Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)

User Rating:

5.3/10   

Director:

David R. Ellis

Writers (WGA):

Sheila Burnford (characters from novel "The Incredible Journey")
Chris Hauty (written by) ...

Release Date:

8 March 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Romance

Tagline:

Your favorite talking animals are back!

Plot:

Shadow, Sassy and Chance are back! It's been three years since their trek through the woods and over the mountains...

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Talking Animal | Animal | Sequel To Remake | Second Part

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Michael J. Fox	...	Chance (voice)
Sally Field	...	Sassy (voice)
Ralph Waite	...	Shadow (voice)
Robert Hays	...	Bob Seaver
Kim Greist	...	Laura Seaver
Kevin Chevalia	...	Jamie Seaver
Veronica Lauren	...	Hope Seaver
Benj Thall	...	Peter Seaver
Kristina Lewis	...	Stacy
Al Michaels	...	Sparky Michaels (voice)
Tommy Lasorda	...	Lucky Lasorta (voice)
Bob Uecker	...	Trixie Uecker (voice)
Adrienne Carter	...	Tough Girl
Jon Polito	...	Ashcan (voice)
Adam Goldberg	...	Pete (voice)

Runtime:

89 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Argentina:Atp | Peru:PT | Finland:S | Denmark:A | Germany:o.Al. (w) | Portugal:M/6 (video premiere) | Sweden:7 | UK:U | USA:G

Filming Locations:

Abbotsford Airport, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Walt Disney Pictures

Trivia:

Four American bulldogs share the role of Chance, four golden retrievers share Shadow, and six feline performers carry the part of Sassy.

Goofs:

Continuity: The dog in the opening scene has a dark brown spot on his forehead, which disappears later in the movie, as the dog 'actor' has changed.

Quotes:

Chance: Jamie? Is that you? Wait, what am I talking about? Of course, it's you! It's really you! I found you! I found my boy! I found my Jamie! Oh, I'm so happy! Oh, I could just lick you for days! Give me a hug!

Movie Connections:

References Dumb & Dumber (1994)

Engaging sequel, a notch above usual kiddie fare

I rented this mostly for my 4-year-old daughter, who enjoys both the 1963 original "Incredible Journey", and the 1993 remake. She thought the sequel was very funny, particularly some of Sassy the Cat's antics. I must admit, the movie took me in as well.

The sequel is a little heavier-handed than the 1993 remake. Not only do our three main characters have to get home, but they have to defeat a gang of city dogs, outwit two dognappers who are trying to sell strays to the "The Lab", rescue a child from a burning building, and find true love on top of it all!

Still, not a bad way to spend 89 minutes. Michael J. Fox is again excellent as Chance, Sally Fields is full of indignation as Sassy, and Ralph Waite does an eerily accurate recreation of the late Don Ameche's characterization of Shadow. Sinbad is wasted as Reilly, their new city dog friend. The character seemed to be more of an afterthought than anything.

Most pleasant surprise: Al Michaels, Tommy Lasorda and Bob Uecker as three dogs "broadcasting" a pee-wee baseball game. If you are looking for a movie to enjoy with your children without feeling totally insulted, Homeward Bound II is a solid bet. A few tense moments, but nothing that should upset anyone beyond the Teletubbies set.