All Dogs Go to Heaven
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Actor: Charles Nelson Reilly (Voice), Dom Deluise (Voice)Brand: BLUTH,DON
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 89 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-03-06
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Movie Reviews of All Dogs Go to Heaven
Movie Review: A movie meant for kids, but probably shouldn't be.
Summary: 5 Stars
"All Dogs Go To Heaven" is a movie that's geared at children, but perhaps it shouldn't be.
It was a favorite of mine growing up, but I think at my young age, I wasn't able to grasp all of the dark undertones and ideas that were going on, such as Charlie finding himself in Hell during a dream or that Satan had appeared in a scene later on.
But despite that, I was still able to enjoy it for what it was.
Now, seeing it again about fifteen years later, I still love it but I'm starting to think maybe it isn't so good for kids. I've been shocked by the darkness that's sprinkled throughout it, something I never picked up when I was young. However, this isn't a bad thing and it doesn't ruin the movie. It's just slightly changed my view of it.
The story follows German Shepherd (apparently a mix?) named Charlie B. Barkin and his Dachshund friend, Itchy Itchiford. After being busted out of "jail" (a dog pound), Charlie tries to reunite with old Pit-Bull friend, Carface, only to be murdered by him after a nice night of partying and celebration. However, Charlie cheats the system and is able to send himself back to Earth after a little trip to heaven. Soon after, they "rescue" young Ann-Marie, an orphan girl who can talk to animals. Charlie, being the scheming mutt that he is, promises to help her find a family but only intends to use her ability to make himself and Itchy a fortune.
Now, this sounds like a cute movie that's okay for the kids. You get talking dogs, afterall. But it's not what it seems. There are quite a few rather violent scenes and if your child would be smart enough to catch on to the fact that a character was just murdered or something like that, it may not be the best movie. Charlie himself isn't even a child-friendly character. He cheats, steals, lies, etc.
Personally, I don't think that this makes "All Dogs Go To Heaven" a bad movie. I grew up watching it, as did all of my friends, and we all turned out fine. However, with the sheltered childhood kids are given anymore, it's no surprise that protective mothers have their reasons for hating this movie.
At it's heart, this movie has a good message and it's not all about the bad things in life. There is plenty of good in it that can teach kids more than the bad in the beginning will.
It's a very sweet movie that's able to make itself different from other kids' movies, but perhaps, not all kids can enjoy it for what it is. If you're a parent, I'd suggest you take a look at it first or, at least, watch it with them. If you don't think your kiddo can really handle the dark themes that's underlying beneath the "talking dogs," then simply take it out and put in something more child-friendly.
"All Dogs Go To Heaven" is a good movie, but maybe not the best "kid's movie" out there.
Summary of All Dogs Go to Heaven
Charlie, a dog out for revenge against his human partner, befriends a little orphan girl.Genre: Feature Film Family
Rating: G
Release Date: 6-MAR-2001
Media Type: DVD
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