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Balto on DVD (1995)

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Average rating: 69%
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3.5
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Starring: Kevin Bacon, Bridget Fonda, Phil Collins, Bob Hoskins
Studio: UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK
Run time: 117 mins
Certificate: U
Genres: Animated, Children
Languages: English
Released: 20/05/2002

Brief synopsis of Balto

Based on the true adventure of an Alaskan sled dog named Balto who trekked across the frozen tundra to deliver a serum to a remote village in 1925, BALTO is a heartwarming animated film that features the voices of Kevin Bacon and Bridget Fonda. Balto, who is half wolf and half dog and therefore an outcast among the other dogs, must endure the treacherous attacks of the evil Steele as he tries to lead the precious cargo of serum through the dangerous Alaskan winter to save the village of Nome from diphtheria as well as win the love of Jenna, a female dog with whom he has fallen in love.

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Time Out

The true story of a 1925 sled team's 'serum run' across Alaska, and its husky hero Balto. Whereas Disney would have... Read more on www.timeout.com

Chicago Sun

"...This is a kids' movie, simply told, with lots of excitement and characters you can care about..."

Sight and Sound

"...Young children will find BALTO enthralling..."

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Rated - 4 starsA 'nice' film for kids with a moral

A customer from New Forest , 20/05/2005

This is a nice film for kids. My daughter who is 7 really enjoyed it. the fact that it is based on a true story is even better as it led onto 'educational' type questions from my daughter.... eg, where is Alaska, whats diptheria etc so as well as being a worthwhile 'animation' it is a good starting point for questions about history, geography etc. Get the popcorn out, snuggle up on the sofa with the kids and enjoy!

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Rated - 3 stars

A customer from CAMBRIDGE , 22/04/2004

My lad who is 4 enjoyed this film but its not like some of his other films where he wanted to watch them over and over again. Still worth a look though

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Rated - 5 stars'Balto' a five star gem!

A customer from newcastle , 30/01/2005

This is brilliant, see it, it's more than you might think!''

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Rated - 5 starsLovely heartwarming story for children

A customer from Peterborough , 23/02/2005

This is a lovely animated story about a half wolf/half dog who comes to the rescue when the children of a remote village become very sick and they are cut off from help because of heavy snow. Both the adults and children in this house thoroughly enjoyed this film. Well worth renting.

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Rated - 3 starsNice movie

A customer from London , 29/05/2005

See the documentary t find out the real story. Its anice film and one should see it.

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Rated - 3 starsgood for kids

A customer from london, england , 22/10/2006

this film is good for kids something a bit different from all the other animations but i dont think it will be an all time classic

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