Animal Farm
Animal Farm

Animal Farm

1999Movie91 minEnglish

Animals on a farm lead a revolution against the farmers to put their destiny in their own hands. However this revolution eats their own children and they cannot avoid corruption.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users70%
Director: John StephensonGenres: Animation, Drama, Family

Plot Summary

In this animated adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel, the animals on Manor Farm, led by the intelligent pigs, overthrow their human farmer Mr. Jones. They establish their own society based on equality and freedom. However, as the pigs become more powerful, they begin to exploit the other animals, twisting the revolutionary ideals into a new form of tyranny.

Critical Reception

The 1999 animated adaptation of 'Animal Farm' received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its faithful adaptation of Orwell's allegorical novel and its sophisticated animation. While some critics found it a powerful and relevant retelling, others felt it lacked the sharp satirical edge of the original book or the more visceral impact of earlier adaptations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually appealing animation and its loyalty to Orwell's message.
  • Considered a thought-provoking, if somewhat sanitized, version of the classic story.
  • Some reviewers noted that it felt less politically sharp than the source material.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film for its animation and its ability to convey the important themes of George Orwell's novel to a younger audience. Many found it to be an engaging and educational viewing experience, though some wished for a more direct and less softened interpretation of the book's darker aspects.

Fun Fact

This adaptation was the first time George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' was adapted into a full-length animated feature film.

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