It was alot better than i thought,at the start i wasnt sure i didnt think i was going to like it. 15 mins into the movie got intresting and if your an animal lover then im almost certain you will like it. there were a few sad parts,but most of it was an epic adventure im not going to forget it anytime soon. i did wish the film was on for allitle bit longer,but i dont regret renting this movie one little bit!

Bolt was an ordinary dog until owner Penny's father gave him superpowers; after that he and Penny are up against the villainous Dr Calico and his henchmen... of course none of this is true; he is actually part of a popular television series although he doesn't realise that. One day, hoping to make the show more dramatic the creators make an episode with a cliff-hanger ending. Thinking Penny is really endanger Bolt sets off to help her. This doesn't go well; he ends up in a box and is shipped to New York. Once there he believes the Styrofoam in the box was the reason his 'powers' no longer work. He meets Mittens, an alley cat he believes is one of Calico's minions, and together they set off across America so that he can get back to Hollywood and save Penny. Along the way they meet Rhino the hamster, a fan of Bolt who believes Bolt is a real superhero. As the three continue their journey they encounter various obstacles before the exciting finale.When I sat down to watch this I didn't know about the story; all I really knew was that it was a CGI animation from Disney that featured a dog. This meant as I watched the opening I thought Bolt really was going to be a super-dog. Some might have been disappointed when it emerged that it was just a show within the film but I thought that was rather fun and worked perfectly to set up the rest of the film where Bolt learns that he isn't quite as super as he thought. Once in New York the story is almost entirely about Bolt and his new companions Mittens and Rhino. These characters are a lot of fun; especially Mittens, I loved how she was introduced when we see her running a protection racket against the local pigeons. The story isn't exactly deep but it produces some really good set pieces and some emotional moments. There are some mildly scary parts but nothing that should upset children; the sense of danger doesn't go on to long. As one might expect from Disney the animation looks really good and the voice cast, most notably John Travolta, Miley Cyrus and Susie Essman as Bolt, Penny and Mittens, do a really fine job; combined they make really good characters. Overall this might not be Disney's must memorable CGI animations but it is a lot of fun and can be enjoyed by animation fans of almost any age.

I enjoyed this slice of Disney fun. No songs which makes a nice change (although Disney do great music). Travolta does well..it seems he is a better actor behind a microphone than in front of a screen. The beginning of the film is cleverly done and hooks you instantly. Although the rest of the movie does not keep this pace and excitement, it is still a great buddy movie with lovable characters and a decent journey to follow. Bolt definitely shows off some significant leaps in animation with some nice effects on the animals and the environment. Not at Pixar's level of course, but still with a CG sheen that now defines the later Disney films. I particularly loved the pigeons throughout...the characteristics are spot on, as are the little nuances used in the animation. Brilliant.

Cute and Cuddly at times, this Disney Animated Feature is far from a perfectly conceived Story that has a Familiar Feel, but is Loaded Up with Laughs and Endearing Characters. The Triple Bonding of a Dog (Bolt), a Cat (Mittens), and a Hamster (Rhino) on a Road Trip is the Stuff of Life Lessons and Content of Character Building.Despite some Clumsy Storytelling and Transitions, like the End of the First Act, threatens to make the Movie a Chore to Sit through, it does become more Engaging as it Settles into the Story Conceit and Fancy Footwork.Although Rhino (the Hamster) has many Fans, He really is the Weakest of the Lead Trio, and often seems like He is there to give some Confidence to Folks Forever Fighting Weight Problems and is the one relied upon for most of the Comedy Relief. He is Upstaged by the Pigeons.Overall, it's a Charming Children's Film that has some Appeal for Grown-Ups. The Animation is Smooth and Silky and the Graphics are Muted Somewhat to Render a Softer Appeal. It Works. Will most likely not Attain Upper Echelon or Top Shelf Status but is a Solid "Cartoon" and a Respectable Genre Entry.