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Animal Farm (1954)

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Reviews Counted: 6

Fresh: 5

Rotten:1

Average Rating: 6.2/10

Runtime: 75 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Adapted from George Orwell's satire, this full-length animated film uses animals to depict the flaws in political systems, as the animals of Manor Farm rebel against their cruel master and try to... Adapted from George Orwell's satire, this full-length animated film uses animals to depict the flaws in political systems, as the animals of Manor Farm rebel against their cruel master and try to establish a prosperous new regime, only to learn that power will always corrupt. [More]

Starring: Maurice Denham

Starring: Maurice Denham

Director: John Halas, Joy Batchelor

Director: John Halas, Joy Batchelor

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Staci Layne Wilson
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Comes in an excellent full frame transfer, with an authoritative commentary track by Brian Sibley.

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11/05/04
D.K. Holm
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Though too broad at points (especially the ending), this animated update of Orwell's masterpiece still captures the imagination.

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Caroline Westbrook
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as interesting on screen as it is behind the veil

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