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Balto | 
 enlarge | Director: Simon Wells
Actors: Kevin Bacon, Bob Hoskins, Bridget Fonda, Jim Cummings, Phil Collins
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  80 reviews
Sales Rank: 2462
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 78
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD20014D
ISBN: 0783219601
UPC: 025192001420
EAN: 9780783219608
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 1995
Release Date: February 19, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
The film follows the heroic journey of balto half husky/half wolf. The town outcast balto courageously battles the forces of nature and his own self-doubt in a race to save the children of nome. Balto combines spectacular action and adventure with the heartfelt emotion. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 08/22/2006 Starring: Kevin Bacon Phil Collins Run time: 74 minutes Rating: G Director: Simon Wells
Amazon.com
Buried like a bone in a snowdrift, Balto never achieved the theatrical success it should have, but it's worth digging up. The film is structured on the true tale of a lead sled dog, Balto, that brought a diphtheria antitoxin to the small town of Nome, Alaska. The film balances comedy, villany, and drama very well and the voice work is above average. Safe family viewing, as even the villain's comeuppance manages a civilized resolution. The only problem is that the film never explains why these events in Alaska inspired New Yorkers to build a statue to the dog in Central Park. Maybe Balto eventually got mugged there. --Keith Simanton
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 An epic cartoon! August 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Balto is one of the most emotive, epic and interesting cartoons movies I have ever seen in years.
Based on a true story happened in 1925, the film deals with the raffles a half dog and half wolf creature named Balto will have to face to reach its goal. To bring from one miles away medicines for the diphtheria, that almost makes some children of that village pass away.
Funny sequences ornament this well told story. There will an implacable enemy Steele, a beauty dog, fierce animals, hair raising sequences and of course, the snowy and windy weather.
A movie for kids and adults too. Lovable, entertained and recommended. Don't let it pass in front of you.
 classic movie July 2, 2008
This is a good cartoon for the family, especially a family that lives in Alaska (which is pretty much the only place this movie was ever a big hit). Some parts are a little too silly, and obviously everything is not very historically accurate, but it has an enjoyable plot and it makes me miss my home state of Alaska, which is why I got the movie in the first place.
I see there are some quality complaints about this DVD. Ummm...this DVD version is the same exact quality that the VHS version was, they just transferred it onto DVD. What do you expect from a movie that came out in the '90's? No the movie is not as visually pleasing as the cartoons that come out today, but obviously, the original version did not come out any time recently. And no, there are not many special features, but why would there be? WHEN THIS MOVIE CAME OUT, IT ONLY CAME OUT ON VHS. THERE ARE NO SPECIAL FEATURES ON A VHS TAPE! Despite some stupid complaints from other people, I found it very easy to get over the small shortcomings of this DVD version of a classic movie that I watched when I was in middle school living in Alaska...it takes me back in time a few years, which is nice because that is what I need when I am a soldier stuck in Iraq. I am glad I bought this movie, and I suggest it to anyone who has been to or wants to go to Alaska.
yeah love it June 19, 2008
this is a great movie for kids. i forgot how much i loved it and still love it
Great movie!!! my kids love it!!! June 4, 2008
My kids love this movie, they can watch it a thousand times and never get tired. Highly recommended.
Inspiring March 31, 2008
I first watched this when it came out when my kids were young and decided to get it for myself. This is a great story with some historical significance. Teaches kids who watch the movie about courage, overcomming the odds, handling bullies and gives a little history. Great addition to the library.
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