10% rating ... Not a big musical fan, but this has some memorable songs. The storyline was awful and the acting was annoyingly poor.

Loved this movie! If you don't love this movie you are an idiot.

honestly i havent watched this version in so long so i dont remeber anything but its def still pretty good

Fun, charming old school musical, Bright funny cast, Clever energetic musical numbers, Colorful production design,

"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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Set during the Great Depression in 1933, the film features a 10 year old girl named Annie. She resides in an orphanage run by Ms. Hannigan. Convinced that her parents are coming back for her, she attempts to escape. One day, a secretary, whose name is Grace, visits the orphanage. She says that the rich man she serves, Oliver Warbucks, wants to have an orphan temporarily. When Annie arrives, she is treated with high-class service. Although, when Warbucks gets home, he seems displeased by Annie, and wants to send her back. Annie stays, and the bond between Warbucks, Grace, and Annie grow. By the end of the movie, Warbucks starts to resemble a father figure. He asks Annie to stay with him, but she declines, and wants to search for her parents. Warbucks offers a 50,000 dollar reward for the parents of Annie. Warbucks helps find her parents, but to no avail. Hannigan's brother, Rooster, and his girlfriend attempt to pretend to be the parents to claim the reward. Rooster, the girlfriend, and Ms, Hannigan, are all caught and sent to jail In the end, Annine is happy living with Mr. Warbucks

This cinematic version of the Broadway hit was pretty much massacred by critics upon its release. But call me a sentimental fool, but I think it's a pretty terrific musical! Ironically, the least successful aspect of the film is Annie herself. Little Aileen Quinn is giving it her all, but she frankly often comes across more obnoxious than loveable. Thankfully, she is surrounded by a rather extraordinary cast! Burnett gives a comic tour-de-force, and she would have been on my ballot for Best Supporting Actress of 1982. Ann Reinking is absolutely lovely, and her singing and dancing is exquisite. And Finney would never be mistaken for Pavarotti, but he becomes an ideal "Daddy" Warbucks. Some of the songs are better than the others, but there isn't a clinker in the bunch. And with the possible exception of an overly frightening climax in which Annie is the victim of attempted murder, this is a wonderful family film. I found myself smiling and tapping my feet throughout. Huston may not have been the ideal director for a musical like this, but most of the musical numbers are well staged and choreographed. I'm sure a certain amount of nostalgia taints my view, but as a self-proclaimed cynic, the fact that this movie fills me with joy is a testament to its success. I still find "Tomorrow" a bit unbearable, and some of the children can be headache-inducing, but I think this is an unfairly maligned musical, and I personally had a ball with it! - Jeff Marshall, Movie Blogger (Facebook)

I'm being a bit generous with my rating. "Annie" has great songs and kids will love the story. The movie is entertaining. But, gosh, this isn't the "Daddy" Warbucks that was created by Harold Gray. "Daddy" in the comic strip was a ruthless tycoon who hated Franklin Roosevelt. "Daddy" was probably the last guy in America who FDR would have selected to manage the New Deal. Sorry, kids. That's the way that it was back in the 1930s. I'm trying to be kind.

It REALLY drags after the first act, but the charm and musical numbers are a challenge to resist. This suffers, unfortunately, due to its inconsistent storyline and meandering moments that feel unbearably sluggish.

One of my favorite movies as a kid.

Annie kept me engaged and plunged in from start to finish, I really enjoyed it. This was ahead of it's years and musical sing alongside and ensemble cast in my opinion. Annie is inspiring with witty dance performances, magnificent and magnetic flow, and deeply heart felt themes.

Overblown, cloying film version of the Broadway classic. John Houston was the wrong guy for this-- it should have been Herbert Ross or Randall Kleiser. (Kleiser was set to direct this but wound up having a scheduling conflict, reportedly). Herbert Ross, (who directed Footloose, Pennies From Heaven and The Turning Point) has directed a few successful Hollywood productions before; he would be a more suitable choice. And Kleiser did Grease. Houston on the other hand was not a man who was cut out to direct musicals. And why did Ray Stark buy the property if he hates the song "Tomorrow" so much? And then he made them mutilate that number in this movie... Bad overall... See the Disney version instead...

The famous comic strip from 1924 turned into a hit Broadway musical in 1977 It was only a matter of time before it would make its way to the silver screen 40 years ago director John Huston brought the story of a sweet little red headed orphan girl to life for generations Starring Albert Finney, Anne Ranking, Carol Burnette, Tim Curry, Bernadette Peters, and the late Geoffrey Holder 9 year old Aileen Quinn stars as the titular Annie; she lives a hard knock life that's for sure growing up in an orphanage with lots of other children during the 1930s It's run by the wicked Miss Hannigan who makes it into a sweatshop Annie is a sassy little child though standing up to Miss Hannigan and can fend for herself against boy bullies She doesn't want to be another orphan but someone special Annie even adopts a dog from the streets she calls Sandy Things change one day when she is chosen to spend a week at billionaire Wall Street tycoon Oliver Warbucks' estate with the help of Grace Farrell Punjab serves as Warbucks' Indian magic healer of sorts, he specializes in magic but also guidance Mr Warbucks at first comes off as a rich socialite who's snobby, greedy, and commanding Yet he spends more time with Annie he starts to realize all the wealth he's amassed means nothing without someone to share it with She may be the spark this rich man needs as does she to leave her lonely life behind Miss Hannigan isn't one to back down though as she devises a scheme with her brother Daniel and his girlfriend Lily before Mr Warbucks can adopt her I remember watching this 10 years ago and enjoying it quite a bit This is a good movie lead by 9 year old Aileen Quinn Quinn herself is a beacon of boisterous energy in a surprisingly dark film with lots of sassyness Sure it's a bit rigid in some areas but the songs are memorable still and the kids will love this child icon of a little girl unexpectedly belonging where she never thought possible The film was met with mixed reception when it first came out but became a hit with audiences making $57 million at the box office and earning several Oscar nominations A sequel, a two remakes followed so it shows how much of an impact this story has had on people for decades Annie is sweet, catchy, fun-filled and pure entertainment for families

I love this movie is is my all time favorite film I have seen it over a thousands times and never get sick of it the child actors steal the whole film esp Aileen Quinn and Robin Ignico, my first crush stilllove her today Duffy was my favorite orphan in the movie but all of the orphans , give great performances April Lerman as Kate Rosanne Sorretino as Pepper , Toni Gisondi as Molly and Lucie Stewart as July the only non American orphan in the film she Lucie Stewart is a native of England which is why you do not know much about her in America, I love the songs in this movie Maybe is great by Annie and the version by the the orphans is my favorite version but the best song in the movie is your never fully dressed without a smile the orphans version.

Disappointing movie version of the Charles Strouss/ Martin Charnin musical classic. Many of the best songs are truncated or stricken altogether; (NYC is deleted; Tomorrow is blasphemously turned into a throwaway group number.) John Houston clearly didnt understand what made this musical so special; as he pretty much trashes the whole thing. Aileen Quinn is fine as the iconic street urchin, but she's no Andrea Mccardle. The rest of the movie cast is ok, but they have nothing on the original Broadway cast. You're better off watching the 1999 Disney/Rob Marshall version; that's much closer in spirit and quality to the 1977 Broadway production.