You know the old saying, "It's like putting perfume on a Pig"? Well, its a risk that I think absolutely paid off in this little gem! If your a fan of the slaughterhouse and throwing meat on animal rights activists, this might not be quite what your looking for. This is an outstanding little story of a food corporation run by the evil Tilda Swinton, who is trying to gain public acceptance by putting a cute face to the newly created "Super Pig". There are a few of them given to farmers all over the world raised to become huge, which means more meat for the table in the long run. Unfortunately when they come around to collect these beasts back, they step on the wrong little girls toes, and her defiance leads her to an adventure of revenge! The story is excellent and a complete surprise that will have you changing emotions many times throughout. The acting is incredible including the all out psychotic, crazed Jake Gyllenhaal who brings his "A" game once again. There are a number of disturbing scenes toward the end that will have you re think your meal choices but it flows well with the undertones of the movie. This is streaming on Netflix right now so give it a shot, you will not be disappointed.
FYI: When appearing at Cannes Film Fest, the crowd booed at the Netflix Card on the screen.
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