Bolt

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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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Movie Info

For super-dog "Bolt", every day is filled with adventure, danger and intrigue - at least until the cameras stop rolling. When the star of a hit TV show is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to New York City, he begins his biggest adventure yet - a cross-country journey through the real world to get back to his owner and co-star, Penny. Armed only with the delusions that all his amazing feats and powers are real, and the help of two unlikely traveling companions -- a jaded, abandoned housecat named Mittens and a TV-obsessed hamster named Rhino -- Bolt discovers he doesn't need superpowers to be a hero.

Cast

John Travolta
as Bolt
Malcolm McDowell
as Dr. Calico
Mark Walton
as Rhino
Miley Cyrus
as Penny
Susie Essman
as Mittens
James Lipton
as The Director
Sean Donnellan
as Penny's TV Dad
Greg Germann
as The Agent
Diedrich Bader
as Veteran Cat
Chris Williams (IX)
as Oaken
Randy Savage
as Thug
Nick Swardson
as Blake
J.P. Manoux
as Tom
Dan Fogelman
as Billy
Kari Wahlgren
as Mindy
Chloë Grace Moretz
as Penny
Ronn Moss
as Dr. Forrester
Grey DeLisle
as Penny's Mom
Lino DiSalvo
as Vinnie
Todd Cummings
as Joey
Tim Mertens
as Bobby
Kellie Hoover
as Ester
Brian Stepanek
as Martin
Jeff Bennett
as Lloyd
Daran Norris
as Louie
John DiMaggio
as Saul
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Audience Reviews for Bolt

  • Nov 14, 2013
    From Walt Disney Animation comes the hilarious family comedy Bolt. After being separated from his co-star/owner, a dog named Bolt (who's been tricked into believing that his television series is real) embarks upon a journey to find her, but the real world proves to be full of dangers and perilous unlike anything that he's ever had to face before. The voice casting is especially good, and the characters are incredibly fun and entertaining. Additionally, the animation is extraordinarily vivid and colorful, creating a rich, textured look for the film. And, the comedy is especially funny, particularly the satire. Bolt is an amazing film that proves that Walt Disney Animation still has the magic.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Apr 26, 2012
    Would be better without Miley Cyrus. It's a animal version of the truman show that focuses more on the adventure, it has a well written script and voice acting (Not from Miley) It's funny and fun, definitely a family favourite
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Feb 23, 2012
    not that it is a bad film it just hasn't got the spark that pixar and dreamworks have.
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2011
    Funny and cute, but doesnt live up to other classics. John Travolta and Miley Cyrus have great voice roles. The music is great, and the plot is just okay. The animation was pretty good, but doesnt live up to Pixar and Dreamworks. But whats great about this is that its funny, and in the end this movie rocks.
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
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