The Plot: The canine star of a fictional Sci-fi/Action show who believes his powers are real embarks on a journey across the country to save his co-star from a threat he believes is equally real.
The Pros: Some of the voice work is a lot of fun to listen to, notably Mark Walton's portrayal of the goofy and overweight hamster, Rhino. The visuals also provide something to distract us from the fairly stock plot. It's ultimately apparent that some people involved in the making of Bolt were heavily invested while others were not.
The Cons: There are many lines and jokes throughout the film that just don't land. A good bit of them truly seem like the remnants of decently-successful Pixar jokes, and it can become a bit tiring. To make matters worse, a handful of the actors seem quite uninterested in the production; this feeling is surprisingly reflected through the voice work of the people involved.
The Bottom Line: Bolt is your run-of-the-mill CG family film, complete with quirky animals that talk, life lessons, and difficult moral decisions all packed into an hour and a half. It's sure to keep the kids occupied, but there are better films that accomplish this task. My personal recommendation would be a "no", but that's not going to stop people from going. Rent Toy Story instead.
The Score: 6 / 10
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