Annie | 
 enlarge | Director: Rob Marshall
Actors: Alicia Morton, Kathy Bates, Alan Cumming, Audra Mcdonald, Kristin Chenoweth
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  123 reviews
Sales Rank: 7528
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 4.7 x 0.6
MPN: D19065D
ISBN: 0788820230
UPC: 717951006707
EAN: 9786305870180
ASIN: 6305870187
Theatrical Release Date: November 7, 1999
Release Date: May 30, 2000
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Disney's 1999 TV production of the classic 1977 musical Annie is remarkable for its casting of stage actors rather than ratings trump cards. Tony winners Audra McDonald (Grace), Alan Cumming (Rooster), and Kristin Chenoweth (Lily) join four-time nominee Victor Garber (Daddy Warbucks) and Les Misérables veteran Alicia Morton (Annie) to tell the tale of the Depression-era orphan who gets a taste of the upper-crust life. Not surprisingly, they all turn in strong performances, and even Oscar-winner Kathy Bates acquits herself well in a singer's role, as the villainous Miss Hannigan. Perhaps best of all is the original title moppet, Andrea McArdle, making a sensational one-minute cameo as the Broadway Star-To-Be in "N.Y.C." Compared to John Huston's plodding, overly busy 1982 theatrical release, this production as directed by Rob Marshall (Cabaret, among other shows) is quite conservative; few numbers leave the confines of their sets, giving it the feel of a stage production. It is also more faithful as a whole to the Broadway original, though at a running time of 90 minutes it leaves out most of the historical context of the FDR administration as well as some of Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin's familiar songs, and makes a few plot changes, some of which work and some of which don't. Because of the omissions, this probably isn't a definitive film translation of Annie, but it's well paced for a young audience, and would be an excellent introduction to get children interested in live theater. Annie was produced by the team behind the 1993 telecast of Gypsy with Bette Midler, as well as 1997's Brandy-Whitney Houston Cinderella, and there are plans for many others. As Broadway shows are too often represented on video by inferior big-screen translations, this trend toward good, solid small-screen productions is most welcome. --David Horiuchi
Description
Disney makes this beloved musical more magical than ever with an all-new, feature-length production! Featuring an all-star cast and new choreography, this charming tale of an adorable orphan named Annie captures all the fun of the original, but adds an unmistakable Disney touch! For a young girl living a "hard-knock" life in a children's orphanage, things may seem pretty bad -- especially at Christmas. But feisty Annie carries a song in her heart and hope in her locket -- the only thing she has from her parents. One day, fed up with the dastardly Miss Hannigan (Academy Award(R)-winner Kathy Bates), Annie escapes the rundown orphanage determined to find her mom and dad. Her adventure takes her from the cold, mean streets of New York to the warm, comforting arms of bighearted billionaire Oliver Warbucks, with plenty of mischief and music in between! Filled with memorable songs and magical moments, Disney's ANNIE brings this heartwarming story to a whole new generation. And now you can relive the magic over and over again!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 118 more reviews...
 Fun for the whole family! July 6, 2008
BeatlesFan (Middletown, DE USA)
This is a very kid friendly version of Annie. It's nice to find a movie the whole family can watch together and not be afraid something will be inappropriate. My 4- and 6-year-old can't get enough of this movie! I don't mind watching it either. The songs are all so catchy!
A kids review. June 18, 2008
I got this dvd form my 17 b day from my mom and love it. I also have the music cd to.
Great version of Annie! March 10, 2008
Marcie Mcmahon (Ossining, NY)
My kids and I love this DVD --great version of Annie -adorable story but just beautifully done!
totally cute! February 25, 2008
Abbie Ritchie (Virginia)
if you are a fan of musicals and children's movies you will love this one. I love the singing and story line. it is wonderful for adults or children or a combo of the 2...
My 7-year-old daughter's rave review February 17, 2008
PuppyLove
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"I absolutely loved Alicia Morton. She steals the whole movie. She was really good in "Hard Knock Life." Miss Hannigan played by Kathy Bates is amazing. I love the movie!!!!!"
Her mom adds: my daughter has developed a bit of an Annie obsession. We own both this DVD and the 1982 John Huston version and have watched them repeatedly. If you are looking to purchase an Annie DVD for a child, this Disney version is definitely the way to go. The Huston version is overly lengthy, rambling and depressing for a kid, and the nail-biting climax with Rooster Hannigan chasing Annie on the railroad trestle can be a little too scary. This Disney version is very, very well done and very satisfying to watch.
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