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Bolt is an animated feature film from the Walt Disney Studioos and done in digital animation, produced by John Lasseter, who has been so instrumental in Pixar’s success.  Unfortunately, Bolt doesn’t have the charm of a Pixar movie.  The story is a little cynical.  We meet a cute puppy who is adopted by a cute little girl.  Then it’s 5 years later, and the two star in a Hollywood TV show where Bolt, which is the dog’s name now, is a kind of super-hero dog who saves the girl on a regular basis.  But the dog doesn’t know it’s all a show, he thinks it’s all real, and he is sheltered from having any knowledge otherwise.  Because of this, he can’t be a “real dog.”

At one point, the girl is kidnapped on the TV show, and Bolt thinks it happened in real life, and as he’s trying to save her, he ends up getting accidentally shipped to New York City. So the bulk of the story is Bolt finding his way back to the girl, and discovering his true identity.  He has the help of two side-kicks, a street-savvy cat named Mittens and a hamster named Rhino.  Cute buddy-flick moments.

Bolt is voiced by John Travolta.  The little girl is voiced by Miley Cyrus.  The story is a negative reflection on Hollywood – and a little mean-spirited. Not sure if kids are going to understand, or just like the little dog.  Nothing special or new, but some clever lines.  Wait for the DVD.

 


 

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Bolt (2008)

PG 96 min - Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy - 21 November 2008
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Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks the whole thing is real. When the super dog is accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt springs into action to find his way home. Together with hilarious new sidekick Rhino, Bolt's #1 fan, and a street-smart cat named Mittens, Bolt sets off on an amazing journey where he discovers he doesn't need super powers to be a hero.

Director:  Chris Williams, Byron Howard
Stars:  John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton, Malcolm McDowell, James Lipton, Greg Germann, Diedrich Bader, Nick Swardson, J.P. Manoux, Dan Fogelman, Kari Wahlgren, Chloë Grace Moretz, Randy Savage, Ronn Moss

Storyline

Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks the whole thing is real. When the super dog is accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt springs into action to find his way home. Together with hilarious new sidekick Rhino, Bolt's #1 fan, and a street-smart cat named Mittens, Bolt sets off on an amazing journey where he discovers he doesn't need super powers to be a hero.


Tagline: Fully Awesome. Ridonculous. Let It Begin.

Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy

Details

Country:   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  21 November 2008

Box Office

Budget:  $150,000,000
Revenue:  $309,979,994

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 36 min
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