Home on the Range 2004

Bust a Moo

6.047 / 10   1952 vote(s)
PG
Animation Family

When a greedy outlaw schemes to take possession of the "Patch Of Heaven" dairy farm, three determined cows, a karate-kicking stallion and a colorful corral of critters join forces to save their home. The stakes are sky-high as this unlikely animal alliance risk their hides and match wits with a mysterious band of bad guys.

Homepage http://movies.disney.com/home-on-the-range
Release Date 2004-04-02
Runtime 1h 16m
Directors Will Finn, John Sanford
Producers Alice Dewey, David J. Steinberg
Writers John Sanford, Will Finn, Michael LaBash, John Sanford, Will Finn, Robert Lence, Sam Levine, Mark Kennedy

Enjoyable.

I had never heard of 'Home on the Range' until recently, given I felt consistently entertained by it I'm surprised it hadn't reached my horizons before. It's nothing deep or massively meaningful, but it's good family fun that the younger audiences will probably largely like. It doesn't feel Disney-esque, I will say that.

There are a number of instantly noticeable voices in the cast. Steve Buscemi, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jennifer Tilly and Judi Dench all appear as Wesley, Buck, Grace and Mrs. Caloway respectively. Away from them, Randy Quaid does well as Alameda Slim, while Sam Levine is mildly amusing as the Willie Brothers.

Premise-wise it's nothing standout or entirely memorable, but I had a nice enough time watching it unfold and that's all you really ask for. Solid film.

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