‘Animal Farm’ Targets Capitalism, Not Soviet-Style Repression

The best Pixar movies are meant for children but evoke something special for adults. Look no further than the “Toy Story” franchise, a near-perfect case of storytelling that appeals to young and old alike. “Animal Farm” does the opposite. The tale, based on George Orwell’s revelatory novel, is neither goofy enough for kids nor savvy enough for their parental units. And, in bringing the story back to life, director Andy Serkis has found the imperfect sweet spot – a movie meant for neither demographic. The story opens with a farm facing disclosure from a wicked, no good bank. The animals, including Lucky the pig (Gaten Matarazzo) and friends are targeted for the slaughterhouse but recoil at the destination. They overpower the humans and strike out on their own. Free at last! Except their fr