Burning Annie

I saw Burning Annie at Clark University on April 3, 2004. Burning Annie is about a bunch of college kids who blame their poor luck with relationships on their ritualistic watching of Woody Allen's Annie Hall. The script is brilliantly witty and would seem to be begging for comparison to Woody Allen himself, if not for its moments of modesty and self-deprecation. It doesn't take itself too seriously and that is its charm. The film's editing was fun and playful, fitting into the rest of the film perfectly. Absent of any stars, the acting was quite impressive. I wouldn't be surprised to see Gary Lundy in another film very soon. As a college kid, I can completely relate to the characters and storyline. They hit the nail on the head with this movie. Overall, this was a superb film, and I would recommend Burning Annie to anyone looking to have a good time with a movie.

This movie is really good. The first time I saw it, i laughed nonstop. A great humorous look at different relationships among college students. This movie gives an indepth look at living away at college and really makes you feel like you are back there with the characters. A great movie for anyone who has gone away to college!! And Im not just saying all this cause....

I just saw Burning Annie in a private screening and was impressed. It plays like a smarter, nerdier version of your standard Hollywood college-age hookup movie. These people think, talk, and act much like me and my friends do -- their lives center as much around pop culture references and video games as they do love. The humor comes from a dead-on portrayal of all the types of people you meet in college; they're slightly exaggerated but always ring true. This is the kind of movie you watch, enjoy, leave feeling good, then find you're remembering funny scenes and bits of dialog days later. This is definitely a film that deserves a wider audience than it's enjoyed so far.

Burning Annie is the best film i seen this year plus the music is great.

If you haven't seen it you can get it at Walmart.com or best buy.com it is also available for rent at Hollywood Video, it is a must see.

If you love great comedies, then you will love this film The acting is great and it is defiantly a great date movie .

I wish there where more great films like this and look forward to more films that can at least compare to this one.

Gary Lundy did a great job playing max, i love when he says "I'm the only guy i know who gets insulted in his own fantasies =]

Van Flesher's `Burning Annie' is a smart comedy about a neurotic college student who becomes convinced that his obsession with Woody Allen's `Annie Hall' is ruining his love life. Unlike so many twentysomething comedies, `Burning Annie' relies on a strong story and a talented cast of characters to tell its tale.

Gary Lundy is fantastic in the lead role of Max, a college station disc jockey who keeps changing his radio program's schedule out of fear that someone might be listening. Kim Murphy plays Beth, Max's ex-girlfriend and sounding board, and Sara Downing plays Julie, Max's new love interest. These strong performances are rounded out by Brian Klugman who plays Max's goofy sidekick, Charles, in a role reminiscent of the Tony Roberts character from Allen's `Annie Hall', if only in spirit.

The script, by Zack Ordynans and Randy Mack, is filled with dark wit and clever dialogue, and provides a surprisingly honest look at everyday college life. It's self-referential without being too cute, and manages to tip its hat to Allen's `Annie Hall' while remaining fresh and original, throughout.

`Burning Annie' is well worth a look -- one of the surprise hits from thi s year's festival circuit.