Movie Cosmos - Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Description:

Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.

Top Cast >

Michael J. Fox

As Chance (voice)

Sally Field

As Sassy (voice)

Don Ameche

As Shadow (voice)

Kevin Chevalia

As Jamie Seaver

Benj Thall

As Peter Burnford

Veronica Lauren

As Hope Burnford

Kim Greist

As Laura Burnford-Seaver

Robert Hays

As Bob Seaver

Jean Smart

As Kate

Gary Taylor

As Frank

Anne Christianson

As Research Assistant

Ted D'Arms

As Vet

Don Alder

As Molly's Father

Ed Bernard

As Desk Sergeant

William Phipps

As Quentin

Frank Welker

As Special Vocal Effects (voice)

Bart the Bear

As Bear

Woody Eney

As Forest Ranger 'Mark'

Rich Hawkins

As Forest Ranger

Nurmi Husa

As The Caterer

Jane Jones

As Molly's Mother

David MacIntyre

As Foote

Kit McDonough

As Female Forest Ranger

Mary Marsh

As Laura's Mom

Glenn Mazen

As Minister

Janet Penner

As Bob's Mom

Dorothy Roberts

As Peter's Teacher

Caroll Spinney

As Dog in Pound (uncredited)

Mark L. Taylor

As Officer Kirkwood

Ben

As Shadow

Rattler

As Chance

Tiki

As Sassy

Mariah Milner

As Molly

Top Crew >

Duwayne Dunham

Director

Jonathan P. Shaw

Editor

Sheila Burnford

Novel

Reed Smoot

Director of Photography

Bruce Broughton

Original Music Composer

Franklin R. Levy

Producer

Jeffrey Chernov

Producer

Caroline Thompson

Screenplay

Linda Woolverton

Screenplay

Donald W. Ernst

Executive Producer

Kirk Wise

Executive Producer

Roger Cain

Production Design

Susan Bluestein

Casting

Karen Patch

Costume Design

Reviews:

r96sk (7/10)

It improves on the original, that's all you want from a remake.

I just about, marginally, liked the 1963 film, whereas I actually did comfortably enjoy 'Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey'. The animals are as adorable in this as they are in the first film, with more definitive care taken for them - that's not, arguably, the case in the '63 production.

The premise is changed up in some areas, there's a scene that proceeds the conclusion which is rather nice and isn't in the other. The whole feel of this is more engaging, helped by the fact that it gives the animals a voice which works better than just a sole narrator; as was done in the 60s.

Michael J. Fox is a strong choice for the voice role of Chance, while Sally Field and Don Ameche are solid in their roles as Sassy and Shadow respectively. Those three help make this a fairly enjoyable 84 minutes.

Another positive thing is the locations, with some wonderful shots of the environment that the animals traverse through. Overall, a good film - nothing more, nothing less.

2020-09-25