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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Universal Studios
Salesrank: 8251
Released: February 19, 2002 |
| Our Price: $27.50 |
| Used Price: $24.86 |
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MPAA Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
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
Description of Balto:
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
Balto Reviews:
Why isn't this much more popular than it is now? 
2009-10-06 - This isn't your average animated film. Balto is just as great as The Lion King, Fantasia, and The Land Before Time. It has a solid story (which is based on true events), a brilliant script (even for a family film), impressive voice acting, and some beautiful animation. Sure, Boris the goose is a bit annoying at times, but that's probably the only thing that's bad about this animated classic. I still don't understand why this isn't as recognizable as The Lion King or An American Tail. Maybe it's because of marketing limitations or something. Whatever the reasons, let's hope that people get to see this film and let's definitely hope that this will turn out to be one of their favorites.
Grade: A
Great movie
2009-09-11 - I had the VHS version & wanted the DVD-It's one of the movies that really has a good story-Really loved it!!!
The vendor was great, sending the movie on time with no other problems. I would deal with this vendor again.
Balto is Great
2009-09-10 - My 18 year old daughter loves Balto ever since she was little and wanted to introduce it to her 5 year old sister. They both enjoy watching it together.
The Legend of a Hero
2009-09-05 - Based on a true story just like Anastia Balto is the story of an heroic husky who risks his life to save the children of Nome by going to the cold depts in order to bring back the vaccine that can cure them. Ever sense I saw this movie it inspired me to be a husky fan and a fan of the legendary Balto. overall great cartoon.
Good family movie
2009-05-25 - Bought this for my son while he learned about Balto in his school. I enjoyed watching it as much as he did. Good family movie. DVD was sent in a nice packaging envelope. Good expierence.
