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Bolt is a pleasant animated comedy that overcomes the story's familiarity with strong visuals and likable characters.
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Tremendously lovable and funny stuff. Feb 6, 2009 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Tremendously lovable and funny stuff.
Peter Bradshaw
Disney's first 3D animation, made under new head John Lasseter, is a likeable, dynamic and seductively characterised family entertainment. Feb 5, 2009 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Disney's first 3D animation, made under new head John Lasseter, is a likeable, dynamic and seductively characterised family entertainment.
Wally Hammond
The perfect holiday movie follow-on for those kids and kidults still high on the comic buzz of Madagascar 2. Jan 2, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
The perfect holiday movie follow-on for those kids and kidults still high on the comic buzz of Madagascar 2.
Jim Schembri
While it may lack a certain amount of bite, there's plenty of bark to recommend this winning animated adventure. Jan 2, 2009 | Full Review…
While it may lack a certain amount of bite, there's plenty of bark to recommend this winning animated adventure.
Eddie Cockrell
That it falls short of Pixar's lofty heights doesn't mean the attempt isn't worthwhile; indeed, Bolt is the most entertaining and well-crafted Disney Animation movie in years. Nov 21, 2008 | Full Review…
That it falls short of Pixar's lofty heights doesn't mean the attempt isn't worthwhile; indeed, Bolt is the most entertaining and well-crafted Disney Animation movie in years.
Dan Kois
The 3-D process is an enhancement, even though it's used with little verve or ingenuity. But the movie's terms are severely limited too. Nov 21, 2008 | Full Review…
The 3-D process is an enhancement, even though it's used with little verve or ingenuity. But the movie's terms are severely limited too.
Joe Morgenstern
It's perfectly like pleasant to watch but it's very forgettable to me. Feb 12, 2019 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…
It's perfectly like pleasant to watch but it's very forgettable to me.
Rachel Wagner
The real appeal of the movie is Bolt himself. The combined talents of the Disney animators and John Travolta's earnest voice-work make for one lovable mutt. Oct 10, 2018 | Full Review…
The real appeal of the movie is Bolt himself. The combined talents of the Disney animators and John Travolta's earnest voice-work make for one lovable mutt.
Megan Basham
For very young viewers, the story is exceptionally easy to follow, and the vocal cast keep the hammy, hey-listen-to-me! stuff to a minimum. May 11, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
For very young viewers, the story is exceptionally easy to follow, and the vocal cast keep the hammy, hey-listen-to-me! stuff to a minimum.
Leigh Paatsch
A film with a great story and something for everyone. [Full review in Spanish] Mar 16, 2018 | Full Review…
A film with a great story and something for everyone. [Full review in Spanish]
Laura Hiros
Restores some faith that there are some creative minds left in animated films that Pixar hasn't added to its talent pool. Oct 22, 2012 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
Restores some faith that there are some creative minds left in animated films that Pixar hasn't added to its talent pool.
Jeffrey Lyles
It's sophisticated look is rich with details that are easy to take for granted, but which add immeasurably to the texture and dimension of the scenes. Sep 28, 2011 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
It's sophisticated look is rich with details that are easy to take for granted, but which add immeasurably to the texture and dimension of the scenes.
Neil Pond
Well I'm still yet to see an animated film that can topple the mighty 'Toy Story', 'TS' still sits on its throne with the number one spot. But Bolt is a nice film, very sweet, very nice, a touch of emotion and you have a good solid performance. The story is as usual pretty unoriginal but it still works well, it has a touch of 'Lassie' in there and 'Homeward Bound' with the cross country trek to find the owner but this does give it a soft touch that can pull at the heart strings in places. It starts off kinda weak, your not too such what the films tag is or where the plot is going but it soon starts to pick up when Bolt reaches NY. It looks great with some very detailed fur action going on and brilliant movement copying with other animals such as the pigeons. The funniest parts tend to be with the funniest character...that being 'Rhino the hamster', an almost Jack Black type rodent haha not an overdose of humour in the film but most comes from Rhino. Solid film for all but still cant compete with the mighty 'Toy Story' trilogy.
Super Reviewer
A fun and cute movie. Although this movie follows a very familiar formula, it's a lot of fun and feels fresh because of the quirky and live characters. The animation is great. An awesome movie for the kids but can keep the adults entertained as well.
It's pleasant enough to entertain kids but that is after all why the film was made.
My daughter loved this movie. it was cute and fun. We had a blast cuddled up on the couch laughing and enjoying this one.
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