Annie (1982)- Page 7

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 4:21am

I never got to see ANNIE during its original run, but I rather see the wonderful Tony performances by Dorothy Loudon, Andrea McArdle et al, than see the actual movie. At least I know with the former I am getting some enjoyable, worthy performances.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 6:06am

You don't even need the Tony winning performances; I saw a production at a community theatre and it was still more enjoyable than the movie.

[blueroses]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 8:23am

It was so bad I wanted Annie to fall off the building and die.

I'll never, EVER understand how they chose Aileen Quinn. She had nothing going for her. There must have been thousands of truly talented little girls vying for the part.

[best12bars]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 8:29am

That movie still sucks, tomorrow.
Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow...
It still sucks.

[blueroses]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 8:34am

It was truly a letdown because I loved the musical (and Mc Ardle) so much.

[nygrl23]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 10:01am

I don't think Andrea McArdle liked the movie, either. I remember reading that she thought all the gymnastics and dance numbers looked ridiculous. She didn't think orphans should have such precise choreography.

I didn't remember reading that until now. I didn't like the movie, myself. I thought AQ was stilted, but so was the rest of the movie. Everything was so sharp and overly rehearsed, it felt oppressive, like, "This WILL be a hit movie, dammit." The pressure must have been on.

[broadwaybaby086]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 11:04am

The 1982 movie was my first exposure to Annie, and I love it. I do know that it doesn't follow what Annie is supposed to be, stylistically or plot-wise, but I really do enjoy it. I know I saw the 20th(?) Anniversary Tour- the one where the chosen Annie was fired- I remember being really excited, but I don't remember anything about it. I was so confused by the ABC/Disney TV movie, as I really did enjoy "Dumb Dog" and "We Got Annie," (I thought Reinking's dancing was superb, if not out of place- would have loved to see McDonald dance!), though I loved NYC and McArdle's "star-to-be" solo. After having studied Annie in an academic setting, I know that Annie 1982 isn't really Annie. But I love it. Peters, Curry, Burnett...I'll take it.

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 11:27am

Has anyone seen the documentary about all the "Annies" that came out like a year ago? It's called "Life After Tomorrow."

I have not seen it, but I am very curious about it.

[blueroses]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 11:29am

penny, no, but I would like to. I think it aired on Showtime.

Andrea Mc Ardle declined to participate, didn't she? Or am I confusing her with Sarah Jessica Parker?

[sesot]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 12:13pm

The movie was my first exposure to Annie, and of course as a little girl I loved it. The first time I saw the stage version, I was surprised at all the differences. Looking back at it now, the movie was way over the top. I can't help liking it now for sentimental reasons, but I do prefer the stage version.

[DivaBrigader]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 3:44pm

Andrea declined to participate in the documentary but Sarah Jessica Parker is featured. Of the Broadway Annies, she and Allison Smith are the lone reps. The movie is coming out on DVD shortly so you should be able to rent/buy it if you're interested.

[blueroses]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 3:57pm

Thanks for the info, Diva. I'll definitely rent it.

[Izzy's Baby]

Posted: 2/21/08 at 4:03pm