Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco – Movie Review
Director: David R Ellis
Writer: Chris Hauty, Julie Hickson (Screenplay)
Writer: Sheila Burnford (Novel)
Cast (Voice Talents)
- Michael J Fox (Back to the Future)
- Sally Field (Forrest Gump)
- Ralph White (The Waltons)
- Al Michaels (Jerry Maguire)
- Tommy Lasorda (Everybody Loves Raymond)
Plot: When adventurous pets Chance, Shadow, and Sassy are accidentally separated from their vacationing humans, they’re left to fend for themselves on the mean streets of San Francisco, searching for the “golden bridge” that will take them home.
Runtime: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco starts when Chance, Sassy and Shadow learn they are going on a family vacation. However, Chance gets restless and escapes his airport cage, leading to the three missing the plane. They look to return home, which sees them traveling around San Francisco.
Meanwhile, dog catchers are searching for any dog to take. Elsewhere, the three pets meet fellow strays as Chance starts to wonder if his owner still has a place for him. They must travel through the big city in hopes of finding their home and avoiding the people chasing them.
Verdict on Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco is a continuing family adventure. This time the three pets find themselves lost in the big city. Here they face different threats from rival dogs and dog catchers all to return to their owners.
This movie is just as fun as the original, only using the new setting perfectly. It shows the darker world that strays would need to live in. The threats continue to show the peril the pets find themselves in. This continues to be fun and one everyone can enjoy.
Final Thoughts –Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco is just as enjoyable as the first movie.