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Balto (1996)

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Balto is an animated trifle, based loosely on a true story from the 1920s, that may offer some amusement for young children. A live-action intro and outro set the stage for the story of Balto (voiced by Kevin Bacon), a stray who's half dog and half wolf, who is shunned as a half-breed outcast by both humans and his own kind. Balto does have some friends, like the goose Boris (Bob Hoskins) and two polar bears named Muk and Luk (Phil Collins), but he is particularly resented by canine pack leader

G, 1 hr. 17 min.

Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids & Family

Directed By: Simon Wells

In Theaters: Dec 22, 1995 Wide

On DVD: Feb 19, 2002

MCA Universal Home Video

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Cast

Kevin Bacon
Balto
Bob Hoskins
Boris
Lola Bates-Campbell
Granddaughter
Bridget Fonda
Jenna
Jim Cummings
Steele
Phil Collins
Luk, Muk
Miriam Margolyes
Grandma Rosy
Jack Angel
Nikki
Bill Bailey
Butcher
Jim Carter
Sandra Dickinson
Dixie, Rosy's Mother, S...
Brendan Fraser
Garick Hagon
Telegraph Operator
Michael J. Shannon
Donald Sinden
Doc
Robbie Rist
Star
Jennifer Blanc
Danny Mann
Kaltag
Juliette Brewer
Rosy
Christine Cavanaugh
William Roberts
Rosy's Father

Critic Reviews for Balto

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The love story is pure mush, not helped by the bland voice work done by Kevin Bacon as Balto and Bridget Fonda as dainty husky Jenna.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

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Brave dog saves kids in adequate fact-based film.

September 23, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

An Alaskan dog who gets a chance to demonstrate his courage and creativity on a mission of mercy.

August 30, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

Unassuming and enjoyable animated adventure.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

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Balto is a hugely under rated animated film. It was released at the same time as Toy Story and therefore overshadowed. But I preffered this film, I enjoyed it because it was funny and Bob Hoskins shows real enthusiasm to his character of the goose who is Balto's sidekick. Balto is one of the greatest hero's of an

August 16, 2011