History YMMV / HomewardBoundTheIncredibleJourney

* SpecialEffectFailure: The animals often go from being realistically dirty in long shots to immaculately groomed in closeups, especially noticeable with Shadow's long fur.

* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: Chance says that "Peter belonged to Shadow". Is he just saying that Shadow is very protective of Peter or does he [[ThisIsMyHuman literally think Shadow is Peter's owner]]?

* NarmCharm: The first movie's ending is corny, but it's so heartwarming and sweet it's impossible to do anything but go "Awww!"

* WhatAnIdiot: "There goes the bunny. There goes the pup. There goes breakfast."

* WhatAnIdiot: "There goes the bunny. There goes the pup. There goes breakfast."

* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: The Batdog scene near the beginning of the movie.

* AdaptationDisplacement: Not many people are aware that this film is a remake of a 1963 film called ''The Incredible Journey.''
** Also, the original film was based on [[Literature/TheIncredibleJourney a book]].

* StrawmanHasAPoint: When the pets suspect something's wrong when the owners haven't picked them up at the ranch, Chance insists to Shadow that they abandoned them, as humans do when they don't want their pets anymore. While Chance was ultimately wrong about their owners, the reality is that pet abandonment is a serious issue that affects countless animals, and is frequently caused by overwhelmed owners who [[DidntThinkThisThrough didn't realize the responsibility that goes into owning pets]]. In the sequel, Shadow and Sassy become aware of this after learning about Riley's past.

* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: Chance says that "Peter belonged to Shadow". Is he just saying that Shadow is very protective of Peter or does [[ThisIsMyHuman literally think Shadow is Peter's owner]]?

* NarmCharm: The first movie's ending is corny, but it's so heartwarming and sweet it's impossible to do anything but go, "Awww!"

!!This movie contains examples of the following tropes:

** Also, the original film was based on [[Literature/TheIncredibleJourney a book]].

** In the Norwegian dub, Sassy is voiced by Mari Maurstad, who previously voiced Georgette in ''Disney/OliverAndCompany'', a snooty dog who gets annoyed with the new cat in the house.

** Also, the original film was based on [[Literature/TheIncredibleJourney a book]].*
AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: Chance says that "Peter belonged to Shadow". Is he just saying that Shadow is very protective of Peter or does [[ThisIsMyHuman literally think Shadow is Peter's owner]]?

** Also, the original film was based on [[Literature/TheIncredibleJourney a book]].
* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: This movie's got a nice (and often overlooked) soundtrack; [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lBx1QRotrw this]] is arguably the best score.

* HilariousInHindsight: In the Norwegian dub, Sassy is voiced by Mari Maurstad, who previously voiced Georgette in ''Disney/OliverAndCompany'', a snooty dog who gets annoyed with the new cat in the house.

* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: Like Shadow wasn't actually going to make it back to Peter.

* StrawmanHasAPoint: When the pets suspect something's wrong when the owners haven't picked them up at the ranch, Chance insists to Shadow that they abandoned them, as humans do when they don't want their pets anymore. While Chance was ultimately wrong about their owners, the reality is that pet abandonment is a serious issue that affects countless animals, and is frequently caused by careless owners who don't have the responsibility to raise pets. In the sequel, Shadow and Sassy become aware of this after learning about Riley's past.

* WhatAnIdiot: "There goes the bunny. There goes the pup. There goes breakfast."

!!''Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco''
* HilariousInHindsight: The film was likely in production before ''Series/SpinCity'' began filming, so it's funny that Carla Gugino is the voice of Delilah, the love interest for Chance, voiced by Michael J. Fox.
* {{Sequelitis}}: Averted. While its critical reception was weaker than the original, this movie managed to stand on its own enough to charm audiences.
* SpecialEffectsFailure: Fairly minor, but when Sassy comes running out from the burning house, the "kitten" she carries is obviously fake.
* StrangledByTheRedString: Chance and Delilah spend a few hours together and realize they're meant to be. To be fair, they're dogs.
* TheWoobie: Riley. Yes, he's bitter toward all humans and cynical about the pets' family, but he has the DarkAndTroubledPast to explain it -- being "left...on the coldest, rainest night of the year."

* {{Sequelitis}}: Averted, this movie is one of the best live-action family film sequels ever.

** For many, the second half of [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGFWxC-wuLs this]] is guaranteed to have them in tears.

* {{Sequelitis}}: Averted, this movie is a decent sequel to the original.