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Annie's a bitch part II

posted 18 years ago by Rupert__Pupkin
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I wrote a great post about Annie being a bitch in the first movie, and sure enough, she's a complete bitch in this one as well.

In the first movie we are introduced to Princess Bitch aka Annie. She gets whatever she wants whenever she wants regardless of cost or practicality.

In this one, she's the same way. For instance, when Bryan wants to stay in California, Annie insists that they move to Boston to help further her own career. Nevermind that George, Nina, Bryan, John, and Joanna all want Annie and Bryan to stay in California. After all, they would be close to family, their new baby would get to be around all four grandparents, her husband Brian would be happier, and Annie could focus on her new family. Instead, she selfishly throws aside what everyone else wants, in favor of her own career. Given that she is a talented architect and only 24 years of age, it seems inevitable that other great career opportunities will present themselves. But like other bitches, she wants what she wants when she wants it. And sure enough, Bryan gives in, like he always does. What kind of mother is she going to be when she has a brand new job with major responsibilities and she's trying to make a good impression? How much attention is that newborn son going to get? Can you say nanny? If she stayed in California, she could still work, and she could get her family to help care for her son.

Also, Bryan and Annie's son was named George. Who do you think made that decision? Here's a hint. It wasn't Bryan.

Plus, when she's pregnant, she's a whining, demanding bitch. I realize this was for comic relief, but c'mon. It's further evidence that she's a bitch. Anybody who has seen both movies cannot refute this.

[–] Glittergirl1689-2 18 years ago

Anybody who has seen both movies cannot refute this.

I can. Sure she moved away from family but this was a once-in-a-lifetime oppritunety (can't spell it)

***Rebecca***
17 year old sweetie

P.S CONGRATULATE ME I'M GONNA BE AN AUNT IN 2 MONTHS & 3 WEEKS!!!

[–] Rupert__Pupkin 18 years ago

Congrats on being an aunt.

Back to Annie.

That's my whole point. This is NOT a once in a lifetime opportunity. She was only 24 years old. Do you really think that she would not have other great work opportunities for the rest of her career? Even if it was a once in a lifetime opportunity, it's all about her. She's giving no thought to anyone else.

[–] mrsroses18 18 years ago

didn't you hear the part where Bryan says how Annie would move if it was him? And you can't say it would have come up again. Who says it would have? I mean she made it b/c it does help thier family by getting more money. You have to be happy with what you do. Can't always think of the grandparents. Hell I'd do the same thing in her place.

[–] Rupert__Pupkin 18 years ago

Then I would describe you the same way.

[–] ragreen259 18 years ago

Then you're apparently a moron with very little life experience who dreams that his opinion is fact.

[–] ragreen259 18 years ago

"I wrote a great post"

Well... in <your> opinion...

[–] Rupert__Pupkin 18 years ago

It was apparently good enough to get you to stalk me on imdb and read all my posts. Thank you creep.

[–] softballkay218 18 years ago

ok so here it is

1. shut up.
2. your an idiot
3. go die in a hole

ok and about "when she was pregnant", you try carrying a child around for 3/4 of a year, having unbelievable back pains, cramps and throwing up constantly. believe me, you'd be a bitch too.

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[–] bella1300 17 years ago

Honestly, if Brian had gotten the new job and asked Annie to move with him, would you be calling him an *beep* I think that you somehow live in the 1950s still and believe that women's first, and only, thoughts should be for their families. Annie wants this job and there is no reason in the world she shouldn't take it. People grow up and move away...it's called life.

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[–] Livana_Faolan 16 years ago

RUPERT_PUPKIN - You can make all the excuses you want. If you're defending the despicable behavior of Annie, then you must be a first rate b**** too. A lot of women get pregnant (in fact most), but they don't use that as an excuse to be a raving b****. My hunch is that you're a whining b**** with or without a bun in the oven.

Congratulations, Rupert. You're little hate-filled, immature remark just got you reported by yours truly. I hope IMDB kicks your butt out of here so fast, your head spins. We don't need trolls like you infecting this board.

[–] Rupert__Pupkin 15 years ago

chocobear, I haven't been on this thread in well over a year, but I had some down time at work and came back. I was disappointed to see that some of my posts have been erased by imdb. (I guess they got tired hearing you whine.)

But, I must say that I was pleasantly surprised to find that you so eloquently quoted me in one of your posts. So because of your quote, my hilarious and insightful comments live on. Thank you!

[–] brentnevers 12 years ago

My ex-wife had four babies with me and she NEVER behaved like that. She carried herself with class and dignity....

[–] windslash64 17 years ago

im taking it that youve never met a real live woman before if it takes a movie for you to discover what a bitch is. theyre all bitches!

[–] intelligentsupermodel 17 years ago

That's not nice. I seriously doubt you've met every woman in the world to determine whether or not they are ALL bitches.

And, in regard to the original post, "Annie is a bitch part II", I think Annie was very spoiled and the people in her life catered to her every need. Maybe it's a fine line, but I do think there's a difference between "bitch" and just plain spoiled. Although...in part one, when she declared the wedding was off because Brian purchased her a blender, that was ridiculous and, I'll admit, bitchy and self-centered. I guess my opinion of "bitch" conjures up someone a little more mean than Annie. But I get where you're coming from.

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[–] momsoonihope-1 17 years ago

It was a hard call for her to make, but on a practical note, i'd move if it were for two or so years and she could come back after that, her baby wont be affected too much for the first two years, and then she'll hopefully come back to a better/higher paying job.

[–] katiebbug2003 17 years ago

If you can recall, when she had the fight with Brian, she went to her dad's house to talk to him about it. She did ask him his opinion and she said if she was being unreasonable to want to go, she wouldn't. Then her dad said she had to go because he had always taught her to follow her dreams. It wasn't like she made the decision all by herself and didn't consult anyone else.

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[–] domenico913 16 years ago

I think the point of Annie moving was to show what great parents George and Nina were. They raised their kids to go after their dreams and never settle for less. She can move away from her parents because the love and respect they have for each other is so strong that not seeing each other everyday would not effect their relationship. Now keeping in mind this is a movie I do think bryan had a say in the name.

[–] Livana_Faolan 16 years ago

While I do not believe that a mother should work outside the home (I may be a liberated woman, but even I have my limits), I do not believe that you are being fair to her. Remember: She told her father that if Bryan had been offered a job in another part of the country (perhaps even the world), she would support him in a heartbeat.

I do, however, agree that she handled things poorly. First of all, she should not have involved her father in her marital problems. I understand that they were close. However, it's a bad idea to involve your relatives in arguments that you're having with your spouse. She and Bryan should have cooled off in separate rooms of the house, thought things over, and then talked about it like civilized, mature human beings.

Also, Bryan and Annie's son was named George. Who do you think made that decision? Here's a hint. It wasn't Bryan.

How do you know it wasn't Bryan? He seemed to have a great deal of respect for Annie's father. For all we know, he suggested it.

Annie has her faults, like everyone else. Yeah, she can be spoiled. Yes, she can overreact. But overall, I think she's a sweet, good-hearted person, and I like her.

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[–] atac57 16 years ago

Whoa! Calm down people, its only a movie! But I do agree, Annie was a bitch.

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[–] Tresemmegan 15 years ago

I agree with whoever said that Annie is more spoiled than a b****. I mean, she obviously grew up well off, always getting anything she wants because she was daddy's princess, and she used that status to get what she wanted without being a b****.
and with the wedding, she got her way because she was just so used to asking for anything and getting it, so it didn't occur to her how much it would really cost.

Anywhere you go, let me go too...that's all I ask of you

[–] dragonfly_az 15 years ago

I think using the b word to sum up a fictional character, and to make assumptions about women having babies and having high powered careers is asinine. Many women are able to have very demanding careers, be a wife and be a mother...without nanny's. And, being 24 and having a career opportunity like that is amazing. I think my parents would be sad to see me leave, but would understand that it is something that I want to do. I have two children, I'm married, but I still have dreams and aspirations. I don't understand the mindset that many people on here have. I would never place my children second, but if a mother isn't doing something that she enjoys doing...everyone in her family would suffer.

I did like this movie, however illogical it seemed. I would have to agree that the cravings, hot flashes, and some of the pregnancy symptoms were over done for comic effect, but was pretty spot on in many cases.

[–] jenni_doll_1 15 years ago

I think it is overly harsh to label Annie a bitch, but I have to admit I think her attitude in regards to the job opportunity and moving to Boston was a little hypocritical and self centered. This was a major life change for her AND her family and I don't think she was giving her husband's feelings fair consideration. Some people have made mention of Annie's statement in her conversation with George that if Bryan was the one with a distant job offer she would move with him "in a minute". Really? You believe that? Let's reverse the roles. Bryan gets a job offer in Boston, comes home to a pregnant Annie, and says "Guess what honey? I got offered a new job today and it's in Boston! What do you think?" Are we really to believe Annie would started jumping up and down, clicking her heels all excited saying "Oh Bryan, that's great! I'll put in my notice to work tomorrow! Let's go start packing!" No, somehow I just don't believe that. Sure, it's easy for Annie to SAY she'd move with her husband in a heartbeat if he was the one with the job offer, since she's on the opposite end of the spectrum, but a few minutes prior to saying that, when she was telling her dad about the move and her argument with Bryan, she says something that would seem to contradict that later statement "He seems to think I should just be some old fashioned wife who takes a back seat to his career," Yet, Bryan should be expected to take a backseat to hers? What about his job, his family, his feelings about the matter shouldn't be important? She really couldn't blame him for not being thrilled about the possibility of moving, especially when they were in the middle of such a major life change, having their first child. That's a stressful time of life for both women AND men, and having the support of family nearby can be a valuable aid to that. Just because that may not have been a priority to Annie, doesn't mean it wasn't to Bryan. I highly doubt Bryan became furious about Annie's desire to consider the job in Boston and outright refused to even pursue the subject, but that's the way she behaved. I think Bryan was probably willing to consider the possibility and talk it over, but had serious reservations about it and didn't just want to jump for the opportunity, much the same way I think Annie would have acted had the roles been reversed, and could she have been blamed? Of course not, but all she seemed to think was that Bryan wasn't as excited about the opportunity as she was, therefore he must not really care about what she wants and wasn't being fair or supportive of her. Her statement regarding taking a backseat to his career was being unreasonable and overly judgmental of him. It clearly shows she's a strong woman who believed in being true to herself and following her dreams, and that's great, but she's a wife and soon to be mom and life isn't all just about her and what she wants anymore. This decison was going to change all of their lives in a big way and I think it was wrong and a little selfish of her to be so closed minded about her husband's feelings on the matter. I don't blame her a bit for wanting to consider the job in Boston as it was a great career opportunity for her, but she should have been more willing to take some time to really think about it and talk about it objectively with Bryan, so they could come to a decison TOGETHER, instead of just expecting he just jump at this chance simply because it was what she wanted. She didn't seem to want him to have the equal say in the decision that she would clearly expect to have had the roles been reversed. Why should she have expected less of him?