MEOW!
Er, I mean, WOOF!
Nostalgic Insights: When I was growing up as a child in the late '90s to the double 0's, I absolutely loathed the 1982 version of Annie. To me, it was just unpleasant seeing Tim Curry creeping me out as a Rooster without clown make-up on. I also didn't like the fact that Annie offended Sandy by singing about how much of a 'dumb dog' he is. That poor mutt. Somehow, the rest of my family seemed to love it just as much as I loathed it with a passion. Now the 1999 version, on the other hand...I adored it. I should emphasize the *A* in the word *A*dored. It was one of my favorite movies, TV or not, while literally growing up to become Rooster himself (the good-guy edition). It was a delight that was pleasant to sit through, and I never had to hear Annie call Sandy a 'dumb dog.' It was one of the few times where the remake EASILY surpassed its predecessor. Other times Annie got involved in my life was when my dad directed a production of it in 2003. Next to the EHSYF production of Carousel, it was the best production my dad ever directed, and it was then I became good friends with Julianna Lyons, who played Annie at the time. I also realized that the reason why I loved the production so much was because it beared much resemblance to the 1999 version. As it turns out, the 1999 version was more faithful and respectful to the original stage musical than the 1982 version, which consisted of indian servants, unnecessary fourth of july fireworks, and of course, dumb dogs named Sandy (sad face).
All nostalgic insights aside, what do I think of the 1999 version of Annie today when compared to yesteryear?
My response, oh readers, is to come March 1st...
Until next time,
MEOW!
No comments:
Post a Comment