Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot Mar 2, 2022 2.5/4

At one hour and 14 minutes, it's just about the right length.

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Sergio Benítez Espinof Aug 22, 2019

'Balto' is touching, even if in very specific moments -, it is so much because of the honesty in those moments in which the drama is not covered by any extra layer. [Full Review in Spanish]

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David Parkinson Radio Times Mar 4, 2019 3/5

Kevin Bacon's voice turns the wolf-dog crossbreed into a no-nonsense hero with a sense of duty that far outweighs the pride of his deadly rival, Steele, while Bob Hoskins's eccentric Russian goose provides the comedy.

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Paul Merrill Empire Magazine Mar 4, 2019 3/5

With no cheesy songs to slow proceedings down and some barnstorming chase sequences, this is enchanting, highly enjoyable and impressively crafted (not least for its adventurous "camera work") and would have made a pretty fair live action film.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Sep 23, 2010 3/5

Brave dog saves kids in adequate fact-based film.

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Brian Lowry Variety Mar 26, 2009

The goose and bears, in particular, don't add much to the proceedings, while Balto himself proves rather blandly heroic.

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Nick Bradshaw Time Out Jan 26, 2006

The makers of this half-hearted animated feature let the story ramble on with a minimum of second-hand plotting and characterisation.

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 26, 2005 2/5

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Stephen Holden New York Times May 20, 2003

Avoiding the mythological grandiosity and freneticism that afflict so many animated features these days, "Balto" makes modesty a virtue.

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Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat Mar 7, 2003 3/5

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Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Aug 30, 2002

An Alaskan dog who gets a chance to demonstrate his courage and creativity on a mission of mercy.

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David Kronke Los Angeles Times Aug 15, 2002

Even as voiced by Bacon, Balto doesn't have the sort of charisma to get kids to truly root for him.

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Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com Jul 26, 2002 3.5/5

Unassuming and enjoyable animated adventure.

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Madeleine Williams Cinematter Jan 1, 2000 2/4

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James Berardinelli ReelViews Jan 1, 2000 2.5/4

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Peter Stack San Francisco Chronicle Jan 1, 2000

Tame but pleasant.

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Chris Hicks Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Jan 1, 2000

What makes "Balto" work is the bevy of supporting characters who add comic relief

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Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews Jan 1, 2000 1.5/4

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Susan Wloszczyna USA Today Jan 1, 2000 2.5/4

The love story is pure mush, not helped by the bland voice work done by Kevin Bacon as Balto and Bridget Fonda as dainty husky Jenna.

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Susan Stark Detroit News Jan 1, 2000 2/4

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