Review of Chicken Run (2000) by Suzi G — 22 Mar 2014

Aardman's energetic, comedic, animal rights yarn kicks butt!

A lovely stop-motion animated remake of Animal Farm if I ever saw one.

This review of Chicken Run (2000) was written by Suzi G on 22 Mar 2014.

Chicken Run has generally received positive reviews.

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