Balto (1995)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Simon Wells

Writers:

David Steven Cohen (co-writer)
Elana Lesser (writer)

Release Date:

22 December 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Animation | Adventure

Tagline:

The true story of an American hero

Plot:

An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Alaska | Dog Sled | Wilderness | Storm

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Kevin Bacon	...	Balto (voice)
Bob Hoskins	...	Boris the Goose (voice)
Bridget Fonda	...	Jenna (voice)
Jim Cummings	...	Steele the Sled Dog (voice)
Phil Collins	...	Muk and Luk (voice)
Jack Angel	...	Nikki (voice)
Danny Mann	...	Kaltag (voice)
Robbie Rist	...	Star (voice)
Juliette Brewer	...	Rosy (voice)
Sandra Dickinson	...	Sylvie / Dixie (voice)
Miriam Margolyes	...	Grandma Rosy / Extra Voices
Lola Bates-Campbell	...	Granddaughter
Donald Sinden	...	Doc (voice)
William Roberts	...	Rosy's Father (voice)
Garrick Hagon	...	Telegraph Operator (voice)

Runtime:

USA:78 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Rankcolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS-Stereo | DTS

Certification:

Brazil:Livre | USA:G | Portugal:M/6 | South Korea:All | Sweden:7 | Australia:G | France:U | Germany:o.Al. (bw) | UK:U | USA:G (certificate #34082) | Argentina:Atp | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Amblimation

Trivia:

When Star is looking at ice formations in the cave, one warps his appearance, making him look like E.T. from E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) (He even says the famous "ouch" line from the film).

Goofs:

Continuity: Thoughout the whole movie Balto's eyes are always changing colors, from green to red and red to green.

Quotes:

Balto: Jenna?
[clears throat]
Balto: Jenna?
Jenna: [looking at Rosy through the window] Balto. Oh, hi.
Balto: Hi. Look, uh... just a shot in the dark, but I was wondering if, uh... I-I don't know, maybe you'd like to go chase a few sticks by moonlight?

Movie Connections:

References Tremors (1990)

Soundtrack:

Reach for the Light

This movie was great, and I cannot see how someone could not like it.

It is only my opinion, but this was probably one of the best animated movies I have ever viewed. I cannot understand why someone could disagree against this movie. Character voicing was superb, full of life and very well constructed. Aniamtion was beautiful, with smooth backgrounds and even up to the little details such as footprints left behind in the snow. The music was probably the best part of all, with the excellent orchestral background, full of dramatic phrases during an intense part of the movie. It especially sounds great when you're supporting surround sound.

This movie was a great movie and people think it was one of the greatest letdowns in the 1990's. In my opinion, it was the greatest animated movie and I would recommend that you should watch it with your family or with a friend. It is a fantastic movie...