I won't rehash the comments of others too much, but as a high school English teacher, I was quite disappointed with this version. It could have been a superior film due to its casting and modern technology. But, no, instead we get so many plot changes that the film loses its main message.
When I show selections to my classes, I only use the animated version. It sticks closer to the plot, even though the only animals that speak are the pigs.
Rent this version. Don't waste your money on buying it. Instead purchase the animated version on DVD, which also features an interesting extra on the making of the film.
Long live Animal Farm, but not the 1999 inferior version!
When I show selections to my classes, I only use the animated version. It sticks closer to the plot, even though the only animals that speak are the pigs.
Rent this version. Don't waste your money on buying it. Instead purchase the animated version on DVD, which also features an interesting extra on the making of the film.
Long live Animal Farm, but not the 1999 inferior version!