Annie is a young, happy foster kid who was originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they’d be back for her someday. It’s been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan. But everything’s about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks – advised by his brilliant VP, Grace and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor, Guy – makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks believes he’s her guardian angel, but Annie’s self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it’s the other way around.
Annie is a classic film… one that holds up across the ages. I’m serious! When I found out about this giveaway, I grabbed my kids and watched the original immediately on Netflix! My 10 year old son and 3 year old daughter sat through the entire movie, singing and dancing to the songs and loving the story!
Then, I had the opportunity to review the movie on Saturday with my little Bee! After some confusion, and my daughter showing me that’s my little trooper, we saw the new Annie with a theater of other fans!
This updated version makes some contemporary changes to the original, where little orphan foster child Annie is left as a four year child instead of an infant, and Daddy Warbucks Mr. Stacks doesn’t have a direct line to the President and there is no bodyguard with magical powers. In fact, there are no bodyguards, there’s only a driver.
Don’t expect this version to follow exactly the previous story line, it does not try to force the new into the old, it just tells a great rags to riches Annie story! You’ll also miss some of the old songs like “Dumb Dog”, “Let’s Go to the Movies” and “We Got Annie” and replaced with some new songs that I’m sure you’ll love called “The City’s Yours” and “Opportunity”. You’ll also notice some lyrical changes,
The pack includes:
- One (1) official ANNIE kids shirt
– One (1) ‘Build A Brighter Tomorrow’ activity book
– One (1) sticker sheet
– One (1) Scholastic ANNIE poster
Giveaway ends 12/19/2014. Open to US only. Must be 18+ to enter.
One winner will be randomly selected. Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize.
If prize is not claimed, a new winner will be selected.
Good luck!
Disclosure:
I received the same prize pack and a free screening of Annie in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. 100lbCountdown.com is not responsible for the fulfillment of this prize. Your information will be given to the sponsor for direct fulfillment.
I loved the original and saw the coming attractions during Big hero 6 with the girls when went to the movies last week. It looked like such a fun and cute movie update – so would love to see it
It really was fun! I wanted to move into Mr. Stacks house and sleep.
I like the singing parts. Love the songs!
I\’m amazed at how many I remembered! The songs are great!
Can't wait to see this! I love Annie and saw it on Broadway when I was a kid!
I would LOVE to see it on Broadway. I read that it is a slightly different story line.
I'm looking forward to seeing this remake. I liked the cinema scene in the original movie
I have a weird obsession with the original, so I am not sure if I want to see this one or not. I am on the fence.
Don't watch it thinking of the original… there are SO many changes to bring it up to date!
I keep hearing such great things about the Annie movie. I love the all star cast.
The cast was good! I was happy to see a mix of people, new and experienced actors.
I remember the original Annie movie when I was a kid, it was the kind of movie you could watch over and over! Great giveaway!
Yes and I have! Thank you.
I am the slightest bit sad that this is only open to the US!! I would enjoy this one I think. I know my kids would./ We have seen Annie on stage before and it is always entertaining!
Sorry. I wish I could've sent worldwide too!
I dont think I have seen Annie before. I saw a play when I was younger in school but not the movies! What a great giveaway!
Really? If you have Netflix, you should check out the original… the 1982 version not the 1999 version!
The Music!
The music is awesome!
I can't wait to see this! I'm hoping my husband and I can go see it next week.
Have fun!
I’ll be seeing this one soon. I can’t wait, Annie is a classic!
Hope you have a great time!
I would love to go see the Annie movie. I saw the play before and it was really good. I really love the moral of the story, it was a good one for sure.
There's a great moral to the story, you just feel so warm when it's all over.
I love Annie and all the songs but mostly love it for the story it makes you laugh and cry and just makes you feel and that is what is so awesome about Annie.
Yes, the story is great. Annie really is a great movie.
I have trouble with remakes. When you grow up seeing the original, it's hard to watch one. But my daughter really wants to see this!
True. I was skeptical, but they did a great job. There are a LOT of changes, so don't expect the same movie. Just think of it as a new movie with the same moral values.
I don't do change well but I would definitely love to give this a try – I loved Annie as a child. x
LOL. Well, it's a change. You should give it a try anyway. You just might like this more!
I can't wait to see this. I remember seeing it as a child and hope my kids love it as much as I did!
My kids did! I'm sure yours will too!
I have always loved the original Annie. I can't wait to see this one and I'm sure I will love it, too.
You will! It's good. I want to take my son to see it next!
I can't wait to see this new version. Loved the original!
If you loved the original, I think you'll equally enjoy the new one!
I love the songs!
Those songs are still stuck in my head!
I wanna see this movie! It is my name afterall & I was always asked why I didn't have red curly hair as a kid
LOL! Oh, being a namesake! Did your friends also ask questions?
This is such a cool give away, this new Annie looks great and I'm sure kids would love this!
She is great! The shoes she had to fill were gigantic and she did an awesome job!
My favorite part has always been "I Think I'm Gonna Like it Here."
It's an exciting part of the movie!
I think I may want to go and see this one!
Annie was one of my favorite movies growing up. I am excited to see the new one.
Let me know how you like it!
I want to take my daughter to see it. It looks hilarious to me!
It's got it's share of comical scenes, definitely worth watching!
I have haven't seen this yet. Can you believe it? So glad I will have this one to enjoy
It just came out today! Get on it!
I can't wait to take my daughter to see this!
You should, it's a great time!
This really looks like a great movie, I can't wait to see this remake
They did a good job with the remake!
Since we saw the trailer of this movie my girls have been waiting to check it out. I like the fact that they have changed it around a little.
Yes, the update and the casting were great.
Boo, missed the giveaway! Sure brings back memories hearing the songs on the ads.
The prize pack was so cute! I didn't want someone to miss it because they were away for the holidays.
I wish my daughter was old enough to take to Annie – at 11 months, I don't think she's there yet!
Nope, not yet. Not enough singing.
I really want to see this
It was good. Definitely worth seeing!