Sorry, this movie sucks

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

This movie is wonderful. True, it takes huge literary license in its depiction of Annie Oakley's relationship with Frank Butler, but so what? The movie contains at least seven songs that have become standards in American musicology and strong acting by the entire cast, led by Betty Hutton who plays Annie. Not only does Hutton sing and dance and carry the movie, she bears an uncanny resemblance to the actual Annie Oakley, and in fact both hailed from the same part of the United States. Although somewhat contrived, the story maintains enough plausibility to keep the audience's attention and give more meaning to the songs. Betty Hutton's presence is critical to this movie's success. This is an example where casting really mattered; where the story is driven by the actors, and where all the elements necessary to make a successful movie meshed. For pure entertainment this movie is the top.

. . . broke Americans need gun stamps. Ms. Oakley enters this picture on the verge of her first major payday--a whopping $4! With four younger siblings in her charge, Ms. Oakley's only means of support is a popgun-sized inherited rifle. Even though she is "the world's greatest shot," it takes a ton of lucky breaks to move Annie toward "Easy Street." Annie hails from Ohio, the "Buckeye" state. Inflation no doubt has raised the cost of buckshot there ten-fold since Ms. Oakley's "Gay Nineties" heyday (that is, the 1890's, as they were known). Plus, not everyone inherits a fine fire arm in perfect working order. (Even Annie cannot hit the broad side of a barn when Chief Sitting Bull alters her sights so that anything she can't do will be Worser than her true love, the former "world's greatest shot," Frank Butler, in their final shoot-off.) When Annie gets her gun, she moves from a struggling subsistence level life-style to an opulent one, complete with the means for hired child care and much fancier clothes. But where would Annie have gotten WITHOUT HER GUN?? Our Second Amendment rights are totally useless, unless we have at least one gun! What's the value of having food stamps if the first jerk who comes along with a gun can steal them from you? (Plus, when you read the Constitution, you will NOT run across any mention of "food rights"!) ANNIE GET YOUR GUN sounds a clarion call: Broke Americans Need Gun Stamps--please support your local chapter of B.A.N.G.S. today!

This is a dynamite version of Irving Berlin's famous stage show that was originally slated for Judy Garland. Her personal problems and the controversy over Betty Hutton replacing her have been well documented, so I will just concentrate on the existing film and it's merits. This is a lively, gorgeously photographed in beautiful Technicolor gem of a musical which to me stands as the highlight of Betty Hutton's carrer. She gives a two-hundred watt performance as Annie Oakley, capturing the wild as well as the quieter qualities of Annie. Howard Keel is appropriately smug as Frank Butler. The songs are glorious and the screenplay lively. MGM's restoration is beautiful and the film stands as an entertaining, classic musical.

I have to agree with the guys and gals who praise Betty Hutton to the skies, Irving Berlin's blue ones. I always enjoy Garland, but no one could have handled the role of Annie Oakley better than Hutton. I also enjoyed Barbara Stanwyck as Annie Oakley in the black-white non-musical version.In AGYG, the songs fitted beautifully with the wonderful plot, especially the "Anything You Can Do -" number with Keel and Hutton giving it their all.All around praise to Irving Berlin for so many great songs in one package. They were particularly impressive when Hutton was singing them. Her sister, Marion, of course, did her vocalizing with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. He wanted one of the sisters and settled on lookalike Marion, feeling that sis, Betty, was too energetic.While "Annie Get Your Gun" had its production problems, it's the end result that counts, and the end result is one outstanding musical. The grand finale with all those horses and people was straight out of Busby Berkeley, although his crew had prettier legs - fewer of them, but prettier. However, you couldn't ride them."Annie Get Your Gun" and aim at this reviewer. Pull!!