Review of Gallavants (1984) by Eric On His Fantasy Quest V — 16 Aug 2011

Long before both Antz and A Bug's Life became recognizable for my viewing interest another great animated movie had shown me a perfect look of life in an ant colony, only during my early childhood years when I had owned it on VHS.

Released in 1984, Gallavants taught viewers that in life you have to work for what you want, as according to the wise old ant Teetor to one of his young pupils, Shando. Shando only wants to prove himself by growing his "kabump"; unfortunately, he still has a lot of growing up to do while dreaming to become a musician.

For anyone who grew up in the late '80s and early '90s this extremely underrated and rare gem should raise hope that not only it needs more appreciation for today's audience the message of "Anything is Possible!" should fuel a next generation of thinkers.

Its animation style is nicely drawn and painted, and the songs here sound really joyous to make this movie a musical of its time. I may have lost the original copy a long time ago, but when I finally bought the tape again as recently as 2009 it turned out to be an edited version as a parents' guide to teach children traditional values - and for that reason I was so upset over that unthinkable mutilation! When my fellow fans and I really want it all the originally made Gallavants therefore needs a decent re-release on DVD as possible.