Bolt

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Bolt

PG

2008

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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The days of canine superstar Bolt (John Travolta) are filled with danger and intrigue ... until the cameras stop rolling. But Bolt doesn't know that he's on a TV show; he thinks his amazing powers are real. When Bolt is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to the mean streets of New York, he begins his most-amazing adventure: Armed only with his delusions and accompanied by a cat and a hamster, he sets out to find his owner, Penny (Miley Cyrus).

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Critics Consensus

Bolt is a pleasant animated comedy that overcomes the story's familiarity with strong visuals and likable characters.

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Edward Porter

The Times (UK)

02/12/2009

3/5

The jokes aren't a match for Pixar's best, and there's too much sentimentality (as if Lasseter were determined to keep Disney's cartoons just that little bit less cool than Pixar's), but this is still an above-average children's film.

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

02/10/2009

3/5

The plot is sentimental fluff. But this has energy and invention enough to keep Lasseter top of the heap.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

02/06/2009

4/5

Tremendously lovable and funny stuff.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

03/07/2024

3/4

Clearly, Disney animators have taken a few notes from their Pixar pals.

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

12/07/2023

Bolt is one of the rare modern Disney films where everything truly comes together. Even with a simpler concept and a distractingly rough first joke, the film quickly pulls itself together to deliver a heartfelt and worthy viewing experience.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

01/31/2021

3.5/5

Despite its treatment of cats as the Rodney Dangerfield of the animal kingdom - they just can't get no respect - is solid entertainment for the whole family.

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Matteo Q

@Matteo59 Apr 25

Il film è bello ma la cosa piu strana è che sia della disney

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Mark C.

@mrpiggy1992 Mar 29

John Travolta and Miley Cyrus are perfect for their roles as Bolt and Penny respectively ❤️

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David M.

@DisRunner Mar 10

Bolt is a lot of fun with an original premise and a heartwarming story.

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Evan I.

@WhyteTiger Mar 6

Criminally underrated! It deserves way more than a 74

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Danni T

@Averageviewer Feb 24

It's interesting to see the world through the eyes of a show dog. The character development was done beautifully (especially for Mittens). The background music is great. Overall great movie

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Yaaron R

@KompetenterMedi Feb 6

A cute ride that knows its lane Bolt is a fun, sweet animated film that never overstays its welcome. It is not overly long or complicated, and it stays entertaining throughout. The premise, with Bolt genuinely believing he has superpowers, gives the movie a simple but clever engine and a satisfying "dog learns to be a dog" arc. The animation is pleasant and the animal comedy works well, with small highlights like the pigeons adding extra charm. Visually, it is not in the top tier for its era, and it does not age as timelessly as films like WALL E, but it still looks fine. Not a masterpiece, but an easy watch you can enjoy.

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Synopsis

The days of canine superstar Bolt (John Travolta) are filled with danger and intrigue ... until the cameras stop rolling. But Bolt doesn't know that he's on a TV show; he thinks his amazing powers are real. When Bolt is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to the mean streets of New York, he begins his most-amazing adventure: Armed only with his delusions and accompanied by a cat and a hamster, he sets out to find his owner, Penny (Miley Cyrus).

Director: Chris Williams, Byron Howard
Producer: Clark Spencer
Screenwriter: Dan Fogelman, Chris Williams
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation
Rating: PG (Peril|Mild Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $114.1M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)