Review of Balto (1995) by Kyle N — 20 Apr 2011

I think it's obvious to see why Balto was ignored during it's theater release, coming out not to long after Toy Story (which is a better film). But I'm glad to see that it's popularity has grown in the 16 years since it's release.

Balto is a half wolf, half dog that is basically an outcast in his town of Nome Alaska. When the children of the town develop a fatal disease, a sled team must go and recieve medacine. Unfortunattly the team get's lost and now Balto must go find them and help them get the medicine back to Nome.

I'm not going to lie and say the movie is flawless, the story is nothing new, the characters are kinda bland and the comedy reliefs are a little more annoying than funny, thankfully they don't follow Balto thoughout his journey.

With nice animation, a good cast, and a solid story, Balto is worth picking up.