Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Unrated

2/3/19931h 24m

Theatrical (limited) Release (US)

~ In the classic tradition of Walt Disney Pictures comes a story about courage, adventure and friendship. ~

Overview:

Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.

Director:

Duwayne Dunham

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$24,000,000.00

Revenue:

$57,333,324.00

Key words:

friendship
based on novel or book
cat
remake
dog
journey
pets

Cast

Michael J. Fox

~ as ~

Chance (voice)

Sally Field

~ as ~

Sassy (voice)

Don Ameche

~ as ~

Shadow (voice)

Kevin Chevalia

~ as ~

Jamie Seaver

Benj Thall

~ as ~

Peter Burnford

Veronica Lauren

~ as ~

Hope Burnford

Kim Greist

~ as ~

Laura Burnford-Seaver

Robert Hays

~ as ~

Bob Seaver

Jean Smart

~ as ~

Kate

Gary Taylor

~ as ~

Frank

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Reviews (1)

r96sk
Written 4 year(s) ago
7
It improves on the original, that's all you want from a remake.

I just about, marginally, liked the 1963 film, whereas I actually did comfortably enjoy 'Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey'. The animals are as adorable in this as they are in the first film, with more definitive care taken for them - that's not, arguably, the case in the '63 production.

The premise is changed up in some areas, there's a scene that proceeds the conclusion which is rather nice and isn't in the other. The whole feel of this is more engaging, helped by the fact that it gives the animals a voice which works better than just a sole narrator; as was done in the 60s.

Michael J. Fox is a strong choice for the voice role of Chance, while Sally Field and Don Ameche are solid in their roles as Sassy and Shadow respectively. Those three help make this a fairly enjoyable 84 minutes.

Another positive thing is the locations, with some wonderful shots of the environment that the animals traverse through. Overall, a good film - nothing more, nothing less.