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All Dogs Go to Heaven

Play trailer Poster for All Dogs Go to Heaven G Released Nov 17, 1989 1h 26m Kids & Family Fantasy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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In this animated feature, canine casino owner Charlie (Burt Reynolds) is killed by gambler Carface (Vic Tayback), but returns to Earth from heaven thanks to the powers of a magical, rewindable watch. Charlie sets out to take his revenge on Carface by means of an elaborate plan that involves an orphan girl, Anne-Marie. But as the plan progresses, Charlie discovers that Anne-Marie is being exploited by Carface. Charlie must decide whether to change his mission from one of revenge to one of rescue.
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Martin F. Kohn Detroit Free Press Having Burt Reynolds sing wasn't the only unfortunate move director Don Bluth made in "All Dogs." The worst, by far, was coming up with a story that 5-year-olds will find scary and impenetrable. Rated: 4/10 Dec 13, 2024 Full Review Harper Barnes St. Louis Post-Dispatch This darkness seem to work against the lightweight nature of the story. I don't think Bluth intended this to be as gloomy a movie as his earlier The Secret of NIMH. Dec 13, 2024 Full Review Michael H. Price Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Emotional punch, memorable character design and animation, a richly detailed narrative, a delightfully shadowy visual sense and sharp cultural perceptions -- all distinguish All Dogs Go to Heaven, the Don Bluth team's best all-around achievement. Rated: 8/10 Dec 13, 2024 Full Review Robin Dougherty Boston Phoenix What kills the movie is its poorly imagined plot. Ann Marie's hapless situation has been made up entirely so Charlie can become a hero -- and there's no chemistry between them. Dec 13, 2024 Full Review Joanna Connors Cleveland Plain Dealer It's hard to tell just who Don Bluth and company had in mind with this wayward animated feature. It manages to violate just about every rule of family films, beginning with its essential cynicism. Dec 13, 2024 Full Review Terry Orme Salt Lake Tribune While not the triumph The Little Mermaid is, All Dogs Go to Heaven has much to recommend it. The film is a visual delight. Dec 13, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alejandro O es una buena y cruda película, tomando en cuenta que es animada y de los años en que se hizo tiene buena animación, pero mas que todo es una película adulta, recomendable 100% y sobre todo el drama no se deja esperar. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Silver T Even if it's not the best of the legendary animators movies. All dogs is still great work of art. With darker elements it's never too dark for younger kids. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Jarrod F This movie is a heartfelt great film. But my problem with it is that the pacing is too rush out and the plot is kinda convoluted like it just skips to other characters escaping to the place they want to go with no explanation what's so ever. But even still I love this movie. The villain was great. The characters were a ton of fun. And the little girl Anne-Marie is so precious I'll die for this kid. And even Charlie and Itchy are pretty funny protagonists to sit through. Definitely a great film to watch 8 out of 10. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review Ralph R All Dogs Go to Heaven is a heartwarming story about love, redemption, and second chances. Charlie’s journey from a selfish gambler to someone willing to sacrifice everything for Anne-Marie is both touching and meaningful. The bond between them is the heart of the film, with Anne-Marie’s kindness and innocence bringing out the best in Charlie and reminding us of the power of love to change even the most flawed among us. Judith Barsi’s performance as Anne-Marie is unforgettable. Knowing she recorded her final scenes before her tragic passing adds a bittersweet layer to the movie. Her voice carries so much warmth and innocence, making the character even more special. The final scene, where Charlie redeems himself for her, is especially poignant and feels like a beautiful tribute to Judith’s bright spirit. This is more than just a movie about dogs, it’s a story about the love that makes us better, and it leaves a lasting impression. It’s heartwarming, bittersweet, and full of meaning. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Max K Seeing this movie 35 years later was an emotional rollercoaster. Charlies journey into heaven and hell established a strong foundation in religion for me at an early age. Watching this now with my 6 year old, I witnessed the same impact in his eyes. The music is tasteful and fun. Topics such as murder, gambling and kidnapping would be frowned by modern audiences but this movie glosses through as it drives home the emotional depth Charlie experiences with his 2nd lease on life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Joel H While it was never one of my favorites as a kid, I had fond memories of All Dogs Go to Heaven. However, upon watching it with my children recently, I realized it may have more cinematic sins than I remembered. For starters, the plot is fairly disjointed, with the story clumsily jumping from scene to scene. Also, I had forgotten this movie was a musical, which is probably because the songs aren't very memorable. Plus, the voice acting is average at best, with the exception of Judith Barsi, who is absolutely adorable. I still like this movie, but I definitely don't glorify All Dogs Go to Heaven anymore. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this animated feature, canine casino owner Charlie (Burt Reynolds) is killed by gambler Carface (Vic Tayback), but returns to Earth from heaven thanks to the powers of a magical, rewindable watch. Charlie sets out to take his revenge on Carface by means of an elaborate plan that involves an orphan girl, Anne-Marie. But as the plan progresses, Charlie discovers that Anne-Marie is being exploited by Carface. Charlie must decide whether to change his mission from one of revenge to one of rescue.
Director
Don Bluth
Producer
Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, John Pomeroy
Screenwriter
Don Bluth, Ken Cromar, Gary Goldman, Larry Leker, Linda Miller, Monica Parker, John Pomeroy, Guy Shulman, David J. Steinberg, David N. Weiss
Distributor
United Artists, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co
Goldcrest Films International
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 17, 1989, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$26.2M
Runtime
1h 26m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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