Can I just tell you how much I love, love, loved this movie? Through a clever premise, Disney illustrates something profound about loyalty and devotion. It's a great story. One that your kids will love and parents won't be bored to tears watching.
Bolt is one of the biggest television stars in the world… only he doesn’t know it.
In his TV show, Bolt is a genetically-altered, super-powered dog who fights crime alongside his real-life owner Penny. But in reality, he’s just a normal dog who’s been tricked into believing his superhero backstory so that he can maintain real emotion while on screen. Bolt really believes he has a super bark and can jump giant distances. Think dog-action version of the Truman Show - everyone else knows it all pretend except for the dog.
When Bolt accidentally is air-mailed to New York City, he must find his way back to his owner in LA with the help of a de-clawed cat, Mittens, and an overenthusiastic hamster, Rhino. Along the way, he’ll struggle with the "loss" of his powers and discover the true level of his devotion to his “person."
Beware, the hamster totally steals the show and your kids may be asking for a furry friend for Christmas.
What I loved most about the movie is that is shows that there is nothing wrong with being just ordinary. And that we all have a little superhero strength inside of us.
Bottom line: The under 3 crowd may get scared by some of the action sequences. Try the 3-D version if it is available in your area.
