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Annie remake

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  • 22-03-2014 10:29am
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    OU812
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    Movies or musicals... Thought here was a better option.

    Anyway. Annie is after being remade & updated, which begs the question "Why?"

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nasLuiP-1E0


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    Posy
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    Oh, don't start me on remakes!

    "Why??" is exactly my sentiment too. Annie is a classic. What on earth is the point of remaking it when the original still stands the test of time? It's set in the 1930's so it's not like it's dated. :confused:

    Can they not come up with something new these days?!


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    OU812
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    I've just showed the trailer to my 8 year old who adores Annie & has seen it both on stage & the movie. Her opinion: "Awesome".

    I asked her why & she said "It's more modern, there's gymnastics in it, everyone seems cleaner" (lol at the last bit).

    I'm guessing they're going for a more inclusive cast (although I think Diaz is miscast, would have preferred someone like Julia Roberts or Nicole Kidman, the latter has the musical chops).

    Anyway, what do I know, the kid loves it & "can't wait" so I guess the trailer at least hits the spot.


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    woodchuck
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    Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! Why... just why?! What was wrong with the original!! This version looks like it's going to date terribly quickly too... references to facebook and George Clooney just cheapen it ffs :mad:

    *desperately tries to erase the trailer from my memory*


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    Posy
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    woodchuck wrote: »
    *desperately tries to erase the trailer from my memory*
    I didn't look at the trailer for just that reason. I knew that it would only enrage me too much.


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    rhapsody
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    Posy wrote: »
    I didn't look at the trailer for just that reason. I knew that it would only enrage me too much.

    I wish I had your sense.

    Cameron Diaz as Ms. Hannigan?! Ridiculous. I definitely won't be going to see this, the original only for me ;)


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    LizT
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    Cameron Diaz really annoys me, she overacts.


    I prefer the old Sandy as well :P


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    nmrmcs
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    "If it aint broke, dont fix it!"..... has never applied better to any situation than this awful idea. I dont know why they have to mess with the classics :(


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    Posy
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    Don't think we'll be an organizing a forum outing to go and see this film in the cinema! :D


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    tomboylady
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    Why? Just, why?


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