Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

8/3/1996 1h 29m 6.6/10

Overview

When the pets accidentally get separated from their vacationing owners, Chance, Shadow, and Sassy navigate the mean streets of San Francisco, trying to find their home across the Golden Gate Bridge. But the road is blocked by a series of hazards, both man and beast.

Director

David R. Ellis

Top Billed Cast

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Chance (voice)

Sally Field

Sally Field

Sassy (voice)

Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite

Shadow (voice)

Michael Bell

Michael Bell

Stokey (voice)

Kim Greist

Kim Greist

Laura Burnford-Seaver

Robert Hays

Robert Hays

Bob Seaver

Reviews

r96sk

9/25/2020

5/10

A lackadaisical sequel. The wilderness is, arguably, the main reason why <em>'Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey'</em>, and the film it remakes, is enjoyable. That's because it, obviously, feels peculiar seeing a cat and two dogs in the wild. So what does this film do? It puts them back in their natural habitat, so you're just left with emotionless animals talking telepathically in street alleys. To no-one's surprise, that's super boring. Credit to Michael J. Fox for reprising his role as Chance. He doesn't mind doing sequels, even ones of a poorer variety; e.g. <em>'Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild'</em> - on that note, I guess <em>'Atlantis: Milo's Return'</em> was a step too far, understandably so! Elsewhere on the cast, all the main humans return as does Sally Field as Sassy. Ralph Waite comes in to replace the late Don Ameche as Shadow, I didn't actually notice a difference if I'm completely honest - astute casting! The film also adds a bunch of random cats and dogs to proceedings, absolutely none of them are memorable; despite a few recognisable names in the cast, including Carla Gugino (Delilah). I'm sure some, especially younger audiences, will find enjoyment here. For me, it's a lame follow-up.

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