A movie adaptation of Animal Farm, directed by Andy Serkis, has received largely negative reviews from critics, with some calling it a "bastardization" and "sanitized version" of the classic novel. The film's marketing campaign is using these negative reviews in a stunt, although it is unclear how effective this approach will be. The director has defended the movie, claiming it is a faithful interpretation of Orwell's work, despite critics' assertions that it oversimplifies or misrepresents the original story.