.

Antboy is underrated and I wish people knew more about him.

This is a cute well thought out family 🎥 witty funny just a bit serious. Did you know an ant can lift 50 times his weight heard from antboy. This film teaches family vaules like friendship loyality and compassion acceptance tollernc . and hard work. Plus it is cute as hell. I would say rent it or watch it on TUBI Happy 🐜 ting

This is so watchable any kid will love it soo much I bought this at my local dollar tree and it's so enjoyable!! Epic and a great plot!! To some people this will be a crappy movie but to me it's cool!! I know there are better movies but this one just stuck for me. It is the best dollar tree movie I have ever bought besides Walter Mitty!!! So watch up dear movie nerds and be kind rewind !!

Finally a movie for the whole family at least a superhero movie for the whole family critics are to harsh on movies cause critics just want a blockbuster Christopher Nolan movie or a Zack Snyder superhero movie or J. J. abrams take on Star Wars or Star Trek!!! Ahem. I am getting cared away with critics!! But this film that was not made in the USA it was like made in Denmark but who cares this movie totally rocks not sucks but rocks!!! See critics we don't need a superhero movie with sex and dark themes ( and plots ) plus with strong Language or a to confusing plot kids can't understand!!! The acting is fair that's the only thing that's crappy the plot rocks and it is not a dark movie ether!! This is not a Spider-Man ripoff critics!!! This is a fun movie about a boy that gets but by a ant ( hey critics it's NOT a ripoff)!!! And uses his power to help people!!! Plus it has like a little romance to ( or at least a crush) hey critics her name ain't Mary Jane!! Then the villain is called the flea ( kinda crappy)!! Ahem I'm getting carried away again sorry!!! But yeah a little spoiler but that's all!!! So enjoy movie nerds!!!

This film is great in all places but you can sometimes see this was not made by an million dollar studio, I praise the suit a lot but in kinda needs a chin strap but other than that it's a very compelling storyline, the villain is a bit overweight but that didn't bother me at all since he littering drinks bloodblood, the attack on the school is great, very well shot a little campy but great, the CGI is very good at someolaces but can be very bad at the same time including the flea jumping in the air, the final showdown, there are also things that don't make sense like why doesn't antboy fight anyone I this film but otherweis its very good.

In a time when it seems like every 8 years you see a new remake of either Batman, Superman, or Spiderman over the past 5 decades, simply because they are believed to be guaranteed money makers, the remakes are boring et nauseam to a man of my years at age 67. I've seen it all, since I could read comic books dating back to the early 1960s. Now comes Antboy!

I had just purchased a new 55 inch Insignia TV at my local Best Buy recently and decided to take time each day just to see what was out there on my new smart TV, while working at a semi retired level from my home in Sherman Oaks, California. I love children's movies, because they tell me what today's kids are seeing and what is happening with their idea of the world. So, when I saw the icon on the screen for Antboy and after reading the short summary. I set it aside to view when I had time. Well, guess what? This week I had time.

I was ready to turn it off with my new remote, IF it did not "grab me" after being 5 minutes into the movie, which is why I keep my remote in my right hand, as I go into a new movie I have not yet seen. Well, I'll have you know that about 5 minutes into the movie, I put the remote down and just kicked back in my bed to watch the movie in surround sound. I was enjoying the feel of the movie already.

As I watched the first movie more and more into the unveiling of the story, I simply didn't want to leave the room. I feel I know all the movie plots possible these days, having gotten one of my degrees in the Communication Arts out of Loyola University back in the 1970s, while reviewing movie plots for decades in my free time. I love the arts and sciences, both as a scholar and scientist these days. While I could see how Antboy was borrowing from other movie plots along the way, the way it was all stitched together was full of surprises as well, causing me to laugh or be jolted emotionally, as I watched the first movie. Amazing! I would not have expected this from a movie about a super hero called "Antboy". I think kids will get a thrill watching all three movies. I also think any adult who is in touch with their inner child or who remembers what it was like to be a child, will also enjoy all three movies too.

I feel for our world of kids today and all they have to grow up in, but the child in me is still healthy and alive in my heart of hearts. I want you to know that the child I once was, was jumping for joy, watching this movie, which was truly fun to watch.

Antboy is well scripted (not mundane), well filmed, edited with excellent lighting, very well done acting, set design: It also has a good balance between character development and action sequencing: Also full of surprises I didn't expect in a super hero child. A must see: All three movies too!

In fact, I didn't even know there was an Antboy 2 and 3 right away, until Antboy 2 accidentally came on, after watching Antboy 1 for the second time. I think I've watched all three movies 10 times now, just to examine the production value of each movie. I'm not tired yet of watching the movies. This overall work of all three films flows too, with very good chemistry overall.

The ambiance of the film is just as impressive as any of the major super hero movies, such as Batman, Superman or Spiderman and I've seen them all to date over the years. What especially makes the writing attractive, is that this story is not written with comedy in mind, even though it's real life approach to the character makes for humorous moments in the movie: In fact all three movies.

It's very hard to get a film in the can, let alone far enough along to make 3 movie sequels in the competitive movie business, when it comes to doing sequels and yet I found all three movies to be equally as drawing as the one before it, all the way through the third one. Very impressive.

One thing has never changes when it comes to critics, which I was learning back in my film schooling years at Loyola University: The more the critics hate something, you can be sure the more the average joe public is going to love what the critics hate. It never changes too. Why does this old wheel relationship between the public and the critic keep going round and round in our world entertainment industry like it does? Simple. The critics grow old and lose the ability to see through a fresh set of eyes having seen too much as they get older. The young adults and kids are new to the whole revelation process of life's plot lines and as such are open to new ideas and approaches. Any film maker who knows this little secret to life in the movie business, can make a good living in the business I should think, even if he or she is borrowing from old plot lines from other movies along the way. When you stop seeing through the eyes of innocence, then you too can become boring to be around, as are many critics I've learned through life. Never let someone else's criticism of you, push you away from your dreams.

Just because someone can tear down a motion picture movie, does not make them an expert movie critic. I'd like to see any of them have enough formic acid in them to sell a motion picture script to venture capitalists and get the film in the can, let alone take care of the distribution successfully and at least break even with their investors in the business. Most of them have never made a motion picture movie in their life I learn when I read a critics background.

I've been an entrepreneur most of my life and nothing is easy in the world market place and marketing is 90% that goes into the sale of any product in this world of ours. That this subject of Antboy got to the third sequel level of production is a grand achievement in the movie business. Too bad this didn't get more of a marketing budget.

It's a great series of films covering an ongoing story that is truly wonderful to view many times over I'm finding out. Just my personal opinion, but If nothing else, Antboy was refreshing to discover and watch! I think this movie will touch the child in everyone who watches it.

This is a cute film of a kid who feels small and un loved as some of us do sometimes, he gets chased by the town bully's a pair of bad actors a set of twins, he gets chased in to the yard of some as you will see a bad guy and gets bitten by supper ant so hence his name Ant Boy.

this is a great family film all the way around worth a see . I am old and enjoyed it I liked it due to the fact that there is no foul words or violence just a cute kid and a very bad dude