Very predictable, although still enjoyable. The kids loved it! I have to admit, the hamster was pretty cute.
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Bolt
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Super-dog adventure is fun, age-appropriate for kids.
updated 03.19.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Bolt
Parents need to know that kids are definitely going to want to see this animated adventure starring Miley Cyrus (well, her voice, anyway). Although Cyrus' character here has nothing to do with Hannah Montana, Disney is definitely marketing her involvement to her millions of young fans. While there are a few scenes of peril (explosions, hostage situations, evil cats.) in the TV-show-within-a-movie, it's made pretty clear to the audience that all of that is fake. There's nothing else here that's age-inappropriate for even the early elementary school set.
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what made kids want to see this movie -- is it because of the story or because of all the advertising/marketing? Do you prefer animated movies where the voices are done by celebrities? Why or why not? Families can also talk about the difference between reality and fiction. How was Bolt stuck in a fictional life? What does Penny think Bolt is missing by thinking he's actually a super dog? Why is Mittens skeptical about humans? How is Miley Cyrus uniquely qualified to star in a movie about a celebrity who should be allowed to act normal?
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Lives inI rate this title on for age 6 and give itGreat for all ages...
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
it's okay for 8 and above
The beginning wasn't that great because Bolt went on this fake adventure.He thought Penny was in trouble and he had to use his "superpowers" to save her,when she was just away for the weekend.I liked the ending though, because Bolt found out he didn't need powers to be a hero.
Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
Not a superhero movie, but I loved it
It's very good. But in the film, Penny almost died due to an Islamic replacement of Bolt. Some parts happen off of the Tv set such as Rhino destroying the logo for a pet centre, and more. NOT AGE APPROPRIATE FOR KIDS UNDER 6, AGE APPROPRIATE FOR KIDS OVER 6; SUGESSTED AGE: 6
- Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Prefer it to WALL-E and KungFu Panda. Dogs are cute. ^_^
- Lives in MinnesotaKids ages: 4, 4
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