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Summary: This is a true classic - the best i've seen
Review: The movie is about a cute little mischevious orphan who escapes from her orphanage and is taken into a mansion after winning over it's owner. Her real wish is to find her parents, and her only clue is a locket thet she has had since birth. There are many compelling dances and songs, the overall effect is brilliant
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Summary: Good Musical
Review: Watched this with my 5 & 7 year old children. I agree that it may be a little claustrophobic due to the adaptation to TV format, but the music and story are still wonderful. My children enjoyed it as well. My only disappointment -- the few unnecessary words of profanity.
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Summary: Charming piece with great songs & dances. Kids love it.
Review: Children's songs are terrific. Albert Finney can't sing but ya gotta love him. Anne Renking's dancing is fantastic. A great musical to share with a new generation which has only seen cartoon musicals.
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Summary: BELOVED CHILDREN's MUSICAL
Review: Some stiff-shirts miss the point. This feel-good movie home is wonderful. The music bring smiles. Carol Burnett always packs a chuckles. SEE it with your kids, including the child in you!
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Summary: Original "Annie" Movie One of My All Time Faves
Review: "Annie" one of the all time classic movies of the '80's. They don't make movies like this anymore. "Annie" is a musical movie with a story behind it.Annie, played by Aileen Quinn, is a red-headed orphan who dreams of life outside of the orphanage. Away from orphanage's head-caretaker. Miss Hannagin, played by Carol Burnett. Through some clever nugging Annie is chosen to stay with "Daddy" Warbucks, Played by Albert Fenny, for a week. Things take off from there. Rounding out the great cast are Ann Reinking, Tim Curry, Bernadette Petters and Geoffery Holder "Annie," is not just a bunch of song and dance numbers thrown together to make a musical. Sure song and dance is there, brilantly I might add, but as a second element in the movie. If you have not yet seen the original "Annie" movie; you are in for a treat. I for one, can not see anyone else in these landmark roles. If, you are old enough to remember the original "Annie" movie. Here is your chance to own a classic. Recommended!
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Summary: I Still Love It!
Review: I have done reviews for the new "special edition" DVD of "Annie" and also the Disney remake from 1999. Both of these were only worthy of 1 star but the actual film from 1982 really deserves 5 stars in my opinion. "Annie" was my favorite movie when I was a kid. It was always a special treat when my Dad would allow me to stay up late to watch it. At one point I had actually memorized the entire film line for line. For a little girl it's a fun movie with great songs. Now that I am older I can watch the film with new appreciation and really wonder why it didn't get better reviews when it came out. I may have figured out why that is though. I believe it had to do with the comparison between the movie and stage musical. The people who loved the live show seem to be partial to that where as most people who have only seen the movie, like me, think it's great. I believe the movie stands on it's own when not being compared to anything and had that comparison not been an issue it probably would have received proper reviews. I understand how people can be partial though. I definitely am when it comes to this film because it's what I know. Still, I can't see how certain aspects could go unnoticed. As I was older I was really able to appreciate Carol Burnett's performance as Miss Hannigan. I can't imagine anyone making this character come more alive. She's detestable while being entertaining at the same time. Disney really missed the mark on this character when they remade to movie. Another element I can really appreciate as an adult is the relationship between Annie and Daddy Warbucks and how it developed naturally throughout the movie. He starts out incredibly hard hearted, but through the charm of a dirty, almost homely, little orphan he sees there is more to life than just money and power. She truly wins him over. Because of all these things I still love watching this movie through the eyes of my inner child. It can cause me to get a little misty eyed, but maybe it's because I am a sentimental sap. There is just so much to enjoy from beginning to end. I am especially glad I was able to get a copy of this DVD edition before it went out of print because believe me, widescreen is really necessary with this movie. All my life I only saw it full screen and watching it on this DVD I was able to see all kind of little things I missed. It's worth trading in the extras for.
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Summary: CECILE WILL PICK OUT ALL YOUR CLOTHES!!!!!!!
Review: I saw the stage show of Annie, with my friend ******* as Grace, and she was fantastic. It bought a tear to my eye when she sang I THINK IM GOING TO LIKE IT HERE. This version however, needed my friend in it! All the cast were terrible, except for Ms Hannigan...who pulled a stunning performance.
That red head girl...well, lets just say that it sounds like a rat crawled down her throat and died.
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Summary: Gotta love Annie...
Review: My childhood favorite movie. I actually wore out several VHS's as a kid because I watched it over & over. I still really enjoy it & now I'm able to watch this with my daughter & see how much she enjoys it. Wide Screen would've been nice but I think for the little ones Full Screen is better so I'm not going to complain about that much. The features are great & Annie is darling. Music is awesome & I think any little girl would fall in love with this movie.
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Summary: MUCH better than the disney version!!
Review: Sure, the 1982 movie doesn't compare to the stage version. Getting rid of the Christmas setting and replacing some great songs with the likes of "Dumb Dog" may not have been a great idea. BUT, Albert Finney shows wonderful character development (there's none with Warbucks in the Disney version). Annie is much spunkier (perhaps overacted, but any spunk is better than no spunk). Carol Burnett plays Miss Hannigan with comedic genius. I shudder to even compare her to Disney's "politically correct" Hannigan played by the slothful Kathy Bates. How can you go wrong with Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters, too. The choreography is athletic and spirited in this version. The disney version's choreography looked like a poor camp production. Yes, there are some mix-ups in the setting of the buildings in the background as well as some other things, but this is a very enjoyable musical which, thanks to its whitty script, score, and talent, succeeds on many levels. Perhaps the best way to describe this movie is: A MUSICAL THAT SUCCEEDS INCREDIBLY DESPITE ITSELF.
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Summary: Leapin' lizards!
Review: Well, I think this is a really swell movie. Albert Finney and Carol Burnett crack me up, Aileen Quinn is exactly what Annie should be, and Sandy is perfect.
But WHY OH WHY is this not being offered in a widescreen format? I have yet to see all of "It's a Hard Knock Life" and I know those girls are knocking themselves out offscreen. I've seen this movie on three different media. All were pan and scan, and all three showed different parts of the picture! The worst was a VHS release. (...)
I don't know which is more frustrating about this anniversary dvd, the fact that it doesn't offer widescreen, or the fact that the dvd menu and the special features show the movie clips in widescreen, teasing me with those brief glimpses.
There is no reason that dvd manufacturers shouldn't at least OFFER a widescreen version. Let's get with the 21st century already!
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