Annie

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Summary: A Comfort Movie
Review: After reading some of the other reviews I decided to write my own. If what you want is a movie to sit down & share some comfort time with your family then this is it. My 2 year old really (and I mean really) loves it, so does my 8 year old, my 18 year on the other hand, does not care to share in our comfort time so we won't count him. Overall the movie has been a great success in our home. The kicker is my kids all boys so don't count your boys out!

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Summary: A Bit To Much, But Great
Review: Well for starters the movie was good. I was in a version of Annie before and I played Rooster. This version was very good because the versions of the songs were better than the origanol. Also the singing is great. I have the soundtrack myself. Also the acting was great. It was done in a very good form. Well, that's pretty much why I gave it 4 stars. I'd reccomend it to anyone. If you have any comments or questions feel free to e-mail me.

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Summary: A different take on Annie...
Review: As I read the other reviews of this musical, I was a little bit upset. Okay so maybe Annie didn't have red hair, and maybe they plot did change a lot, but there were a lot of really good points to this musical. First of all this musical wasn't based on the 1982 version of Annie, it was based on the broadway production of it. And yes, in the broadway production of Annie they did cut a lot of the really cool numbers, but they added a lot of really nice ones too. So if you are expecting the 1982 version then I am sorry to say that you will be disppointed, but this version of Annie is a really good version, and you will be pleasently surprised. All of the actors and singers were great, and it was great to see a different and original version of Annie. A must have if you own the other version of Annie.

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Summary: Annie Returns
Review: The new movie Annie starring Kathy Bates and Victor Garber is a nice new touch to the original wig-gone red-head. Alicia Morton makes a awesome Annie. With a change of hair style and part story this makes the first actual, "Annie" that everyone can enjoy

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Summary: A LITTLE BETTER THAN THE 1ST ANNIE, BUT...
Review: Your kid will love this film. You, on the other hand, might find it a little lukewarm. This Disney version is definitely better than the original 1982 version--the production values are outstanding--but the casting is just plain awful! They can all sing beautifully, to be sure, but, boy--with Albert Finney, Tim Curry, Aileen Quinn, Carol Burnett and Bernadette Peters in the original--they had some pretty big shoes to fill. No one looks like who s/he's supposed to (the guy who plays Warbucks is a little on the young-ish side; Bates is perfect, though), and the little girl who plays Annie, though good, lacks the charisma and cutesiness factor of Quinn. Oh, well--maybe next time we'll get a perfect "Annie" remake that combines the cast from the Huston production with the production values of this one.Till then, this one will have to do.

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Summary: A great adaption to a now classic show
Review: I have to agree that this is the superior movie version of this show. I simply adore Audra and Kristin and Kathy and Alan, and they are wonderful in this movie. The choreography is very creative and tastefully done...especially the "N.Y.C." number...that has to rank as one of the best production numbers on film which features the original Broadway Annie, Andrea McArdle. What can I say? Who cares if this Annie does not have an afro of red hair? There is so much more going on for this movie that that is just a silly gripe. Buy it.

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Summary: 1999 version to 1982 version--no comparison
Review: I saw "Disney's" Annie on televion and on the new video release. Those folks who compared the 1999 to 1982 version, and think the 1982 was better, are quite lost. Annie 1999 was fresh, funny, and adorable. With the exception of that beautiful newcomer playing Annie, Disney used some of the greatest "Broadway" and "Movie Screen" talents out there today. Look at their credentials, there are Academy and Tony awards all over place. Everything was updated and fresh--it was like (finally) seeing this overworked musical the way it was intended to be seen. Congratulations, Disney, on a terrifically made film, our family loved it!

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Summary: They never should have made it
Review: This movie was a sorry excuse for such a fantastic movie/musical. First bad move was getting an Annie without curly hair, excuse me, but isn't that one of Annie's trademark's? They changed the plot, second bad move, which took out some of the best parts of the original movie. They should have spent a little more time, effort, and money on this movie before ever letting it out for public view. I will keep my old version of Annie and try to not remember this movie ever came out.

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Summary: One of the Best Movies Ever!
Review: This movie was a lot better than the first one.I wish I could have been in the cast!

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Summary: We thought this was horrible!
Review: I am more partial to the 1982 version. It was fun the acting was sooo much better and my daughter LOVES it. The 1999 version had poor acting, plus they rearranged the plot. I never saw the broadway musical, but...How can they mess with what we all remember as Annie? The "new" Annie didn't even have curly hair! Maybe I didn't like it because I already loved the first one, but no one I know has even liked the new one. I would say that if you liked the 1982 version you will probably NOT like this one.