Film: Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical
Cast(voice): Jayd Deroché, Etienne Kellici, Terry McGurrin,
Director: Erik Wiese
Rating: 3 stars
Runtime: 40 m

Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts comic strip gang return to OTT screens in a lively musical that sets the mood for a whole new camping adventure. The Peanuts comic strip, which premiered in 1950, is still audience-friendly friendly with newer fans attaching themselves to the Peanuts bandwagon.  This is the first Peanuts musical in over 30 years, and its release this year marks the 75th anniversary of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the Peanuts gang.  

The gang doesn’t have to answer to anybody. They stay outside all day and are never supervised by adults. This time, their favourite camping ground happens to be Cloverhill Ranch. An excited Charlie Brown is all set to help break in first-timer Sally, who is anxious about the trip. She would rather be in front of a TV, though. There are so many activities to partake in…

The animated characters are charming, and their antics in the delightful musical setting make for prime visual fodder. Snoopy and his companions basically engage in explorations of friendship and creativity, while experiencing the joys of summer vacation. The voice actors do a good job conveying the essence of the characters. Snoopy is on his own most of the time, but he does come good when consoling Charlie Brown. This is a kinder, gentler, optimistic and endearing version of the Peanuts strip. The story’s focus on childhood milestones and traditions is heartwarming.