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- 1989
- G
- United Artists
- 1 h 29 m
- 1989
- G
- United Artists
- 1 h 29 m
SummaryCharley B. Barkin, the German shepherd is double-crossed and murdered by his pit bull partner. He returns from heaven to seek revenge but finds redemption instead.
Directed By: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Dan Kuenster
- 1989
- G
- United Artists
- 1 h 29 m
- 1989
- G
- United Artists
- 1 h 29 m
All Dogs Go to Heaven
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SummaryCharley B. Barkin, the German shepherd is double-crossed and murdered by his pit bull partner. He returns from heaven to seek revenge but finds redemption instead.
Directed By: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Dan Kuenster
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Charlie, who owes an obvious debt to Chuck Jones' Wile E. Coyote, comes equipped with one of the most expressive faces in cartoon history: Bluth keeps his features-ears, snout, mouth, eyes-in constant flux, a beautiful blend of line and volume that represents the pinnacle of the animator's art. [17 Nov 1989]
The animation, courtesy of Don Bluth's studio, is exceptional, and some fine musical moments are provided by Melba Moore.
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Generally FavorableBased on 65 User Ratings
7.2
68% Positive
44 Ratings
44 Ratings
31% Mixed
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20 Ratings
2% Negative
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This is one of Don Bluth's best, finest and funniest films, even while including Burt Reynolds and Dom Deluise as the two lead dogs, and one of the last performances by Judith Barsi.
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Okay, let me get to the basics here, whenever people have heard the title All Dogs Go To Heaven, they think that it's sad because of dogs going to heaven. I mean, come on, it's not that sad. Now that that's been taken care of, let's get this going. Charlie B. Barkin voiced by Burt Reynolds is being murdered by his friend, Carface voiced by Vic Tayback and then returns to Earth to reunite with his best friend, Itchy, who is by far my favourite character in the film voiced by Dom DeLuise and then they found a orphan girl who talks to animals. Now I am not be alone with this but I'm not the only one who sings the songs in this. My friend, Sam Guy is a fan of this film, like myself. We sang the first song in Drama Club and we know exactly where it starts. "Charlie, ain't you supposed to be on death row?" "No! I ain't supposed to be on death row." "Hey, I got him out." "Things have changed, Charlie, since you've been gone... Life hasn't been no piece of cake." "Carface ain't been treating us too good." "Things are tough, but we carry on..." "Could you spare a couple of bones, for old time's sake?" "Why settle for a couple of bones when you could have the whole bank?" "Charlie! Charlie, look! Here's the jackpot! Attaboy, Charlie! I'm proud of ya! Charlie, tell them!" That's right, His favourite character is Charlie Barkin and me as Itchy singing along with him. And uh, there is another song which after Charlie goes to heaven and uh it's not even a musical number. It's more than a musical dialogue. And who'd ever thought that Burt Reynolds can sing? I have. And that's all I can say about the songs. the film doesn't even count as a musical. They only have three songs in it and two musical dialogues and that's it. But there is one song which I've heard many years and it's called "Love Survives" and whilst I've listen to it, it was beautiful, no matter what. Much like one of the films made by Don Bluth in the 80's, All Dogs Go To Heaven had a bad rap and pretty much the only animated film that got mixed back comparing it to The Little Mermaid. Gee, I wonder what it is like in the 80's? Anyways, me and my friend Sam Guy are the fans of this movie along with the sequel which I'll get to in the meantime. And it spawned a TV series which I've never watched and a Christmas special. It has memorable characters, good songs and wonderful animation. Really great stuff! So as you can see it's not even a sad movie. I mean, I know that all animals go to heaven cause who knows. So if you love your dog especially cats and pets, just wanted you to know, you can't keep a good dog down.
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There is a lot of individualism in this movie, both in the filmmaking and in the characters.
The appeal of character and story line here is thoroughly overshadowed by the various technical feats involved in bringing the film to the screen.
All Dogs Go to Heaven" has the right spirit, and its warmth will offset what for small kids might be some scary moments. But it does seem skimpy and warmed over. [17 Nov 1989]
With 10 writers gnawing on it, there is little originality left in the story.
The animation is of variable quality; the story is a garbled pastiche of "Oliver Twist" and "Little Miss Marker;" the songs, including four by Charles ("Annie") Strouse, are eminently unhummable. [17 Nov 1989]
Una bonita y entretenida trama, excelente animación y buenas canciones; es una muy buena película; la recomiendo muchísimo.
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My grandfather brought me to see this film when it was released in 1989. It was the last film I ever watched with him and it still holds a very special place in my heart. So is it a perfect film? No. But the critic reviews are way unjust for this film and it does deserve better than what it's received! Personally it's what I'd call a classic that is very much worth a watch and likely you'll find something to enjoy in it. And to this day the ending still makes me cry! No matter how many times I've watched it now.
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One of my favourite movies of my chilhood. Excellent Don Bluth's animation, the story is funny and touching, enjoyable songs and well detailed characters. Sometime I think this is the last good movie of Don Bluth, apart Anastasia, because I can see that he has put maximum effort and heart in doing. Maybe is bleak and frightening, but of course it's very entertaining
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Production Company
- Goldcrest Films International
- Don Bluth Productions
- Sullivan Bluth Studios
Release DateNov 17, 1989
Duration1 h 29 m
RatingG
TaglineNothing warms the heart like a cold nose.