Customer Reviews
Great underrated film/ - By: Steven Fincher, 17 Jun 2008 
Great film, great cast.Great songs. Its been ten years since I last watched this, & found it to be great, I am suprised I forgot how good it was. Its as good as Oliver.
Surprise musical from the early 80s. - By: FAMOUS NAME, 05 Mar 2007 A surprise & elaborate musical to come out of the early eighties, which many deem as the female version of 'Oliver'. A good story & plot to this one, & anything but boring for its two hour length. Some very catchy tunes here, including one of the catchiest numbers to ever come out of a musical in 'Tomorrow'.
Despite Aileen Quinn's failure to capture hearts as the orphaned Annie until the final few scenes, (she could have been more loveable) she does pack some very mean punches when rescuing the dog Sandy from a cruel gang of boys - & anyone who saves a dog from cruelty in my opinion, is first-rate! This movie is packed with some good performances & some outstanding choreography for something so recent - including an unusual role for Albert Finney, but still looking fit & handsome for 1981 (despite the bald head!) Carol Burnett is hilarious in her award-winning performance as the Mistress of the orphanage. Despite her alcoholism & self-centeredness, the character does come out of the movie pretty well, & with some credibility at the end, as someone who does have a heart after alll!
Well worth watching this one - especiallly for those of you like myself, who may feel that this was made too recently to appeal, & long after the traditional musical era was over. Watch, & be prepared to be pleasantly surprised!
Enjoy!
Ok, so it's not set at Christmas, but we can overlook that! - By: Ezec, 11 Nov 2005 
With songs such as Hard Knock Life, You're Never Fully Dressed (without a smile) & Let's Go to the Movies, 'Annie' is sure to put a smile on your face. The story is well known... little orphan Annie is living in a 1920's orphanage in New York, run by the drunken tyrant Miss Hannigan. Local millionaire Oliver Warbucks invites an orphan to stay at his mansion for a week as a humanitarian gesture (in other words to get good publicity) & yes, our friend Annie is the lucky thing that stays there & proceeds to win his heart. However Annie's heart lies with finding her real parents, which prompts Miss Hannigan & her brother Rooster into forming a dastardly plan which is set to tear Annie & Daddy Warbucks apart...
This is an uplifting & heart-warming film which should delight children & adults alike. A worthy addition to any DVD collection, should this kind of film be your cup of tea.
Great!! - By: customer, 05 Nov 2005 I rented this off another DVD rental site purely because when this film came out I was 8 & loved it! My middle daughter is the same age now & I knew both her & my other kids would enjoy it too (son is 11 watched it twice! & daughter 3 watched it as much as my 8 yr old, ie lots until I sent it back! I am now going to buy this for my daughters for christmas, I think it is a bit silly now at my age but stil enjoy it!a fun family film with a feel good factor, though a bit 'american' for adults!!ie lots of slush! WE LOVE YOU MISS HANNIGAN! I still remembered this after 24 years!!!!
my favourite film - By: , 19 Apr 2005 this is the best film in the history of the world.
I love this since i was a little girl & still love it.
It's about Annie an orphan who wants to find her parents but she runs in too alll kinds of stuff
great film the best go get it
i have it on dvd & got the cd album soundtrack alll good
