The joys are more leisurely. For instance we can watch the gradual formation of Charlie Brown's crinkle smile and some well-timed slow reactions.

A very likeable attempt to transfer Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts cartoon to the screen.

An hour and a half is a long time for any child -- or beagle -- to be amusing, and the whimsy that attempts to fill the time frequently falters.

This enjoyable outing contains many familiar elements.