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 Related Items:
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: G (General Audience) Binding: DVD EAN: 9780783219608 Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC ISBN: 0783219601 Label: Universal Studios Manufacturer: Universal Studios Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Universal Studios Region Code: 1 Release Date: February 19, 2002 Running Time: 78 minutes Sales Rank: 3958 Studio: Universal Studios Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 1995
Customer Reviews
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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 ... Read More...