Bolt

Bolt is the bigger-than-life star of a hit TV action show who truly believes his stunts and powers are real. When a production mix-up sends him far from the controlled studio world and separates him from Penny, the young woman he thinks he protects, Bolt has to cope with ordinary streets and ordinary people. Cut loose from special effects and scripted danger, he teams up with Mittens, a sarcastic alley cat, and Rhino, an obsessed fan in a hamster ball, as they try to get him back to Los Angeles. That road is full of surprises, comic misunderstandings and moments that reveal how different real life is from the set.

Released in 2008, Bolt was directed by Chris Williams and Byron Howard and created by Dan Fogelman. Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, the film moved Disney further into CGI family features while keeping classic studio storytelling.

Bolt performed well at the box office, delivering solid returns that helped sustain Disney's animation slate at the time. Its commercial reception showed there was still appetite for star-driven animated comedies that mix action with heart.

The movie raised Miley Cyrus's profile beyond her television audience, and Rhino became a memorable, frequently cited scene-stealer among younger viewers. Bolt's premise, a showbiz pet confusing fiction and reality, keeps the film in conversations about Hollywood self-reference and how family animation can wink at older viewers.

Critical response was generally positive, reflected by a vote average near 6.5 out of 10, with many reviewers praising the chemistry among the leads and the film's visual polish while noting occasional tonal shifts. Main themes include identity, friendship and how image can mask vulnerability, all wrapped in humor that lands for kids and adults alike.