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Most reviews praise the chemistry between Wallis (Annie) and Foxx (Will Stacks). Reviewers from Movies4Kids noted that their cute performances provided the "heart" that kept the flashy, superficial production grounded.

The soundtrack received a "pop" overhaul, which was polarizing. annie-2014-

This was a major sticking point for many. Reviewers at Smart Bitches, Trashy Books felt Diaz’s performance was "over the top" and criticized the decision to make Hannigan a more sympathetic, redeemable character rather than a true villain. Musical Changes Most reviews praise the chemistry between Wallis (Annie)

Wallis brought a different energy to the role. She was less "precocious This was a major sticking point for many

is not a masterpiece of musical cinema. It has tonal whiplash (one minute we are doing slapstick comedy, the next we are dealing with the trauma of abandonment). Cameron Diaz is trying very hard in a role that required a Broadway veteran. The product placement (Stacks’ own cell phones and cars) is laughably blatant.