Homeward!
Homeward!

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Homeward!

1983
Movie
94 min
Russian

A movie about love and betrayal. About war, about returning from war. However, the film does not reflect Platonov's important theme of epiphany. In the story, the protagonist does not just forgive his wife, but begins to realize how hard it was for her in the rear and at the same time realizes his selfishness and moral deafness. The peculiarity of the movie is that the characters speak in Platonovian constructions, which sound very unusual for ordinary speech.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users88%
Director: Duwayne DunhamGenres: Adventure, Family, Comedy

Plot Summary

A trio of beloved pets—a dog named Chance, a cat named Sassy, and a golden retriever named Shadow—are accidentally left behind when their owners go on a vacation to San Francisco. Believing they have been abandoned, the animals embark on an arduous and perilous journey across the wilderness to reunite with their family. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, form an unbreakable bond, and learn the true meaning of home.

Critical Reception

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey was a critical and commercial success, praised for its heartwarming story, the vocal performances of its animal characters, and its appeal to families. It resonated with audiences of all ages, becoming a beloved classic for its themes of loyalty, perseverance, and the special bond between humans and animals.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartwarming and family-friendly story that tugs at the heartstrings.

  • Applauded for the charming voice performances that bring the animal characters to life.

  • Recognized for its beautiful cinematography and the depiction of the animals' challenging journey.

Google audience: Audiences loved the heartwarming story and the emotional journey of the pets. Many appreciated the strong themes of family, loyalty, and the enduring bond between pets and their owners. The voice acting and the animals' adventures were frequently highlighted as positive aspects.

Fun Fact

The role of Shadow was originally offered to Buddy, the golden retriever who played the character, but Buddy's owner was worried about the travel involved, so a similar-looking dog named RT was chosen instead.

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