MOVIE REVIEW - Bolt!

Thanksgiving weekend is here, and I have a movie for you to take the kids to. Bolt, is the new Disney Animation movie, and it is right on the money!

Bolt is the story of a dog named, Bolt, and his "person" Penny. They star in a TV show named Bolt. The show is the story of a little girl and her dog, Bolt who has superpowers and does extraordinary things. Big strength, x-ray eyes, and a "superbark." Trouble here is, Bolt is just a dog and doesn't know he's on a TV show. He thinks his powers are real. When then separated from Penny by 2,000 miles, he must find his way back to her with the help of his new friends, Mittens the cat and Rhino the Hamster.

John Travolta is the voice of Bolt, and Miley Cyrus is Penny. I will tell you, her part is limited and small. They don't make that clear in the trailer. Miley is NOT the cat like they want you to think. In addition, the supporting cast of voices are not household names, but are all fantastic. Disney Animation is always first rate, then toss in a fun soundtrack by singers you will certainly recognize and you've got a real winner for the whole family. Bolt is just first class fun!

Bolt luckily breaks away from the Disney pattern of the past 20 years. There are no big production numbers with singing and dancing animals. No got-stuck-in-my-head songs, and no humor about body noises that frankly have become tiresome over time. Bolt is just fun, well done, well written, and good for all ages anywhere, any time.

All good movies begin with a good story, and Bolt is one. You learn that we should be kind to animals, and we hear things from our pets perspective here as well. About their feelings, if only they really could talk. Great job.

Two big paws up for Bolt!!!!