Lassie: A New Adventure (Dubbed) (PG)

The lovable canine returns in this charming follow up to 2020’s German remake of Lassie Come Home.

When his parents go on holiday to Gran Canaria, young teen Florian (Marischka) decides that he would rather take his dog Lassie and spend the summer in the countryside with his Aunt and her foster children. While exploring the local village, they discover that pedigree pups are being dognapped in the area. When Lassie’s pal Pippa is snatched, Lassie deploys the time-honoured strategy of deliberately getting captured and tackles the pooch-pinching operation head-on.

While maybe lacking a touch in originality, it’s an otherwise solid production, boasting a delightful cast of live animals (Lassie’s heroics range from helping bake cakes to outrunning speeding vans!) alongside human lead actor Nico Marischka who returns from Lassie Come Home. Filled with easy gags and suspense that never gets too intense, its appeal may be more towards children, but the overall charm, enjoyable corniness and hilariously bad dubbing ensure it’s an entertaining watch for all ages with a wholesome and affirming message about family thrown in for good measure.