Fresh
Disney's first 3D animation, made under new head John Lasseter, is a likeable, dynamic and seductively characterised family entertainment.
Wally Hammond, Time Out
Bolt
Fully Awesome.
2008 · 1h 38m · PG
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Directed by
Chris Williams
,
Byron Howard
Overview
Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt must harness all his "super powers" to find a way home.
Director and cast
- Chris Williams Director
- Byron Howard Director
- John Travolta as Bolt (voice)
- Miley Cyrus as Penny (voice)
- Susie Essman as Mittens (voice)
- Mark Walton as Rhino (voice)
- Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Calico (voice)
- James Lipton as The Director (voice)
- Greg Germann as The Agent (voice)
- Diedrich Bader as Veteran Cat (voice)
- Nick Swardson as Blake (voice)
- J. P. Manoux as Tom (voice)
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
89%
Tomatometer
Fresh
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.
Dan Kois, Washington Post
Rotten
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.
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
Fresh
Belief may be in question for much of the movie -- only for the perturbed pooch -- but fortunately, enjoyment is never a problem.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Fresh
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.
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
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