Directed by:
Will GluckCinematography:
Michael GradyComposer:
Greg KurstinCast:
Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, David Zayas, Cameron Diaz, Nicolette Pierini, Dorian Missick (more)Plots(1)
Will Gluck directs, writes and produces this modern adaptation of the classic story of young orphan girl Annie. When struggling mayoral candidate William Stacks (Jamie Foxx) saves a young girl's life after she runs out into the road, his election potential suddenly looks much more promising. Realising the positive impact that this little girl could have on his poll figures, Stacks tracks down the foster home where Annie (Quvenzhane Wallis) is resident and asks her current foster parent, the wicked Miss Hannigan (Cameron Diaz), to allow him to take the girl in. Could these two lonely souls give each other a family? (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
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I don’t really even know what to commend in this movie. Apart from the acting performances that are a must in a musical, there’s not much else. Cameron Diaz is playing a bit of a bitch, but not so much so that it’s any memorable. It almost looks like they shot the movies because of Quvenzhané Wallis, who was showing off good and proper. As far as the music goes, it was uninteresting, the story was overly excited the American way. The result was absolutely nonexistent and if it weren’t for the actors, it would be a complete flop.
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Some films simply captivate me, no matter how trivial, straightforward, or predictable the story is. That is the case with Annie. It’s an extremely positive musical that does not attempt to hide it. There are trivial twists, but it doesn't matter at all, because the film energized me so much that I can't give it anything but the highest rating. Quvenzhané Wallis is absolutely stunning and is the star of this film. Her performance is absolutely incredible even compared to some of her older colleagues. In general, the child characters are also great.
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