Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Mar 7, 2024 3/4

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

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Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn Dec 7, 2023

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.

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Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Jan 31, 2021 3.5/5

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.

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Jason Best Movie Talk Nov 19, 2020

A joy from start to finish.

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Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 3, 2020 3.0/4.0

John Travolta is a vibrant, energetic and high-spirited puppy extraordinaire.

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Sergio Benítez Espinof Apr 22, 2020

A film that closes with a spectacular and emotional climax. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Nikhat Kazmi The Times of India Feb 28, 2020

This one's a fun film for the entire family, with little lessons on love and friendship you can carry home with you. Lessons you learn from a dog, a cat and a hamster.

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Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 7, 2019

Laughter, heart, action adventure, animation and above all love. So 'bolt" off that couch and "zoom zoom" to the nearest theatre and get struck by BOLT. This is one lightening strike you don't want to miss!

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Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News May 22, 2019 B

Sharp and witty, with something for audiences of all ages.

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Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Feb 13, 2019 6/10

It's perfectly like pleasant to watch but it's very forgettable to me.

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Megan Basham WORLD Oct 10, 2018

The real appeal of the movie is Bolt himself. The combined talents of the Disney animators and John Travolta's earnest voice-work make for one lovable mutt.

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Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) May 11, 2018 3.5/5

For very young viewers, the story is exceptionally easy to follow, and the vocal cast keep the hammy, hey-listen-to-me! stuff to a minimum.

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Laura Hiros Rincón de cine Mar 16, 2018

A film with a great story and something for everyone. [Full review in Spanish]

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Jeffrey Lyles Lyles' Movie Files Oct 22, 2012 7/10

Restores some faith that there are some creative minds left in animated films that Pixar hasn't added to its talent pool.

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Neil Pond American Profile Sep 28, 2011 4/5

It's sophisticated look is rich with details that are easy to take for granted, but which add immeasurably to the texture and dimension of the scenes.

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Mark Jenkins NPR.org Jul 6, 2010

The latest generation of animated flicks is a sort of latter-day vaudeville revue. Kiddies who take Bolt to heart may conclude not only that dogs really do have superpowers, but also that everybody's in showbiz.

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Kevin A. Ranson MovieCrypt.com Apr 8, 2010 2.5/4.0

Wait... an all-star voice cast for a computer-animated story we've never heard of before, and it's watchable, too?

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Mike Scott Times-Picayune Aug 14, 2009 2.5/4

A touch slight by Disney standards, but even if it's not high art, it's still warm-and-fuzzy fun.

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Anders Wotzke Moviedex Aug 1, 2009 4/5

Bolt marks Disney's long awaited re-emergence as a top-dog in the world of animation.

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews May 1, 2009 3/4

...a fairly winning animated endeavor.

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