This film proves that Television can make great musicals. In 1982 Columbia released the much anticipated "Annie" which was based on the Broadway musical. The score had already 2 well known songs by the time that film was released. Those songs are "Tomorrow" and "It's a Hard Knock Life". However that film failed to really catch on! It was a minor hit but the film took a critical pounding! The film only made money after it was sold to Cable & Broadcast Television.
In 1999 Disney/Abc/Columbia gave us this television version which is a this version which is a far superior product.
The film follows closely the Broadway Show and that is plus. This film is also runs 30 minutes shorter than the 1982 film.
In this film the major number is "NYC". this musical sequence there is a cameo by the best known Broadway Annie which of course Andrea Mcardle.
Running 90 Minutes the film avoided the major problems that the theatrical film had. With 1/4 of the original films budget the film stays well grounded. The sets are not over done. The film also streamlined the subplots.
The film is well worth watching. The cast was great. In 2014 there was another theatrical remake. In a few more years I am sure that Broadway will once again have a revival.
In the 3 "Annie" musicals that have been made this one is the best.
In 1999 Disney/Abc/Columbia gave us this television version which is a this version which is a far superior product.
The film follows closely the Broadway Show and that is plus. This film is also runs 30 minutes shorter than the 1982 film.
In this film the major number is "NYC". this musical sequence there is a cameo by the best known Broadway Annie which of course Andrea Mcardle.
Running 90 Minutes the film avoided the major problems that the theatrical film had. With 1/4 of the original films budget the film stays well grounded. The sets are not over done. The film also streamlined the subplots.
The film is well worth watching. The cast was great. In 2014 there was another theatrical remake. In a few more years I am sure that Broadway will once again have a revival.
In the 3 "Annie" musicals that have been made this one is the best.