THE PEANUTS MOVIE (2016): An Allegory
The Peanuts Movie opens with a homage to the iconic Vince Guaraldi music of the 60s and 70s (presented by composer Christophe Beck), the classic, whimsical tunes that have been a staple of the gang’s antics given to us by Charles Schulz long ago (in a creative galaxy far away?) before anyone reading this, presumably, was even born. The film itself is a commemoration of the series’ 65th anniversary, bringing back the famous threadbare storytelling style characterized by brevity and minimalism, yet packed with more take away value than some 300+ page novels. All the familiar faces and usual suspects are on board for the ride. The series’ central hero, a Don Quixote archetype, is beset as usual by life, as we find him, Charlie Brown, preparing to engage the world and a brand new day. It bears mention that he is introduces last, a latecomer to his own party. […]