Average Viewer Pants Over Impressive ‘Antz’

It’s been a long time since Woody Allen has starred in a film that invites us merely to laugh at the foibles of his trademark neurotic character. “Antz,” which comes as a welcome respite to the typically grim fall film lineup, offers us that simple joy and more. The more involves amazing computer animation, the vocal talents of Sharon Stone and Sylvester Stallone, and jokes that work for parents even as kids gush over the impressive imagery.