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Rating: 7/10 (30 January 2012)

Bolt is a light-hearted family movie, which provides entertainment and shows how a dog cannot do without 'it's person.' The story centres around Bolt, a white German Sheppard, who has spent his entire life on a set of a television show, in which he portrays a 'superdog.' As a result he believes that all the events that happen around him are real. When he is accidentally shipped from his home in Hollywood to New York City, he embarks on a cross-country journey so that he can be reunited with his owner and co-star, Penny. Bolt soon finds himself with two companions, alley cat Mittens, and a TV obsessed hamster Rhino.
The characters throughout are engaging and easy to enjoy and relate to. The effects in this movie are well executed, so much so that everything in the movie looks so realistic, yet does not contradict with the fact that it is actually an animation.
Even though the story is centred around Bolt, it is hard not to mention the two unlikely accomplice's Mittens and Rhino, who to me somehow steal the show. Not only are they both entertaining with their witty comments and sarcasm, but at the end of the day they are very endearing. And it is a Disney film, so it's nice to see them all have a happy ending, as an extended family together.
It is hard not to make comparisons after watching Bolt. A superhero who suddenly finds himself in the real world and must accept the heart-breaking fact that there is nothing special about them; I don't know about you but all I can think about is Buzz in Toy Story.
As with all classic Disney films, there is an underlying positive message to give to all. In Bolt's case the message is be true to oneself and find your own inner hero. But in a completely different direction this is like Disney's version of The Trueman Show. Watch and you will see.