Peanuts: Snoopy, Come Home

Amazon.com Three years after A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969), Charles Schulz's beloved "Peanuts" characters hit the big screen again in the enjoyable Snoopy, Come Home. This time, everyone's favorite beagle turns the kids' world upside down when he receives a mysterious letter from a girl named Lila and hits the road with best friend Woodstock, evading a sadistic would-be pet owner and other perils along the way. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown is left to wonder: Who is Lila, and will Snoopy ever return? Snoopy, Come Home still holds up well for kids of all ages, though the mod opening sequence and snappy songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and other Disney films) are unmistakably from the '70s. Vince Guaraldi's jazzy music is missed, but Thurl Ravenscroft, best known for "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and the laugh of the Jolly Green Giant, lends his basso profundo to the persistent "No dogs allowed!" (All ages: minor cartoon violence). --David Horiuchi Product Description What happens when America's favorite beagle turns up missing? Nothing short of a resounding cry from the entire "PeanutsTM" gang of Snoopy; Come Home. Legendary cartoonist; the late Charles M. Schulz; took his beloved comic strip characters onto the big screen in this dazzling display of colorful animation and delightful music. The fun-loving exploits of Charlie Brown; Snoopy; Linus; Lucy and the whole gang come to life in this story that will enchant the entire family. Accompanying Schulz's adorable characters and witty dialogue is a wondrous score by Richard and Robert Sherman. Their music is filled with upbeat songs that will keep you humming long after the picture is over. Snoopy; Come Home is sound; wholesome entertainment; as well as a hilarious treat for children and adults alike.