Annie: It's the Hard-Knock Life, From Script to Stage
  • Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 28, 2013
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5

Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jessica Shaw
    Jun 27, 2013
    91
    A must-see for fans of Broadway's favorite redheaded orphan.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Jun 27, 2013
    80
    An engaging, hour-long documentary.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Jun 27, 2013
    80
    It’s hard to imagine even the haters not enjoying Annie: It’s the Hard-Knock Life, From Script to Stage, a delightful documentary.
  5. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jun 27, 2013
    70
    The emphasis on kids makes From Script to Stage a safe glimpse behind the curtain that's cute and sometimes informative but dramatically sanitized.
  6. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Jun 28, 2013
    40
    Hard Knock Life just isn’t all that interesting.

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User Score
3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 3 out of 6
  1. labonath151
    Jul 21, 2013
    10
    I was actually pleasantly surprised. OK, it's not a 10, but it doesn't deserve a 4. It was entertaining to see this documentary. I found manyI was actually pleasantly surprised. OK, it's not a 10, but it doesn't deserve a 4. It was entertaining to see this documentary. I found many of the girls to be snobbish and one particular girl was extremely stereotypical, but I had fun laughing at some points.… Full Review »
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