Movie Star Pets

A casino-owning dog was killed by his rival but managed to get back to earth to take revenge. With the help of an orphan girl. And, in the end, went to paradise because All Dogs go to Heaven.

Which was what this movie was all about. Using a cartoon format to present some universal values about life. Simple things like “Virtue is it’s own reward”. And, of course, “You can’t keep a good dog down” just like the way it was sung in the movie.

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Pop quiz time: What does John Travolta and a White German Shepherd have in common? Answer: Both have bushy eyebrows and John Travolta was the voice of Bolt, the White German Shepherd in the movie Bolt.
Bolt is about how a canine superstar coped with real life without the aid of the special effects team. Dog lovers and Travolta fans are all heartily encouraged to see this movie. Also all those people who would like to see how an animated movie can explore profound philosophical concepts.

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In the movie K-9, who was the better cop? Wait, that’s not a fair question. Jerry Lee, the German Shepherd, had longer hair, longer ears and longer fangs. And Jerry Lee did not have to keep talking to his human partner to boost his own self-confidence.

Of course, you don’t have to take my word for it. Just watch the movie to find the answer. Would be a good idea to read a self-motivation book before doing that, though.

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