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The myth of the eccentric Englishman (or woman) is given a cinematic boost by the awkwardly hysterical VERY ANNIE MARY, a tale of a young Welsh woman's stumbling struggle to proclaim her independence and strike out on her own. With an epic sweep reminiscent of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, VERY ANNIE MARY examines the bucolic and banal .. Read more

Starring	Rachel Griffiths, Jonathan Pryce, Ioan Gruffudd, Matthew Rhys
Director	Sarah Sugarman
Genres	Audio Descriptive, Comedy

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- "...It has Rachel Griffiths showing a flair for physical comedy as gawky misfit Annie Mary that rivals her already proven talent for accents....This is a delightfully eccentric fable..."
- 10043
- - Total Film
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
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  - 3
  Sweet but saccharine
  
  This film, which boasts an extraordinary cast -- Jonathan Pryce, the fantastically versatile Rachel Griffiths, one of the real actresses around today [Six Feet ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Rehan
  - 126 reviews
  - London
  - 07 Oct 2004 at 01:44
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  Very Annie Mary
  
  Funny and sad. An eclectic mix showing how unordinary ordinary people and lives can be. A portrait of everyday life.
  
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- - a customer
  - 19 Dec 2011 at 18:37
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  Very Annie Mary
  
  Very Annie Mary liked it a lot its different from your run of the mill films ,its well worth a watch.
  
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- 1065185
- - Deeleeds
  - 38 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 20 Nov 2011 at 22:03
- - 0
  - 0
  Funny in parts.
  
  I found this film a little odd. I like Rachel Griffiths but I thought she was was too old for the part. Also, the character of Annie Mary, just seems too weird... read more »
  
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- - republican_strumpit
  - 1 review
  - Wigan
  - 03 Jul 2011 at 00:57
- - 2
  - 0
  The perfect British film!
  
  Absolutely loved this film - laughed out loud which is rare, and shed a tear too. All cast were brilliant and so quirky and natural. Nothing less than 5 stars ... read more »
  
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  - Somerset
  - 28 May 2010 at 23:17
- - 1
  - 0
  quirky and fun - enjoyable
  
  overall a fun and quirky film and I loved the storyline and the way it was told. Lots of british homour, quite dark and cutting at times, Jonathan Pryce is ... read more »
  
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- - Nicgiggs
  - 27 reviews
  - Dursley
  - 05 May 2010 at 19:19
- - 1
  - 0
  Different
  
  Cute little film, worth a watch
  
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  - Loughborough
  - 09 Jan 2010 at 15:32
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  really funny
  
  Get this if you want a good laugh. No real story, but it will leave you with a warm glow
  
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- - MMM
  - 4 reviews
  - Hertford
  - 04 Feb 2008 at 13:43
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  An appalling travesty
  
  Ruined by the fact that the worst actress in the entire cast was chosen for the leading role! I have no idea who she is, but she certainly didn't sound ... read more »
  
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  - Wales
  - 18 Oct 2007 at 10:36
- - 0
  - 0
  An appalling travesty
  
  Ruined by the fact that the worst actress in the entire cast was chosen for the leading role! I have no idea who she is, but she certainly didn't sound ... read more »
  
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- 485812
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  - Wales
  - 18 Oct 2007 at 10:36
- - 7
  - 0
  An aberfan of a movie...
  
  At one point reference is made to 'The Silence of the Lambs' so writer /director Sara Sugarman has probably seen at least one other movie in her life, ... read more »
  
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- - zorilla
  - 134 reviews
  - Kew, Richmond
  - 31 Aug 2007 at 22:39
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- - 20
  - 3
  Sweet but saccharine
  
  This film, which boasts an extraordinary cast -- Jonathan Pryce, the fantastically versatile Rachel Griffiths, one of the real actresses around today [Six Feet ... read more »
  
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- 20886
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  - Rehan
  - 126 reviews
  - London
  - 07 Oct 2004 at 01:44
- - 9
  - 3
  No welcome for this valley
  
  It is difficult to work up any enthusiasm for this film.
  
  The cast is let down by a script that is willing to exploit every cliché about life ... read more »
  
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- - Hierophant
  - 26 reviews
  - Ipswich
  - 26 Feb 2004 at 14:04
- - 7
  - 0
  An aberfan of a movie...
  
  At one point reference is made to 'The Silence of the Lambs' so writer /director Sara Sugarman has probably seen at least one other movie in her life, ... read more »
  
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- - zorilla
  - 134 reviews
  - Kew, Richmond
  - 31 Aug 2007 at 22:39
- - 5
  - 1
  Aweful, simply aweful
  
  I really just couldn't let myself go and enjoy this movie. Right from the start I was waiting for the end. I hated Annie, she really went through me for ... read more »
  
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- - MartynStandering
  - Sheffield, England
  - 10 Apr 2005 at 18:21
- - 2
  - 0
  Terrible!
  
  Cliched - stereotyped - insulting!
  
  Sad waste of an excellent cast.
  
  Watch only if you honestly think this is what small Welsh villages are ... read more »
  
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- 109951
- - a customer
  - Wales
  - 02 Jun 2005 at 13:38
- - 2
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  The perfect British film!
  
  Absolutely loved this film - laughed out loud which is rare, and shed a tear too. All cast were brilliant and so quirky and natural. Nothing less than 5 stars ... read more »
  
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  - Somerset
  - 28 May 2010 at 23:17
- - 2
  - 1
  Fantastic, Wonderful, Brilliant!
  
  It's brilliant when a film exceeds your expectations. This is a mini-masterpiece.It is a very affectionate portrayal of the Welsh and is full of 'hoyl&#... read more »
  
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- - Welland Palmer
  - Reading, England
  - 04 Sep 2004 at 19:57
- - 1
  - 0
  Different
  
  Cute little film, worth a watch
  
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  - Loughborough
  - 09 Jan 2010 at 15:32
- - 1
  - 0
  quirky and fun - enjoyable
  
  overall a fun and quirky film and I loved the storyline and the way it was told. Lots of british homour, quite dark and cutting at times, Jonathan Pryce is ... read more »
  
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- 889233
- - Nicgiggs
  - 27 reviews
  - Dursley
  - 05 May 2010 at 19:19
- - 0
  - 0
  A Little Hidden Gem
  
  I wasn't sure about this when I noticed it was Film Four Movie. It should be watched as a tongue in cheek movie, much as it was made. My wife and myself ... read more »
  
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- 20215
- - a customer
  - Leeds, England
  - 01 Oct 2004 at 11:56

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- Very Annie Mary
  
  The myth of the eccentric Englishman (or woman) is given a cinematic boost by the awkwardly hysterical VERY ANNIE MARY, a tale of a young Welsh woman's stumbling struggle to proclaim her independence and strike out on her own. With an epic sweep reminiscent of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, VERY ANNIE MARY ...