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Bolt
2008 98 min United States of America PG 6+
★7.5
Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Byron Howard, Chris Williams
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Description
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.
Budget:
$150M
US Gross:
$114.05M
Worldwide:
$309.98M
Starring
John Travolta
Actor
Miley Cyrus
Actor
Susie Essman
Actor
Awards
Georges Awards 2009
— Best Animated Feature
Golden Globe 2009
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2009
— Best Animated Feature
Golden Globe 2009
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
Bolt is widely regarded as a charming, heartfelt, and highly watchable family film that successfully balances adventure with emotional resonance. While some critics find its structure somewhat formulaic or lacking the profound depth of Pixar's best works, audiences generally appreciate its endearing characters and sincere execution.
| Humor | Rhino the hamster serves as a standout comedic highlight, frequently stealing scenes with his charisma and enthusiasm. | |
| Emotion | The film features endearing, well-developed characters that anchor the story's themes of friendship and loyalty. | |
| Production | The animation quality is consistently praised for its technical polish and visual appeal, often cited as a return to form for Disney. | |
| Originality | The central premise of a dog believing his staged reality is genuine is frequently compared to 'The Truman Show' as a clever, engaging narrative device. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: supporters find it a sincere and well-balanced adventure, while critics argue it relies too heavily on derivative, formulaic tropes. |