Annie

Annie, a foster child, is placed in the care of a ruthless businesswoman who aspires to be the mayor of New York City. Believing Annie is the key to her political success, the businesswoman takes her in. However, Annie's optimistic spirit and confidence in her belief that her parents will one day return to get her begins to charm everyone she meets, including the businessman's potential future running mate.

The 2014 adaptation of Annie received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who were divided on its modern setting and musical numbers. While the performances of Quvenzhané Wallis and Jamie Foxx were often praised, many found the story to be predictable and lacking the charm of previous iterations. Audiences were somewhat more receptive, enjoying the upbeat performances and family-friendly nature of the film.

• The film is a well-intentioned but ultimately lackluster modern update of a classic musical.
• Quvenzhané Wallis is a bright spot, bringing a genuine charm to the titular role.
• The musical numbers and updated soundtrack were a point of contention, with some finding them fresh and others jarring.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a pleasant, albeit not exceptional, family film. Many appreciated the updated setting and the young lead's performance, though some felt it didn't quite capture the magic of the original. The music received a mixed reaction, with some enjoying the contemporary feel and others missing the classic songs.

During the filming of the 'Tomorrow' sequence, director Will Gluck asked Quvenzhané Wallis to imagine she was singing to her own puppy, which helped her connect with the emotional core of the song.