 "Certainly NOT charmless." | 2010-01-22 |
| - Reviewed By clrk from ......uh..... |
| Did the reviewer who wrote that this film is 'charmless' see the movie? It is a really great film, solid acting and a gorgeous voice from the little girl playing Annie. Needless to say Carol Burnett is outstanding and hilarious, and her duet with Daddy Warbucks is just great. |
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 "Why isn't this a better film?" | 2010-01-01 |
| - Reviewed By Susan Petrone from Cleveland |
| This movie has a slam-dunk cast--Albert Finney as Daddy Warbucks. Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan. Tim Curry as Rooster. Bernadette Peters as Lily. The original Broadway show has a ton of great, catchy tunes and a pretty tight book. And yet, this adaptation just doesn't work. I know it's difficult to transfer a stage play to film, but Annie would seem to be easier than most, as it already has a big cast and multiple settings. This just isn't a very compelling movie for three reasons: 1) They added songs and took out others. The new songs don't have the "oomph" of the original show tunes. In a word, they're boring. 2) John Huston's direction drags, drags, drags. 3) I'm going to say it--Aileen Quinn just didn't have the spark Annie needs. She has no edge, no genuine spunk. Mostof her line delivery sounds contrived. Watch this with a little kid--you'll enjoy it more because she/he will. But if you're a fan of musicals, don't bother with this adaptation. |
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 "OH NO..... ANNIE" | 2009-12-17 |
| - Reviewed By E. Scalzi |
| When my daughter was growing up I saw Annie on a regular basis... I have this on VHS.. when my Grandgirls came over ages 2 and 4, I needed a movie to put in for them.. They saw the VHS and asked what that was, they never saw one...they only saw CD's. They loved the movie and want to come over all the time to watch it. I bought this for Christmas for them, they didn't get it yet, I am excited to have them have their own. Now I can go another generation of Annie. I hear that song over and over.... tomorrow, tomorrow!! lol very cute |
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| "Great for the whole family" | 2009-12-09 |
| - Reviewed By RC from Newark, DE United States |
| This was a favorite at our house many years ago, so I purchased a copy for my grandchild too. She loves it! On days when a 2 year old can become a handful starting this dvd sends her to a whole different world. The kids, the music, the dog, who could ask for more to keep children of all ages occupied and impressed. Well worth every dime, a real family favorite for us. |
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| "Great Movie - Great interview with "Annie"" | 2009-10-24 |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User |
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" | 2009-09-12 |
| - Reviewed By Victoria C. Wood from Tremonton, UT United States |
| 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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