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Toothless · Nov 2, 2015

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I suspect that for young audiences, The Peanuts Movie will eventually be as much of a launching pad for the work of Charles M. Schulz as previous movie and TV iterations were for their parents.

- Alonso Duralde, The Wrap

I am apparently allergic to 'Peanuts.'

- Scott Mendelson, Forbes

A 'Peanuts' adaptation that his creator can be proud of.

- Peter Debruge, Variety

This adaptation re-creates the TV specials' touching, wistful, gently funny tone. But in the process, "The Peanuts Movie" practically cuts-and-pastes much of their signature catch phrases, character quirks and indelible scenes for this new tale.

- Tim Grierson, Screen International

A delightful romp that captures the spirit of the adored 65-year-old comic strip.

- Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter

And some Twitter reactions from embargoed critics:

‏@AndrewJParker: THE PEANUTS MOVIE: Right up there with Paddington for the most delightful thing I've seen all year.

@howatdk: THE PEANUTS MOVIE is good! More for kids than adults, but pretty cute. The animation is absolutely fantastic. It does Charlie Brown justice!

‏@markwalters74: Been told I can't post my @PeanutsMovie review until Thursday, so I can't say how wonderfully fun, charming and satisfying it is until then.
‏
@robtrench: THE PEANUTS MOVIE: Utilizes the best of Charles Schulz's legacy while also appealing for a younger generation. One of the year's best films.

‏@debsterbread: #PeanutsMovie is so cute and nostalgic. great for people of all ages!

‏@tsokolove: I highly recommend THE PEANUTS MOVIE. It's, like, LEGO movie good.

Glad to see this one seems to have turned out okay. Some of the TV spots were worrying.

liquidtmd · Nov 2, 2015

Oh yes! I'm pleased consensus seems to be positive, bring it on

CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls · Nov 2, 2015

When can I expect my Snoopy and Woodstock spin-off?

TangoAlphaLima · Nov 2, 2015

Awesome, my kids were going to want to go regardless, but I'm glad to know it's good.

Musolf815 · Nov 2, 2015

Ohhh I really hope this is good. It looks like they got the heart of Peanuts right in the trailers.

Admiral Woofington · Nov 2, 2015

Data West · Nov 2, 2015

Day wa---henever I have time to go to the theatre

ivysaur12 · Nov 2, 2015

Yessssssssss

Cripshay · Nov 2, 2015

YES YES YES

Can't wait. I love me some Peanuts

Askherserenity · Nov 2, 2015

Can't wait to go see this by myself and cry.

Jarlaxle · Nov 2, 2015

I was thinking of taking the kids to this. Probably will now.

bengraven · Nov 2, 2015

Going to go. My son digs Peanuts and I'm a fan from way way back in the day. I used to save the strips in a notebook.

I need get more of these. I had planned on buying each one.

borghe · Nov 2, 2015

pleased by this. I originally got salty about yet another licensed movie from my childhood.. and then seeing the extended previews.. you can tell tons of love and respect went into this movie. Can't wait!

MattKeil · Nov 2, 2015

Still find the visual look repulsive, but it's good to hear they seem to have captured the heart and essence of the original strip and characters. That's more important.

Viewt · Nov 2, 2015

I would NOT be upset if this kickstarted a cultural resurgence for Peanuts. It's one of my most-treasured pieces of childhood reading.

IronRinn · Nov 2, 2015

Ah, I was really loving the animation in the trailers, so I'm glad this is looking to be good.

bengraven said:
Going to go. My son digs Peanuts and I'm a fan from way way back in the day. I used to save the strips in a notebook.

I need get more of these. I had planned on buying each one.

The early (50s-60s) strips are my favorite. The 50s stuff especially.

Quick · Nov 2, 2015

Nice. I'm really looking forward to this. I'm probably going to watch Spectre first, then Peanuts a few days or week after release.

Merc_ · Nov 2, 2015

It's nice to see that this apparently turned out alright.

Ashhong · Nov 2, 2015

So basically a re-imagining for a new generation? Still sounds solid to me

richiek · Nov 2, 2015

Wow, only 60% on Rotten Tomatoes?

I still want to see it.

ElectricBlanketFire · Nov 2, 2015

That Forbes review seems kind of unreasonably harsh.

robotzombie · Nov 2, 2015

ah yes, the italian steve martin

Poltergust · Nov 2, 2015

All that I ever wanted from this movie is for it to be wholesome family fun like Peanuts has been in the past. If it accomplishes that, then I'm perfectly satisfied. =)

jett · Nov 2, 2015

Admiral Woofington said:

How is this the first time that I notice the doghouse(and the dog) in the background.

Dog Problems · Nov 2, 2015

I'll be seeing this on release day, hopefully. Seems like my fear of it being more of a silly kid's movie is true, but whatever, at least it will be visually appealing.

Dan · Nov 2, 2015

Are the Meghan Trainor and Flo Rida songs within the film itself, or just throwaways in the end credits for the sake of soundtrack sales? Cuz seeing that bit of news was fucking depressing.

jett said:
How is this the first time that I notice the doghouse(and the dog) in the background.

Dude. Duuuude!

Time for you to rewatch all of Arrested Development again.

brau · Nov 2, 2015

Oh nice!

I was gonna wait for a video release. But i might just go see it. Two for tuesday ftw!

Rhomega Beta · Nov 2, 2015

richiek said:
Wow, only 60% on Rotten Tomatoes?

I still want to see it.

67% now based on 6 reviews.

Bold One · Nov 2, 2015

Steve Martino?

Admiral Woofington · Nov 2, 2015

jett said:
How is this the first time that I notice the doghouse(and the dog) in the background.

jesus lol you poor soul. The first time I noticed it I burst out laughing.

brau · Nov 2, 2015

Admiral Woofington said:
jesus lol you poor soul. The first time I noticed it I burst out laughing.

So many good Peanuts references. Arrested Development was awesome.

OricWindstar · Nov 2, 2015

ElectricBlanketFire said:
That Forbes review seems kind of unreasonably harsh.

Sort of sounds like he relates to much to Charlie Brown and doesn't like watching him fuck up so much.

Which for me is a good sign, as I was worried they might make him suddenly amazing at everything.

Delicious Waffles · Nov 2, 2015

Good things. Was planning on seeing it regardless since I saw the trailer last year. Bring my niece along as well.

Juice · Nov 2, 2015

ElectricBlanketFire said:
That Forbes review seems kind of unreasonably harsh.

"I've never seen any Peanuts stuff before, but this dude's a total loser! Boo!"

Coupled with:

"He's chasing a nameless girl as a trophy"

The latter is valid, but his progressive slant seems a little less warm-and-fuzzy when he beats up on the protagonist for being unskilled/bullied/sullen

Orbis Tabula · Nov 2, 2015

Yeah, my dad actually got to see this movie early. I'm jealous. I asked him what he thought of it and he said "Wah wah wah wah wah wah wah WAH wah wah WAH wah wah WAH WAH WAH wah wah wah wah wah." So I'm looking forward to it.

Ran rp · Nov 2, 2015

Admiral Woofington said:

whaaaat. i've seen this so many times and never noticed that.

Nudull · Nov 2, 2015

A lot more mixed than I expected. Hm.

fhqwhgads · Nov 2, 2015

I wouldn't worry too much about RT score. It's still going to be better than almost the entirety of Blue Sky's previous output.

Wanderer5 · Nov 2, 2015

Hm a bit mixed for now it seems, but it probably pretty high Blue Sky Studios wise anyway heh. I be looking forward to this either way.

JDSN · Nov 2, 2015

Yes! X-mas no cancelled.

papertoonz · Nov 2, 2015

nice to hear it's doing good, my parents wanna see it as they are big fans of the series and i was hoping it would turn out good

Toparaman · Nov 2, 2015

IronRinn said:
Ah, I was really loving the animation in the trailers, so I'm glad this is looking to be good.

The early (50s-60s) strips are my favorite. The 50s stuff especially.

Same here. They really capture the simultaneous innocence and cruelty of children.

Akahige · Nov 2, 2015

sounds good, I'm looking forward to this.

Megalosaro · Nov 2, 2015

First I've heard of this. Is this inspired by Earthbound? There is sort of a similar aesthetic.

metalslimer · Nov 2, 2015

Haha I love when people discover the AD reference. I didn't catch it until my 2nd rewatch

SigmasonicX · Nov 2, 2015

Megalosaro said:
First I've heard of this. Is this inspired by Earthbound? There is sort of a similar aesthetic.

No, Peanuts is a property that started in the 1960s as a newspaper comic strip. You may recognize it more as Charlie Brown and Snoopy.

Fury451 · Nov 2, 2015

Forbes going hard for that peanut allergy joke.

jmdajr · Nov 2, 2015

I'm whatevs, but it be nice to take my kid.

Poltergust · Nov 2, 2015

Megalosaro said:
First I've heard of this. Is this inspired by Earthbound? There is sort of a similar aesthetic.

Um, other way around, buddy.

Megalosaro · Nov 2, 2015

SigmasonicX said:
No, Peanuts is a property that started in the 1960s as a newspaper comic strip. You may recognize it more as Charlie Brown and Snoopy.

From the 60s? First I've heard of this. Looks kind of cute I guess. It's not too childish though, is it?

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