Wordiezett So much average

Vashirdfel Simply A Masterpiece

SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

Odelecol Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

hellraiser7 Warning don't read unless seen the film.This film is another one of my favorate animated films of all time and probably my forth favorate film from one of my favorate animated directors Don Bluth. Though I'll admit this isn't the easiest film to watch, despite a fun film it's also one of the saddest film's I've ever seen. I rarely cry in movies but this film is one of the ones I actually did. And considering the case of what happened with voice actress Judith Barsi, it's all the more sadder. Considering the story line of the film and her it's ironically errie much like with Brandon Lee and the film "The Crow" which is another story, though it's storyline is a bit erriely similar to this film if you think about the context.Anyway down to business, the animation is great it's the kind you would see from any Don Bluth film which I wouldn't want any other way. The music is just great this film has some of the best songs and musical numbers from cheerful to even some really sad tunes. One fun number I really like is "You can't keep a good dog down" which I always found funny though also strangely encouraging as it's about not letting life get you down. The song "Love Survives" is beautiful and is one of my favorite end credit themes though it's also really sad as it's the perfect swan song for Judith.Characters are great, Burt Rennalds and Dom Deliwese are a fun comic duo as usual and this was kinda one of the last time both got together (the other an episode of "Robot Chicken"). Both I feel are at their best, I really like how both characters their not really good or bad people but sort of in a grey area; their both people that want more out of life but are looking to get all the wrong things. Itchy (Dom Deliwese) is really funny, Dom is great at putting in that nervious energy to his character (hence the name Itchy). He's sort Charlie's number two as he's the mechanic/engeneer to his schemes. But what I like about his character is he really is a person of conscious, despite going along with Charlie and his schemes he's not all for it. And you can say a bit of a voice of conscious for Charlie if not a perfect conscious, as he warns Charlie both might be in over their heads or gone too far. Charlie most of the time waves it off despite the fact Ichy is actually on the money.Charlie (Burt Renalds) is also really funny and a fun character. He's pretty much a slick griffter and gambler, he has just this dry infectious charisma and energy. Despite doing the wrong thing most of the time, you can't help but forgive the guy because he does wheteher he knows it or not is capable of carring. He does love and think about his friend Itchy and after a while Anne Marie. However what really makes the dynamic complete is Anne Marie played beautiful by Judith Barsi in sadly her final role. Her character to me is the real heart and soul of the film, she's a character you really feel a deep sense of pathos for as she's an orphan and had next to nothing in life. She is a person that has been used for her mutant ablity which is sort of like the "Beastmaster" as she is somehow able to communicate with different animals probably psychically where near the end somehow she was able to draw all the dogs in the city to her rescue. But her she is just beautiful and sweet inside and out, and all she really wants is a family to love her. There is a sequence in the film where she sings the song "Come Home to my Heart" which is a beautiful and sad song, and as the song is playing we see a montage of Anne looking at photos of a couple and imagining both of them as her parients and the things they would share together. That scene just made me cry, it really made me think about all the other kids whom have no parents and grateful I have a family that loves me. That scene alone all the more made me want Anne to win but also shows Charlie's true mission, it's not revenge or to gain fame and fortune but to help Anne Marie. The film in a way is kinda a Christian film, and I mean that in a good way, there are Christian themes but their suttle and not preachy. The problem with Charlie is that he has devoted most of his life to pride, greed and vanity. But in one scene he loses everything he's built, that scene alone just goes to show how all three things are fleeting and love no one back.Or even there is this dream sequence where Charlie gets a glimpse of Hell, which I'll admit had to be one of the scariest sequences I've ever seen. But it taught me a valuable lesson that whatever decision and actions we make in the mortal realm do affect what happens in our lives and the hereafter.But what I really in the film is Charlie really does have feelings for Anne Marie, despite not wanting to admit it yet. At first it's true he is using her for his own gains but slowly but surely those feelings for her do grow and it fills a spiritual emptiness he's had for a while and all his sinful feelings fade when he realizes what really matters in life. Which makes the bond between them all the more endearing and the ending all the more heartbreaking. The film has a good message, life your life well and wisely. But also to devote your time on what really matters because none of us truly have all the time in the world.This animated classic flies high.Rating: 4 stars

Jesper Brun I watched this movie mainly because I read on the net that it was Barsi's last film before her tragic death, but I discovered a heart-warming tale of friendship and love too! She really is the star in this tear-jerker movie. The whole thing about heaven and sin was beautifully made with the animation combining some well made dark scenes, and some emotional ones, with generally bright colour scheme. Our main character goes through some valuable lessons, and that was brilliant, because Charlie's unlikeability may turn some people off. His transformation is slow, but exellent. The songs aren't especially memorable and to be honest, Burt Reynolds is an actor, not a singer. He and his sidekick, Itchy (Dom Deluise), do brilliant jobs, and in this movie Deluise wasn't over-the-top happy all the time. That was a delight. Carface is also a memorable and intimidating villain with a despicable agenda and matching voice of Vic Tayback. King Gator (Ken Page) was a little obnoxious, but very entertaining. But Judith Barsi is the shining star of All Dogs Go To Heaven. Her last movie, but she will always be Anne-Marie (This Movie) and Ducky (Land Before Time). All Dogs Go To Heaven is a highly recommendable animated movie with good valuable lessons in it. Maybe a little scary at times for the youngest viewers, but to hell with that! There's no harm done by showing kids movies with dark content as long as it has a purpose! And in my opinion, it has the most heart-warming ending in any Don Bluth movie! It may not be his greatest movie due to a little confusing narrative, but it is really worth watching, both for you and your kids.

aileencorcoran All Dogs go to Heaven is a Don Bluth animated feature, released in 1989. It tells the story of a roguish German Shepherd mix named Charlie B. Barkin (Burt Reynolds), who cons his way out of heaven using his life watch, in order to seek revenge on the dog that killed him (voiced by Vic Tayback). With the help of his hyperactive, flea-ridden best friend Itchiford "Itchy" Dachshund (Dom deLuise),and a adorable little orphaned girl who can talk to animals (Judith Barsi), Charlie embarks on a fantastically animated, highly original musical adventure of self discovery and right of passage.Maybe I am biased since it is one of my favourite movies, but I think this is an underrated movie. The characters are realistic and relate-able, as well as charming, funny, and fantastically acted - you truly feel for and understand them. Ann-Marie, the orphan, is as believable and lovable as a cartoon girl can get. The story is riveting and complex, but in what i think is an engaging and compelling way. The soundtrack can be out of place at times, admittedly, the best song being "Let me be surprised," and the most bizarre being "let's make music together," but I'm sure many ADGTH fans will agree it's the strangeness makes the music so wonderful and, um ... sing a longish.The movie is rather dark, but children could watch it with adult supervision. The messages may be mixed at first; is gambling good or bad? Is drinking always a fun time? Alas, the message is pure - you always do what's right in the end, and that's what makes you who you are; but you MAY have to do the wrong thing to see that. It's a realistic message, which is why it may stand out to many kids - doing the wrong thing will lead you into trouble, but life is a learning curve.One last word for you all, esp. to lovers of ADGTH, and that is ... BIG LIPPED ALLIGATOR MOMENT!!!9/10

mervclan This has to be another underrated movie that is very good first the movies I like which are The love bug A goofy movie are another underrated films that where classic and I think this movie should get a better rating because it was charming fun and I love it first off I really want this movie on DVD and the 2nd one as well now lets start off with the story the story is about Charlie who gets hit by a car and goes up to heaven but comes back to life to help a little girl find a family the story is outstanding the movie having an adult touch put to it is very nice and some scary scenes as well this movie is just great and I love it as well as the 2nd one so lets give it a better rating okay. Do you know there is a blue ray one coming out as well as the 2nd one too did you know that so why not give this movie 5 stars in your book so if you have not seen all dogs go to heaven then get out on DVD as well as the 2nd too because they are really good movies Don Bluth is great he makes that family guy greater to his lose so watch any time you like get out on DVD as well as the 2nd too I give it a 10 out of 10. very good.