New on DVD: Bolt
Brigit Clancy
Issue date: 4/17/09 Section: Variety
Bolt, Disney's latest animated feature, is the story of a dog traveling across the country to be reunited with his owner. When he accidentally gets packed into a box that is en route to New York City, Bolt must find his way back to Los Angeles to be reunited with Penney, his beloved "person," as Bolt refers to her.
Unbeknownst to him, Bolt (voice of John Travolta) is the star of an action-packed television show based in Los Angeles, California. Bolt believes he is a super-dog, with laser vision and a "super bark." He battles an evil villain-the "green-eye man," Dr. Calico (voice of Malcolm McDowell)-to protect his owner, Penney (voice of Miley Cyrus). Bolt fights to save Penney from being "kidnapped" by the man, but is unsuccessful. He is put back in his cage after filming, but escapes to search for Penney. Bolt accidentally falls into a box that is shipped to New York City.
In New York, Bolt finds a crafty ally feline, Mittens (voice of Susie Essman) that he believes is collaborating with Dr. Calico. Bolt threatens Mittens to get her to tell him where Penney is. Mittens does not know who Bolt is or what he is asking, but eventually agrees to show Bolt the way back to Los Angeles. The two embark on a journey across the country.
Along the way, Bolt and Mittens meet Rhino (voice of Mark Walton), a feisty and fearless hamster in a walking ball. Rhino is Bolt's number one fan. He vows to make Mittens confess Penney's whereabouts. Rhino joins the pair in their quest.
When Mittens discovers from Rhino who Bolt really is, she attempts to tell Bolt herself. Bolt does not believe her at first, but figures out she is right when his laser vision and super bark do not work. Mittens teaches Bolt that being a superhero is not everything; being a dog is the greatest job on earth, she says. She shows Bolt how to be a real dog, playing fetch and sticking his head out the window.
The three finally arrive in Los Angeles, just in time to save Penney from a real-life building fire. The trio work together to help Bolt get inside the building. He reaches Penney in the nick of time, finding her through the soot and smoke.
Bolt, Mittens, and Rhino learn that you do not need superpowers to be a hero. They discover the true power of believing in oneself and one's friends.
Bolt has advanced the digital animated technology. The graphics are spectacular, making Bolt and friends look almost life-like. The sound also further enhances the film, making the action in the movie jump right out of the television.
The new DVD has several bonus features, including a "Super Rhino" short, deleted scenes, and the music video "I Thought I Lost You" performed by Miley Cyrus and John Travolta.
Bolt is a fun classic with a traditional theme that everyone will love.
Unbeknownst to him, Bolt (voice of John Travolta) is the star of an action-packed television show based in Los Angeles, California. Bolt believes he is a super-dog, with laser vision and a "super bark." He battles an evil villain-the "green-eye man," Dr. Calico (voice of Malcolm McDowell)-to protect his owner, Penney (voice of Miley Cyrus). Bolt fights to save Penney from being "kidnapped" by the man, but is unsuccessful. He is put back in his cage after filming, but escapes to search for Penney. Bolt accidentally falls into a box that is shipped to New York City.
In New York, Bolt finds a crafty ally feline, Mittens (voice of Susie Essman) that he believes is collaborating with Dr. Calico. Bolt threatens Mittens to get her to tell him where Penney is. Mittens does not know who Bolt is or what he is asking, but eventually agrees to show Bolt the way back to Los Angeles. The two embark on a journey across the country.
Along the way, Bolt and Mittens meet Rhino (voice of Mark Walton), a feisty and fearless hamster in a walking ball. Rhino is Bolt's number one fan. He vows to make Mittens confess Penney's whereabouts. Rhino joins the pair in their quest.
When Mittens discovers from Rhino who Bolt really is, she attempts to tell Bolt herself. Bolt does not believe her at first, but figures out she is right when his laser vision and super bark do not work. Mittens teaches Bolt that being a superhero is not everything; being a dog is the greatest job on earth, she says. She shows Bolt how to be a real dog, playing fetch and sticking his head out the window.
The three finally arrive in Los Angeles, just in time to save Penney from a real-life building fire. The trio work together to help Bolt get inside the building. He reaches Penney in the nick of time, finding her through the soot and smoke.
Bolt, Mittens, and Rhino learn that you do not need superpowers to be a hero. They discover the true power of believing in oneself and one's friends.
Bolt has advanced the digital animated technology. The graphics are spectacular, making Bolt and friends look almost life-like. The sound also further enhances the film, making the action in the movie jump right out of the television.
The new DVD has several bonus features, including a "Super Rhino" short, deleted scenes, and the music video "I Thought I Lost You" performed by Miley Cyrus and John Travolta.
Bolt is a fun classic with a traditional theme that everyone will love.
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