This is a film only us die hard Peanuts fans will like. Snoopy Come Home is really a sad movie with bits of humor sprinkled in here and there. Most of the time, every character we see is in tears or walking around in a maudlin stupor. The songs are sad, too. Maybe this is the reason the film was unsuccessful in its theatrical run.
The story deals with Snoopy receiving a letter from his previous owner. She is a little girl living apparently several miles away and currently in the hospital for an illness we are left to only speculate on. No sooner does Snoopy get the letter then he and Woodstock are off to see her. Charlie Brown and pals are saddened and baffled as to who this little girl is and why Snoopy would just take off after her on a whim. Meanwhile Snoopy is having all kinds of trouble traveling as virtually every place he goes he is met with the phrase, "No Dogs Allowed". Making matters worse, once Snoopy meets up with the little girl, she wants him to stay with her forever! Who will Snoopy chose??? Will other circumstances ultimately make the decision for him??
It's fun watching Snoopy horse around with the kids, and sneak into places where he isn't supposed to be. But all the depressing moments of Charlie Brown and pals moping around are just too sad. Some of this can be tough to watch. And the subplot of a rough little girl trying to adopt Snoopy after he takes a detour through her back yard is more cringe-inducing than anything. On the bright side, the usual innocence of Peanuts shines in many scenes. The animation looks great. And the biggest laugh comes as the end credits start to roll. Get a load of that bearded hippie in the stove-top hat!! That's 1972 for you! 7 of 10 stars.
The Hound.
The story deals with Snoopy receiving a letter from his previous owner. She is a little girl living apparently several miles away and currently in the hospital for an illness we are left to only speculate on. No sooner does Snoopy get the letter then he and Woodstock are off to see her. Charlie Brown and pals are saddened and baffled as to who this little girl is and why Snoopy would just take off after her on a whim. Meanwhile Snoopy is having all kinds of trouble traveling as virtually every place he goes he is met with the phrase, "No Dogs Allowed". Making matters worse, once Snoopy meets up with the little girl, she wants him to stay with her forever! Who will Snoopy chose??? Will other circumstances ultimately make the decision for him??
It's fun watching Snoopy horse around with the kids, and sneak into places where he isn't supposed to be. But all the depressing moments of Charlie Brown and pals moping around are just too sad. Some of this can be tough to watch. And the subplot of a rough little girl trying to adopt Snoopy after he takes a detour through her back yard is more cringe-inducing than anything. On the bright side, the usual innocence of Peanuts shines in many scenes. The animation looks great. And the biggest laugh comes as the end credits start to roll. Get a load of that bearded hippie in the stove-top hat!! That's 1972 for you! 7 of 10 stars.
The Hound.