Bolt

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Bolt

PG

Released Nov 21, 2008

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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The days of canine superstar Bolt (John Travolta) are filled with danger and intrigue ... until the cameras stop rolling. But Bolt doesn't know that he's on a TV show; he thinks his amazing powers are real. When Bolt is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to the mean streets of New York, he begins his most-amazing adventure: Armed only with his delusions and accompanied by a cat and a hamster, he sets out to to find his owner, Penny (Miley Cyrus).

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Critics Consensus

Bolt is a pleasant animated comedy that overcomes the story's familiarity with strong visuals and likable characters.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: B

Feb 18, 2012

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Edward Porter

Times (UK)

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.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 12, 2009

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

The plot is sentimental fluff. But this has energy and invention enough to keep Lasseter top of the heap.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 10, 2009

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Clearly, Disney animators have taken a few notes from their Pixar pals.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 7, 2024

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

Bolt is one of the rare modern Disney films where everything truly comes together. Even with a simpler concept and a distractingly rough first joke, the film quickly pulls itself together to deliver a heartfelt and worthy viewing experience.

Dec 7, 2023

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Despite its treatment of cats as the Rodney Dangerfield of the animal kingdom - they just can't get no respect - is solid entertainment for the whole family.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Harriet R

Fun movie. Kind of depressed me when I was younger. But not bad. Bolt is super cute. The ending was really disappointing in my opinion. I would have made a different decision, but oh well. Still worth watching :)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Garrett B

Very under appreciated. This was part of my childhood

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Lucas C

This movie is absolutely awesome, like even though Bolt didn’t have superpowers, it’s still a very heartwarming movie and the music is very nice, the animation is AMAZING, and i absolutely LOVE Miley Cyrus and John Travolta. At first I thought it was a Pixar movie but it was actually a Disney movie but that’s even better. Also the end credits song SLAPS. But in conclusion I think this movie deserves more attention and I feel like everyone forgot about it,but overall i absolutely love this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/26/24

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SkyRo P

"Bolt" is one of those Disney animated movies that seems to have slipped under the radar. Despite this, it’s an enjoyable watch, and the vibrant characters, voiced by Miley Cyrus and John Travolta, bring a refreshing energy to the screen. The story takes you on an exciting journey alongside Mittens the cat, Rhino the hamster, and of course, Bolt, the dog who believes he is a real superhero due to his fame from a television show. Honestly, I believe this film is exceptionally well-crafted and beautifully animated, yet it doesn’t receive the recognition it truly deserves. It features numerous memorable moments and animated sequences that ensure its place in the legacy of Disney classics. I wholeheartedly recommend "Bolt" to families, as it’s a film that everyone should experience. It's truly a gem worth watching!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/23/24

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Lucas t

It feels to much like a cliché compilation to be enjoyable

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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Curtis H

The very best parts of this movie are the voice casting, characterizations, and the dialog, improvisational and written.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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Synopsis

The days of canine superstar Bolt (John Travolta) are filled with danger and intrigue ... until the cameras stop rolling. But Bolt doesn't know that he's on a TV show; he thinks his amazing powers are real. When Bolt is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to the mean streets of New York, he begins his most-amazing adventure: Armed only with his delusions and accompanied by a cat and a hamster, he sets out to to find his owner, Penny (Miley Cyrus).

Director: Chris Williams, Byron Howard
Producer: Clark Spencer
Screenwriter: Dan Fogelman, Chris Williams
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation
Rating: PG (Peril|Mild Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $114.1M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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