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I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
- Review Date: September 27, 2009
- NR
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 2004
Common Sense Media says
Mild 2003 TV special best for big Peanuts fans.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the kids are wise beyond their years and sorta grumpy. They argue frequently, often ending disagreements with a bonk to the head. At the end, the kids perform a religious-themed recitation. Other than this, nothing terribly controversial happens.
What's the story?
Lucy and Linus's little brother Rerun desperately wants a dog for Christmas. His mother doesn't think he's responsible enough to have a dog. In the meantime, Rerun spends as much time as possible with Snoopy, a sometimes reluctant play-partner. In classic Peanuts tradition, Lucy courts the Beethoven-obsessed Schroeder, and Snoopy flies his dog house around in the sky. When Snoopy's brother Spike visits, Rerun hopes he will become his very own dog, but the wish proves elusive.
Is it any good?
Unlike the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas, this holiday film doesn't have a strong message. Without it, the movie seems mostly a collection of Peanuts tropes without anything special to offer. For series devotees, seeing the loveable and mischievous Snoopy fly his dog house around, or the crabby Lucy dress up like a nurse to plump up Snoopy's brother Spike, might be enough to stay entertained. For others, there are better introductions to the slightly depressed little boy named Charlie Brown.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about hitting. Why do the characters in this movie hit each other? Is it OK to hit people in real life? What's the difference between the hitting in this movie and hitting in real life?
Talk about pets. What are some of the responsibilities of owning a pet? What are some of the fun things about having a pet?
Talk about Lucy and Schroeder. Why does Lucy like Schroeder even though he's mean to her? What would you do if you were in Lucy's situation?
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great for all ages
I think that this is a great movie.
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Kid, 11 years old
November 13, 2011
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Rerun wants a dog, I want this on DVD.
Sure, guys, definitely NOT better than the original, but still VERY FUNNY!
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Not worth it
A very poor Charlie Brown special that doesn't even have Charlie Brown in it very much. Watch the original Charlie Brown Christmas
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| Studio: | Warner Home Video |
| Director: | Bill Melendez |
| Cast: | Adam Taylor Gordon, Ashley Rose, Jimmy Bennett |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 41 minutes |
| DVD release date: | October 26, 2004 |
| MPAA rating: | NR |
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