Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt must harness all his "super powers" to find a way home.
Acting
Mark Walton's Rhino steals every scene with unhinged hamster enthusiasm.
Direction
Williams and Howard nail the action-parody opening perfectly.
Cinematography
The 'real world' desaturation vs. show's hyper-color is chef's kiss.
Director
Chris Williams
John Travolta
Bolt (voice)
Miley Cyrus
Penny (voice)
Susie Essman
Mittens (voice)
Mark Walton
Rhino (voice)
Malcolm McDowell
Dr. Calico (voice)
James Lipton
The Director (voice)
Greg Germann
The Agent (voice)
Diedrich Bader
Veteran Cat (voice)
Nick Swardson
Blake (voice)
J.P. Manoux
Tom (voice)
Dan Fogelman
Billy (voice)
Kari Wahlgren
Mindy Parker (voice)
Chloë Grace Moretz
Young Penny (voice)
Randy Poffo
Thug (voice)
Ronn Moss
Dr. Forrester (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the first Disney animated film produced under John Lasseter's creative oversight after the Pixar acquisition.
The 'Super Bark' and TV-show-within-a-movie structure directly satirizes the peak Heroes/Lost era of serialized television.
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