I have every word of dialogue from this movie forever etched into my memory, through absolutely no fault of my own.
The Incredible Journey
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73 responses to “The Incredible Journey”
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I mentioned my childhood obsession with Homeward Bound recently and the other person was equally enthusiastic about the movie, it made my day.
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That was me, being anonymous and stuff.
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I figured. Remember when Chance sniffed the porcupine? And got quills stuck in his face? And when Sassy got to eat a shrimp?
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Or when the family was going to pick them up from the pound and they just missed each other? And when Shadow fell into the muddy hole?!
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Ugh, when they just miss each other! The tension!
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What are sisters for. I am the littlest sister of 3 sisterd and 2 brothers. I am so glad God gave me sisters. They are still a rock in my life.
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Amen.
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I think I had that exact same TV growing up, with the ornate wood casing around it.
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I miss that TV. That ugly, enormous, tank of a TV. I shed a tear the day it got kicked to the curb.
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My roommate just a couple years ago had that same TV! It worked great even then; it probably still does.
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I love that movie! I know that this may sound a bit sad, or maybe not, but reading your blog is one of the sweetest highlights of my week!
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Thank you, that makes me very happy!
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So great. love your posts. one of my favorite 90s movies was Little Monsters. there were some redemptive qualities in that one as well.
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Thank you, I’m glad you like them!
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I loved that movie! Well this one, dirty dancing and pretty woman. Loved, loved, loved them! I used to know all the lines to dirty dancing by heart, but I think they may have been replaced with rather useless information in the course of my law studies.
Thanks for reminding me of the important things in life
:) K.
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You gotta have your comfort movies :)
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Very fun. Great post.
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Thanks!
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Do you remember Milo and Otis?
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That was one of my best friend’s favorites.
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I loved this movie when I was a kid! Your wonderful artwork portrayed Sassy, Chance and Shadow so well :) And I think we all had certain movies we just watched on repeat when we were kids…
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Yes, and Charlotte was the queen of rewatching movies. She found a movie she liked and she stuck with it for months at a time. “Homeward Bound” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” might be tied for movies she watched the most on repeat.
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Top work there eldest sister (I think I got it right this time).
Never seen that film though. I shall think of this blog if I do get round to seeing it though.
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I am begging you not to go out your way to see this movie. It is about two dogs and a cat who get separated from their family and their “incredible journey” back home. The animals talk in much the same way as the babies talk in “Look Who’s Talking.” They are voiced by Sally Field, Michael J. Fox, and Don Ameche and I just had to look up Don Ameche because I don’t know who he is. It’s a movie only children could possibly enjoy.
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Hilarious! Homeward Bound! I loved that movie :) Wasn’t it a remake of the Incredible Journey (though they lacked the high-tech 80s equipment to allow the ability to computerize voices into the animals mouths)? And I’m pretty sure the Incredible Journey was based* on a true story?
I definitely remember that Michael J. Fox talked Chance, the young, spunky dog. But I thought Roseanne Barr talked Sassy the cat? Oh, damnit, I’m getting this mixed up with Look Who’s Talking Now.
*Under no circumstance factual unless by “factual” you mean that there were once three animals who got lost.
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hahahaha! I guess “There were once three animals who got lost” is a much duller story.
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So charming! your blogs always make me feel better.
Ronnie
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Thank you! I’m glad :)
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I love your posts! I have been a follower since you were Freshly Pressed and I do such a poor job of commenting. Sorry! But your “illustrations” are remarkable and your stories always bring a smile.
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Thanks for reading :) I’m glad they can make you smile
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My younger brouther had the book (he was into his dog stories). This post reminded me of good times.
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Aw, how cute :)
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I used to be OBSESSED with this movie as a kid. I still think about when Chance gets the porcupine needles to the face. Poor guy. That had to suck, LOL. Anyways this post brought back some pretty good memories. Thank you for that : ] .
-CT
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You’re welcome! Thanks for reading :)
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Adorable! Another great blast from the past!
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Thanks! :)
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LOVE me some Homeward Bound. What a great flick from childhood! Thanks for posting this, now if you will excuse me I need to go add this movie to my Netflix que.
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haha! I hope it holds up!
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Oh my Gosh! I love love love love this movie! :D
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I had no idea it was so popular!
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Great movie. Best thing about it is that it’s before the time of CGI animal mouths.
I have a similar relationship with “The Land Before Time”, if you remember that one…
PS congrats on your blog doing so well. Yours deserves it!
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I definitely remember “The Land Before Time.” It’s a classic.
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Everytime you post, it delights me. Keep it up!
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Thank you! That makes me happy :)
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the pink slippers in the second pic are so cute !!!
it has even got whiskers …
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Thanks for noticing!
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i still can’t watch the movie! so emotionally traumatised by watching it as a child. Ditto Watership Down….It is the one where the cat ends up half drowned going down the river on some kind of raft isn’t it?
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Yes, but she gets rescued and they reunite with their owners and live happily ever after. There is a lot of drama before that, though.
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I am the oldest sister in our family, & there are FIVE BOYS between me & my ONLY sister, then ANOTHER BOY!!! :o) I eventually had my 2 girls sandwiched between my 2 boys! I am so blessed! I felt especially blessed to have 2 girls in a row!!! They are so close! Also, among my 13 grandkids only 3 of them are girls! Again, we are so blessed!!!
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There is a lot of comfort in a big family
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Reminds me of my daughter’s habit of watching the same set of movies everyday. I never really understood the attraction in those movies, but I too have my favourites which won’t bore me even after I watch it a 100 hundred times.
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Yes, it’s amazing how they will watch and rewatch the same movies over and over.
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Aww, I love this movie as a kid! Thanks for bringing up a fond memory that I probably wouldn’ have otherwise thought about. :-)
Love your blog to pieces! ♥
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Thank you. I’m glad I could help conjure up some warm memories :)
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Love this. I have never seen Homeward Bound. I don’t know if I should be sad or relieved :-)
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:) It does have Michael J. Fox voicing a dog, so it is not without its good points.
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That’s EXACTLY how I feel about “Never been kissed” with Drew Berrymore…
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I think everyone has their movie :) Mine is “The Parent Trap,” starring Hayley Mills.
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This was incredibly cute. I have two girls, a little blond 6-year old and a little brunette 4-year old and your sisterly affection in front of the tv reminds of when the “littler one” wants to watch “Coudy with a Chance of Meatballs”…again. A-dor-a-ble. As adorable as the pink bunny slippers :)
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I think it’s as adorable as it is annoying. You can’t say “no,” but you wish it would just stop.
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Your posts are so soothing. Just love the felt creations — almost makes me want to try them myself! But I have a feeling mine would look a little warped. :-)
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Reblogged this on nocturnalwonderland.
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Oh my gosh….. I sure am going to miss your blog when you sign a book deal. It
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i like your blog!
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That’s so cute.
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Reblogged this on domatamama and commented:
We spent a family vacation trying to get my son away from watching “Homeward Bound”. He would have gladly spent the entire week sitting in the condo watching it over and over again! -
yea this one was one of my favorites as a kid…I am guilty of rewatching..Several times :-)
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My childhood was before VCRs, but I read that book over and over. Cried every damn time, too. I read all my books over and over, probably because of movie and tv deprivation, which has warped me to this very day. You have a fun blog! Love your medium and approach! Also, I am #2 of 3, and my mom called me the middlest, too. didn’t save me from middle child syndrome, though.
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whoops, just read the sister situation in your family (via Angie Z on Childhood Relived.) I apologize for the error.
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That’s okay! It’s not spelled out anywhere on my site and I don’t mind the confusion. Thanks for stopping by! I’ve always read and reread my books until they fall apart. My husband makes fun of me for it :)
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Incredibly clever, as usual! it is always a pleasure to drop by The Middlest Sister’s home in the blogosphere. This reminds me of a radio show I often listen to where the host asks one guest several questions relating to literature. My favorite question is this: What is one phrase or paragraph from a book you have never forgotten and why. The answer is always a revelation, even if you have not read the book. I have never seen Homeward Bound, yet your one quote holds so much meaning.
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[…] The Incredible Journey pertains to a classic film; one I have never actually seen, yet the author manages to extract from it so much meaning. However, this meaning might be different for you. It reminded me of a radio show I enjoy much. In it, the host asks one guest several questions relating to literature. My favorite question is this: What is one phrase or paragraph from a book you have never forgotten and why. The answer is always a revelation, even if you have not read the book. [Read Full Article] […]
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Oh my lord, the dogs! Such detail. :)
The Middlest Sister 
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