mikepatrick-10340 I just viewed this movie for the first time and thought it was incredible. Very short and easy to get through. An instant classic. The soundtrack was a little less than I expected. Great animation, and a happy ending.

NateWatchesCoolMovies Anyone remember Balto? I remember Balto. Pepperidge Farm remembers Balto too. How can you not, when it was one of the most charming, beautifully done non Disney animation films we saw as kids. I think the fact that it was not made by Disney threw it into obscurity a bit, but there's the odd copy floating around out there in the Arctic snow. It's an underdog story (built in pun there eh) about half husky, half wolf Balto (Kevin Bacon having a blast) who hangs around Nome, Alaska and is ridiculed by the local sled dogs for being a mud-blood. Every dog has his day though, and Balto gets his when a deadly epidemic breaks out in town during a storm, and he courageously volunteers to make the perilous journey to a far away outpost that has the required medicine. Joining him are his lovable goofy goose friend Boris (Bob Hoskins trading in his jovial cockney accent for a jovial Russian accent), ant two adorable polar bears called Muk and Luk. Watching out for him is the only purebred dog in town who cares about him, Jenna the husky (Bridget Fonda), determined to muster a rescue party when he gets in over his head. Balto must brave raging blizzards, treacherous fellow sled dogs and the world's biggest grizzly bear (seriously that thing is like 15 feet tall) to save the town's population, and he does it all with bravery, charisma and a winning attitude that's essential in any animated film. His sidekicks are endearing, his efforts intrepid and the film a winner.

steelefan36 i love this movie to death, its an amazing story with a great plot and good characters. i would recommend this movie to anyone who loves dogs and/or wolves. overall, 10 out of 10. while the original movie was great the two other movies, Balto wolf quest and Balto Wings Of Change where no where near as good as the original. i won't say that there bad, there just a let down compared to the original. the story is heart warming and nice, in fact, ever since i saw the movie i couldn't get enough. i first saw it last summer and was instantly hooked, mostly because i love talking dogs. while the movies are meant for young children, if you love cute stories and cute characters, this is the movie for you.

Dr_Wesker This movie's rating on IMDb is far too low. I didn't know this movie was so underrated.When it comes to animated movies, Disney is at the top of the food chain and Pixar comes in at a close second. So it's amazing that this non-Disney, animated film surpasses even some Disney movies -- I don't count the movies like High School Musical. Current Disney is trash aside from some good work like Tangled and Princess And The Frog. - -.-- This is the section where there are possible spoilers. Read at your own risk --The story is told by Rosy, all grown up and with a granddaughter. From there the animation takes over. Balto, whose mother was a wolf and father a dog, was an outcast among not only dogs but also humans. Due to his half wolf heritage he was thought to be wild with the humans, and most of the dogs thought he was beneath them for being only half dog and a stray. Enter Jenna. Kind and caring to all, even to Steele even though he didn't deserve it. She gave him hope that acceptance wasn't as scarce and limited to two polar bears and a goose.However, his luck changes for the better-- giving him a chance to prove himself to not only the dogs but to the humans as well. The town is hit by an epidemic of diphtheria. And, due to the snow, the medicine is delayed on all modern forms of transportation. The town has little option left and decides to send in the best sledding team to retrieve it from the last layover. Balto was not picked, obviously, but after the team leaves he sets off to find them because a huge snow storm is approaching.-- End of possible spoilers --I won't go any further, or I'd risk truly spoiling it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet but is looking it up on IMDb to see if it's worth watching.This movie will always have a special place in my heart. The story has all the elements it needs. Drama, conflict, romance, etc.The cast selected to VA was amazingly picked. Kevin Bacon did a wonderful job, as did Bridget Fonda, Bob Hoskins, Jim Cummings an Phil Collins. And the score was excellent. James Horner is a master composer, his work with Titanic is one of his most popular works, it's a shame that this one isn't for it is on equal ground... at least in my opinion.There you have it. Great animation, a interesting and eye catching plot, an amazing cast and musical score. Few films, real live action or animated/CGI, can pull off all of them. Balto did. So if you've never seen it, I recommend you do so and don't judge it until you've watched everything start to finish. I'll always have a fondness for it, I hope after seeing it you will too.My rating: 10 Stars out of 10 Stars.