# Review: 'Animals' fails on political depth

https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/10/13/ae/reel-thoughts-animals-bites-off-more-than-it-can-chew/

A Netflix political thriller review critiques 'Animals' for failing to develop its themes. Ben Affleck directs and stars in the film, which explores politics, immigration, and corruption. The plot centers on a mayoral campaign and a missing child incident.

#political #thriller #netflix #immigration

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Created: 2026-10-26T21:44:04.083755+00:00

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Original source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2026/10/13/ae/reel-thoughts-animals-bites-off-more-than-it-can-chew/