In a movie review, the reviewer called the director "a juvenile who was taken to a candy store and given a free run of the place." The director filed a lawsuit against the reviewer. On what basis did the director sue the reviewer?

a. Defamation
b. Invasion of privacy
c. Misappropriation of personality
d. Fair use


A

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