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All parent reviews for Annie
Average rating based on 19 parent reviews:
- 58% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
- 47% say language is an issue
- 42% say there are positive messages
- 32% say sexual content is an issue
- 26% say violence is an issue
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Not as Represented in the Common Sense Media Review
I was disappointed with the Common Sense Media review - usually the "CSM" reviews are "spot-on" in terms of advising parents of the issues in the movie - so that we as parents can make the best decision regarding appropriateness. Therefore, I too, was shocked that the Common Sense review stated "not an issue' for sexual content and language. Carol Burnett's character is too much when she keeps trying to come on to Daddy Warbucks and other male characters, taking clothes off, shimmying her bosom, grinding and thrusting her hips, not to mention the come-on language. The above behavior would be funny in an adult movie or on the stage - but not OK when I was expecting no sexual content. Also, the review should be amended about language - usually CSM is very accurate, but to state, "not an issue," and then have to hear several prominent "gd's" is just not an accurate representation, and a breach of trust. I never felt I needed to look at parental reviews before. Now, I wish I had, since the parental reviews were far more accurate than the CSM review. Had I read them, I would not have allowed my 6 & 8 y/o daughters to watch this movie without previewing it first, so as to find where to skip a scene or two.
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A cute musical
My 2 year old loves this movie...mostly for the singing. She asks to watch it every day. Yes, she sees that Annie is in danger, but she also sees that she gets rescued and has a parent that loves her. A lot of stuff in the movie goes way over her head (bathtub gin for example!) so I don't worry about her watching this. Plus, I watched it as a little kid and didn't become a boozing drug addict with a penchant for hurting little kids. I think the overall positive message about keeping your head up through the bad times is worth it.
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The language in ANNIE is awful and unnecessary
I am so ticked that I let my two little girls watch this movie that to the naked eye is adorable. But after really taking a look and listening to the unnecessary foul language I am regretful. Not only does Daddy Warbucks spout of a couple of curse words, Rooster and Mrs. Hannigan take the Lord's name in vain and shout out a couple of GD's at the end. It is like the director just lured us into loving the characters and the movie and then, bam! they shocked parents like me and they just laugh and think it is so funny.
I know that most Americans don't think of saying gd is bad, but I was sad to hear it in such a cute movie.
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Watch the language with younger children!!
I showed this in a school age summer program and, although it was rated PG, the word D**n was used at least 3 times that my kids caught. Thats why I say age 8.
It does have some scary moments involving Ms. Hannigan and Rooster, and mistreatment of kids at the orphanage, but i think most kids over age 6 or 7 would be able to handle it.
It was a good movie to talk about musicals and different mediums for story telling.
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great for adults and teens 16 and up
this is my favorite all time musical i still like it carroll burnett and tim curry are hilarious and the songs are worth listening to
pros
acting is great
costumes are great for the great depression era
singing and dancing are great
the settings are nice
cons
the language like gd
the constant drinking and smoking
annie nearly being killed off the bridge
orphans being abused
sexual humor and content
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Go Away Annie!!!!!!
The movie was so pointless and dumb. Why do people even like this movie?. Everything about this movie was just very horrible, I think this movie is recomend for adults who watch PG all the time LOL.
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I was surprised
I never saw this movie as a child and thought my children would enjoy it. I was rather surprised by the sexual situations and language. I liked the movie overall but my 7 and 4 year old children had a lot of questions. They did love this movie but I just thought it was not age approriate.
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Surprised by ratings
I enjoyed the movie for adults. But was dissappointed in the movie for a family and the ratings shown here! There is way too much racey behavior from Carol Burnett, sex, drinkinh and then at the end the word "GD" this is the most offensive word out there nad no notaion from Common Sense? So not a movie for family night.
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The review here says that "Sexy stuff" is not an issue but I disagree. Ms. Hannigan (the alcoholic) repeatedly comes on to every male in the movie. In fact, in one scene she asks Mr. Warbucks whether he'd like to come to her bedroom. She also asks the police officer who returns Annie to the orphange, "How can I ever repay you?" to which he replies, "I'm sure we'll think of something." Or something to that effect. She is a very sexual character and I think it should be noted. I still love the movie for my daughter, I just fast-forward through those parts!
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Great movie for 10+
Because I've only seen the TV version of "Annie" years ago since we do not have cable TV in our house - too much negative, not enough positive - , I had no idea how sexy and suggestive the dancers were in this film! That much panty flashing really shocked me. I realize that the adult females are dancing and singing (performing) when this occurs in the film, but my 8-year old daughter (who imitates performers/dancers she sees) would definitely have noticed the scenes with the female adult lead and the mansion dancers dresses up, their legs spread wide open, exposing the "private area" of their panties. I have expressly told her not to raise her dresses, to sit with her legs together keeping her private area unexposed. Just an FYI: I am not a prude having been a cheerleader and a dancer wearing spandex in high school at 15 and 16 years of age.
I got this movie as a gift at Christmas and wanted to preview it before sharing it with my kids. I am glad I did.
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Great Music for a Musical
Overall i love the movie. I have been watching it since I have been a kid. But when I watch my children look at the movie I am a little concerned about Ms. Hannigan drinking often in front of the children. At the end some children may find it scary to see annie being rescued from a helicopter and being chased by Ms. Hannigan brother. The entire time you can tell that annie is terrified. The music is great. My children love to sing a long but at times things have to be explained.
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ok for kids over 8
I loved this movie until the end the bad guy says GD and that is just as bad as any other curse word in our house
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Not bad but honestly...
I can't believe I'm saying this, but the made-for-TV version and leaps and bounds ahead of the theatrical release! That's just... weird! The 1999 version is actually faithful to the original and handled well. The only thing this version has going for it is Carol Burnett and Tim Curry who can make any role awesome. They drop a good chunk of the songs from the play and replace them with songs that quite frankly weren't worth it. Not only that, but this version feels like it's catering to children a little too much compared to the other one, which feels like it's saying something but I'm not sure why. Either way, watch the 1999 version instead.
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Classic!
What's not to like about plucky kids and fun songs? Don't miss the chance to talk about FDR, orphans, old cars and the wonderful actors, especially Carol Burnett.
Concerns - a few too many "damns" and the end is pretty scary (Annie in danger), not to mention tipsy Miss Hannigan, but good opportunities for conversation.
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I was really appalled by the racism with respect to the "Indian" and "Chinese" characters (they're both Warbuck's servants), and the made-to-look Jewish "Bolshevik." It's easy to forget how far we've come since 1982! On the one hand, I tell myself that this went over my children's heads, but ay-yi-yi. If I had to do it over, I'd skip it for those portrayals alone.
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Surprised
Am I on another planet? All the reviews thus far have been thumbs up. Maybe they weren't paying attention to the part where Carol Burnett says GD three times. I was mortified when my child said, "Mom did you hear that, they said GD"
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HORRIBLE!
This stupid movie is scary bad. It's very, very awful. Definetly a PASS. SUCH A STUPID MOVIE. ANNIE SUCKS!
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Sexual content is over the top for a PG-rated kids musical
This movie had its cute, funny, and touching parts (it takes a lot to destroy the spirit of the Annie story), but on the whole I regretted showing it to my kids (ages 3-14). Miss Hannigan is scandalous, with her more than suggestive songs, constant drunkenness, and underwear. I can't believe common sense media said that sexual content was "not applicable". Okay, sure, Miss Hannigan is the villian and the movie isn't glorifying the inappropriate things she is constantly doing, singing, and saying, but the sexual content was still way too much for what is supposed to be a fun, heart-warming kids' musical. Besides all that, there were several very in-your-face uses of GD, which leaves me to wonder what on earth CSM is thinking when it ALSO says that language is "not applicable"!!! This version of Annie isn't worth your time, unless you really want to deface your kids' innocence.
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