I showed this to my 2 year old today and she absolutely loved it, was so engrossed! I think it's lovely that even with all the new flicks that are way more updated these days, a child of this day and age can still love an old classic like this...I just shows you how wonderful a movie it is. I don't think there's one member of the cast I didn't think was great in this, they all play a fantastic part. I have watched part of the Jamie Foxx (couldn't make it through the whole thing) one and and all of the Victor Garber version and they're not a patch on this one. The Victor Garber one was watchable, but it felt rushed and in parts out of place...for instance, they have the song "yesterday was plain awful" in it, yet have cut out the action scene where Rooster tries to hurt Annie...so it makes no sense to still have the song! There are a few other scenes that also seem a bit off as well. The acting for all parts in that one seem good, with the exception of Miss Hannigan, she was meant to be a raving alcoholic man eater and she actually tried to save Annie at the end...much better this way. Kathy Bates was a disappointment. I liked both Graces, however prefer the one in this version as she has far more charm and a fine singer and dancer! I also love that "we got Annie" is in this one. So, to sum up...1999 version is watchable but 1982 is outstanding!! The other is just plain crap. I knocked off one star, for the fact in this version, Miss Hannigan ends up at the party, I know she tried to save Annie at the end...BUT, she'd been a crap to all the kids throughout, not exactly caring or nurturing (just cared about getting drunk and men) and she was part of the scheme of tricking Annie. So seemed a bit weird she was not only let off with all that, but made a part of the celebration at the end!

The original Annie film is a giant pile of sentimental crap...and I love every second of it. Unlike the 2014 remake (No, Cameron Diaz! No!), it captures the Broadway show by letting the scenes play out naturally, on a big scale, with lots of cast members and tons of fun choreography. And it's all just plain fun; funny (getting rid of bomb), well-toned (Burnett is wonderfully awful), bubbly (singing with President), and affecting (I'M NOT CRYING, YOU'RE CRYING!).

In 1982,a film adaptation from the Broadway musical "Annie" by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin and Thomas Meehan was released on the movie screen.It was based on the 1924 comic strip Little Orphan Annie.It stars Albert Finney,Carol Burnett,Bernadette Peters,Ann Reinking,Tim Curry,Geoffrey Holder,Edward Herrmann and the young Aileen Quinn as Annie.This tells the story of a young orphan that was taken by the richest man in America,the billionaire Oliver Warbucks.Set during The Great Depression,an orphan named Annie is the voice of hope among the other orphans who live under the supervision of the drunken Miss Hannigan.She always believe that her parents are going to come back for her one day.Then,the orphanage was visited by Grace Farrell,the personal secretary of the conservative politician Oliver Warbucks.To help Mr Warbucks' image among the people,Annie was brought by Grace to the Warbucks estate for a weeklong visit.The orphan's positive attitude towards life wins the hearts of the people in the estate from the servants and politicians alike.She eventually finds herself singing the song of hope "Tomorrow" to President Roosevelt.A search for her parents was conducted which created an opportunity for a few people - Miss Hannigan,Rooster and Lily - to scam some money that placed Annie in great danger.Well,Annie isn't really one perfect movie.But nevertheless,it was fun,enjoyable and entertaining.The songs like "Tomorrow" was definitely fun to listen to.The dance numbers were pleasant as well. This is one family movie that a lot of people will enjoy.No question about it if only they will look over the particulars which would lessen their enjoyment like an unrealistic story especially with Annie's adventures inside the Warbucks estate and the lack of explanation of her extremely positive attitude in life despite growing up in an orphanage with the hope of seeing her parents.But overall,it truly succeeds if its objective is to allow viewers to enjoy.Definitely, Aileen Quinn as little Annie shines for she is definitely charming!!!!

Little Orphan Annie has been around for a very long time but I've never seen the play or any of the movies. I do enjoy musicals, and the general story is predictable but great.The musical numbers are very good, especially We Got Annie - fabulous dancing.Carol Burnette was perfect as Miss Hannigan Albert Finney was a great choice for Daddy Warbucks The rest of the cast was wonderful, except for Aileen Quinn as Annie.All through the movie I kept thinking they could have cast someone better than Quinn. She was a mediocre dancer at best. Her voice was shrill, and I just don't think she looked right for the part.That's all just my opinion. I think I could have rated this 10/10 if there had been a different actress in the role of Annie.