Balto

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Summary: Better than most Disney movies!
Review: "Balto" is one of the greatest animated movies evermade. Although it is aimed at children (especially the length of timeit runs, which is perfect for a young child's attention span) it is defintely a story that can be cherished, enjoyed, and appreciated by adults too. Perhaps its greatest triumph is that not only is it great and heartwarming entertainment, but it teaches valuable life lessons to people of all ages in an extremely non preachy manner. Dogs and man have co-existed for centuries in ways that haven't always been harmonious, so it is great to see a story where the co-operation between human and canine results in saving so many lives. After watching this wonderful movie, can anyone wonder why the real Balto was honoured by his statue being erected in Central Park?

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Summary: Cool!
Review: ... This movie is really good. I can sorta indentify with Balto, you know, an outcast, shunned by his own kind but he ends up making a fool out of Steele. Steele was really nasty. I can't wait for that sequel! I didn't think they would be making one.

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Summary: Well made film, which is actually Based ona True Story.
Review: A Half Dog/Half Wolf (Voiced by Kevin Bacon), an outcast in his Alaskan Home, the only friends, he has is a goofy show goose (Voiced by Bob Hopkins), Seals Mak and Luk (Voiced Both by Phil Collins) and a female Husky (Voiced by Bridget Fonda), who doesn`t catr whatever her new friend is a Half Wolf or Not. When Balto has been choosing to go in a Sled Trip with Others Dogs to go and Comeback to Retrieve Child-Saving Anto-Toxins and a severe epidemic and bizzard. Balto and the others risk thier lives, when thier courage, speed, and physical strength are challenged by an avalance, a grizzy, the icy depths of a frozen lake and a mean sled dog (Voiced by Jim Cummings).

Directed by Simon Wells (The Time Machine) has made a clever exciting animated adventure film, which is based on a true stroy. A box office flop in Theaters but it become a hit on video. Fine music score by James Horner. Grade:A-.

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Summary: good movie,little bit realistic would have been nice
Review: A movie that finally shows the iditarod,yeah.Its nice to know some one out there thinks Balto was from Alaska and not the lower 48.Seeing the point he only ran the last leg of the trip it puts some importance on the people in Nome.Thank You Disney

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Summary: Most awesome Movie I've ever seen!
Review: A must for every household. This story teaches and inspires. END

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Summary: One of the most enjoyable, family entertaining movies of all
Review: An animated, feature length, and very satisfying movie which is based on a true story and is suitable viewing for all ages. I second the 10! END

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Summary: Blows Disney right out of the water!
Review: An appealing story which will be cherished by people of all ages, this movie chronicles the life of Balto, a half husky, half wolf outcast whose courage and noble spirit is ignored by the inhabitants of his hometown of Nome, Alaska, the town dogs, and even the wolf packs of the surrounding wilderness, because of his parentage. The wolves won't accept him because he is half husky. The townspeople won't accept him because he is half wolf, warning their children, "You can't trust him. He's half wolf. He might bite you," ignoring his innate gentleness. Little do they realise that someday soon they will have cause to be grateful to Balto, that they will paraise him as a hero.

When Nome is stricken by a diptheria epidemic, the only way the antidote can reach the town is via the local sled dog team, which is led by the arrogant Steele. But when the team becomes lost in a blinding blizzard, it is up to Balto to rescue them, compelling him to embark upon a journey so perilous that he is forced to rely on his half wolf lineage in order to survive, during which he finally learns to celebrate and appreciate this aspect of himself, realising that this uniqueness is a gift.

Unlike with Disney animated features, the cinematic release of "Balto" didn't follow a lot of studio-generated hype. Perhaps that was a shame; perhaps had the hype been bigger, more people might have gone to see it. But no amount of hype can describe the warmth, sincerity, compassion, and wholesomeness of this story. For it is a true gem, which even non animal lovers will enjoy. Balto is a cinema canine who deserves to be placed in the realms of Lassie, Benji, and Rin Tin Tin, cinematic and family icons who have touched the hearts and softened the tear ducts of millions of moviegoers for over half a century.

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Summary: Another Universal Classic Animated Feature
Review: Balto has been around since 1995 and even today the animation is still spactacular. There is nothing but absolute beauty in every shot and in every note in the compelling music score. The voice acting is performed very well. Especially Phill Collins as Muk and Luk. If there's one complaint I have about this film is the fact that it's not acclaimed as much as it should be. I do wish that a widescreen presentation was availible and I don't very much agree with them changing the cover art. Unfortunatey Universal doesn't seem to care much. But the film is a joy either way.

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Summary: Balto, the best family film of the year!
Review: Balto is a true and most exciting story about a wolf/dog with a journey. Balto risks averything, including his own life to save the town of Nome, Alaska. Despite the fact that he is an outcast and has few friends who believe in him, Balto follows his heart and his never-ending spirit to save the children and find out where he really belongs. I have fallen in love with this movie! It is a splendid and dramatic animated film that will take your breath away. The animation is amazing and the characters are bursting with unique personality. This movie has a wonderful story line and best of all, the characters don't sing an annoying song every 15 minutes! (we all hate that, don't we?) I give the movie 5 stars and 2 thumbs up! It is a MUST have for anyone who loves dogs, wolves, or great adventure stories!

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Summary: Good Dog, Balto!
Review: Balto is a wonderful movie for the whole family. The story is based on a real sled dog who was part wolf who helped save the town of Nome from Diptheria many years ago. Balto must conquer not only the evil dog, Steele, but his own inner demons. It is sometimes funny, often very touching, and the ending with the Grandma will bring a tear. A heartwarming movie!