Review of The Peanuts Movie (2015) by Jingerjake — 22 Feb 2016

Some of the best "camera" work I've ever seen from an animation. What I mean is that the way some scenes are layed out are incredible. It surprises me that such scenes have not been accomplished before since you can do just about anything with the direction and angles of an animated film.

What Martino does is direct some incredible shots through animation seen most prominently in the various flights and battles of Snoopy's imagination and encounters with the Red Baron. The film is basically an equal balance between an adorable throwback story that brings Charlie Brown and all his insecurities pouring into the screen and an entertaining gag following the imagination of Snoopy.

This scheme proves to work perfectly, balancing both heartwarming charm and entertaining humor. It's definitely one for the children and will sure to please the likes of them all, but it's an entertaining film for the parents in the room as well.

In a year absent of Inside Out this film could easily have been Oscar-winning. It's a must-see for all movie-goers.