Annie

Pros: Stellar supporting cast...great sing-along songs, spiffy costumes and delightful choreography!
Cons: To some, not sticking completely to the original story is a "con"...

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Pros: Solid performances from Morton, Cumming, and Chenoweth...
Cons: Some character development is either cleaned up or cut out completely...

I didn't grow up with "Annie." I know a lot of people my age did--my wife saw the original movie back in 1982 with a lot of you--I didn't see it until twenty years after it came out. My review of it is here: ...

Pros: The songs, the acting, the story
Cons: Historical background and Warbucks character development cut for time

Things were tough all over in the 1930's. That's especially true if you're an orphan. Just ask Annie (Alicia Morton). She lives in an orphanage in New York City run by the evil Miss Hannigan (Kathy Bates). Annie was left on the doorstep of the ...

Pros: Fun delightful musical to warm your heart.
Cons: None.

Annie
90 Minutes
Rated NR
1999
Buena Vista & Walt Disney Production

Annie

Annie begins in New York City back in 1933. During low economic times during Franklin D. Rosevelt Presidency, many children...

Pros: Snappy musical numbers and dancing.
Cons: May have lost a plot point or two.

Based on the stage play, which was based on the newspaper comic strip created in the 1930’s by Harold Gray, this movie provides a quick version of the story of Little Orphan Annie, and some wonderful musical numbers along with strong acting.

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Pros: Disney made it.
Cons: Lacks the luster of the original movie.

I got the 1999 version of Annie quite by mistake and I'm really sorry that mistake happened! This version is a complete disappointment to me. There was way too much sweetness and they took out anything that could possible be unsuitable for kids. Even...

Pros: Polished scenes and singers
Cons: Watered-down, overly sweet, shallow characters, shortened version

The 1999 version of Annie was about what I expected it to be--smooth, sweet, and immersed in Disney tradition. While the movie runs smoothly, without a dull moment, the characters in this version lack most of the qualities that have made them so popular...

Pros: Great score, good cast, solid production
Cons: Lots of cuts, few outstanding elements

This is a better Annie than the 1982 John Huston film. It is much closer to the original stage play and a lot more fun.

The story is simple: gutsy orphan meets world's richest man. Will she find a home with him, be reunited with her...

Pros: Great acting, wonderful costumes!
Cons: I get stuck watching it every day!

Annie was definitely one worth buying for my 2 year old! And it will be for yours. Most small children & toddlers love singing and dancing and that is exactly what the whole movie is---a "musical."

The movie is about...

Pros: Well produced, great for all ages
Cons: None

Annie...what an adorable movie. My (3) girls got the movie for Christmas and they practically watch it everyday. They really enjoy watching the musical parts over and over again. My 2 year old walks around singing "Its a Hard Knock Life"....

Pros: cute, nicely put together
Cons: certain parts noticeably absent, a couple of unbelievable details

The 1999 version of "Annie" is cute, but is in no way superior to the original. I caught this movie about 10 minutes after it started when it was on "The Wonderful World of Disney" last year. At first, I thought, "Oh, wow, this...

Pros: great performers
Cons: this is, after all, Annie

If your children are going to force you to view the same video again and againandagain, might as well be this charming, 90's version of the classic Annie musical (happily free of the 80's version's stickiness and plodding pacing). A host of...

Pros: Great acting, amazing songs, kids loved it
Cons: My kids may love it just a little too much...

Better than the original, this version of Annie has spunk, attitude, and a great cast. The kids in the movie were absolutely marvelous.

My children wanted to watch it over, and over, and over. We recorded it off of the Disney Channel, but...

Pros: Wonderful cast, delightful songs, great story
Cons: NONE!

I had the pleasure of seeing the Broadway version of "Annie" several times as a child. I saw Andrea McCartle, as well as several other actresses, play Annie on Broadway and I have to say it is one of my fondest childhood memories. When they...

Pros: Marvelous cast, a family video must-have!
Cons: Lackluster choreography, a minor flaw.

"Annie" has always been among my favorites, ever since seeing it as a youngster on a family trip to New York City. I was excited to see a new version from Disney this fall and was thrilled with the job they did!

This version is...