All Dogs Go To Heaven 2 MPAA Rating: PG Entertainment: +3 Content: +2

This new animated sequel with many of the same characters of the original 1989 ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN is a delightful but sometimes violent adventure. We find the fun-loving German shepherd Charlie (voice of Charlie Sheen) and his dachshund sidekick, Itchy (Dom Deluise), in dog heaven. They are given the mission of retrieving Gabriel's horn, which has fallen out of heaven and landed somewhere in San Francisco. In San Francisco, Charlie falls under the spell of a very attractive female Irish setter named Sasha (Sheena Easton). Although temporarily distracted, they get back to searching for the horn, only to find that a diabolical feline character called Red (George Hearn) and his cohort, Carface, must have it at all costs. Red is an evil sorcerer who can change his form into a huge, frightening monster and wreak havoc on any one in his way. But Charlie and Itchy are determined to regain the horn, as well as help a runaway boy Sasha has befriended. The story moves along briskly with plenty of action, chases and comical incidents. Delightful musical numbers and superb animation add to the enjoyment.

Dog heaven is pictured as a rather dull place and Charlie wants to get back to earth where all the action is. But this is all done in fun, and overall heaven is portrayed with respect. Sasha gives a somewhat provocative singing performance in a bar, but it is not crude, and, although she and Charlie become romantically involved, no sexual activity is implied. Further, Sasha and Charlie care for the lost boy and help him find his parents. In the process, Charlie becomes a more responsible canine. Happily, there is no crude or suggestive language in the film, and only one brief view of rear nudity. However, on several occasions Red turns into a raving monster. He lashes out at those around him and violently destroys property and frequently endangers the lives of Charlie, Itchy and others, which could disturb very young children. Other incidents include fighting, rough treatment, and chase threats. Parents should be aware of this and act accordingly.

Preview Reviewer: John Evans
Distributor: MGM/UA, 2500 Broadway St., Santa Monica, CA., 90404-8833