Develiker terrible... so disappointed.

Stometer Save your money for something good and enjoyable

BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Fulke Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

loueysmith I showed this to my 2 year old today and she absolutely loved it, was so engrossed! I think it's lovely that even with all the new flicks that are way more updated these days, a child of this day and age can still love an old classic like this...I just shows you how wonderful a movie it is. I don't think there's one member of the cast I didn't think was great in this, they all play a fantastic part. I have watched part of the Jamie Foxx (couldn't make it through the whole thing) one and and all of the Victor Garber version and they're not a patch on this one. The Victor Garber one was watchable, but it felt rushed and in parts out of place...for instance, they have the song "yesterday was plain awful" in it, yet have cut out the action scene where Rooster tries to hurt Annie...so it makes no sense to still have the song! There are a few other scenes that also seem a bit off as well. The acting for all parts in that one seem good, with the exception of Miss Hannigan, she was meant to be a raving alcoholic man eater and she actually tried to save Annie at the end...much better this way. Kathy Bates was a disappointment. I liked both Graces, however prefer the one in this version as she has far more charm and a fine singer and dancer! I also love that "we got Annie" is in this one. So, to sum up...1999 version is watchable but 1982 is outstanding!! The other is just plain crap. I knocked off one star, for the fact in this version, Miss Hannigan ends up at the party, I know she tried to save Annie at the end...BUT, she'd been a crap to all the kids throughout, not exactly caring or nurturing (just cared about getting drunk and men) and she was part of the scheme of tricking Annie. So seemed a bit weird she was not only let off with all that, but made a part of the celebration at the end!

Matt Greene The original Annie film is a giant pile of sentimental crap...and I love every second of it. Unlike the 2014 remake (No, Cameron Diaz! No!), it captures the Broadway show by letting the scenes play out naturally, on a big scale, with lots of cast members and tons of fun choreography. And it's all just plain fun; funny (getting rid of bomb), well-toned (Burnett is wonderfully awful), bubbly (singing with President), and affecting (I'M NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING!).

gavin6942 A young orphan girl's adventures in finding a family that will take her.I shouldn't be too harsh on this film. It is something of a modern classic. More people know this film than any other version of it or the comic strip. And the songs "Tomorrow" and "Hard Knock Life", love them or hate them, are part of popular culture.But there are things that could be improved upon. Tim Curry's character, for example, arrives much too late. An increased presence from him and his mischief-making would be welcome. There is also some question about the character of "Punjab". I'm afraid to say anything about him, other than to note that there's no way this character can't be seen as offensive on some level. I mean, what the heck?

Hitchcoc A good adaptation of a Broadway hit. It features quite good performances by the likes of Albert Finley and Carol Burnett. There are the obligatory production numbers. The two I enjoyed the most were "It's a Hard Knock LIfe" and "I'm Gonna LIke It Here." Burnett' s Miss Hanagan is a boozing woman who has no moral sense, caring little if her little girls live or die. That's what is at issue in this musical. When Annie, a chronic runaway, somehow gets chosen to be the guest of Oliver Warbucks, it sets things in motion. Just like "Oliver Twist," some see it as an opportunity and some see it as a dog-in-the -manger moment to prevent her from getting her due. Bernadette Peters and the irrepressible Tim Curry are the heavies. In the Broadway musical, the conclusion is not nearly as violent. It keeps our interest and Aileen Quinn is a pretty good Annie, perky and full of optimism.