Bolt (Single-Disc Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Bolt (Single-Disc Edition)
Movie Review: Absolutely redonkulous!
Summary: 5 Stars
Mittens: [to Bolt] The real world hurts, doesn't it?
Short Attention Span Summary (SASS):
1. Bolt (John Travolta) is a pup with super strength, laser vision, and all the other good stuff that comes with the portfolio of "superhero"
2. That is, once he's on the movie set of his hit series
3. He's never been off the movie set
4. He's totally devoted to his owner Penny (the ubiquitous Miley Cyrus)
5. Unforeseen script changes force him to perform a rescue, this time in the real world.
6. One word - Kryptonite
7. He captures a savvy alley cat named Mittens (Susie Essman) and commands her to take him to her leader.
8. Hilarious adventures continue, thanks to some wacky pigeons and a scene stealing hamster named Rhino (Mark Walton)
This largely unappreciated, overlooked gem of a movie from Disney is perfect for kids and animal lovers everywhere.
Vinnie (a pigeon): You gotta gimme something here, cause this is redonkulous.
Bobby (another pigeon): Absolutely redonkulous!
Rated: 4.5 stars
Amanda Richards, January 29, 2009
Movie Review: Bolt: It surprised me how great it was.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a HUGE fan of animated movies and take them very seriously when watching them. I love Pixar movies to death, but I haven't liked a Disney movie since Mulan. When I went to see Bolt in theaters, I expected it to be a very badly made sell-out just so more toys could be made for kids to buy. I had to admit, the plot was pretty intriguing but I didn't expect much. In about 5 minutes after the movie started (I'm not kidding) I was intrigued. Bolt was an incredibly likable character as was Mittens. The plot was hooking and though the story moved at the pace and technique of a normal Disney movie, the script and the interesting characters kept things unique and creative. I DO think the movie could have done without Rhino, the annoying-as-hell hamster, but it IS a kids movie and Rhino is full of kid-humor. Bolt convinced me to love it when I was sure I'd hate it. I've never been so happy to eat my words. I'm definitely pre-ordering this and everyone who's been longing for a GOOD Disney movie should too.Movie Review: Prepare for awesomeness
Summary: 5 Stars
You may be thinking, "It's another dog movie, right? Why should I watch this one?" Why, indeed.
The premise of the movie is clever but simple. Bolt, a movie star dog, thinks that the movies he makes are real life. When he gets accidentally separated from "his person", Penny, and ends up in New York City, he vows to find a way back to her.
Along the way, he meets and befriends a cat, some pigeons and a hamster that is part wolf and part wolverine. This motley group faces fears, old resentments and overwhelming odds with faith and determination and along they way they find friendship and learn a lesson in forgiveness and overcoming bitterness. And the audience is treated to both hilarity and tenderness in this well-told story. Plus, you'll get to hear the touching and very singable Jenny Lewis song, "Barking at the Moon".
This is definitely a movie to add to your library.
P.S. The hamster steals the show!
Movie Review: I love this dog!
Summary: 5 Stars
And I love this movie. I saw it three times (now that's a good movie)--the third time in 3D. (I had to go to the other side of town to see it in 3D. I loved those 3D glasses and hated to give them up.) I loved Bolt, and it's a fun and poignant story. Well done, and I enjoyed the credits too--imaginative contrast. And I appreciated the fact that it encouraged adopting from an animal shelter. (I got my dog from the SPCA, btw.) And the Hollywood and dog training background was interesting. (Good use of a clicker, and you saw the difference between the trained dog, who related only to his trainer, and Bolt, who loved Penny and would never have been afraid of the fire.) This is a movie full of love and laughter. I can't wait to buy the DVD. (Yes, there are unbelievable scenes, but I also enjoyed The Quantum of Solace and The Bourne movies.)Movie Review: A very pleasant surprise.
Summary: 5 Stars
Bolt is the rare animated feature that stands up well against Pixar-heightened expectations. A (surprisingly) fantastic opening sequence yields to appealing character development and comedy in the mid-term, on the way to a satisfying and family-friendly conclusion. Voice acting was superb all around, from the endearing Penny and earnest Bolt to the hilarious Rhino the hamster. I knew about Travolta going in, but Miley Cyrus was a pleasant surprise to see in the cast list as was Kari Wahlgren, sounding impressively different--as Mindy--from the videogame voice acting I've heard her in.
"Pleasant surprise" sums up my response to the movie as a whole, and it served as a reminder that while the Pixar name is a guarantee of quality, quality can also exist without it.