Bolt (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition + Digital Copy)
by Byron Howard, Chris Williams
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Actor: John Travolta, Malcolm McDowell, Mark Walton, Miley Cyrus, Susie EssmanDirector: Byron Howard, Chris Williams
Brand: Buena Vista Home Video
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC, Special Edition, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 96 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-03-24
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Product features:
- Let it begin! Get ready for the most totally awesome adventure ever as Bolt, the coolest action hero on Earth, and me, Rhino, his faithful partner and right-hand hamster, set off on a super secret mission! As one half of the Dynamic Duo, I'll let you in on the action. One day I'm watching Bolt on TV, and the next thing I know I'm working alongside my all-time favorite hero in stealth m
Movie Reviews of Bolt (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition + Digital Copy)
Movie Review: An especially enjoyable film for younger children
Summary: 5 Stars
Frankly, I did not know what to expect when I took three grandchildren to see this film immediately after it arrived in Dallas months ago. We saw it at an IMAX theater in 3-D, an experience that reminded me of a time when (at their age) I was startled when Vincent Price began to hit a rubber ball with a wooden paddle at me and others in the audience at the Shore theatre in Chicago. This time around, I was soon unaware of the paper glasses and concentrated on an especially clever plot. Briefly, Bolt (voice of John Travolta) has become a celebrity dog because of his appearances on a television show during which (through special effects) he demonstrates super-canine powers when opposing evil forces in various forms, especially those that threaten his beloved owner, Penny (voice of Miley Cyrus). Bolt is convinced that he indeed possesses these powers. After all, he can "see" himself in action on film. And then, for reasons best revealed during a screening, Bolt and Penny are separated (a recurrent theme in most of Disney's feature animated films) and he must overcome all manner of obstacles to become reunited with her, another familiar Disney theme.
Of course, he collects some eccentric but likeable companions along the way.
I was especially impressed by the co-directors Byron Howard and Chris Williams keep the plot moving along at a lively pace and credit the screenplay's co-writers, Dan Fogelman (also the voice of Billy) and Chris Williams (another voice) with producing consistently entertaining dialog. It's always fun to try to recognize the voices provided to animated characters. Other than those of other than Travolta and Cyrus, the only other significant voices I recognized were James Lipton's as The Director and Malcolm McDowell's as Dr. Calico. Lipton is best known for his association with the Actors Studio (he conducts the interviews on PBS) and McDowell was unforgettable as the character Alex in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film, A Clockwork Orange.
The quality of this film's production values is very high. I especially enjoyed watching it in 3D and expect most (if not all) animated features to introduced in 3D. As is also true of so many other animated features produced by Disney's Pixar as well as DreamWorks, Bolt appeals to those of all ages. The special features that accompany the film in both DVD and Blu-ray formats (my copy is DVD only) really are special. They include an animated short film, "Super Rhino," and deleted scenes as well as several featurettes: "In Session with John Travolta and Miley Cyrus," "A New Breed of Director: The Filmmakers' Journey" and "Act, Speak! The Voices of Bolt."
As indicated, I really enjoyed seeing this film again as well as seeing the special features provided with it. I think Bolt is a worthy companion of Disney's other action/adventure animated features, notably The Rescuers and The Rescuers Down Under, and also resembles Disney's Pinocchio, Dumbo, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan in terms of its themes of separation and "grace under duress." Also, its clever use of loyal companions throughout a sometimes perilous journey before reaching a reunion or reconciliation of some kind. However, unlike most of these films, it has no scenes that may upset younger children. True to the studio's founder, Disney's animated features also affirm certain basic values of enduring importance. For Bolt, it means possessing authentic courage rather than the illusion of it.
Summary of Bolt (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition + Digital Copy)
Bolt (voiced by John Travolta) is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks the whole thing is real. When the super dog is accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny (voiced by Miley Cyrus), his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt springs into action to find his way home. Together with his hilarious new sidekicks Rhino (voiced by Mark Walton) ? Bolt?s #1 Fan ? and a street-smart cat named Mittens (voiced by Susie Essman), Bolt sets off on an amazing journey where he discovers he doesn?t need super powers to be a hero. Bonus Features:
All-New Exclusive Super Rhino Short
Deleted Scenes
A New Breed Of Director: A Filmmaker's Journey
Act, Speak! The Voices Of Bolt
Creating The World Of Bolt
Miley Cyrus And John Travolta Sing The Song I Thought I Lost You In Studio
DisneyFile Digital Copy
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