It is a Disney film not made by Pixar, it is based on the standard schtick of talking animals that Dreamworks has made a business out of, the plot and the setting are highly derivative of better work, and it isn't animation masterclass at any point. Yet, Disney's Bolt is one of the most fun, interesting and genuinely entertaining animated films outside of the Pixar oeuvre.
The film is wittily written and has clever dialogue, the characters crackle with energy, due in parts both to the crisp animation and the great voice acting, and the themes as well as humour are better produced th....