Rated PG
Starring Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Quvenzhane Wallis, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale
Directed Will Gluck
The Story:
You all know the hard-luck life story of Annie (Wallis). Well, bringing her from the depression of the 30s into the 21st century, now Annie is going to find her Daddy Warbucks in the form of entrepreneur Will Stacks (Foxx) who has decided to run for mayor. His campaign manager (Cannavale) swears that taking this kid in will boost his campaign through the roof.
We'll see.
History of the movie from my point of view:
Announced - eyes rolled.
Trailer viewed - opinion changed.
Movie viewed - it was alright, it had its moments.
The update, overall, was not bad. The annoying red-headed girl is gone (except for a brilliant cameo at the beginning) as the story centers on a different Annie under the care of Hannigan (Diaz) and the other charges.
Some of the familiar songs are here, it wouldn't be Annie without them, and they get an update courtesy of the films producers like Jay Z and the like.
More of the film works than it doesn't, and the production looks like they had a pretty good time romping through a musical.
Wallis does great as the unknown who has to shoulder the burden on carrying 90% of the film, and she does a great job. She's cute, but not in an overly precocious or annoying way.
Foxx winds up with most (but not all) of the best lines and moments, but he plays very well opposite Wallis and the two share a wonderful bond onscreen.
Overall, if you like the story and want to see an update, you'll be pleased.
If you hate musicals, you'll probably want to stay away.
Though come on, Hard Knock Life is a great song.
Final Grade: C+
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