Universal Pictures
Directed by Simon Wells
My rating: 3 stars out of 4
IMDb Wikipedia
(Blu-ray, Universal)
Balto is a part wolf dog living in remote Alaska. Shunned by most other dogs and humans, he befriends a red husky who is owned by little girl in town. When she gets sick with diphtheria, a sled team is arranged to retrieve the necessary medicine half way across Alaska in the middle of winter. Balto is shunned again for being part wolf, and instead the sled team is led by a selfish bully who only wants the fame. The team gets lost in the wilderness and Balto sets out to find and rescue them. He has to use his wolf instincts to overcome many obstacles, including a fight with a bear. Beautifully animated film from Simon Wells and Universal Animation, with the scenic landscape bursting with hues. The story is straightforward but engaging, though the live-action wraparound segments were probably unnecessary.
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