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CARROT NOSE ANNIE

The film, Carrot Nose Annie, is an inventive and charming use of lifesized puppets as characters. Set against breathtakingly beautiful scenery, the story develops at a thoughtful pace, delivering a sweet message about acceptance and the joy of finding a friend who truly understands you.

Annie is a young woman who is "perfectly normal," except for one small detail: she has a carrot for a nose! This unfortunate feature makes it impossible to enjoy her favorite meal: spaghetti. Displeased with her dilemma, Annie leaves home on an adventure to find a friend she can share a plate of pasta with.

This live-action film uses impressive life-sized puppets to bring its characters to life. While the film's narrator guides us, the characters themselves are striking. Annie, the protagonist, is designed to be intentionally imperfect--with a wide mouth and bedraggled hair, she looks unconventional. But it's this unique look that highlights her struggle to feel "normal." Annie confides her displeasure to her friend Pinky, a knitted hand puppet (Christina McNeily). The scene where Annie FaceTimes Pinky on a cell phone is clever and funny, making the film feel modern even with its classic puppet style.

Annie's travels take her past a charming village, alongside a body of water, and past an old lighthouse. The background scenery, filmed on location in Newfoundland and Labrador, is truly lovely. The picturesque seaside, cobblestone bridge, and castle make the world feel authentic and charming, proving the Production Designer did a wonderful job choosing the setting. Annie eventually encounters Prince Parsnip. He also has a vegetable for a nose--a parsnip! They laugh together and finally enjoy spaghetti, discovering the simple joy of having a friend to share your favorite things with. While the final ending scene with the witch in the rain felt a bit confusing and didn't clearly wrap up that plot point, the core story of Annie and Prince Parsnip finding acceptance is delightful and provides a satisfying "happily ever after."

The film's message is clear and important: Friendship matters, and your unique differences are what make you special.

I give Carrot Nose Annie 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 8. By Selene W. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST

The film, Carrot Nose Annie, is an inventive and charming use of lifesized puppets as characters. Set against breathtakingly beautiful scenery, the story develops at a thoughtful pace, delivering a sweet message about acceptance and the joy of finding a friend who truly understands you.

Annie is a young woman who is "perfectly normal," except for one small detail: she has a carrot for a nose! This unfortunate feature makes it impossible to enjoy her favorite meal: spaghetti. Displeased with her dilemma, Annie leaves home on an adventure to find a friend she can share a plate of pasta with.

This live-action film uses impressive life-sized puppets to bring its characters to life. While the film's narrator guides us, the characters themselves are striking. Annie, the protagonist, is designed to be intentionally imperfect--with a wide mouth and bedraggled hair, she looks unconventional. But it's this unique look that highlights her struggle to feel "normal." Annie confides her displeasure to her friend Pinky, a knitted hand puppet (Christina McNeily). The scene where Annie FaceTimes Pinky on a cell phone is clever and funny, making the film feel modern even with its classic puppet style.

Annie's travels take her past a charming village, alongside a body of water, and past an old lighthouse. The background scenery, filmed on location in Newfoundland and Labrador, is truly lovely. The picturesque seaside, cobblestone bridge, and castle make the world feel authentic and charming, proving the Production Designer did a wonderful job choosing the setting. Annie eventually encounters Prince Parsnip. He also has a vegetable for a nose--a parsnip! They laugh together and finally enjoy spaghetti, discovering the simple joy of having a friend to share your favorite things with. While the final ending scene with the witch in the rain felt a bit confusing and didn't clearly wrap up that plot point, the core story of Annie and Prince Parsnip finding acceptance is delightful and provides a satisfying "happily ever after."

The film's message is clear and important: Friendship matters, and your unique differences are what make you special.

I give Carrot Nose Annie 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 8. By Selene W. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST

Shot with homemade life sized puppets on location, Carrot Nose Annie is the short story of Annie, who is a "perfectly normal" young woman with the exception that she has a carrot for a nose which makes it difficult to eat her favourite food - spaghetti. Annie embarks on a journey to find a new friend to eat spaghetti with. She encounters a very un-wicked witch on her way to find her new friend.