Much better than I anticipated

Rating: 9/10 (1 December 2008)

My local paper thought the movie was mediocre, but good kids entertainment. I would have to disagree. I thought it was much better than mediocre - by a long shot. And my son loved it, too.
While the movie was predictable for the most part, the action sequences were as good as anything in the Incredibles (though perhaps a little more fantastic), and the story had some heart in places. The interaction between Bolt and his com-padres was a bit under-developed, but it worked for the most part.
Parts of the movie are very funny, and some of the bit characters (including the pigeons) are well sketched and a riot. They definitely show the touch or philosophy of John Lasseter.
The 3D aspect is cool and great for the action sequences, but the glasses are always a hassle.