Bolt (2008)
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Critic Consensus: Bolt is a pleasant animated comedy that overcomes the story's familiarity with strong visuals and likable characters.
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Cast
as Bolt
as Dr. Calico
as Rhino
as Penny
as Mittens
as The Director
as Penny's TV Dad
as The Agent
as Veteran Cat
as Oaken
as Thug
as Blake
as Tom
as Billy
as Mindy
as Penny
as Dr. Forrester
as Penny's Mom
as Penny's TV Dad
as Vinnie
as Joey
as Bobby
as Ester
as Martin
as Lloyd
as Louie
as Saul
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Critic Reviews for Bolt
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Disney's first 3D animation, made under new head John Lasseter, is a likeable, dynamic and seductively characterised family entertainment.
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.
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.
Belief may be in question for much of the movie -- only for the perturbed pooch -- but fortunately, enjoyment is never a problem.
In the pre-Thanksgiving lull, parents can take their young'uns to Bolt, drop their 10-to-14-year-olds off at Twilight, and the whole family will have survived the weekend.
Although it doesn't reach the heights of Finding Nemo or The Incredibles, it's a masterpiece compared with Disney's 2002 Treasure Island.
Audience Reviews for Bolt
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.
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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.
Super Reviewer
It's pleasant enough to entertain kids but that is after all why the film was made.
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Bolt Quotes
| Bolt: | You just can't stop lying, can you, cat? It's in the genes. It's just gross. |
| Mittens: | I know. It's disgusting. I disgust myself. |
| Rhino: | They need a hero to tell them that sometimes the impossible can become possible. |
| Mittens: | Get lost. |
| Blake: | We know just the cat. |
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