Annie (1982)
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Critic Consensus: John Huston proves an odd choice to direct, miring Annie in a sluggish, stagebound mess of an adaptation, but the kids are cute and the songs are memorable.
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Cast
as Daddy Warbucks
as Miss Hannigan
as Annie
as Lily
as Rooster
as Punjab
as Asp
as Molly
as Pepper
as Tessie
as Kate
as July
as Duffy
as Franklin D. Roosevelt
as Eleanor Roosevelt
as Bert Healy
as Boylan Sister
as Boylan Sister
as Drake
as Himself
as Mrs. Pugh
as Mrs. Greer
as Annette
as Celette
as Boylan Sister
as Saunders
as Frick
as Frack
as Photographer
as Weasel
as Pound Man
as Dancer
as Bundles
as Dancer
as Mrs. McKracky
as Dancer
as Spike
as Grace Farrell
as Eleanor Roosevelt
Critic Reviews for Annie
All Critics (25) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (12) | DVD (3)
What makes "Annie" so winning is that, while it could have easily been just another cutesy-poo Hollywood musical, it happens to be as gritty, genial and boisterous as little Annie herself.
The movie offers an insulting 'let them eat cake' gesture toward the 1982 audience, but the pacing is so ragged and the characters so lifeless that few will be able to stay awake long enough to feel offended.
Many people said John Huston was an odd choice to direct Annie and he proves them right.
The songs never take off into anything very much, the whole atmosphere (apart from the climax) is distinctly stagebound, and Huston merely reveals why he had never before in his long career been hired to make a musical.
It's like some kind of dumb toy that doesn't do anything or go anywhere, but it is fun to watch as it spins mindlessly around and around.
They don't build movies like this anymore.
Audience Reviews for Annie
Delightful, family-friendly film with fun songs and story. Sure, the characters are all caricatures and the film lacks direction and substance, but that's part of the charm. A nice bit of nostalgia made even sweeter by the 2014 re-make disaster.
Super Reviewer
"Annie" is the epitome of a family film in every way. From it's very catchy musical numbers to it's strong heart shown by it's talented cast, this film will make your heart sing even if you are in a bad mood. This film has some obvious faults, as it does not need to be two hours long and some plot devices seem to be thrown in to push the story along, but all-in-all, I had a blast watching it. For the type of film that it is, it's dialogue and lyrics are all well-written and it is very well-produced. "Annie" is the type of kid that you wish you could have been friends with growing up, due to her sheer likability. "Annie" is one of the most enjoyable musicals I have seen. For anyone ho has not seen it, it definitely earns a recommendation from me.
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A childhood favourite and a classic!
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