Balto III - Wings of Change

Balto III - Wings of Change
by Phil Weinstein

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Actor: Bill Fagerbakke, Charles Fleischer, Jodi Benson, Keith Carradine, Sean Astin
Director: Phil Weinstein
Brand: Universal Studios
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 5.1; Spanish (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: AC-3, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 79 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-02-01
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Universal Studios

DVD Reviews of Balto III - Wings of Change

DVD Review: Balto III: Spoilers
Summary: 4 Stars

Okay, this time the voice actors that caught my ear were: Keith Carradine and Sean Astin. Not only because I recognize their vocal traits but because of the contrast in their characters. Astin is Kodiak, one of Jenna and Balto's Husky-like pups and the younger Carradine is a Human called Duke who proves progress is inevitably arriving via the introduction of his airplane. Now, in largely animal films I don't tend to like human characters so I assumed wrongly that Carradine would be a bad guy here. Far from it. Duke is very kind. Kodiak sees Duke as a threat due to possibly causing the dog teams to lose their status and function in their home town. When Duke is hurt, Kodiak initially refuses to offer assistance due to being mad...again this is relatable...it sometimes takes time to see the big picture of a scenario fully. Also, admitting you are wrong is fairly difficult as is being willing to change. I think the main message of this film is that nature, man, and technology can co-exist if we work at it, with all elements finding their place...also, that not all change is to be dreaded.

DVD Review: Fantastic Trequel!
Summary: 5 Stars

Many people slam this movie, but i love it!!! To me it's the best in the film series, much better than Wolf Quest. Wolf Quest had a really sad ending, it was good to get back to the happy ending theme.

People often ask me if i'm too old for these movies, then i reply no. I watch these movies a lot with my children. The only thing slightly wrong is the singing; news flash! better singers needed. But beside that i defintley recommend this for those hard-core Balto fans!

DVD Review: Happy Grandson!
Summary: 5 Stars

My grandson loves these videos and was happy to get his one. The delivery was faily quick and we were happy with the service we received with our Amazon purchase.

DVD Review: not bad for a third movie
Summary: 4 Stars

This story is not as spiritual as the second Balto movie. That may reassure some sensitive viewers: no Native American spiritual practices or beliefs are aired/promoted/conveyed. Kodiak, one of Balto's sons, is the center figure that sets the tone of the story when his sled team is challenged to outrace an air plane delivering mail. The goose is back, with a she-goose that is stereotypically Russian femme-fatale. He has problems because he is afraid to fly, and she wants to have a romantic flight...Balto has to help the other dogs rescue the pilot when he becomes lost in a storm. the fighting and social cruelty of "Balto" is missing from this story, but it teaches a few lessons about setting right priorities, being honest in a relationship, and caring for others even if they are disliked. A feel-good movie, definitely child-safe.

DVD Review: Literally an insult to the original
Summary: 1 Stars

The first Balto was great, and I am one of the people who happen to like the second - Wolf Quest. I don't care if 75% of Balto fans say differently, WQ was so much better.
Firstly, it was too 'humanised.' The humans were shoved right in your faces so you lose the feeling of Alaska being 'wild.' Secondly, unlike the original and Wolf Quest, the characters were too underdeveloped, and most of them are annoying. Especially those dog characters, which look like they come from Lady and the Tramp II. Kodi was just a red version of Aleu, except without the sweetness. The film itself had little plot, and was rather tedious. Boris was the only character who kept you from being bored to tears. And Balto 3 lacks what made Balto so special in the first place - the element of wolves. The producers (as well as most reviewers) don't seem to realise this. Here, Balto is referred to as a mere 'dog,' as though you DO need a pedigree to help someone. Yes, I know Balto is part dog and it's nice to see this aspect, but for them not to even mention he is part wolf is a giant insult to the original, as well as stealing away almost all of his personality.

If I were you, I simply skip this and rent Wolf Quest instead. Or, if you didn't like WQ, them simply watch the original for the fortieth time.

Description of Balto III - Wings of Change

Balto embarks upon his most exciting journey ever in this beautifully animated, high-flying adventure! When an airplane pilot claims he can deliver mail and supplies faster than the sled dog team, Balto and his pals rise to the challenge.

This heartwarming family film features the voice talents of Sean Astin, Keith Carradine, Jean Smart, Kathy Najimy and more. Action-packed and filled with heroism and humor, Balto III: Wings of Change promises heart-pounding excitement, laughs and fun for all!

Sled dog Balto may have retired in this second sequel to Balto, but our hero's sense of compassion and keen intellect have not diminished with time. When a new flying machine makes an appearance in the small Alaskan towns of Nome and White Mountain, it looks as if Kodi (Balto's son who is now a sled dog in his own right); the rest of the dog team, and their human Mushers will shortly be stripped of their duties as mail carriers. Refusing to be dismissed without a fight, the dogs and their Mushers challenge pilot Duke to a race and call Balto out of retirement to lead the team. When bad weather causes unexpected problems for the plane, it's up to the wise and courageous Balto to save Duke from certain death. An amusing sub-plot features Boris, a snow goose who's afraid of heights, and Stella, a seductress goose who's bent on winning Boris's affection. Voice talent featured in this 79-minute, animated program includes Sean Astin, Jean Smart, Keith Carradine, Kathy Najimy, and David Paymer. (Ages 3 to 10) --Tami Horiuchi

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