All Dogs Go to Heaven (PS/RPKG/DVD)

Growing up watching films like The Little Mermaid, this was one that I also had an obsession with, but mostly in my 2nd or 3rd grade year. I've had the old DVD for many a moon, but it was starting to show its signs of retirement. And buying this Blu-Ray was the best way to relive my childhood. I think the last time I watched this film was either in junior high or at the beginning of 9th grade. Re watching it now, it's still got that same nostalgic feel to it, and on its own, it's a good, decent film. However, it does have it's problems. The story really is all over the place and it doesn't really flow too well. But the movie still kept me entertained. It also really did take a while for the film to get started. The songs aren't too memorable though. However, probably the most "memorable" song is the song with the crazy alligator, hence where the statement "Big Lipped Alligator Moment" came from. The characters are kind of memorable. Burt Reynolds is Burt Reynolds. He does fine playing Charlie. Though sometimes I felt that he did not like enjoying singing his songs, hence why Charlie Sheen came in for the sequel. Anne-Marie, the orphan girl who has an unknown reason on how she can talk to animals, is somewhat obnoxious. But she is just a little girl and I can't really harp on her too much. The friendship between Charlie and Anne-Marie is relatively decent and they do have some nice moments. But when watching other relationships like this, like Lilo and Stitch for example, it falls a bit short. The ending is rather nice and touching and the animation is pretty good. All in all, rewatching this film, it's still good. The transfer is fine, and it is an entertaining film. In my opinion, if you have kids, give this film a go. It's not perfect, but comparing it to the sequel, which I hate, it is miles better. Thank goodness I got the sequel from a Pizza Hut free with a medium pizza. And when you are selling that film for free with a bloody pizza, you know it can't be good.

I used to have the extremely rare Widescreen Region 1 DVD release with this same cover art, but alas, idiotic me, I think I accidentally threw it out anticipating a move. Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid! He said as he banged his head against the wall several times. Oh well. I think from now on I need to take stock of which films I'm tossing, and which films I'm keeping. But, to the movie. It's a decent enough flick, telling of the greed and redemption of a dog living on the edge, who passes on, but steals a second chance for himself. Highly original and extremely inventive story telling, this is one of the best animated children's films with an edge for adults that I've yet to come across. Reynolds is the perfect voice for a roguish dog, and his ever faithful friend is of course played by the late Dom Deluise. The little girl is just as endearing as the two dogs accompanying her. It's hard to believe that she got mixed up in the capers of a mutt like Charlie, but her heart of gold sees his true character before time calls him back to his ultimate fate. Don Bluth, master character animator and former Disney veteran, creates a visual feast of a tale, and brings to life his imagery of canine antics by not only drawing key sequences, but also by directing an all star fast. Incredible stuff. Now, if I could only find my lost dvd... dang it! P.S. I don't know why, but at the time when I rented the VHS I felt really compelled to see it. I didn't particularly dislike the film, nor was I a huge fan of it either. But I liked the dog's adventure for what it was. But for some reason I felt really kooky and odd about having a copy of the film. I mean, I liked animation, and still do, but I'm not a big Don Bluth fan as such. And this film, despite its rough spirit, felt a little uneven for some reason. Still, it is what it is, and I can't say that I'd really reccomend it to any but the most ardent animation fan... which I am, I guess.

This is one of the very finest of Don Bluth's Animated Films. Briefly I'll mention that All Dogs Go To Heaven is a brilliant and moving story that is best watched on your own late into the night. That is the case for me and watching it on blu ray on my ps3 on the sony 32 inch could get better, except maybe for the seemingly infinished restoring job done on the film; the grane and blur in the presentation could be better. Also this Blu Ray has no menu. Its a 25gb blu ray disc so it doesn't have a main menu althought that doesn't mean that you miss out on any extras. This is one of my favourite movies and certainly an excelent example on and animated feature. As with most productions by Don Bluth there is attention spent especially to character animation, which is the key to brining them to life. As with most Don Bluth films there are moment that make you wonder why they did it and that they don't really fit into the theme of the story. From the start of the film, while your chuckling to yourslef, untill the end as the credits begin to role, with a tear in your eye, im sure that you will enjoy every moment and that this film will never leave your heart. (I need Brazil, the throb, the thrill. I've never been there, but someday I will.)

I grew up watching this movie and was thrilled to be able to get in on DVD for such a good price. I am going to be a foster parent soon and I was always in love with the little girl in this movie that wanted to be adopted. If our kids get to a point that that may be a possibility, I'm hoping this movie will open their mind to the idea and I'm hoping she might be relatable for them. Like the other reviews said, the quality is about the same as it was on the VCR - it's not digitally remastered or anything. I was happy with it anyway. Once you've been watching it for a few minutes, you don't even think about it anymore.

A great classic that I will always love.

Arrived before it had been projected; very happy about THAT. Packing was a simple padded envelope; luckily arrived intact. Move of course is a keeper. :-)

Arrived as expected. This takes me back to my childhood, was one of my favourite films growing up. A film about a gambling German Shepard, who escapes heaven and befriends an orphan girl who can talk to animals. I haven't watched this DVD yet i really just wanted this for my collection, had this on VHS back in the day. There are some grown up elements in this kids film i.e gambling, loss, morality, love, redemption and of course some sadness, but is well worth a watch for kids and adults alike.

On peut critiquer et dire ce qu'on veut de la version Bluray de ce film ... du grain sur pas mal de scène (je suis d'accord), une restauration inexistante, un portage indigne du bluray, blablablabla, ça n'en reste pas moins a ce jour la meilleure copie disponible de ce film avec sous-titres français Svp et en 16/9 , la où la seule version de ce film dispo avant cette sortie, était un DVD en 16/9 non anamorphique et bloqué en Zone 1 a la qualité d'image exécrable ...!! précision : Malgré que le film est indiqué sur sa jaquette comme "Zone A", il est bien compatible Zone B (France) et peut être lu sur les platines européennes.

C'est l'un de ces films qui prouve que Disney n'est pas le seul dans la création de chefs-d'œuvre d'animation. Bien sûr, j'ai grandi avec des plus connu comme Bambi, La Belle et la Bête, et Le Roi Lion, mais je me souviens aussi d'être accroché sur Tous les chiens vont au paradis, Fiével en Amérique et Petit-Pied le dinosaure. Les films de Don Bluth sont tragiquement négligé. Tous les chiens vont au paradis est un film que j'ai toujours regarder et apprécier maintenant que je suis dans la vingtaine. C'est une histoire sur la vie et la mort. Et Charlie est un grand personnage, car il est comme un anti modèle-parfait, mais à la fin il a appris une leçon et gagnera son ciel. C'est une histoire de rédemption et pleine de cœur. Hautement recommandé pour tous les enfants. (Certaines scènes peuvent être un peu effrayant pour les enfants très petits, mais la présence des parents est tout ce qui est nécessaire.)

Great film. Bought as a Christmas present for my daughter who originally had this years ago. Still had the same effect on her 20 odd years later. Lovely film

Incredible quality! Sadly, the french dub is not as I remembered it, but it's still good!