With Disney ruling the animated box office with they're mega Pixar hit Inside Out, it is a surprise to see Blue Sky animation putting up a tough fight with their latest animated film The Peanuts Movie.
Most people remember the Peanuts gang either from the Schulz comic days or from their holiday specials. If you remember those portrayals fondly than you will find enjoyment in this movie. The movie focuses on Charlie Brown trying to get noticed by his crush, the little red headed girl. Snoopy, taking inspiration from his friends life, describes Charlie Brown's journey in his own way as a "novel" that puts him in conflict with The Red Barron as he tries to save his fictional love.
The film has a good blend of 3D animation and the 2D drawings from the comics and past movies. One style never over-shadows the other but rather compliments each other. The humor is Peanuts humor, I was not laughing out of my seat but I was playfully chuckling throughout the film. Peanuts humor is not for everyone so I can understand if someone said the film was not that funny.
Where the film gives Disney a challenge is with its emotion. The journey of Charlie Brown is one that most people have been through, dealing with feelings of heart break, hope and overall accomplishment. The character of Charlie Brown is what gives the film its emotion and good message. Charlie Brown is a good person even though he may not know it. He gives kids the impression that even though he means well, not every good thing you do will get rewarded. It may be a while before karma swings your way. And although Charlie Brown goes through high and low times, his kindness shines through. Whether it be helping his sister out when her talent show performance goes bad or admitting that the achievement and glory he received for passing a test was false, he sill comes off as a good person.
The Peanuts Movie, while being a dark horse animated favorite next to Inside Out, provides kids with a good message and gives the parents some classic, yet feel good nostalgia.
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