- Film Review
- Reviewed By Alan Jones
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4 out of 5
The first digital Disney cartoon produced under the guidance of Toy Story director John Lasseter is a family-friendly amalgam of imaginative action, visual wit, cultural savvy and gentle character comedy. There's an element of The Truman Show to this animated charmer about cute white shepherd dog Bolt (eloquently voiced by John Travolta). He's the star of a hit TV show and thinks his superhero exploits and powers are genuine. That is until a packing accident has the pooch shipped to Manhattan, where reality bites during an eventful cross-country journey back to LA and his caring TV co-star Penny (Miley Cyrus). The usual messages about loyalty, family and believing in oneself are all present and correct. However, there's also a wholly unsentimental spin here in a clever narrative full of terrific supporting characters (especially Mark Walton's TV-obsessed hamster), thrills and heart-warming fun.
Plot Summary
Animated comedy adventure featuring the voices of John Travolta and Miley Cyrus. Bolt is the canine star of his own Hollywood TV series, in which he plays a dashing superhero. But having lived his whole life on the show, he thinks his exploits are genuine. So when an accident lands him in Manhattan, Bolt has a rude awakening when he tries to get back to LA with only the usual complement of doggie powers at his disposal.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Bolt
- John Travolta
- Penny
- Miley Ray Cyrus
- Mittens
- Susie Essman
- Rhino
- Mark Walton
- Dr Calico
- Malcolm McDowell
- The Director
- James Lipton
- The Agent
- Greg Germann
- Veteran cat
- Diedrich Bader
- Blake
- Nick Swardson
- Tom
- J P Manoux
Crew
- Director
- Byron Howard
- Director
- Chris Williams
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