The Peanuts Movie

Name: The Peanuts Movie
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: November 6, 2015
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Bill Melendez, Francesca Capaldi, Hadley Belle Miller, Noah Schnapp

2015

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: November 6, 2015 | G

Starring: Bill Melendez, Francesca Capaldi, Hadley Belle Miller, Noah Schnapp

Summary: Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved Peanuts gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, embarks upon an epic and heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursueCharlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved Peanuts gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, embarks upon an epic and heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron. [20th Century Fox]… Expand

Director: Steve Martino

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: G

Runtime: 88 min

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Steve Persall

Nov 5, 2015

In an age of digital chaos and deep emotional themes The Peanuts Movie keeps things sweet and simple, perfectly in tune with the qualities Schulz fans adore. Read full review

Drew McWeeny

Nov 3, 2015

Frequently very funny, undeniably aimed at younger audiences, and true to the source material, The Peanuts Movie is too mild-mannered to win over brand new audiences, but it's going to please people who were already fond of the underlying property, and it should be a big nostalgia-driven hit for the studio. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Nov 2, 2015

If The Peanuts Movie never quite reaches the melancholy of earlier films like “A Boy Named Charlie Brown” and “Snoopy Come Home,” it nonetheless respects the importance of failure and disappointment that Schulz always included in his storytelling. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Nov 5, 2015

The voice work is on-target - the child actors, none of whom have played these parts before and many of whom have limited professional experience, nail their characters. They sound just like we expect them to sound. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Nov 2, 2015

For those who know the strip well, The Peanuts Movie should feel like the first day of a new school year, reunited with a classroom full of familiar faces. Read full review

The Telegraph Robbie Collin

Dec 17, 2015

While there’s nothing here to remotely trouble young minds, there’s nothing much to stick in them either. For the most part, the film just seems to waft along, and though Charlie Brown's life is low-key by nature, the stories are mostly flimsily low-impact. Read full review

John Semley

Nov 5, 2015

The Peanuts Movie is a sloppy mash-up of disconnected vignettes and rehashed jokes, all lazily reverse-engineered from the premise that a Peanuts movie is a thing that people will like and will happily pay to see. Read full review

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J10171

Nov 8, 2015

I went to see the peanuts movie on 117/15 and thought that the movie was very well written and produced. The books are also very good and the Actors. I think this movie is a learning experience for people with little kids and even for adults. This movie was all about believing in yourselfI went to see the peanuts movie on 117/15 and thought that the movie was very well written and produced. The books are also very good and the Actors. I think this movie is a learning experience for people with little kids and even for adults. This movie was all about believing in yourself and not lying to people. I am honored to give the Peanuts movie a 100% rating because of the way the movie was produced and written. another heart warmer for the whole family!!!!!… Expand

11 of 11 users found this helpful110

ColeSoderstrom

Nov 28, 2015

If you love the original peanuts comic strips and specials you will most definitely love the peanuts movie. It will make the old fans happy well introducing new fans to the franchise

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

beachgurl18

Nov 6, 2015

Great! They took the classic lines and made it new. I am 42 huge peanuts fan. Went with nieces and nephews age 5-24 and everyone thought it was great

8 of 8 users found this helpful80

Jacob

Nov 25, 2016

You made me cry Charlie Brown. Peanuts is a heartfelt film that will serve as a good introduction to Peanuts for children and remind adults why they fell in love with it to begin with and maybe appreciate it more. The characters are the way you remember them brought to life by some amazingYou made me cry Charlie Brown. Peanuts is a heartfelt film that will serve as a good introduction to Peanuts for children and remind adults why they fell in love with it to begin with and maybe appreciate it more. The characters are the way you remember them brought to life by some amazing child acting. Charlie Brown is the loveble loser and his episodic stories to charm the Red Headed Girl are touching and relatable. The ending may be a little out of character for the franchise but it is well earned and made me tear up. The fact that Blue Sky made a film of this quality is incredible because it is excellent. They bring they great animation to the forefront again providing a style that captures the spirit of the comic strips, take notes Sony Pictures, but are able to compliment it with a wonderful story. Some Snoopy scenes are filler, there is one pop song too many, and I wish characters like Schroder had more to do but the elements that work overshadow everything else.… Expand

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WheelzFourReelz

Nov 8, 2015

The Peanuts Movie is a funny, beautiful, charming, and an enjoyable watch that gives the classic cartoons justice. Schulz would be proud with what Blue Sky has conjured up.

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MovieReviewMave

Nov 14, 2015

Grade: B+

In a Nutshell: How wonderful that a whole new generation is being introduced to the lovable Peanuts. Hollywood did this one right: they kept the message clean and pure, just as Charles Schultz would have liked it. I suspect parents who grew up with the Peanuts willGrade: B+

In a Nutshell: How wonderful that a whole new generation is being introduced to the lovable Peanuts. Hollywood did this one right: they kept the message clean and pure, just as Charles Schultz would have liked it.

I suspect parents who grew up with the Peanuts will enjoy this more than their kids. This is a classic, simple love story and underdog tale. While it doesn’t really offer anything new or fresh, it feels like a nostalgic visit with an old friend and plays like a “Best of Peanuts” film.

Uplifting Theme:
· You’re as young as your imagination will allow you to be.
· Be kind to others. We are all fighting our own battles.
· Never give up.

Things I liked:
· Meagan Trainer’s cute song Better When I'm Dancin' is adorable and catchy. You’ll leave the theater dancing.
· Snoopy’s timeline is adorable.
· Cute Charlie Brown balloons at the school assembly. I’ll bet you can buy them on Amazon soon.
· When I was in high school, I played the little red-haired girl. Nope, no lines. I just sat there on the stage while Charlie Brown did all the work. I pretended to pick my nose and eat my boogers …and stole the scene. Ha ha
· Linus plays Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata , which my mother used to play on the piano while I was growing up.
· Fans of Minions will get a kick out of the overly dramatic Snoopy and the sounds he makes.
· Keep watching during the closing credits.

Things I didn’t like:
· It’s so true to its source material that it feels unimaginative. We’ve seen it before.
· Paying extra for 3D is not necessary.
· Some children who are used to sophisticated animation nowadays may think the simple animation design of the peanuts is too…simple.
· It’s weird that so many of the Peanuts characters are balding as young children, right?
· There aren’t very many really funny lines.

Funny lines:
· “Is there an emoji for good grief?” – Charlie Brown
· “Can a brother and sister get a divorce?” – Sally (Charlie Brown’s sister). She kind of reminds me of Lisa from the The Simpsons Movie .

Tips for Parents:
· The language gets as bad as “Rats!” and “Good Grief!” How refreshing.
It's sweet and innocent.… Expand

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bob516

Nov 7, 2015

I took my 11 year old twin daughters to see Peanuts, at their request. I will say the animation was well done and creative.

I grew up reading Peanuts in the newspaper and in book form. I watched all the specials growing up. At first the movie seemed cute, as I remembered all the oldI took my 11 year old twin daughters to see Peanuts, at their request. I will say the animation was well done and creative.

I grew up reading Peanuts in the newspaper and in book form. I watched all the specials growing up. At first the movie seemed cute, as I remembered all the old comic strips. After about 15 minutes the novelty wore off, and I was getting a little bored with the movie. I got to the point of checking off all the things I remembered of Peanuts when I was a kid, then that got boring. By the end of the movie I felt like I spent a hour and a half reading old Peanuts comic strips I had read over and over again, when I was 10. I have no interest in rereading old Peanuts comic strips. I could not wait for the movie to end.

My daughters reaction was tepid at best. I don't think I heard them laugh once, and they struggled to find something positive to say about the movie after we left.

For parents of children under 9 years old, seems like a safe movie the kids will enjoy. If I had to spend much more time in the theatre watching this, I might have started banging my head against a wall.… Expand

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