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Animal Farm By Angel Studios | Movie Review: How Does It Compare to Orwell’s Classic? Is the new CGI Animal Farm adaptation a faithful warning against tyranny… or a watered-down, kid-friendly slop that misses Orwell’s point entirely? In this "under 15" bonus episode of The Britt Mayer Show, we break down the new 2026 animated film — star-studded voices, chaotic humor, and all. We compare it directly to George Orwell’s powerful 1945 novella: the Russian Revolution allegory, the corruption of Animalism, Napoleon (Stalin), Snowball (Trotsky), the betrayal of the working animals, and that chilling final line: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” From the book’s sharp anti-totalitarian satire to the movie’s potty jokes, slapstick, and softened edges — we cover the major differences, what works, what fails, and why the original still hits harder today. Drop your thoughts below: Worth watching with the kids, or stick to the novella? Help us keep bringing you the unfiltered stories that matter: 👉 Like if you value real literary analysis over Hollywood dilutions 👉 Subscribe & hit the bell for more culture, politics, faith & health from a biblical, conservative mom’s worldview 👉 Share this with friends who love classic literature and want honest takes on modern adaptations! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, X & YouTube. All links here: ⁠wearerootedwings.com ⁠ This Episode is Brought to You By: The Last Stand - The White Rose Resistance Use code ROOTED for a discount on tickets! ⁠thelaststand.com⁠ Check out Britt’s favorite things with exclusive community discounts. This helps support independent journalism at Rooted Wings: ⁠rootedwings.substack.com/p/favorite-thi…⁠ Producer/PR Inquiries: ⁠lindsay@synergyprconsulting.com⁠ What you need to know in culture, politics, faith & health. From a biblical, conservative, mother’s worldview. New episodes drop weekly.

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One of the most effective political ads I’ve seen. Well done, @spencerpratt

@WallStreetMav It’s an awful bastardization of George Orwell’s classic.

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Imagine you get into Oxford. And this is your professor. What’s your first thought?

@Riley_Gaines_ Love you, but oh my gosh, I could not hate this movie more. It completely perverted Orwell’s original warning and is confusing slop for any kids who will watch. My review drops Friday.

My husband and I got an early access screening to Animal Farm, an animated adaptation of George Orwell's novel made by Angel Studios. Incredibly well done. They do a perfect job of reminding viewers that Marxism always has and always will fail. In theaters May 1st! #AnimalFarmPartner

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I just finished this and holy goodness what an example of facing death with complete assurance of faith. There is so much wisdom in this. I hope y’all will listen to it. Ben Sasse on lessons from the valley of death youtu.be/WcT9O5Sjmd0?si…

How do these idiots hold office? She literally just read World War II as “ world war eleven” 🥴🥴🥴 Rep @Ilhan

Tell me how this is “just chance”

I was charged $1000 for two Advil that I never took.

@Riley_Gaines_ I was charged $1000 for two Advil that I never took

It's been 7 months since we had our baby and we're still receiving unexplained hospital bills in the mail. Hardly ever an adequate description of services. Just a QR code to pay online. It feels intentionally confusing and difficult to get answers. We want price transparency.

Are we thinking through the long game of artificial intelligence and our security? Full convo on The Britt Mayer Show: youtu.be/qJovOT7YkFk?si…

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