Annie

The original Annie was and still is an exception movie so was interested to see what a modern remake would bring. Well the simple answer is nothing. The cast of children don't look like poor kids with a hard knock life, rather the clean well fed model kids. The orphanage has 7 or 8 kids rather than the original 25-30 kids and Cameron Diaz is piór casting for Hannigan compared to Carol Burnet who was great in the original. The whole thing seemed like a weak unnecessary remake where I struggled to find any area that is an improvement on the original.

The word "Remake" in generally sends shivers down my spine. There's only one remake I've ever seen in my life that I can honestly say did it pretty right. ... this is definitely not it. Miracle on 34th Street (1994), with Richard Attenborough as old St. Nick, and darling Mara Wilson as the little girl, really took pains to get the feel of the time right, and only updated it where necessary ever so gently, bring us a very enjoyable, respectfully handled remake. This feature tOtally dismisses, and ignores the time in which the classic, original "Annie" took place, the thinking and feel of the time, the whole shmear! Somebody said it so well.. that if they tried to pull this kind of "remake" stunt on classic plays and productions such as Porgy n' Bess, or Show Boat, or The Mikado, turning it all into an all WHITE cast, it not only would cause an apocalyptic FUROR---it would make absolutely NO SENSE! And truly, at least for me, this makes no sense.

I've read a lot of the negative reviews about Annie saying everything from it's a lot of music to not liking Cameron Diaz to not liking the ethnic Annie. I will say that I've seen the original Annie and all other versions and it does what all the others do...THEY SING A LOT! It is for goodness sakes...a musical! I would be very upset if I went to an opera where they talked! I like the additions and the things that they've added to the new Annie to make it match modern times. I also really enjoyed Cameron and Jamie Foxx's performances. They were good and refreshing. I loved the new Annie...not only was she cute as a button but her performance was great! Don't listen to critics...go see the new Annie.

I took my twelve year old to see this tonight and I couldn't have been any more pleased! It's a refreshing modern version of one of my favorite movies and worth taking time to watch. I also appreciate the new renditions of the classic songs as well! Quvenzhane shines in this role and draws you in. I love the modern feel to the movie and I think it makes it more interesting to this generation of kids. It has some sweet moments that will tear you up and moments you will burst out in laughter. It doesn't just appeal to a younger audience but reaches into the hearts of all ages. Just brilliant overall! Can't wait to watch it again.