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SNOOPY PRESENTS: A SUMMER MUSICAL

One word can sum up this musical film - adorable. It feels like it jumped right out of the comic strip, and onto the screen. It stays true to the special history of Peanuts and doesn't deviate from the original characters.

Charlie Brown (Etienne Kellici) is ecstatic to be returning to summer camp for his senior year, and to make it better, his little sis, Sally (Hattie Kragten), gets to come along! Well, it's better for Charlie Brown anyway, as Sally is unsure about the whole "living in the wild" idea. When the campers learn their favorite place on Earth is facing closure, even Sally is saddened. Now it's up to her, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the kids, with some help from Snoopy (Terry McGurrin) and Woodstock (Rob Tinkler), to save the camp before summer is over.

This show has the remarkable feature of two separate adventures, one with Snoopy and Woodstock, and the other starring the kids at camp. These combine at the end of the feature, and the results are somehow both surprising and expected. Bright color is everywhere, and I love how the animation looks like a moving illustration, similar to other Snoopy Presents titles. My favorite element is the music, and how well it spotlights the different emotions of camp - excitement for the unknown, and yet the trepidation that comes with being unsure of what to expect, the happiness of old friends, and the sadness of leaving them for a year. The idea of a time-honored summer camp is alive and well. Items like a picture wall and adventurous tales told by veteran campers capture the feeling that this place holds fond memories. It reminded me a lot of my childhood camp. It also does well explaining how these natural places are important to our well-being, and must be protected.

The film's message is to cherish what you have, as you may not have it forever. Charlie Brown and the gang have been coming to camp for as long as they can remember, and they know they have to leave it better than they found it if newcomers like Sally and her friends want to enjoy it in the future.

I give Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12. This charming film dances onto AppleTV+ on July 18 2025.

By Braedyn M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16

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Charlie Brown loves camp and is determined to make his final year special, but Sally, a first-time camper, is nervous and skeptical of the new and unfamiliar place. While everyone settles into camp, Snoopy and Woodstock discover a treasure map that takes them on a wild adventure nearby.