Animal Farm
Added 10/26/2009
How hysterical is it when Old Major dies Lmao!
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Animal Farm
Added 11/19/2009
I bought this DVD to use with my English 12 classes when we studied George Orwell. I was a great addition to my curriculum.
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Does not Follow the Book!
Added 6/13/2009
Students looking to cheat will not be happy with this version; however, using real animals in the movie and the good "star" voices make it a good version. The point of Animal Farm as told by Orwell is well-made in this made for TV movie using updated propaganda media for the villainous pigs. Clever imagery and realistic human scenes help with the exception of the characterization of Mrs. Pilkington. Gratuitous sex under the covers with Farmer Jones adds nothing to the story, and her winking at Napoleon implying that she will be in his bed is just gross. I do recommend the dvd with that one reservation until someone creates a truer treatment of the classic book.
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Sent as a gift!
Added 3/19/2009
This DVD was sent as a gift to a student for a school project. He said that it was helpful.
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Animal Farm
Added 2/26/2009
Its a decent film to use in a history classroom. It gives students the chance to see why communism in the Soviet Union did not work in a non-traditional way. It is not a great film for entertainment but useful as a teaching tool.
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Good adaptation
Added 8/2/2008
This is a well-done adaptation of the book. It isn't perfect, but kids like it much better than the 1950s cartoon version. For teachers looking for a good version to accompany the book, I recommend it. I have used both and sometimes use both as a good jumping off place for discussion.
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Animal Farm
Added 11/19/2009
I bought this DVD to use with my English 12 classes when we studied George Orwell. I was a great addition to my curriculum.
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Does not Follow the Book!
Added 6/13/2009
Students looking to cheat will not be happy with this version; however, using real animals in the movie and the good "star" voices make it a good version. The point of Animal Farm as told by Orwell is well-made in this made for TV movie using updated propaganda media for the villainous pigs. Clever imagery and realistic human scenes help with the exception of the characterization of Mrs. Pilkington. Gratuitous sex under the covers with Farmer Jones adds nothing to the story, and her winking at Napoleon implying that she will be in his bed is just gross. I do recommend the dvd with that one reservation until someone creates a truer treatment of the classic book.
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