Christmas Bolt

On Christmas day, Terri and I saw Bolt. Yes, it's a kids flick, but it is pretty darn good. It is/was available in 3D, but we only saw the 2D version. When I watch a 3D movie in 2D, there are always a few shots were are obviously catering to the 3D effect and it takes me out of the movie for a bit. Bolt was no exception, though the worst-offending shot happens right at the end. And really, that's the problem with 3D films as a medium. While it has effect on the movie-going experience (much as IMAX can), it doesn't serve the story. But this is old news.

Bolt is a non-Pixar Disney film, and while it lacks the gravitas (I should probably find a better word there, but I won't) of Pixar stores, I found it engaging and fun. It has several of the storytelling cliches (fish out of water, buddy movie, road movie, etc.) but they are executed well. The characters are interesting, even if John Travolta's voice in the lead role was a bit distracting at times. I was also distracted by the kid in the seats to my right who couldn't sit still and decided the railing make an excellent jungle gym.

Synopsis: excellent, all-ages entertainment.