A textbook example of how to ruin a successfull stage musical by translating it to the screen. Pad out the plot to inordinate length, replace some of the best songs with third rate ones, add all sorts of unnecessary embellishments to the plot, etc. Pass on this, and go for the 1999 Disney version, which is far superior.
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Great Movie - Great interview with "Annie"
Added 10/24/2009
I've always loved this movie. The anniversary edition is great with a super presentation by the lady that played the part of Annie.
Carol Burnett and Annie steal the show but the entire cast is great.
You'll love it too!
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Charming and Entertaining
Added 9/12/2009
My strongest recommendation: IGNORE critiques which pan this adorable production. Perhaps because this movie manages to be vastly entertaining without resorting to the talentless substitute for creativity we so often see in movies today, and uses humor, drama, a little pathos, capitalizes on the massively personable talents of its fabulous cast, includes many great musical performances, and finds no need to resort in desperation to filth or disgusting images, and even (woohoo!) respects normal standards of decency (rather than "pushing the limits," as panderers of the vile and disgusting like to call it); perhaps because it is simply wonderful, uplifting, warm, and satisfying entertainment, it doesn't meet the ugliness standards of the more "enlightened." Forget them. Buy this wonderful movie and enjoy it over and over again.
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My 2 year old granddaughter loves all the music, well worth watching with younger kids. Purchased as a present for her.
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Would Not Watch Again
Added 8/20/2009
Lots of cussing, using God's name in vain. Drinking. Smoking. Mean guy tries to kill Annie. Woman wears very immodest night gown in one scene.
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A textbook example of how to ruin a successfull stage musical by translating it to the screen. Pad out the plot to inordinate length, replace some of the best songs with third rate ones, add all sorts of unnecessary embellishments to the plot, etc. Pass on this, and go for the 1999 Disney version, which is far superior.
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Great Movie - Great interview with "Annie"
Added 10/24/2009
I've always loved this movie. The anniversary edition is great with a super presentation by the lady that played the part of Annie.
Carol Burnett and Annie steal the show but the entire cast is great.
You'll love it too!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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Charming and Entertaining
Added 9/12/2009
My strongest recommendation: IGNORE critiques which pan this adorable production. Perhaps because this movie manages to be vastly entertaining without resorting to the talentless substitute for creativity we so often see in movies today, and uses humor, drama, a little pathos, capitalizes on the massively personable talents of its fabulous cast, includes many great musical performances, and finds no need to resort in desperation to filth or disgusting images, and even (woohoo!) respects normal standards of decency (rather than "pushing the limits," as panderers of the vile and disgusting like to call it); perhaps because it is simply wonderful, uplifting, warm, and satisfying entertainment, it doesn't meet the ugliness standards of the more "enlightened." Forget them. Buy this wonderful movie and enjoy it over and over again.
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