The Peanuts Movie

project37

Nov 7, 2015 at 12:49pm

Saw it this afternoon with the family. I can't tell you what a pleasure it was to see a movie that was so unashamedly sweet and sincere. It seems like a lot of kids' movies these days have to sometimes play up snark or obnoxiousness, but thankfully there was none of that here. The kids' voices were perfect and I loved how they made it a point to use recordings of the late Bill Melendez for Snoopy and Woodstock.

I grew up with the comic strip and the tv specials and movies. It's clear that a lot of thought and care went into getting the tone right. It was great to see Charlie Brown get a well-earned victory that validated all the BS he puts up with and I don't mind telling you that I got a little teary at the tasteful way they acknowledged Schulz with the last shot before the credits (it's so perfect). The Ice Age short did nothing for me (although the kids enjoyed it). I would happily watch this again, even by myself. ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVR4E6Q6u5g

carolanne

Nov 7, 2015 at 2:41pm

thanks for the review, I was thinking about taking the kids this weekend. I think I will make a point of it tomorrow

annesimms

Nov 8, 2015 at 4:48pm

I'm glad to hear it too!

pmartinezv

Nov 9, 2015 at 3:59am

We enjoyed it and our toddler had a great time considering that he did not have any clue as to who Snoopy is or Charlie Brown for that matter.

annemarie

Nov 10, 2015 at 12:20pm

I'm taking my daughter next week. I might be more excited than she is.

I can't decide if 3D will freak her out or not. She's 4.

RobB

Nov 10, 2015 at 12:45pm

I liked it. My 5 year old was really concerned with Lucy.

"Why is that girl so mean to Chawlie?"

bog

Nov 11, 2015 at 7:52am

My 4 year old will not keep the glasses on. I see no reason to pay more for my kids to watch a blurry screen so I just wait for a normal version.

annemarie said:
I'm taking my daughter next week. I might be more excited than she is.
I can't decide if 3D will freak her out or not. She's 4.

annemarie

Nov 11, 2015 at 1:50pm

noted! That was my instinct.

ParticleMan

Nov 12, 2015 at 5:13am

bog said:
My 4 year old will not keep the glasses on. I see no reason to pay more for my kids to watch a blurry screen so I just wait for a normal version.

annemarie said:
I'm taking my daughter next week. I might be more excited than she is.
I can't decide if 3D will freak her out or not. She's 4.

There is a non-3D version out. No need to wait!

http://www.fandango.com/thepeanutsmovie_179812/movieoverview

PeggyC

Nov 22, 2015 at 11:29am

I was so sure it would be dreadful that I had already written it off. None of the TV specials lived up to the wonderful poignant sweetness of "A Charlie Brown Christmas." But now I will be on the lookout when it comes to the small screen. I miss the early days of Peanuts.

noo2wood

Nov 22, 2015 at 2:55pm Edited

Saw it with the kids. Perfectly okay. But I've got to say, both my kids and myself couldn't really see the point as to why this movie was made (aside from the marketing angle benefiting from a Peanuts resurgence).

drummerboy

Nov 22, 2015 at 5:04pm

maybe I was out to lunch when I saw it, but I was bored out of my mind. I thought it was a terrible effort, and had none of the wit that we've come to expect from modern animation.

Give me the 60's TV specials any day.

HarleyQuinn

Nov 23, 2015 at 5:15am

My 5 and 3 year old loved it !! They loved it so much they want to see it again. I enjoyed it myself. It was fun.

Now where do I buy the red hair girl? The one with no name. My 5 year old wants her. It's her favorite character go figure wink

noo2wood

Nov 23, 2015 at 8:56am

drummerboy said:

maybe I was out to lunch when I saw it, but I was bored out of my mind. I thought it was a terrible effort, and had none of the wit that we've come to expect from modern animation.

Give me the 60's TV specials any day.

I agree. I went in hoping they wouldn't change too much. And came out wishing they had.

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