| Overall: | A |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | A- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A |
| Run Time: | 96 |
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| Video Release: | 08 Nov 2011 |
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After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.
What does Bolt learn about being a hero? Does he have to have superpowers to help others?
Differentiating between the fantasy of television and the reality of life outside of the studio is a challenge for Bolt. How does he react when he learns the truth about his abilities? What new qualities does he discover in himself? What does Rhino never come to understand about Bolt?
What examples of friendship are found in this story?
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
