‘Animal Farm’ Review: Andy Serkis’ Sloppy Animated Adaptation Trades Political Insights for Potty Humor

‘Animal Farm’ Review: Andy Serkis’ Sloppy Animated Adaptation Trades Political Insights for Potty Humor

When George Orwell published “Animal Farm” 80 years ago, he intended the book — in which barnyard animals rebel against their human overlords to create an egalitarian society, only to slide back into a different form of tyranny — as a kid-friendly critique of Soviet society under Stalin. Now, director Andy Serkis has hatched an all-new computer-animated version (adapted by Nick Stoller) that makes Orwell’s masterpiece seem like a relic of the Co…

Can Andy Serkis and Seth Rogen Make ‘Animal Farm’ Family Friendly?

My wife and I have many discussions about when to introduce our twin four-year-olds to different things. We want to share our interests with them, but don't want them to grow up too fast. There are things I want them... Read more...

Andy Serkis’ ‘Animal Farm’ Premieres to Mixed Reception — “Family Friendly” With Lots of “Fart Jokes” — World of Reel

There’s not much praise being dished out for Andy Serkis’s “Animal Farm,” which just had its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Critical reaction seems muted—neither glowing endorsements nor prominent acclaim have emerged following the screening.Audiences seem underwhelmed by its tonal shift from Orwell’s bleak satire toward a more family-friendly narrative. Oh, and did I mention Serkis has apparently inserted lo…

‘Animal Farm’ review: Director Andy Serkis softens George Orwell ...

Seth Rogen and Kieran Culkin lend their voices to this long-gestating project

Andy Serkis' ANIMAL FARM Turns Seth Rogen Into George Orwell's Pig in Teaser Trailer

Hollywood’s history is littered with films featuring talking cartoon animals. Some are sweet, some are crass, some are funny, and some are violent. Now we’re getting where those adorable creatures are exploring communism and power struggles. Director Andy Serkis and his all-star cast are adapting George Orwell’s Animal Farm, and the film’s first teaser trailer jumps right into the muck.Watch as a star-studded cast turns into pigs and more in Ani…