This film is a solid 3.5 stars. Good script, wonderful cast, sure-handed direction, not to mention damn fine camera work. It made my "A" list. The special effects illustrating Annie's gift are just right. Not too much, not too little. The plot is straightforward yet has enough unknowns to hold your attention, plus a nice little surprise at the end.
I might not have taken the time to write a review of this film except that I felt I had to set the record straight, seeing that Maltin gave it 2.5 and Ebert 3 stars. Three stars from Ebert is practically a snub, but if you read his review, you'll find its very positive, so I'm not sure what happened there. Its well known that Maltin has a staff that writes reviews for him. My guess is this is one of those.
I might not have taken the time to write a review of this film except that I felt I had to set the record straight, seeing that Maltin gave it 2.5 and Ebert 3 stars. Three stars from Ebert is practically a snub, but if you read his review, you'll find its very positive, so I'm not sure what happened there. Its well known that Maltin has a staff that writes reviews for him. My guess is this is one of those.