Bolt Review
Rating: Four out of five buckets
Release Date: March 22, 2009
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: Any age
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Story about a TV super star dog who discovers that his powers, which he possesses on his TV show, aren’t real, when he accidently winds up in New York. While traveling cross country to get back to his owner/co-star, he meets 2 companions along the way, a star struck hamster, and a cat. Their adventures getting back to Hollywood are very entertaining.
Talking Points:
There are some good quotes and positive points such as:
Bolt wants to protect his owner/co-star. Throughout the movie he say’s “ I have to find my person”. “I want to protect my person.”
The hamster says,” You never abandon a friend in time of need.”
Bolt discovers that he doesn’t need superpowers to be a hero.
Families will find it very fun and enjoyable, especially dog lovers.
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Moderate
- Opening scenes are from his TV show. He and Penny are being chased by bad guys. There are exploding vehicles, and loud noises. This may scare younger kids.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- Words such as, “stupid” and “gosh” are used.
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
- We see a dog in a lab filled with chemicals.
Overall, Bolt is an uplifting, heartwarming movie with messages about honesty, loyalty, humility and other virtues. I cried!
My 3 kids loved it!
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