The story begins in a fun way, featuring "Penny" and her superhero dog "Bolt," who must stop the villainous schemes of "Dr. Calico." She rides around on what amounts to a souped-up scooter while he runs alongside – but they don’t let the immense opposition they face prevent them from reaching the airport. That's when it becomes apparent that this is a TV program, and there will be another episode tomorrow—or maybe no…

I got this film because my daughter asked for it; it had been in my collection for quite some time prior to me finally seeing it. To be honest, it turned out to be pretty good—a genuinely pleasant surprise.

I thought this was really good. *Bolt* is just fun from beginning to end. The basic idea might seem strange when you read about it, and it definitely is, but the movie succeeds in being entertaining while also being funny and touching. The initial parts are exceptionally well-executed; when the secret gets revealed, things stumble for a little bit before quickly becoming quite enjoyable. It has a nice balance o…