The Peanuts Movie (2015)

About The Peanuts Movie

The Peanuts Movie is a 2015 American animated comedy film directed by Steve Martino. The film is a heartfelt tribute to the iconic comic strip characters created by Charles M. Schulz, audiences are reintroduced to Charlie Brown, his lovable dog, Snoopy, and his eclectic group of friends. The story revolves around Charlie Brown as he embarks on a quest to get noticed by the little-red-haired girl, while his best friend Snoopy embarks on his own epic adventure, commandeering his doghouse as a flying aircraft to engage his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron.

Making / Production

The Peanuts movie was produced by Blue Sky Studios, and was their first film to be made in a widescreen aspect ratio. Directed by Steve Martino, the filmmakers made every effect to respect and maintain the simplicity and innocence of the original comic strip. The screenplay was penned by Bryan Schulz, Craig Schulz, and Cornelius Uliano, keeping the Schulz legacy alive in this cinematic interpretation.

Actors

• Noah Schnapp voiced the ever-lovable and relatable Charlie Brown. Schnapp captures Charlie's earnest nature with aplomb.
• Bill Melendez posthumously provided the voice for Snoopy and Woodstock, through archival recordings.
• Hadley Belle Miller voices the enigmatic Little Red-Haired Girl that Charlie Brown crushes on.
• Mariel Sheets skillfully breathes life into the role of Sally Brown, Charlie Brown's younger sister.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film is dedicated to the memory of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, his wife Jean Schulz, and Bill Melendez, the original voice of Snoopy.
• The Peanuts Movie is the first feature film in 35 years to use the Peanuts characters.
• The classroom scenes in the film contain some of the notable quotes from the Peanuts comic series as part of the teacher's dialogue.

Quotes

• Charlie Brown: "I just hope that, when I see her, I don't do something embarrassing." Snoopy: "Augh!"
• Charlie Brown: "I can't believe I'm about to talk to the new girl." Snoopy: [typing] And so, it begins."
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Music, Soundtrack

• The movie's original soundtrack was composed by Christophe Beck. His music captures the whimsy and warmth associated with Peanuts.
• Meghan Trainor performed an original song for the film titled "Better When I'm Dancin'" which adds a contemporary touch to the movie.