Animal Farm
Genre: Drama/Animation
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
Writer: Meirad Tako
Based on the novel by George Orwell
Voice Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugh Grant, Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins, Rhys Ifans, Ciaran Hinds, Rupert Grint, Bel Powley, Russell Brand, Patrick Stewart
Budget: $50,000,000
Domestic Box Office: $49,109,583
Foreign Box Office: $58,185,300
Total Profit: $6,104,595
Reaction: This one barely broke even - mostly due to a lower than usual budget for a big screen animated film - but profits are profits and those have been few and far between this season, so the studio is happy.
"Animal Farm is an ambitious adaptation of George Orwell's famous novel. The excellent voice performances by the star studded cast and the faithful execution of the original's central themes make the film worth watching. Even though the films is visually impressive, the screenplay by writer Meirad Tako struggles to capture the full depth and complexity of its source material making it a bit unsatisfying. Especially the ending felt a bit underwhelming and rushed." - Clark Chase, Chicago Sun-Times
"Animal Farm isn't even particularly long as a film, but the pace drags at time making it feel longer than it really is. The tone felt a bit inconsistent in capturing Orwell's allegorical weight, with the swings between bleak political commentary and light-hearted moments feeling especially jarring. This adaptation just lacked a but of the razor-sharpness required to make this film work for me." - Charlie Sage, HBC-TV
"Animal Farm, directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and featuring a stellar voice cast, offers a visually stunning and thought-provoking adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel. Outstanding voice performances, especially from Benedict Cumberbatch and Cillian Murphy, embody the ideological conflict at the heart of the story. Tartakovsky's direction balances dark themes with humor and humanity, creating a compelling viewing experience. The soundtrack, featuring iconic songs, enhances the emotional impact of key moments." - Katie Barnes, Washington Herald
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and some violence
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