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Reviews Counted:166
Fresh:146
Rotten:20
Average Rating:7.2/10
Consensus: Bolt is a pleasant animated comedy that overcomes the story's familiarity with strong visuals and likable characters.
Theatrical Release:13-02-2009
Synopsis: For super-dog Bolt (voice of John Travolta), 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... [More]
Starring: John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Chloe Moretz
Director: Byron Howard, Chris Williams
The jokes aren’t a match for Pixar’s best, and there’s too much sentimentality (as if Lasseter were determined to keep Disney’s cartoons just that little bit less cool than Pixar’s), but this is still an above-average children’s film.
It's funny and inventive, though not greatly helped by 3D.
The plot is sentimental fluff. But this has energy and invention enough to keep Lasseter top of the heap.
The wonderfully expressive features on Bolt make him feel almost real and the movie has enough charm and humour to please both adults and children.
The latest Disney animation has everything going for it, from a cast including John Travolta and Miley Cyrus to a truly brilliant premise.
Tremendously lovable and funny stuff.
Top CriticWittier by the reel, Bolt is can't-miss family entertainment, and a glad relief from the solemnities of award season.
Top CriticBolt is a damn enjoyable and undeniably funny film.
While any remaining competitors slink away with their tails between their legs, Pixar and Disney just need to find a name for their new pedigree. Here, Pixey!
Bolt is enormous fun from start to finish for adults and kids alike. Disney animation doesn’t get much better than this – especially when in many places you will get to see this in 3D.
For entertainment value, there's nothing this week to rival Bolt. It's a clever, funny family film.
The animation isn’t up there with Pixar’s finest but still looks great, while the story is engaging enough for kids and adults alike. In short, it’s the puppy’s privates – and do try to catch it in 3D if you possibly can.
Bolt has all the wit, wisdom and top class computer imagery of a Pixar film, with the star voice cast of a Disney release.
The unlikely superhero of this film is the hamster, who brings the funny amid a flurry of weaker gags. But Bolt still has charm — it just won’t hit with the adults the way the best animated films can.
Top CriticDisney’s first 3D animation, made under new head John Lasseter, is a likeable, dynamic and seductively characterised family entertainment.
Top CriticIts hero may lack any real super bark but this comic cartoon comes with a sharply ironic bite.
Top CriticThe fact that the hamster steals the film speaks volumes about the lack of fresh ingredients.
Top CriticIt's a neat progression for Disney that finds balance between the studio's old-school charm and Pixar's dynamic modern outlook.
If a little twee for grown-ups, this is riotous fun for kids. Even if it’s not Pixar-perfect, it’ll definitely do until Up touches down.
This cracking cartoon romp is just what you yearn for from an animated movie - smart, funny and not too long! Bolt is brilliantly animated entertainment that will keep both kids and their parents amused.
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February 13, 2009:
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February 11, 2009:
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