Very Annie Mary (2001)

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 life of 33-year-old Annie Mary (Rachel Griffiths), a perpetually adolescent and tragically klutzy young woman, miserably under the thumb of her egomaniacal opera singing father (Jonathan Pryce). Since the death of her beloved and similarly opera-loving mother when she was a girl, Annie Mary clings to the memories of a childhood musical competition where she was awarded a scholarship to study opera singing in Milan (which her domineering father prevented her from accepting). Haunted by the specter of a future that could never be, Annie Mary mopes around, lost in hopeless dreams of living on her own and finding love. When her father is rendered helpless by a stroke, Annie Mary is forced to take her life into her own hands, which is when her inspired and overenthusiastic effort to reclaim her true self (and her singing voice) begins to send shock waves through her secluded Welsh village.

very annie mary

funny,yet a tear jerker at the end. I recommend this movie that can be enjoyed over and over again. September 7, 2008

A Wonderful Movie

Very Annie Mary is one of the best movies I've seen in years. It is different and delightful. Lots of really funny stuff and some very moving and emotional moments. It's a keeper and I've recommended it to everybody. I saw it by accident one day on cable and, having seen only the last 2/3 of it, immediately ordered it online. It's wonderful. December 22, 2007

A brilliant actress in a brilliant role

Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under) plays her most brilliant role in Very Annie Mary (2001).

Annie Mary Pugh is a woman of 33 who still lives at home with her domineering father, played by Jonathan Pryce (Pirates of the Carribean). Her father owns the bakery in Ogw, Wales, and is considered the "Voice of the Valley" because of his beautiful tenor singing.

As the movie progresses, we are shown Annie's shattered dreams. She presents almost as one with a developmental disability - socially awkward, clumsy, often embarassingly inappropriate - but perhaps these are mannerisms that have developed over the years of living her life knowing that the Great Opportunity passed by?

I don't want to say too much. It's better to go into this film not knowing. There are so many little surprises and big revelations. Just know that I found this movie both funny and touching. It's a story of a woman finally finding her voice. August 17, 2007

Very Welsh Quirky with a terrific cast to pull it off!

This is one charming if not extremely oddly refreshing 100 minutes.The story and it's characters are totally implausible, but the overly-talented cast of Ionn Gruffudd,Rachel Griffiths,Jonathan Pryce and others really shine as they always do.There are laughs and there are tears,and there is stunning cinematography of South Wales;but the storyline is just too bizarre for it's own good.Alot of belief has to be suspended in order to savour this 'Very Welsh Quirky".I think maybe 3-1/2 *s is most appropriate.Still,one viewing is worth the time. Companion films
to VERY ANNIE MARY would be BIG EDEN and STATE AND MAIN. February 24, 2007

Very Annie Mary

I love this movie. However, the ad for it does not state whether or not it is closed captioned. Since I need closed captioned I was diappointed when I received it to find out that it is not closed captioned. You might want to consider putting this info in your ad regarding each movie.

Thanks. February 7, 2007

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