Movie spotlight
Volt
Germany in the not-too-distant future: The borders are closed, refugees are collected in camps and turned away or accepted. The mood is charged, a police detachment is responsible for keeping the crowd in check. Volt is one of the cops. He accidentally kills a French refugee. The violence spirals out of control. Volt starts up a relationship with the sister of the man he killed and winds up between the fronts.
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Plot Summary
A shy and slightly neurotic rescue dog named Volt dreams of being a movie star. When his owner, an actor, is kidnapped, Volt must overcome his fears and enlist the help of his new friends to save the day and prove that even a small dog can have a big impact. The adventure leads them through the bustling city of New York, facing challenges and discovering their true strengths along the way.
Critical Reception
Volt received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. Reviewers often praised its charming animation style and heartwarming message, particularly for younger viewers. However, some found the plot to be predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss, with a few critics noting that it didn't quite reach the heights of more established animated films.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cute and colorful animation.
Appreciated for its positive messages about courage and friendship.
Criticized by some for a formulaic plot and inconsistent humor.
Google audience: Audience reception information for Volt (2016) on Google is not widely available or consistently reported in English-language sources.
Fun Fact
While the film was released in 2016, it was based on an earlier animated TV series called 'Volt' which premiered in Italy in 2008.
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