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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) Rank 3 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) a score of 3.0026 out of 4

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kids-in-mind

Michael J. Fox is the voice behind Chance, the mischievous canine narrator in this updated version of Disney's classic "The Incredible Journey," which was itself based on the eponymous book. The story is about a journey taken by Chance, an older dog ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at kids-in-mind

Austin Chronicle (Hollis Chacona)

If the recently beleaguered Austin Humane Society has any marketing smarts at all, it'll send every volunteer it can muster along with every adoptable animal it shelters to camp out at screenings of Disney's new Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. A ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at Austin Chronicle (Hollis Chacona)

At-A-Glance Film Reviews (--)

For dog (and possibly cat) lovers, this heartwarming remake of the 1963 film, The Incredible Journey, is a must. This time, the animals talk, voiced by Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, and, in a performance that makes a good film great, screen veteran Don ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at At-A-Glance Film Reviews (--)

efilmcritic.com (Robert Flaxman)

Inspired by a Sheila Burnford book which itself was based on a true story, Homeward Bound tells the story of a cat and two dogs owned by a newly-married couple and their three children from previous marriages. When the family has to move for a while ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at efilmcritic.com (Robert Flaxman)

Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

So there I was, sitting in a theater with a lot of kids, watching an animal picture. Worse, an animal picture where the animals talked. And even worse, not an animated movie, but a ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Teen Movie Critic (Roger Davidson)

Disney can't seem to get it right with live-action human films, but it does just fine with it's live-action animal films. A remake of a previous Disney effort, it follows the adventures of two dogs and a cat (voiced respectfully by Don Ameche, Michael J. ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at Teen Movie Critic (Roger Davidson)

Deseret News, Salt Lake City

An unexpected delight, "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" is a children's film that isn't just for children. Parents will have just as much fun as their kids with this one. Based on the original 1963 Disney film, "The Incredible Journey," ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

A Disney remake of the 1963 film, The Incredible Journey, based on the book by Sheila Burnford, Homeward Bound is a sure-shot winner for kids and animal-lovers alike. It definitely is a film that rides high on charm and cuteness, so expect opinions on ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)

Washington Post (Megan Rosenfeld)

Humans, movie producers presumably being among them, have an unending belief in the loyalty of animals. Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, the Black Stallion -- the list of creatures who will go through excruciating ordeals to be reunited with their two-legged owners ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at Washington Post (Megan Rosenfeld)

Washington Post (Desson Thomson)

There's nothing better than the simple emotions, free of video-age impurity, especially in kids' movies. Walt Disney's "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey," a remake of the wet-nose classic, is a sentimental glass of water. There isn't a Mario ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at Washington Post (Desson Thomson)

Time Out (--)

Disney's live-action hit The Incredible Journey (1963) saw two dogs and a cat trek across Canada on their way home. This is the remake. Verities are passed from age to youth; races and creeds bonded by adversity. The creatures are voiced - Fox is the ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at Time Out (--)

Mark R. Leeper

I was twelve years old when I read Sheila Burnford's INCREDIBLE JOURNEY. It must have been a year or so later that I saw the Walt Disney adaptation. I do not actually remember if that film was narrated or not. I suspect it must have been narrated to ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at Mark R. Leeper

The Tech (MIT) (Joshua M. Andresen)

Although the latest Disney release is clearly intended for a juvenile audience, it is very funny and sophisticated enough to appeal to a much broader base of viewers. Homeward Bound relates the tale of three pets: Shadow, a golden retriever, Sassy, a ...read the complete Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey movie review at The Tech (MIT) (Joshua M. Andresen)

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