Bolt is such an awesome movie. I remember having a huge crush on Penny when was younger and told the guys at school I had a girlfriend from America named Penny😅
Google must’ve been monitoring my brain when Schafrillas said it was bad because it recommended an oddly specific video I agree with from someone I’ve never seen. Maybe I should add to the pile and review your review of his review.
Bolt was so impactful to me as a kid, because it was the first time I had heard of cats being de-clawed and that sometimes people will do such a harsh thing and then just… leave. I couldn’t imagine doing something so devastating and then on top of that, ABANDONING them! Other than that, I thought the idea of raising an actor dog to think that the super powers he was written to have was real was an interesting concept. And Bolt learning how to be a normal dog was awesome and adorable My younger sister and I just watched this movie recently and I just about cried when I finally realized that the song “I Thought I Lost You” was Bolt and Penny singing to each other!
Dude, Bolt was my childhood growing up! I _lived_ for this movie! Watching it now, the ending _still_ gets me to tear up cause they're bond is so incredible and I always wanted that connection with my pet!
The score in this movie was composed by THE John Powell! The same composer who did the How To Train Your Dragon trilogy, worked on several other DreamWorks films including Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and The Road To El Dorado, and composed most of the soundtracks for Blue Sky studios. John Powell is a freaking legend and this score definitely shows that! Also, you didn't even talk about what is arguably my favorite scene in this movie: when Bolt breaks out of the animal control truck and gets super excited when he thinks his powers actually worked, only to find out that Rhino unlocked the door and Bolt finally realizes that Mittens was right - leading him to lose confidence in himself until Rhino gives him a pep talk. Brillaint emotional scene right there.
I've always liked Bolt. I don't care about much opinions, including what Schaffrillas said. But man, you really made me understand why I liked it so much back then. Not only the music, nor the animation. The story was great to watch, a very nostalgic movie.
Loved this commentary and I agree with every point. Bolt was one of my favorite movies as a kid and it's hard to watch as an adult because it makes me cry *everytime*. The ending is exactly as you put it; real, just a girl and her dog dying in a fire. And while that is tragic and sad on its own, it's just a reminder at how loyal dogs are in real life. Dogs would actually die by your side rather than save themself, and it breaks my heart knowing that if I were ever trapped in a fire my dog would die with me. Humans do not deserve that kind of loyalty after how we treat animals, that kind of bond is beautiful and this movie really touched so many bittersweet notes that just overwhelm me on every rewatch.
Bolt will always be one of my alltime favorites, especially the score by John Powel. A small detail I notice not many people mention if any, is that the photo at the end holds even MORE significance. When Penny was filming the show, she'd take a picture with Bolt at the end of every adventure. To me, that final photo is solidifying the end to the adventure they had throughout the whole movie reuniting and changing their lives for the better, and now that the adventure is done, they can relax in their lives together.
I recently rewatched Bolt and it broke my heart. My boy got lost earlier this year, I still wish I had gotten my happy ending with him coming home. He did come home, but not the way he should have. I still miss him beyond words.
I'm glad more people are coming around to this movie after all these years. I remember loving it when it came out back in 2008, and like you, I think it still holds up as well. You also raise a good point about how Bolt's emotional climax feels a lot more real than most other animated movies. The only other time a film's climax hit that hard for me was with Zootopia, and even then, like you mentioned, it still required a twist villain with a big government conspiracy to make all of the moving parts come together, whereas with Bolt, it's just a girl and her dog trying to survive. Plus, it's the firefighters who ultimately rescue them, not themselves, which gives the characters involved a level of vulnerability I don't see very often, especially in stuff aimed at kids.
I just rewatched it and its a very well made film. I love how the beginning and end of the film is actually the bolt tv series in universe and all the little things that build up through the film. Penny having to make an adult choice to let Bolt go because of actual people who work on the show might lose thier jobs cause of cancelation. I love how when you meet Mittens its slowly hinted at throughout the film she used to have an owner and she realized bolt isnt actually super and when he comes to terms with that he cant believe the 1 thing that cant be fake is his owner while Mittens on the other hand has every reason to believe she is an actress. It makes matters even worse when Penny does end up getting a replacement for the show. And Bolt becomes more of a dog growing closer to Mittens as friends. I love how other animals recognize bolt bit cant understand why then ending it with pigeons saying never seen him in my life. I love that when Bolt sees penny again he is all dirty his tatoo is all the way gone. She instantly knows its her dog its symbolic to him not being a part of the fantasy anymore while the replacement bolt is new and has a shiny new tattoo. I lile how the Bolt replacement is the reason the fire starts because he grew up like a normal dog making it his fault while Bolt has probably been playing this role since he was brought home. I like how characters will ask advice from the hamster only for the hamster to bring up hollywood cliches and also reenact popular movie scenes. I like that there is a nemo reference that makes sense in context of the scene. The way Bolt ends up saving both Penny and him is very clever. Lastly i thought it was clever to end the film with the family quitting the roles of the show and we see the new penny and its like retcon that she had face surgery from the accident in the last cliffhanger but in actuality they needed a new actress that could honestly do better with the new Bolt dog actor. Its a parallel to the actual Penny and Bolt just being a normal Girl with her dog. Also ending it off with Aliens is pretty great.
Thank you for this nostalgic throwback. Also glad I'm not alone as Barking at the Moon and I thought I lost you have been stuck in my head rent-free since I first watched this movie
I LOVE BOLT AND HAVE ALWAYS DONE IT!! I remember when I was a kid and watched this every day. Only now one week ago when I watched it again I understood what actually happened xD
Bolt’s a very sweet movie with a good heart it’s not one of Disney’s best , but it’s such a charming movie. However I made this discovery recently and comparison. With another movie Puss in Boots 2. Think of it for a second -(Bolt/Puss) A Main character who thinks he is a hero , but is brought down a few pegs and doesn’t think they are the hero they were, but learns to appreciate who they really are. -(Mittens/Kitty) A Cat who gets declawed by their previous owners and has a hard time trusting anyone, but they learn to open up to others and learns to Trust the main character. They Bond overtime and even have a splitting up the characters before the climax. -(Rhino/Perrito) a delusional comic relief who looks up to their Hero and what they do and is the third wheel that keeps the gang of three together. - They travel to their location with a Map and grow to bond and trust each-other. And at the end they get the happy ending they deserve. WTH DID PUSS IN BOOTS 2 RIP OFF BOLT OR AM I LOSING MY MIND? 😂
Tropes exist for a reason: they are story-telling tools. Some are overused, but then there are also inverted tropes. What we have on the surface of Bolt is The Hero's Journey. Like, literally. However, even though he returns to the exact same world and people as he left, Bolt's adventure gives him a new perspective on everything. Then, in Penny's moment of need, the only way for Bolt to save her was to combine the fake skills with real knowledge, but that's not even the best part of it. That climax takes place in the real world. Fires are real, and children dying in them is also very real. This is the best part because it's so believable, it could've actually happened. And that's the part that makes me cry.
This movie was my all-time favourite when I was a child. I absolutely loved Mittens, I still have the plush toy of her that my parents bought me, I took it almost everywhere with me
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MOVIE I don’t care what people say it’s such a heartwarming movie and adorable but just 😁❤️😍😍😍 Love Bolt and the whole characters I’m glad some people still talk about BOLT it’s so underrated to everyone like myself I still draw this cutie and still care for this!!!!
When I picked up my elderly German shepherd from the shelter for the first time (she was 9 & riddled with heart worms, cancer, hip dysplasia) I sang "Barking at the moon" to her as we drove home, and the day that she was euthanized at almost 13, I sang it right there with her again, "I have got so much to give, I swear I do... I may not have 9 lives, but this one feels brand new." I haven't watched Bolt since she passed 3 years ago bc it hurts too bad, but I think this video convinced me that I should & just embrace the tears as they come. ❤️
I think what I love about it the most is how real the movie is. There's a certain level of elevated sentience they gave the animals, but it's a story that takes place in what feels like real life. They could've even made it live action for the most part like Babe. Most people probably feel it makes it forgettable but I feel it's what makes it stand out
Honestly I sorta forgot about this movie for a while, but now u got me emotional and nostalgic all at once, thanks for this, ima go watch bolt for the first time in a few years
I was 28 years old when I saw this movie and I thought it was great and the scene at the end, even made this grown man cry! Then when I watched it with my daughter for her first time when she was 4, maybe 5 and I saw her crying and all emotional like I was, made me cry even more! I Love this movie!
I grew up with Bolt. It was my entire childhood, I must’ve watched it at least 200 times. And I’m not even exaggerating there. It and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (yes, the ORIGINAL, the tv show is okaaayyyy but doesn’t hold a candle to the original) were my personality when I was little. And even as I get older (even though I’m only 16, and still very much a kid), I will continue to show my love for this movie, because I did and still do love it. To this day, one of my favorite things to do on days where I’m feeling especially depressed is go back and rewatch this movie. It’s nostalgic, adorable, and because of it’s sad moments, the happy ending is all the more heartwarming. I remember being like, 9, and always asking my dad to play ‘I Thought I Lost You’ in the car while I was driving literally anywhere. I still haven’t even watched the video, gonna go do that now. But I’ve literally never found a group of people that will valiantly fight for the idea that Bolt is an amazing movie.
Yay, i love that you made a response to Schaffrillas, also i Love and was obsessed with Bolt, mostly cause i Love dogs and the cut out stuff that was in the extras was so good too
when i was a kid, i would only ever watch bolt, over and over. bolt was my favorite movie, it always made me cry and i still love the soundtrack so much, i absolutely have to listen to barking at the moon when im on a road trip
This will forever be one of my favorite animated movies (along with How To Train Your Dragon)! I vividly remember watching it for the first time with my dad and absolutely bawling my eyes out like 3 times during it, so much that he had to hug me. The plot, the songs, the characters, everything made me feel so much and it became a precious memory to me
This video showed up in my recommended. So good job, probably! I have like the exact middlepoint combination of yours and Schaff's feelings toward Bolt I found Bolt because of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. There's only one half-direct mention of the fact that Kitty is declawed in The Last Wish, so I looked up her backstory and then scrolled by a video of MITTENS revealing her backstory. I thought it was cool to depict something like this in family movies, since it can play a narrative role and also teach kids early that declawing is bad, so I watched. Pretty lame reveal to be honest... I don't remember how I ended up watching other scenes, but I saw the trailer park one and also the scene where Bolt and Mittens met for the first time. Coming right off of The Last Wish, I was absolutely loving more cute animal shenanigans, and I was also REALLY shocked to see Bolt lift Mittens over a freeway. The scream is what really drove it home. I was also surprised that this movie looked kind of awesome, because I've thought ever since I've seen ads that Bolt is actually a movie about a "super dog," and I always thought that was the lamest thing ever. Never wanted anything to do with it. But after seeing these scenes, I was pretty curious, so I tried watching it. HATED the intro, I am not wooed into submission by orange lighting and animated puppy, or little girl naming the thing before she even meets him. HATED the opening sequence, because it was again seeming like a super dog movie. It went on long enough that I started to think it was actually like that for the whole movie (which would be painful, because OBVIOUSLY the drama and cheesiness is turned up for that opening sequence). I questioned reality to my gf, and she explained what the movie was about. Then I committed to watching it. The opening was way more bearable once I knew what I was in for. (The first thing I said to her when I was done was, "I was gonna be pissed if they didn't adopt the cat") I don't like any of the human stuff in this movie. I don't care how vital it is to the main plot, I just like seeing these animals doing animal things, as if they were as intelligent as people but still bound to their own species' impulses. Love the way the birds are animated, just like you said. Bolt and Mitten's relationship is adorable and I love watching all of their interactions, and I have that Barking at the Moon song saved on my phone so I can listen in the car. Course, I'd throw Rhino into a wood chipper, but I mostly love everything between the moment Bolt meets the birds and the moment Mittens reveals her backstory. Before and after that entire part of the movie, I just don't want none of it For reference, I first watched this movie about 3 weeks ago. I don't have to apologize for or doubt myself because of nostalgia, baby. The fact that Mittens invited Bolt to live with her indefinitely...I mean, Jesus, it's too cute man. Kinda bothered that her declawing backstory has so little to do with the story (same goes for Kitty Softpaws). If I had to guess, it's a way of physically representing how she has to present a tough image to the world in order to cope with and survive in the life of an alley cat, while she doesn't actually belong there. Kind of thin, though. The declawing bit just feels like a cheap trick to pull at the audience's heartstrings, but it didn't work on me. I do tear up watching her and Bolt in that montage, though, knowing they've both had it rough and are so happy just trying to make each other happy. Bolt returning Mittens's favors and finding her a ball of yarn hits hard Also after watching The Last Wish, this lyric just happens to have a stronger effect on me: "I may not have nine lives, but this one feels brand new" aaaaaaaaaaaanyway, hopefully that was a mildly entertaining read. I like reading other people's takes, and this video was a good listen too. Made me want to look up Schaff's take, for one thing, and I gotta say...I sympathize more his take a lot-
*OH MY GOD. i think you just unlocked a forgotten core childhood memory of mine. i loveed this film as a kid, made me hella emotional. it breaks my heart how this is such a criminally underrated disney film.* 🌚
Even in the review at the fire scene i started crying. To love someone so unconditionally and be loved. And the score always triggers my tearducts. Its so good!
I really do mean it when I say that you, Jonah, really do feel like the next Schafferillas. You just give a whole unique energy to animated movie reviewing that I feel is a little lost. And Schaff is great by all means, but pretty much only personal problem I have watching him usually is that I feel like he's very critical of things that don't necessarily need absolutely extreme criticism. And that's fine, it's his opinions and that's ok, but I feel like he sometimes thinks things should be more high standard than what they're trying to be or doesn't give something enough credit where it's due. But you seem to look more on the bright side with certain movies and animation and I really like that. Plus you're just like, coherent in your points and funny. That diss track didn't need to go so hard but was legit funny. Anyway, I'm rambling but keep up the good work man. I first found you with the Blue Sky ranking vid and you make some great stuff.
I watched Bolt for the first time a few years after it released. I was in my 20's and I've seen it maybe 3 times since then. I tear up every time I watch this movie. It's really good.
I had so much hope that someone, ANYONE would have made a video analysis about bolt, after watching Schaf's video. And this is exactly what I could have hoped for. Thank you.
Bolt is the first movie I remember seeing in theaters in 2008, I was five years old. It's still one of my favorite movies ever, and that's 20% nostalgia and 80% it's a damn good movie that holds up
3:35 I TOTALLY relate to the "I'm not helping my own case am I?" because I'm making my own video about an underacted property i LOVE but because I love it so much I've analyzed it to the point I know every flaw and plothole as well, and it's hard to refrain from mentioning them because I realize I'm trying to get people to agree with me that it's great XD
Love that schaff brought me to this channel time to binge some videos 😎 absolutely loved Bolt as a child for its emotional core as I was drawn to more of the bronze era of disney for their emotional tellings like fox and the hound
I used to watch this movie religiously and even used to renact the scenes on my playground growing up This movie didn't make me cry as a kid but then I rewatched as an adult and I couldn't see I was crying so much This movie is so good
i have to completely agree with you on all points not to mention the satire in your jokes was hilarious!! keep it up man! but if you kidnap my dog you can expect me to show up like john wick
Thank you so much. This movie is my favorite animated movie ever and i was heartbroken to learn that no one felt the same way. It feels like such a great movie for kids, and it taught me a lot about maturing when I was a kid.
Bolt was one of my favorite movies as a kid, I can't believe I haven't thought about it in years. On the surface, I can understand why people dismiss it as a generic forgettable kids movie, but it's really not. It's got heart all the way through and feels more genuine than any Disney movie I've seen in the last 5 years. It's a very underrated movie.
I'm crying even watching scenes without sound, how much it does touch me emotionally x'D one of my most beloved cartoons that ever existed, thanks for the warm words about it.
Bolt was the first movie I ever saw in theaters! I have several pictures from then, we watched it on 3D (as one of my only experiences with that kind of thing, I wasn't well off as a kid) and I genuinely remember it so fondly. As you narrated the fire scene I found myself tearing up, although the last time I saw this movie was probably like a decade ago in a TV rerun or something. I might need to rewatch it soon. Thank you for making this video!:) It was very enjoyable and it brang back good memories.
I remember falling in love with this movie the moment it came out. I was 10 years old. I watched it every day for weeks, annoying the CRAP out of my siblings. I am now 24 and Bolt still makes me cry whenever I rewatch it. It is truly an incredible movie that will always have a special place in my heart.
THANK YOU! I saw the same ranking, and was also crushed by the fact it was called "Lame". the movie plotline with the green eyed man will always be the coolest thing for me
0:31 same same. i hate rio 2. also your review made me really happy, and kinda emotional tbh. I grew up with this movie, and was kinda upset to see so many people not appreciating it. It isn't the best but is still a classic to me, and I'm glad to see someone else share my opinions. :]
@@anonymouslucario285 I never said that. I just agree with Jonah that Rio 2 sucks, Bolt is underrated, and Schaff was wrong (in my opinion) on both accords. I never once said I hated him.
when i watch this movie all i can think of is the symbolism of the effect how our parents raise us effects how we act and what we believe in. i absolutely love this movie its probably a top tier movie for me
Basically my entire family has a really strong nostalgic connection to this movie and I've probably watched it hundreds of times over the years. I've honestly never heard anyone say they disliked this amazing movie! Great review.
this video is so GOOD !! i’ve loved bolt ever since i was 5, which was about a couple years after it came out in 08. it was honestly one of the first movies where i could clearly remember how it felt to watch it for the first time (if that makes sense), along with the other dozens of times i watched it throughout my childhood. anyways, it’s safe to say that it definitely deserves sm more recognition and love. such a good movie!!
yes! yes yes yes! for the past 2 years i've never seen anybody say anything about bolt, and it's my favorite childhood movie! i'm so glad you talked about it.
Bolt is my childhood movie. I never knew the movie’s name because I was too young to remember it. Growing up I always knew the movie as the dog with a lightning bolt. It wasn’t until like sometime during Highschool that I learned the name of the movie. What I’m getting at is that, the movie left such a impact on child me that even though I didn’t know the name I still loved it growing up which goes honestly shows how good the movie was.
I watched the fire scene once when i was 3 years old and to this day i still cannot watch it and i skip it every time bc i just know i will burst into tears...
i watched this movie all through my childhood to the point we had to buy it TWICE because it got so scratched up. Having a dog that looks exactly like bolt made for an easy dog Halloween costume too :)
Not only is the execution of the quote "unoriginal/generic plot" done in the best way possible, but also it is unique in the way that the "unoriginal" were brought together in a way that was new, therefore making it original
I remember I was only... 5, maybe? when I first watched the movie. I had absolutely no idea what was going on, and my mom had to explain how they were dying in the climax with the fire. I also gained a fear of fire and smoke from that scene that I subconsciously remembered even though I forgot the movie it was from until a few years ago lolol But I DO remember sobbing my eyes out even though I hadn't the slightest clue what was going on like that was crazy emotional, so yeah I think this movie deserves WAYYY better As a dog lover, 10/10 absolutely recommend
telling about this movie that literally just you showing the first few seconds of the climax at 11:44 was enough to bring tears in my eyes goddamnit i'm weak
New subscriber! I'm so glad that there's someone who agrees with me that Bolt is such a hidden gem! I remember me wanting a dog so badly after watching this movie more than 15-20 times I hardly remember. But in the end, we got a plushie of Bolt in a Disney store and it made me so happy! I still have him to this day no scratches. This movie must be known to more people for how good this is! And that dis-track on Schaffrillas was fire! And of course, I do know that this was a joke but wasn't aware of the accident. I sure hope he's doing alright and may his brother and best friend rest in peace.
I always like to remind people about John Powell's filmography because I think he needs more recognition. John has worked on not only Bolt, but also co-composed films like Chicken Run and Shrek, also solo-composing movies like Rio, How To Train Your Dragon, Robots, Solo: A Star Wars Story, etc., all amazing scores.
schaffrillas response to the diss track when? 😤 no but fr - great video my guy, i forgot how emotional this movie makes me even to this day 😭 always nice to see bolt appreciators! you definitely earned a sub from me
This has never been in my top ten favourite Disney films but it is definitely one I like to watch and cry every time doing so! I also love the music and songs! I also want to yell at Mittens past owners!
this movie was my favorite as a kid because in the spanish dub the pigeons have an argentinian accent and it made me laugh everytime, i still quote them to this day
I loved watching Bolt as a kid so yeah ig I love it because of nostalgia (but it’s still so good!) Also Rhino was key in getting Bolt out of the animal control truck
I remember when I was little, I was absolutly obsessed with this movie, but I didn't know where to get it and I never thought of asking for it. The only place I knew that had it was the only corner store the small town my grandparents live in. That place closed down a while back tho and younger me was devastated to learn about that lol. But every time my grandparents said that my older siblings and I got to chose a movie to rent from the store each, I always chose Bolt. I watched it so many times that my older siblings got so fed up with me so I watched Bolt alone lol Even to this day I still regard Bolt as one of my top favourites for movies to watch and to recommend to people. And even if it's an older movie the 3D animation is so well done :)
5:17 just want to say that jump where Bolt falls down in the pavement pit also feels natural. Like it fits the story perfectly, making the jump even funnier😁
This movie has been my favorite since I was a little kid. Every time I've asked my parents what my favorite movie is, without fail they always tell me it's Bolt. Haha I even have a plush of Bolt too :)
it's great to finally find a video that someone talks positively about this great masterpiece, I thought I was the only one who could see its beauty, and it's a very gratifying thing that someone has finally dedicated a video to my favorite hero Bolt ❤
Honestly I think Rhino is needed for the story to serve as the hype man for Bolt at his lowest point you need a character to get Bolt to save Kitten and a fan character is a good way to get him out of the gutter
Just rewatched with my fiancé last night. Legitimately cried, laughed, and everything in between. You’re dead on about the great writing, especially for a Disney movie. Obviously this was written with a specific familial audience in mind, and that lends itself to certain tropes and narrative themes that restrict its flexibility (especially when associated with the Disney brand)… however, this movie’s thoughtfulness and genuine emotional beats floored me. I’ll always respect and (to be honest prefer 90% of the time) a great Wes Anderson or Scorsese film, but for a wholesome, uplifting, entertaining, and emotional animated Disney movie, I’m always coming back to Bolt first and foremost. Period. ❤️❤️
Hey also shoutout to Bolt for having Penny's Mom 10000% being on Penny's side. We love to see good parents that do not act like asshats to their kids.
Penny's mom, Pacha's wife and Tiana's mom are the best moms in 2000s Disney.
@@noobmasterruben5167 true dat
Ah yes 10000% being on your kids side. What could go wrong.
@@bungiecrimes7247 What do you mean 😐
Reminded me of my dad,, there are good parents out there ❣️🥹
Bolt was a massive piece of my childhood and I can't ever forget it. This video truly is the closest thing to ever doing it justice. Thank you.
Bolt is such an awesome movie. I remember having a huge crush on Penny when was younger and told the guys at school I had a girlfriend from America named Penny😅
Google must’ve been monitoring my brain when Schafrillas said it was bad because it recommended an oddly specific video I agree with from someone I’ve never seen. Maybe I should add to the pile and review your review of his review.
Hey it's BikeMan
Must be because Schafrillas shout-out this video.
ayo its the guy :D
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Yes please do a review on the review of a review
I like how Schaff is promoting these videos, since his opinion isn’t the only one that matters, this community is great!
It's a very mature attitude of him, and also great to promote smaller channels :D
@@moonoftheblood exactly!
Bolt was so impactful to me as a kid, because it was the first time I had heard of cats being de-clawed and that sometimes people will do such a harsh thing and then just… leave. I couldn’t imagine doing something so devastating and then on top of that, ABANDONING them!
Other than that, I thought the idea of raising an actor dog to think that the super powers he was written to have was real was an interesting concept. And Bolt learning how to be a normal dog was awesome and adorable My younger sister and I just watched this movie recently and I just about cried when I finally realized that the song “I Thought I Lost You” was Bolt and Penny singing to each other!
Dude, Bolt was my childhood growing up! I _lived_ for this movie! Watching it now, the ending _still_ gets me to tear up cause they're bond is so incredible and I always wanted that connection with my pet!
The score in this movie was composed by THE John Powell! The same composer who did the How To Train Your Dragon trilogy, worked on several other DreamWorks films including Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and The Road To El Dorado, and composed most of the soundtracks for Blue Sky studios. John Powell is a freaking legend and this score definitely shows that!
Also, you didn't even talk about what is arguably my favorite scene in this movie: when Bolt breaks out of the animal control truck and gets super excited when he thinks his powers actually worked, only to find out that Rhino unlocked the door and Bolt finally realizes that Mittens was right - leading him to lose confidence in himself until Rhino gives him a pep talk. Brillaint emotional scene right there.
I've always liked Bolt. I don't care about much opinions, including what Schaffrillas said.
But man, you really made me understand why I liked it so much back then. Not only the music, nor the animation. The story was great to watch, a very nostalgic movie.
Loved this commentary and I agree with every point. Bolt was one of my favorite movies as a kid and it's hard to watch as an adult because it makes me cry *everytime*.
The ending is exactly as you put it; real, just a girl and her dog dying in a fire. And while that is tragic and sad on its own, it's just a reminder at how loyal dogs are in real life. Dogs would actually die by your side rather than save themself, and it breaks my heart knowing that if I were ever trapped in a fire my dog would die with me. Humans do not deserve that kind of loyalty after how we treat animals, that kind of bond is beautiful and this movie really touched so many bittersweet notes that just overwhelm me on every rewatch.
Bolt will always be one of my alltime favorites, especially the score by John Powel. A small detail I notice not many people mention if any, is that the photo at the end holds even MORE significance. When Penny was filming the show, she'd take a picture with Bolt at the end of every adventure. To me, that final photo is solidifying the end to the adventure they had throughout the whole movie reuniting and changing their lives for the better, and now that the adventure is done, they can relax in their lives together.
I recently rewatched Bolt and it broke my heart. My boy got lost earlier this year, I still wish I had gotten my happy ending with him coming home. He did come home, but not the way he should have. I still miss him beyond words.
I usually agree with Schaff’s ratings, but Bolt is one of my favorite movies and seeing him rate it so low made me so sad lol
I'm glad more people are coming around to this movie after all these years. I remember loving it when it came out back in 2008, and like you, I think it still holds up as well. You also raise a good point about how Bolt's emotional climax feels a lot more real than most other animated movies. The only other time a film's climax hit that hard for me was with Zootopia, and even then, like you mentioned, it still required a twist villain with a big government conspiracy to make all of the moving parts come together, whereas with Bolt, it's just a girl and her dog trying to survive. Plus, it's the firefighters who ultimately rescue them, not themselves, which gives the characters involved a level of vulnerability I don't see very often, especially in stuff aimed at kids.
well technically bolt alerted the firemen through a vent.
I'm literally tearing up watching the video its just so emotional
I just rewatched it and its a very well made film. I love how the beginning and end of the film is actually the bolt tv series in universe and all the little things that build up through the film. Penny having to make an adult choice to let Bolt go because of actual people who work on the show might lose thier jobs cause of cancelation. I love how when you meet Mittens its slowly hinted at throughout the film she used to have an owner and she realized bolt isnt actually super and when he comes to terms with that he cant believe the 1 thing that cant be fake is his owner while Mittens on the other hand has every reason to believe she is an actress. It makes matters even worse when Penny does end up getting a replacement for the show. And Bolt becomes more of a dog growing closer to Mittens as friends. I love how other animals recognize bolt bit cant understand why then ending it with pigeons saying never seen him in my life. I love that when Bolt sees penny again he is all dirty his tatoo is all the way gone. She instantly knows its her dog its symbolic to him not being a part of the fantasy anymore while the replacement bolt is new and has a shiny new tattoo. I lile how the Bolt replacement is the reason the fire starts because he grew up like a normal dog making it his fault while Bolt has probably been playing this role since he was brought home. I like how characters will ask advice from the hamster only for the hamster to bring up hollywood cliches and also reenact popular movie scenes. I like that there is a nemo reference that makes sense in context of the scene. The way Bolt ends up saving both Penny and him is very clever. Lastly i thought it was clever to end the film with the family quitting the roles of the show and we see the new penny and its like retcon that she had face surgery from the accident in the last cliffhanger but in actuality they needed a new actress that could honestly do better with the new Bolt dog actor. Its a parallel to the actual Penny and Bolt just being a normal Girl with her dog. Also ending it off with Aliens is pretty great.
Thank you for this nostalgic throwback.
Also glad I'm not alone as Barking at the Moon and I thought I lost you have been stuck in my head rent-free since I first watched this movie
I LOVE BOLT AND HAVE ALWAYS DONE IT!! I remember when I was a kid and watched this every day. Only now one week ago when I watched it again I understood what actually happened xD
This movie helped make me a furry and I couldn’t hate it more for that. I watch it every week at this point. A masterpiece
I hate as well that it made you a furry, but it’s a p good movie amongst the sea of shit ass 3d animated movies
@@commiekiller3000 it’s a satire comment, I actually enjoy being a furry. But ok
Good for you, be who you love and don't care what others tell you, it's their problem.
*OH MY GOD YOU'RE A FURRY?!*
You wanna go get some hot chocolate and donuts from Krispy Cream one day? I'm all down for it!
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Man, I stated to cry again just watching his Super Bark saving them. How can anybody say it´s not emotionally touching
Bolt’s a very sweet movie with a good heart it’s not one of Disney’s best , but it’s such a charming movie.
However I made this discovery recently and comparison. With another movie Puss in Boots 2. Think of it for a second
-(Bolt/Puss) A Main character who thinks he is a hero , but is brought down a few pegs and doesn’t think they are the hero they were, but learns to appreciate who they really are.
-(Mittens/Kitty) A Cat who gets declawed by their previous owners and has a hard time trusting anyone, but they learn to open up to others and learns to Trust the main character. They Bond overtime and even have a splitting up the characters before the climax.
-(Rhino/Perrito) a delusional comic relief who looks up to their Hero and what they do and is the third wheel that keeps the gang of three together.
- They travel to their location with a Map and grow to bond and trust each-other. And at the end they get the happy ending they deserve.
WTH DID PUSS IN BOOTS 2 RIP OFF BOLT OR AM I LOSING MY MIND? 😂
Seriously almost teared up when you were talking about the finale, thank you for doing this movie justice.
Tropes exist for a reason: they are story-telling tools. Some are overused, but then there are also inverted tropes. What we have on the surface of Bolt is The Hero's Journey. Like, literally. However, even though he returns to the exact same world and people as he left, Bolt's adventure gives him a new perspective on everything. Then, in Penny's moment of need, the only way for Bolt to save her was to combine the fake skills with real knowledge, but that's not even the best part of it. That climax takes place in the real world. Fires are real, and children dying in them is also very real. This is the best part because it's so believable, it could've actually happened. And that's the part that makes me cry.
This movie was my all-time favourite when I was a child. I absolutely loved Mittens, I still have the plush toy of her that my parents bought me, I took it almost everywhere with me
I had a plush of bolt as a kid!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MOVIE I don’t care what people say it’s such a heartwarming movie and adorable but just 😁❤️😍😍😍 Love Bolt and the whole characters I’m glad some people still talk about BOLT it’s so underrated to everyone like myself I still draw this cutie and still care for this!!!!
Bolt is fantastic. It's such a wholesome and funny movie and Bolt is such a cute little boy
When I picked up my elderly German shepherd from the shelter for the first time (she was 9 & riddled with heart worms, cancer, hip dysplasia) I sang "Barking at the moon" to her as we drove home, and the day that she was euthanized at almost 13, I sang it right there with her again, "I have got so much to give, I swear I do... I may not have 9 lives, but this one feels brand new." I haven't watched Bolt since she passed 3 years ago bc it hurts too bad, but I think this video convinced me that I should & just embrace the tears as they come. ❤️
Wtf I'm actually crying at that fire scene, I guess I'm just reliving past emotions but geez. Also amazing video btw
I think what I love about it the most is how real the movie is. There's a certain level of elevated sentience they gave the animals, but it's a story that takes place in what feels like real life. They could've even made it live action for the most part like Babe. Most people probably feel it makes it forgettable but I feel it's what makes it stand out
Honestly I sorta forgot about this movie for a while, but now u got me emotional and nostalgic all at once, thanks for this, ima go watch bolt for the first time in a few years
I was 28 years old when I saw this movie and I thought it was great and the scene at the end, even made this grown man cry! Then when I watched it with my daughter for her first time when she was 4, maybe 5 and I saw her crying and all emotional like I was, made me cry even more!
I Love this movie!
I grew up with Bolt. It was my entire childhood, I must’ve watched it at least 200 times. And I’m not even exaggerating there. It and Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (yes, the ORIGINAL, the tv show is okaaayyyy but doesn’t hold a candle to the original) were my personality when I was little. And even as I get older (even though I’m only 16, and still very much a kid), I will continue to show my love for this movie, because I did and still do love it. To this day, one of my favorite things to do on days where I’m feeling especially depressed is go back and rewatch this movie. It’s nostalgic, adorable, and because of it’s sad moments, the happy ending is all the more heartwarming. I remember being like, 9, and always asking my dad to play ‘I Thought I Lost You’ in the car while I was driving literally anywhere. I still haven’t even watched the video, gonna go do that now. But I’ve literally never found a group of people that will valiantly fight for the idea that Bolt is an amazing movie.
Yay, i love that you made a response to Schaffrillas, also i Love and was obsessed with Bolt, mostly cause i Love dogs and the cut out stuff that was in the extras was so good too
when i was a kid, i would only ever watch bolt, over and over. bolt was my favorite movie, it always made me cry and i still love the soundtrack so much, i absolutely have to listen to barking at the moon when im on a road trip
fr this movie deserves more respect, I was so sad when Schaff said what he said
This will forever be one of my favorite animated movies (along with How To Train Your Dragon)! I vividly remember watching it for the first time with my dad and absolutely bawling my eyes out like 3 times during it, so much that he had to hug me. The plot, the songs, the characters, everything made me feel so much and it became a precious memory to me
Bolt is an underrated masterpiece
I agree! Great to see you here!
This video showed up in my recommended. So good job, probably! I have like the exact middlepoint combination of yours and Schaff's feelings toward Bolt I found Bolt because of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. There's only one half-direct mention of the fact that Kitty is declawed in The Last Wish, so I looked up her backstory and then scrolled by a video of MITTENS revealing her backstory. I thought it was cool to depict something like this in family movies, since it can play a narrative role and also teach kids early that declawing is bad, so I watched. Pretty lame reveal to be honest...
I don't remember how I ended up watching other scenes, but I saw the trailer park one and also the scene where Bolt and Mittens met for the first time. Coming right off of The Last Wish, I was absolutely loving more cute animal shenanigans, and I was also REALLY shocked to see Bolt lift Mittens over a freeway. The scream is what really drove it home.
I was also surprised that this movie looked kind of awesome, because I've thought ever since I've seen ads that Bolt is actually a movie about a "super dog," and I always thought that was the lamest thing ever. Never wanted anything to do with it. But after seeing these scenes, I was pretty curious, so I tried watching it. HATED the intro, I am not wooed into submission by orange lighting and animated puppy, or little girl naming the thing before she even meets him. HATED the opening sequence, because it was again seeming like a super dog movie. It went on long enough that I started to think it was actually like that for the whole movie (which would be painful, because OBVIOUSLY the drama and cheesiness is turned up for that opening sequence). I questioned reality to my gf, and she explained what the movie was about. Then I committed to watching it. The opening was way more bearable once I knew what I was in for.
(The first thing I said to her when I was done was, "I was gonna be pissed if they didn't adopt the cat")
I don't like any of the human stuff in this movie. I don't care how vital it is to the main plot, I just like seeing these animals doing animal things, as if they were as intelligent as people but still bound to their own species' impulses. Love the way the birds are animated, just like you said. Bolt and Mitten's relationship is adorable and I love watching all of their interactions, and I have that Barking at the Moon song saved on my phone so I can listen in the car. Course, I'd throw Rhino into a wood chipper, but I mostly love everything between the moment Bolt meets the birds and the moment Mittens reveals her backstory. Before and after that entire part of the movie, I just don't want none of it
For reference, I first watched this movie about 3 weeks ago. I don't have to apologize for or doubt myself because of nostalgia, baby. The fact that Mittens invited Bolt to live with her indefinitely...I mean, Jesus, it's too cute man. Kinda bothered that her declawing backstory has so little to do with the story (same goes for Kitty Softpaws). If I had to guess, it's a way of physically representing how she has to present a tough image to the world in order to cope with and survive in the life of an alley cat, while she doesn't actually belong there. Kind of thin, though. The declawing bit just feels like a cheap trick to pull at the audience's heartstrings, but it didn't work on me. I do tear up watching her and Bolt in that montage, though, knowing they've both had it rough and are so happy just trying to make each other happy. Bolt returning Mittens's favors and finding her a ball of yarn hits hard
Also after watching The Last Wish, this lyric just happens to have a stronger effect on me:
"I may not have nine lives, but this one feels brand new"
aaaaaaaaaaaanyway, hopefully that was a mildly entertaining read. I like reading other people's takes, and this video was a good listen too. Made me want to look up Schaff's take, for one thing, and I gotta say...I sympathize more his take a lot-
when i rewatched this movie it was even better than when i was younger.
omg bolt was my childhood movie when you played the end song i begin to tear up . ty for giving it the love it deserves :)
*OH MY GOD. i think you just unlocked a forgotten core childhood memory of mine. i loveed this film as a kid, made me hella emotional. it breaks my heart how this is such a criminally underrated disney film.* 🌚
Even in the review at the fire scene i started crying. To love someone so unconditionally and be loved. And the score always triggers my tearducts. Its so good!
I really do mean it when I say that you, Jonah, really do feel like the next Schafferillas. You just give a whole unique energy to animated movie reviewing that I feel is a little lost. And Schaff is great by all means, but pretty much only personal problem I have watching him usually is that I feel like he's very critical of things that don't necessarily need absolutely extreme criticism. And that's fine, it's his opinions and that's ok, but I feel like he sometimes thinks things should be more high standard than what they're trying to be or doesn't give something enough credit where it's due. But you seem to look more on the bright side with certain movies and animation and I really like that. Plus you're just like, coherent in your points and funny. That diss track didn't need to go so hard but was legit funny.
Anyway, I'm rambling but keep up the good work man. I first found you with the Blue Sky ranking vid and you make some great stuff.
Yesss!! I know I loved this movie as a kid, cus I had a Bolt themed birthday cake two years in a row 😭 I loved those cake topper figures.
i watched this once when i was like 4 and i rewatched it 10 years later and it was so good
I watched Bolt for the first time a few years after it released. I was in my 20's and I've seen it maybe 3 times since then. I tear up every time I watch this movie. It's really good.
Tysm for the justice you’ve brought us for bolt😫😫✨
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I had so much hope that someone, ANYONE would have made a video analysis about bolt, after watching Schaf's video. And this is exactly what I could have hoped for. Thank you.
Bolt is the first movie I remember seeing in theaters in 2008, I was five years old. It's still one of my favorite movies ever, and that's 20% nostalgia and 80% it's a damn good movie that holds up
3:35 I TOTALLY relate to the "I'm not helping my own case am I?" because I'm making my own video about an underacted property i LOVE but because I love it so much I've analyzed it to the point I know every flaw and plothole as well, and it's hard to refrain from mentioning them because I realize I'm trying to get people to agree with me that it's great XD
Love that schaff brought me to this channel time to binge some videos 😎 absolutely loved Bolt as a child for its emotional core as I was drawn to more of the bronze era of disney for their emotional tellings like fox and the hound
This was literally my favourite childhood film! Thank you for making me re realise this childhood film i loved! 🖤
I've always loved Bolt. a special place in my heart. Probably the Disney movie I watched the most. just idk. i just love it
I used to watch this movie religiously and even used to renact the scenes on my playground growing up
This movie didn't make me cry as a kid but then I rewatched as an adult and I couldn't see I was crying so much
This movie is so good
I’m glad to see I wasn’t the only one obsessed with this movie as a kid. It’s such a banger.
i have to completely agree with you on all points not to mention the satire in your jokes was hilarious!! keep it up man! but if you kidnap my dog you can expect me to show up like john wick
Thank you so much. This movie is my favorite animated movie ever and i was heartbroken to learn that no one felt the same way. It feels like such a great movie for kids, and it taught me a lot about maturing when I was a kid.
Bolt was one of my favorite movies as a kid, I can't believe I haven't thought about it in years. On the surface, I can understand why people dismiss it as a generic forgettable kids movie, but it's really not. It's got heart all the way through and feels more genuine than any Disney movie I've seen in the last 5 years. It's a very underrated movie.
I'm crying even watching scenes without sound, how much it does touch me emotionally x'D one of my most beloved cartoons that ever existed, thanks for the warm words about it.
bolt is literally one of my favorite disney movies!!!
Bolt was the first movie I ever saw in theaters! I have several pictures from then, we watched it on 3D (as one of my only experiences with that kind of thing, I wasn't well off as a kid) and I genuinely remember it so fondly. As you narrated the fire scene I found myself tearing up, although the last time I saw this movie was probably like a decade ago in a TV rerun or something. I might need to rewatch it soon. Thank you for making this video!:) It was very enjoyable and it brang back good memories.
I remember falling in love with this movie the moment it came out. I was 10 years old. I watched it every day for weeks, annoying the CRAP out of my siblings. I am now 24 and Bolt still makes me cry whenever I rewatch it. It is truly an incredible movie that will always have a special place in my heart.
THANK YOU! I saw the same ranking, and was also crushed by the fact it was called "Lame". the movie plotline with the green eyed man will always be the coolest thing for me
0:31 same same. i hate rio 2.
also your review made me really happy, and kinda emotional tbh. I grew up with this movie, and was kinda upset to see so many people not appreciating it. It isn't the best but is still a classic to me, and I'm glad to see someone else share my opinions. :]
So you hate Schaff for liking it?
@@anonymouslucario285 I never said that. I just agree with Jonah that Rio 2 sucks, Bolt is underrated, and Schaff was wrong (in my opinion) on both accords. I never once said I hated him.
I mean...I think Rio 2 is okay, but it couldn't be better than the beautiful original
when i watch this movie all i can think of is the symbolism of the effect how our parents raise us effects how we act and what we believe in. i absolutely love this movie its probably a top tier movie for me
Basically my entire family has a really strong nostalgic connection to this movie and I've probably watched it hundreds of times over the years. I've honestly never heard anyone say they disliked this amazing movie! Great review.
this video is so GOOD !! i’ve loved bolt ever since i was 5, which was about a couple years after it came out in 08. it was honestly one of the first movies where i could clearly remember how it felt to watch it for the first time (if that makes sense), along with the other dozens of times i watched it throughout my childhood. anyways, it’s safe to say that it definitely deserves sm more recognition and love. such a good movie!!
Bolt is genuinely my favourite movie. I grew up watching the film on repeat every day through ages 2 - probably 7. I loved it
yes! yes yes yes! for the past 2 years i've never seen anybody say anything about bolt, and it's my favorite childhood movie! i'm so glad you talked about it.
Bolt is my childhood movie. I never knew the movie’s name because I was too young to remember it. Growing up I always knew the movie as the dog with a lightning bolt. It wasn’t until like sometime during Highschool that I learned the name of the movie. What I’m getting at is that, the movie left such a impact on child me that even though I didn’t know the name I still loved it growing up which goes honestly shows how good the movie was.
Goddmn, such a good video. I'm glad someone still remembers this masterpiece. TH-cam recommendations really surprised me
Bolt stuck with me for a decade. I definitely need to give it a rewatch!
so glad to see someone else shares my opinion on Bolt, cause most people I've met share Schaffrillas' opinions on it
I watched the fire scene once when i was 3 years old and to this day i still cannot watch it and i skip it every time bc i just know i will burst into tears...
i watched this movie all through my childhood to the point we had to buy it TWICE because it got so scratched up. Having a dog that looks exactly like bolt made for an easy dog Halloween costume too :)
Not only is the execution of the quote "unoriginal/generic plot" done in the best way possible, but also it is unique in the way that the "unoriginal" were brought together in a way that was new, therefore making it original
This video is fantastic. I love Bolt to hell and back, but you did an amazing job here. Many many many kudos to you my good sir
Dude- I actually did cry when they embraced again. Such a wonderful beautiful movie, I love it so much.
I remember I was only... 5, maybe? when I first watched the movie. I had absolutely no idea what was going on, and my mom had to explain how they were dying in the climax with the fire. I also gained a fear of fire and smoke from that scene that I subconsciously remembered even though I forgot the movie it was from until a few years ago lolol
But I DO remember sobbing my eyes out even though I hadn't the slightest clue what was going on like that was crazy emotional, so yeah I think this movie deserves WAYYY better
As a dog lover, 10/10 absolutely recommend
Bolt was me and my cousin’s movie growing up! Such a cool message and fun adventure
telling about this movie that literally just you showing the first few seconds of the climax at 11:44 was enough to bring tears in my eyes goddamnit i'm weak
Agree. This movie was the first to make me cry as well.
New subscriber! I'm so glad that there's someone who agrees with me that Bolt is such a hidden gem! I remember me wanting a dog so badly after watching this movie more than 15-20 times I hardly remember. But in the end, we got a plushie of Bolt in a Disney store and it made me so happy! I still have him to this day no scratches. This movie must be known to more people for how good this is! And that dis-track on Schaffrillas was fire!
And of course, I do know that this was a joke but wasn't aware of the accident. I sure hope he's doing alright and may his brother and best friend rest in peace.
I always like to remind people about John Powell's filmography because I think he needs more recognition. John has worked on not only Bolt, but also co-composed films like Chicken Run and Shrek, also solo-composing movies like Rio, How To Train Your Dragon, Robots, Solo: A Star Wars Story, etc., all amazing scores.
schaffrillas response to the diss track when? 😤
no but fr - great video my guy, i forgot how emotional this movie makes me even to this day 😭 always nice to see bolt appreciators! you definitely earned a sub from me
This has never been in my top ten favourite Disney films but it is definitely one I like to watch and cry every time doing so! I also love the music and songs! I also want to yell at Mittens past owners!
this movie was my favorite as a kid because in the spanish dub the pigeons have an argentinian accent and it made me laugh everytime, i still quote them to this day
I loved watching Bolt as a kid so yeah ig I love it because of nostalgia (but it’s still so good!) Also Rhino was key in getting Bolt out of the animal control truck
I remember when I was little, I was absolutly obsessed with this movie, but I didn't know where to get it and I never thought of asking for it. The only place I knew that had it was the only corner store the small town my grandparents live in. That place closed down a while back tho and younger me was devastated to learn about that lol. But every time my grandparents said that my older siblings and I got to chose a movie to rent from the store each, I always chose Bolt. I watched it so many times that my older siblings got so fed up with me so I watched Bolt alone lol
Even to this day I still regard Bolt as one of my top favourites for movies to watch and to recommend to people. And even if it's an older movie the 3D animation is so well done :)
I completely agree with your analysis, this is a very great movie. I personally say that this movie is the definition of an underrated Gem.
5:17 just want to say that jump where Bolt falls down in the pavement pit also feels natural. Like it fits the story perfectly, making the jump even funnier😁
I love this movie and was obsessed as a child. I named my childhood dog bolt. He passed away at 12 y/o on 2020.
This movie has been my favorite since I was a little kid. Every time I've asked my parents what my favorite movie is, without fail they always tell me it's Bolt. Haha I even have a plush of Bolt too :)
I’m on the verge of tears just watching this video. I loved this movie throughout my childhood and I’ll defend Bolt with you to the ends of the earth.
this was also the first movie to make me cry. only 6 movies have ever made me cry and this was one of them
it's great to finally find a video that someone talks positively about this great masterpiece, I thought I was the only one who could see its beauty, and it's a very gratifying thing that someone has finally dedicated a video to my favorite hero Bolt ❤
I remember I watched bolt so much as a kid that I literally drove my sister insane to the point she stole the DVD and broke it
Honestly just seeing the clips over Bolt learning how to dog paired with the song made me almost cry having grown up with this movie
Honestly I think Rhino is needed for the story to serve as the hype man for Bolt at his lowest point you need a character to get Bolt to save Kitten and a fan character is a good way to get him out of the gutter
Bolt got me into video editing which lead into taking a course in college.
My gosh I got emotional when you spoke about the end. ahh
Just rewatched with my fiancé last night. Legitimately cried, laughed, and everything in between. You’re dead on about the great writing, especially for a Disney movie. Obviously this was written with a specific familial audience in mind, and that lends itself to certain tropes and narrative themes that restrict its flexibility (especially when associated with the Disney brand)… however, this movie’s thoughtfulness and genuine emotional beats floored me. I’ll always respect and (to be honest prefer 90% of the time) a great Wes Anderson or Scorsese film, but for a wholesome, uplifting, entertaining, and emotional animated Disney movie, I’m always coming back to Bolt first and foremost. Period. ❤️❤️