Annie

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Annie

PG

Released May 20, 1982

2h 10m

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

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An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett), Annie (Aileen Quinn) believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver Daddy Warbucks (Albert Finney) decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks' mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds.

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Critics 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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Sheila Benson

Los Angeles Times

A kid with Annie's moxie deserves more. Or perhaps less. What she deserves is an atmosphere of innocence, warmth and inventiveness, to let the film generate the joy that must have enveloped theater audiences over the past five years.

Apr 15, 2022

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Jack Mathews

Detroit Free Press

Aileen Quinn is a delightful Annie, with good feet, an infectious smile, and a perfectly pitched voice. It's not her fault she is used mainly as a performing prop, as is the spectacularly graceful Ann Reinking, playing Warbucks' secretary.

Rated: 4/10

Apr 15, 2022

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Michael Blowen

Boston Globe

Producer Ray Stark and director John Huston have relied more on the rigid style of the comic strip than on the high-steppin' pizazz' of the Broadway show. They've transformed a big-hearted hit that won seven Tonys into a small-minded musical.

Apr 15, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Dreadful. A clockwork lemon that’s bloated, charmless, and artificial.

Rated: 1/4

Nov 23, 2024

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Sean Burns

Crooked Marquee

You can always feel the heavy exertion behind the spectacle, which I suppose is somehow fitting for a hard knock life.

Aug 25, 2024

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George Anderson

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Albert Finney makes a surprisingly good Warbucks. Bellowing orders like a true self-made tycoon, he exhibits an intelligent awareness of the demands of his role, never overdoing his effects.

Apr 15, 2022

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N P

"Annie" is a fun, family movie extravaganza with quintessential songs, dance numbers, superb cast, brilliant costuming, makeup and set dressing. Set during the Great Depression in New York City, it perfectly replicates the era whilst paying immense homage to the musical film classics of the early 1900s. This film is filled with heart, innocence and youth, and it was simply a grand ol' time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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Rolando E

A pure classic. Might not be charming for today's audience since it's from 1982, but it has terrific nostalgia to those grown in the 80's. I remember watching this in elementary school.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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Industry I

Having been raised on the classics, such as “My Fair Lady”, “The Sound of Music” and “Beauty and the Beast”, I can confirm that the draw to “Annie” is the cuteness factor (and to a lesser extent, the quality). Similar to the above musicals, all of which would seem to take after the beloved “Heidi”, “Annie” is about the joy and inspiration a special someone can bring to your life. In truth, the entire genre usually revolves around inspiration, depth of feeling and opening one’s heart (thru music, no less). Blessed with a star-studded cast, which includes the antics of Carol Burnett and the dynamo Tim Curry, “Annie” the movie, fails to deliver any solid laughs or depth of message, preferring to lean on its charm and ease. Unfortunately, in my accounting, a production with this level of pedigree and prominence must deliver on all aspects equally. Having failed to move me emotionally, or surprise me with clever quotes or nuanced writing, “Annie” can quickly lose appeal and viewer recollection. Compared to the moving orchestral performances, detailed scripts and meaningful plots of similar musicals, this film is only middling, and I look forward to a production that can one day do the title justice.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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Joseph C

A low key musical filled with memorable songs and needful performances.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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Kirsten A

I grew up watching this movie from 82. Some of the songs are the best. Many other songs should have been cut. The Rockettes scene is too long. Carol Burnett is priceless. Lots of stereotypes and script that didn't age well. And yet it's still a piece of nostalgia that makes me smile.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Killian M

Stop just stop this is the worst movie i have put my eyes upon Annie is so annoying same with the other characters never watch this movie

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Synopsis

An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett), Annie (Aileen Quinn) believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver Daddy Warbucks (Albert Finney) decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks' mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds.

Director: John Huston
Producer: Ray Stark
Screenwriter: Carol Sobieski
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Rastar Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 20, 1982, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2015
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Surround

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