Andy Serkis' Animal Farm adaptation slammed as betraying Orwell
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Andy Serkis' new animated adaptation of George Orwell's Animal Farm opens with an original barnyard rap and recasts the novel as a brightly colored, kid-oriented feature. Reviewers labeled the film made-for-kids, said it tacks on a happy ending, and warned it strips away Orwell's political lessons. Actor and producer Laverne Cox said she sees the adaptation as a warning about "dehumanization," explicitly including transgender people in that concern.
Key Highlights
The adaptation opens with an original barnyard rap during the opening credits.
Critics call Serkis' film a made-for-kids betrayal that adds a happy ending.
Laverne Cox says the film warns against "dehumanization," including transgender people.