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Bolt, a puppy, is taken straight from a pet store to star in a TV series as a super-dog. This super-dog has the ability to catch criminals, leap over buildings, and melt concrete with laser vision. To ensure the dog believes in his superpowers and performs well on camera, he’s kept confined to his trailer after filming. One day, he escapes and finds himself in a strange world where jumping over buildings is no longer possible. Welcome to reality. Now, the dog must embark on a long journey from New York to Hollywood, where his owner, the super-girl from the series, lives. Bolt believes she’s in mortal danger, and in a way, he’s right.
Disney’s Transformation: From Bland to Bold
For the past three decades, there have been few compelling reasons to pay attention to Walt Disney Studios’ output. The once-great idea had devolved into an international corporation peddling Winnie the Pooh merchandise. Disney posters resembled advertisements for children’s bubblegum, featuring animals in pink and blue outfits. However, starting with “Bolt,” Disney’s advertising is now worthy of being displayed alongside bubblegum for adults. The simplistic, saccharine imagery has been replaced by advanced digital technology, two-dimensional plush has given way to trendy 3D, and the animals now sport determined and purposeful expressions, akin to those of people about to press the nuclear launch button.
Disney itself would never have conceived a plot twist where the vapid stereotypes of mass culture, which it so enthusiastically promoted, are re-exploited with the opposite effect. In other words, the comic-book puppy transforms back into a normal dog. This transformation is thanks to Pixar, with whom Disney now has a creative-commercial alliance. Pixar’s guru, John Lasseter, is responsible for creativity at Disney. “Bolt” became the second Disney project, after “Tinker Bell” (2008), that Lasseter brought to market condition. The result is reminiscent of “Finding Nemo” (2003) with elements of “Toy Story” (1995), “The Incredibles” (2004), “Cars” (2006), and so on, but simpler and focused on a dog. In short, it’s like a slightly smuggled Pixar film, like an unlocked iPhone.
The Imperfections of a Rushed Production
Firstly, the rushed nature of “Bolt’s” production as a 3D blockbuster is evident. The dog itself is undeniably endearing, and anyone with a similar canine companion at home will experience a surge of warm feelings while watching the film. However, the same level of attention wasn’t given to another important character – the cat that the super-puppy encounters. The processor power wasn’t sufficient, and cat owners will find this pixelated blob with a tail painful to watch.
Secondly, “Bolt” was originally supposed to be directed by Chris Sanders, the talented creator of “Lilo & Stitch” (2002), but Lasseter removed him from the project due to creative differences. From the point where Lasseter ousted him, around the film’s midpoint, it’s safe to doze off for about thirty minutes because the hired replacements couldn’t come up with anything particularly remarkable for the dog.
The Supporting Cast Steals the Show
By the film’s finale, the plot becomes so predictable that the writers seem to lose sight of their dog, entrusting the entertainment to the absolutely brilliant hamster, Rhino, and the remarkably accurate pigeons. It’s these characters, rather than the super-dog turned ordinary dog, who deserve a sequel.