Nostalgia Critic Real Thoughts On - Balto

[@CaptainJZH]

"Inspired by true events" would have been better.

[@NovelistVampireGirl]

They did give Steel a backstory to why he's so crazy, they just don't go into enough detail with it so you miss it. He's been on top for so long he doesn't know who he is anymore without that. He's also beginning to "lose his edge" (as his master puts it). So he's scared and insecure and sees Balto as a threat to his sense of superiority on which his entire identity and self-worth hangs.

[@Nagarath16]

... Rob.. I finally have to say this. I got this far keeping my mouth shut. It's a goose. Darn it.

[@dvdmm1996]

I thought you would say you're in love with him

[@Nagarath16]

I can't love him because he missed the important point of the character - and even the point that it's specific GOOSE. My love is ruined. Forever. ::Overdramatic sigh.::

[@Metroid4ever]

Thank you.

[@Changeling9000]

At least Doug knew he was a goose.

[@dvdmm1996]

Saludos desde España

[@nikolai60]

Fun fact: the real Balto was in fact known to have been seen around town playing with, or just wandering around alongside, a goose. I am not making this up, the goose is actually one of the more accurate bits of this.

[@lucasmckenzie8525]

Sources? :)

[@trueloveis4u]

I couldn't find anything on this and i went to 5 sites on the real balto nothing mentioned a goose

[@randalgraves6979]

Susssss

[@pinesapp]

this now, is a real fun fact and i'm not believing it without further research :)

[@TheSoulvian]

00:40 I thought I was the only one who noticed. Not only does it look Bluthish, but the music is done by the same composer who did American Tail and Land Before Time. Spielberg was still trying to make Bluth movies in his absence. That's what all three of the Amblimation movies were trying to do. Ironically, Balto is actually better than most of the later Bluth films, though not as good as his first few.

[@TheSoulvian]

See, in the 80s Bluth worked for Spielberg and made those 2 hits, then they fell apart and so Amblimation was created. The first thing they did was make a sequel to "An American Tail" without Bluth and so after that all of the Amblimation films have that kind of feel and animation style.

[@burningexeter4365]

The Soulvian A really great talented crew they got behind Balto. I'm with you on that this feels way more like a Don Bluth film that most of the later Bluth films. Face it, Bluth does not have a decent track record.

[@IamSenpaiNUTELLAISREAL]

The Soulvian he did do a review though

[@taracat1235]

The Soulvian I thought it was Don Bluth movie to

[@00ammy00]

The Soulvian Which is a shame why it's the most overlooked

[@armchairrocketscientist4934]

You keep on mentioning El Dorado, and you say that you have a problem with it. I'd be interested to see you do a full in depth nostalgia critic review of it...

[@brennanryland1995]

awesome astronaut they did for Dreamworks-uary

[@LeoandLamb]

awesome astronaut he did, if you look up his Dreamworks-uary review of it, you can see what Doug thinks of the film.

[@armchairrocketscientist4934]

I meant a full review.

[@HadenDA_sort_of]

I feel like a lot of fear things goes overlooked with El Dorado when it comes to Doug.

[@lynall-zi9yj]

Lythience He overlooks Miguel walking in on Tulio getting a bj from Chel in El Dorado lol.

[@seattlegirl14]

Boris is a goose...not a duck. That's why it was ironic that he was goose-stepping to cheer up Balto. A Russian Goose doing the Goose Step.

[@powerofanime1]

It would've been even funnier if he had been German...and probably more suited to the silly moments in general too.

[@Superibis.]

He's not doing the goose step ^^ what he does is a Russian traditional dance I always forget the name of :/

[@cloud4565]

@@Superibis. i think it's called a crossack or cossack dance

[@Superibis.]

You’re probably right ^^

[@darkcuttlefish463]

Regarding the "based on a true story" bit, Anastasia is hundred times worse than Balto in that regard.

[@morgangobin6550]

Dark Cuttlefish Then I look forward to seeing how Broadway treats Anastasia.

[@darkcuttlefish463]

If the NC ever does a review of Anastasia, the opening sketch writes itself Malcolm Playing an Assistant: So Mr. Bluth, I did the research on the Romanovs that you asked me to do. Doug Playing Don Bluth: And, what did you find? Assistant: Well the Romanovs were all executed by a firing squad, including their Teenage daughter, Anastasia. Bluth: You mean Anastasia survived and grew up? Assistant: And Rasputin, the healer who treated the Romanov child's Hemophillia was murdered several weeks earlier Bluth: You mean Rasputin was an evil wizard who was the one who destroyed the Romanov family? Assistant: No, actually the Communist Party executed the Family and went on to cause millions of deaths. Bluth: sounds like a good premise for a feeeamily picture

[@GoldLeafGardenia]

And even worse are the...(gulp)...Titanic Animated Musicals. Yes, you read that right. The NC did a review for both of them, and they are ABSOLUTELY REPULSIVE.

[@jasonzabbidou1389]

NC aready did a review of Anastasia a long LONG time ago.

[@CodySvsTheNet]

But then again Anastasia is an untrue story so....

[@midgetwthahacksaw]

Iron Giant and Prince of Eygypt are my favorite non Disney films!

[@brianlevine871]

Balto was a childhood favorite of mine! I'll have to rewatch it again at some point. Your review of it was also pretty solid, minus the slam at Phil Collins. By the way, the company that made this movie was called Amblimation, which was run by Spielberg and only lasted for the first half of the 90s. It also made Fievel Goes West and We're Back!, both of which I also liked as a kid. That company then evolved into Dreamworks Animation, at least the part that worked on the hand-drawn films like Prince of Egypt.

[@90bats]

+Brian Levine I'm curious what do you think of the prequel of An American Tail: Fievel Goes West. You know, the original An American Tail by Don Bluth

[@brianlevine871]

It's been a while since I've last seen it, but from what I remember, I thought it was pretty good. I think the last time I saw it was either in high school for history class, or maybe once on KZbin a few years ago.

[@HypeVoiceActing]

To be fair, it's been a good while since he insulted Phil Collins.

[@deathlegionair]

His daughter gets more character development in the second movie than balto gets in all three movies.

[@morgangobin6550]

deathlegionair That's so true!

[@dvdmm1996]

You're a cruel man

[@saphiriathebluedragonknight375]

The second one is my favorite.

[@PunkExMachina]

It's true. the sequel doesn't have the animation budget and like all direct to video films it has its MAJOR issues but I'll give it this. They gave me a female character looking for herself without (surprisingly??) any romance, lots of adventure and some decent character development.

[@supermariof0521]

The only problem is that Balto 2 is one of the worst direct DVD sequels ever made. Seriously it has so little to do with Balto that you just have to wonder why they called it Balto 2. The third one however was actually okay.

[@BiFFaR]

I hate how Doug tries to talk real fast and get his point out before Rob starts talking over him. That's the only thing that bugs the shit out of me on these reviews. Ahhhh! Lol

[@goldtaills]

Steele's motivation is not to have kids die, which is likely why he isn't on a top 10 or 20 villains list anywhere. *Steele's goal is to look like the hero and the top dog no matter what.* Thats why he doesn't care if children die in their beds, thats why he's determined to make sure Balto fails, that's why he agrees with Jenna verbally while going against her wishes behind her back, thats why he lies about Balto to the other dogs. Steele is a narcissist to the core. He cares about no one else but himself so the only thing he cares about is making himself look good and be the best while trying to get the best mate (jenna). Everything he does because of that is just consequence. Not goal.

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

goldtaills Yeah, but the sabotage still speaks for itself.

[@trueloveis4u]

to be honest that makes him even worse then a person whose goal is to kill people steele just has a goal and doesn't care if anyone lives or dies to achieve it to him their lives are basically just stepping stones to his true goal

[@LegoManiac_101]

goldtaills Steele is also one of my favorite movie villains but the voice didn’t fit him. He should’ve had a British accent.

[@genera1013]

the duck is a goose...... had to get that out

[@vee8080]

glad someone said it.

[@giovanniorellana2200]

I love their review of this movie! This might be the best review you guys have done this year!

[@pleadead]

How? Its only been out for 20 seconds

[@Silhouetters]

^ You can't be serious.

[@giovanniorellana2200]

Silhouetters I said might

[@sandrakitanga8248]

you haven't even watched the whole thing

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

Giovanni Orellana I assume you are talking about the NC review?

[@ryokomayuka]

What about Joseph: King of Dreams? It's a prequel to Prince of Egypt that Dreamworks did.

[@TheDragonman104]

ryokomayuka It might be possible that he could do another DreamWorks - uary and review that one. But it will have to be on popular demand and there have to be enough DreamWorks movies to review for the whole month.

[@ryokomayuka]

I know. I was just wondering if they even heard of it since they never talk about and he didn't review it the first time. Unlike the other dreamwork movies it was direct to video.

[@hinasakukimi]

i have so many fond memories of making fun of that film with my friends, it'd be great if the NC could tackle it :')

[@IamTalathia]

I'll admit Balto's one of my favorite animated films, though heavily flawed (I researched the shit out of famous dogs when I was a kid. I drew them too- my wolf/dog obsession started years before the film came out.) So when I heard they were making a movie based on Balto and the epidemic in Nome in 1925- my 12 year old self was losing his MIND over the idea. So I saw all the mistakes as I watched the film.. I just shrugged it off. The animation was just so beautiful and Seetle was such a piece of SHIT it made for a good story. So I enjoyed it, even if the goose and bears were annoying. Goose guy had a few good lines. However. Its painful to watch Balto as a character in the other two movies. You're just " is this the same dog that braved the wilderness alone? Helped a sled dog team make it back to Nome while having every thing that could possibly go wrong to him on the way back? 'GRAVITY was nicer to it's main character'! Really? Did he get fixed after he knocked Jenna up?? Wtf dude." btw Doug if you DO review the two direct to video Balto films, I am so so sorry. But I will enjoy every moment of your suffering ;D.

[@user-vx9ii7qc5p]

I want to thank you again. My girlfriend is an Alaska native from Nome Alaska and the Serum is a big part of her family history and loves this movie so much. Thank you so for doing this review

[@PunkExMachina]

I always thought it'd be a really great movie if maybe Steele had a change of heart at the end. Something like, after Balto accepts his heritage as a wolf, Steele acknowledges him as a dog as well and after going through all those batshit obstacles during the race they work together to get the medicine. maybe not exactly being super friends at the end but acknowledging each other with a glance or maybe they just say goodbye and that's it. something subtle. idk. like not all villains need a redemption arc but I feel like Steele and the story would've benefit from one.

[@johnmanning6587]

Would both their mothers name be Martha?

[@PunkExMachina]

only if balto dies at the end. also MARTHAAAAAAAA

[@GoldLeafGardenia]

I've sometimes thought of doing a fanfiction on that sort of thing. It would take place after the first movie, and Balto and Steele's roles are completely reversed. Balto is acclaimed by people and dogs alike for his good heart while Steele is forgotten by the humans and forced into isolation by the dogs for being a selfish egoist and risking the lives of all the children in Nome. One day Balto sees a depressed Steele leaving Nome, and despite his hatred for the dog, feels empathetic enough to help him get to a better place...both metaphorically and literally. It'd be tricky, though. After what Steele did in the movie it'd be tough to make Balto want to help him without making the wolf-dog seem like an angel from heaven, but I think it could be done someday with enough writing experience. As for Steele, he'd come to realize the weight of his actions instead of just being depressed for losing everything he had. If he was just the latter, he'd still be selfish.

[@homicidalharry7230]

GoldLeafGardenia I'm no writer, but I feel like it would make more sense if Steel was met midway, during some adventure, out in the wilderness. He'd appear later on, but not be the center of conflict (So long as he is having a redemption plot) and would just aid Balto by acting as a fighter, or a source of information regarding the problem that must be resolved. But as my username suggests, I like conflict... Violent conflict; so this is just an idea I wanted to throw out there: He was never seen in any of the sequels, so it is possible he left town out of shame or exile. With how strong and power hungry he is, what if he rose through the ranks of a wolf pack and became their leader? He enjoys the wild and free life amongst wolves, and his ferocity and formidability have only grown since the events of the first film. When Steel learns that Balto and his friends are crossing through his territory, he rallies the wolves under his command to hunt him down. Perhaps out of anger for what happened in the winter of 1925, or just because he likes to be cruel.

[@Tentegen]

John Manning what you did there..... I see it. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@cassandragoddess539]

Omg it's so painful once you notice it. Poor Doug just looks like he gives up on hope a few times. I might try to get an interrupt counter.

[@mcnamaraky]

I'll tell you why a lot of these era films have a huge following for us people around the age of 25: THEY PLAYED THESE FILMS (both the GOOD AND BAD shit) CONSTANTLY IN SCHOOL WHEN WE WERE KIDS DURING ANY SORT OF TIME WHERE THEY WANTED US TO BE QUIET AND SHUT UP.

[@Mad77max77]

another one for Balto ? Waw.. you really wanted to talk about it, didn't you ?

[@Trayxxxx]

Skylynxify Reborn Agreed, it was a enjoyable movie. More so than I remember thanks to the review.

[@BlackGoldSaya]

You could have ignored the comment

[@hinasakukimi]

i feel like they should blend their first viewing with their real thoughts, that'd be cool if they could pull that off well.

[@bucwhovian8305]

They have done this for tons of movies they've done NC reviews of.

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

They sometimes do a Real Thoughts within ten days after the NC review.

[@reddoorpaintedblack]

When the IT trailer dropped, every time the red balloon drifted by, I thought "Balloons are NOT SCARY!!"

[@SuperFanboy101]

Rob: I like this movie. Me: *falls down* Those were literally four words I never thought I'd hear Rob say about Balto. You have my utmost respect. Balto is one of my favorite animated films of all time.

[@joshmontemayor1212]

This isn't the only Universal movie that both Rob & Doug like. They also like the 1st Jurassic Park movie.

[@morgangobin6550]

Now review the sequels. I think the second one is actually pretty good.

[@nektoinoi5649]

But the message was good, so yeah =/

[@venanciafox4801]

How amazing would it be to have Prince of Egypt re-released in movie theaters? The surround sound...good lord, the surround sound!

[@Draukagrissah]

Wow, good call Rob, you were close. Miriam Margoyles was 53 when they filmed the live action stuff for Balto.

[@jjjyrre4885]

Doug can you give thoughts on IT trailer pretty please?

[@enriqueprieto2922]

Pekka Kana In his Facebook, he said the trailer didn't particularly grab him that much but he's still open to see it.

[@AAAA-nf1nb]

It would've been better if it said, "Inspired By A True Story". Not based, Inspired!

[@princessaur]

I think Balto has no dialogue in the last parts of the movie because maybe it's supposed to be implied that when he howls with the spirit wolf he's giving his voice up for strength? That's the only explanation I have and if that's what they were going for it's obviously not portrayed well.

[@andrewkful]

*YES! DOUG WAS THE ONE WHO CALLED HIM A GOOSE!!!! THANK YOU!!!*

[@MusicDecomposer]

Since we're on the topic of _good_ movies for a change, has anybody seen Garfield Gets Real, Garfield's Fun Fest and/or Garfield's Pet Force? They're way better than the live-action Garfield movies in my opinion.

[@Ardomew]

This, the review, and the first viewing have been so fun to watch. I remember seeing the Balto movies on YTV when I was a kid, so the last few weeks hearing Doug and Rob talk about it have been so nostalgic and entertaining for me.

[@scottvasquez1401]

Another thing to mention is that that director is a direct descendant of H. G. Wells, which is why he choose to direct the live action Time Machine.

[@irinasouvandjiev]

For some reason, at the age of five, it was the only film I wanted to rent from the videostore. I had a bit of a fixation about it. Saw it again recently after a gap of about 20 years, and yeah, it's not perfect but the nostalgia got me. And the animation of that bear was fucking amazing.

[@NicoUnken]

It should've been "Inspired by a true story."

[@Spyrika]

Imma be honest Balto is one of my favorite animated dog movies and I'm liking so much that you have 3 videos talking about it lol. Regardless of person opions differing I still enjoy these video's immensely

[@HeilRay]

Come on Doug, review the Alpha & Omega movies. Descend into the darkness like Bobsheux and Toon Grin.

[@Dynakirby63]

11:24 Doug describes the American congress beautifully

[@KeeperOfUntoldDreams]

If you thought this movie was trying hard to be Disney, wait until you see the sequels. I loved this movie as a kid, looking back on it, yeah, I think they could've done without the live action bits, you could've taken them out and it wouldn't really have affected the story. I feel like instead of saying "Based on a true story" they should've said "Inspire by a true story".

[@sandrosliske]

It came out in '95 so looking it up for yourself back then meant going to the library. Yes there was internet but hardly anyone back then had it.

[@cwjian90]

This movie was done by Amblin Entertainment, which did An American Tail II: Fievel Goes West, so there is a somewhat tangential connection to Don Bluth in Balto

[@90bats]

You're right. The reason why Speilberg form Amblimation to make these 3 films is because he really likes working with Don Bluth to make An American Tail and the Land Before Time. So he would love to continue in animation by forming an animation company. That's also the reason why he went on making two animated shows like Animaniacs and Tiny Toons Adventure as well.

[@powerofanime1]

Seeing my favorite reviewers delight in discovering things that I have loved for years is such a good feeling. (I also experienced it when you started the Avatar the Last Airbender Vlogs)

[@SukiNoKoe]

I love this movie but they should have put "INSPIRED by a true story" XD No, guys, you NEED Boris's lulzy lines in a heavy drama like this. I still think he's pretty funny, all the same. But the film would have been too dark without him.

[@sketchygetchey8299]

1995: okay guys, we’re going to try and be historically accurate with our movies this year. Who’s on board? Apollo 13: I am. Balto, Braveheart, Pocahontas: uhhhh......

[@soloragoldsun2163]

I would seriously love a movie about Balto and Togo!

[@Markimark151]

This movie was still fun anyways, even though Spielberg was trying too hard to be like Disney or particularly Don Bluth, because he worked with Bluth with American Tale and Land Before Time. Spielberg made a sequel to American Tale without Don Bluth.

[@WesSideStory127]

20:19 Rob that was an awesome Doug impression

[@reader111089]

Everytime they do one of these videos in that office I spend a significant amount of times trying to read the titles of the books behind them. Can we get a video about those bookshelves?

[@lightninglady]

I'm 15 and my grandma and I would always watch Balto when I was younger. I've always loved it a lot

[@snakestaffmagic4499]

1: Goose not duck XD 2: I compare Steel to Gaston. He's the town hero who's ego drives him to become the villain.

[@huxdroid]

I'm beyond thankful you both took the time to review balto, it's one of my favorite childhood films.

[@slusheewolf2143]

"Everyone who loves wolves is like, oh yeah, Balto" -Doug Walker, 2017. I think that quote is a terrible understatement, XD.

[@TheWhoEditor]

Why didn’t they just say: Inspired by a True Story? Saying it’s not what actually happened but it is inspired by an actual event.

[@The_Nametag]

If you want a bad "based on a true story," I suggest The Perfect Storm. How some films try to get away with that is amazing.

[@kittyscratchpaw9160]

"Inspired by a true story" Should've used that, even though it is still a very loose interpretation, inspired always some creative changes 😉 I loved this movie and honestly that part with the white wolf gave me goose bumps. That music was so powerful, I am so glad they didn't speak during.

[@MrXemnas1992]

The director of this film is also the great-grandson of H.G Wells, the legendary science fiction author of "The Time Machine" and "War of the Worlds".

[@DazedMemories]

I love this movie. I have to admit I loved Steel as a villains from childhood. I just love villains that have so much fun being evil. Hades from Hercules and Bill Cipher from Gravity Falls are other ones I absolutely adore.

[@xXxKAMIKAZExXx]

Another Balto video? Yes! *grabs popcorn*

[@thrumugnyr]

The DVD had a good documentary on the actual facts. Even how Balto wasn't the dog doing the most work etc. It had quite an impact on me because I remember it being quite sad haha

[@robbywilliamson4152]

I really liked this movie as a kid, and it seems to have held up better than I expected. I remember liking the second movie and being bored by the third.

[@LeHobbitFan]

Damn I REALLY want to see Ralph Bakshi's Balto now.

[@Zizzily]

Honestly, Steel reminds me of Martin Shkreli, the guy who was CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals and raised the price of that AIDS medication from $13.50 to $750 per pill and then lived in his penthouse/evil lair, bought that Wu-Tang Clan album that nobody's heard so he can have it to himself. Hell, he even got kicked off of Twitter. lol

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

Seeing that you mentioned that this movie had some Don Bluth elements, I'm surprised you didn't mention "All Dogs Go to Heaven" when Steele's sidekicks were betting on Steele during the dogfight scene.

[@seth347]

I'm so glad they like this movie. It was one of my favorites as a kid

[@Engine-nc7ci]

Here is how I would change the movie to improve it. I would scrap the non-animated parts and the “based on a true story” advertising. I would keep Boris and remove the polar bears. Boris’ character could be enhanced with a deeper father-like bond with Balto. Steele’s character would be replaced with Togo. With Steele gone, the villain of the story would be the blizzard itself. Steele’s absence would also free up time for Balto and Togo to have more character development, especially in regards to the sled team. Togo, to be historically accurate, would make the longest, most dangerous part of the journey and end up lost. Balto would find him and the team and lead them all back to Nome. Balto would be the big hero for saving the team, but Togo would still be given due credit as a hero (minus the half breed underdog status). In closure, Balto would be given an earned reward of joining Togo’s sled team. Even with the film’s flaws, it’s my favorite movie for it’s uniqueness, it’s historical connection, Balto’s sweet and brave character and that beautiful score from James Horner.

[@ErichoTTA]

Yeah, Jim Cummings!

[@dru-is-here]

As a millennial, I did grow up with this movie, and I love it to death. We still have the vhs and it is still so beautiful.

[@Changeling9000]

Next time please do real thoughts on the animated Titanic movies, it's long overdue.

[@GRex7777]

For direct to video sequel fodder, the Balto sequels actually aren't too bad. Probably the best DtV sequels I've seen.

[@Flowerbarrel]

A couple Pebble and the Penguin characters had eyebrows that were flying off their faces. XD

[@crossrambles]

I find it rather ironic that Disney went on to do a bunch of live action sled dog movies throughout the 2000s.

[@snaketooth0943]

I watched the movie on DVD earlier today (31/12/2017) based on your videos on it-especially the review! Loved the movie and your videos on it!

[@Ironbat92]

Balto is one of my favorite animated films of all time.

[@90bats]

Same here :)

[@jeepowner2858]

Joseph Ocasio same here

[@petermcaulay4647]

Mine too!

[@labyrinthinedream]

Have you guys ever thought of reviewing some of those old Warner Bros. animated films like Cats Don't Dance (with Scott Bakula as a singing anthropomorphic cat) or The Nutcracker Prince (with Megan Follows and Keifer Sutherland)?

[@stephaniethepenguin5442]

I know NC said he wouldn't do Cats Don't Dance, but he really should!

[@newmanproductionentertainm5127]

Could you guys do a sibling rivalry on Kong skull island. I really want to know Doug and rob walkers thoughts on the movie.

[@klimmr]

Adam New I want to know their thoughts on the post-credit scene.

[@newmanproductionentertainm5127]

klimmr3021 yeah me too. I also want to know their thoughts on King Kong himself.

[@sleepylizard9785]

About those coffins.... I watched this movie all the time when I was little and I've gotta say, realizing what that meant was probably the most traumatizing moment I had watching a movie at the time lol

[@brandonchapman4532]

I like the idea of your 1st viewing video, seeing how you guys come up with the jokes. I would like to see more of it

[@MythicSuns]

you guys are really getting my hopes up for a Titan A.E review now. love it or hate it you guys have gotta review it.

[@jayseepee1571]

More historical accuracy than Pocahontas.

[@lilliedoubleyou3865]

The Brothers Walker's recent focus on *Balto* really makes me want them to review/give the same treatment to another non-Disney animated film from the '90s: *Cats Don't Dance* (remember that one?). It's a movie that most people now regard as "really good," even though it definitely has its very, very noticeable flaws. For a similar treatment, guys, do *Cats Don't Dance*

[@lilliedoubleyou3865]

Right. Not as a Nostalgia Critic treatment but just as a "Real Thoughts" or something. Just to hear their thoughts on it. They did something similar with Don Bluth's films awhile ago - the good ones too, as well as the weird ones. Something like that.

[@jamescoppock4448]

Now that's more like it. I'm glad they finally talked about all the characters, including Jenna (Bridget Fonda dog). Although I still don't understand why they don't like the natural disasters at the end; that was the film's main contribution to the true event since vicious weather and natural disasters were the main problem. If you like the characters though, I'd recommend Balto 3 as well because they stay loveable and interesting in that.

[@devonmunn5728]

Speaking of the grandma in the live action sequences, the actress (Miriam Margolyes) was actually 54 when the film came out, and she's still alive today

[@rt6692]

Good to see a Real Thoughts on Balto! Truly one of the best of the Amblimation Trilogy.

[@dannyphantomgirl101]

Last time I was this early, I thought AJ was dead.

[@briannahanover9299]

I would LOVE to see your thoughts on the sequel! In my opinion, its much better (obviously not based on a true story), but you get good character development with his daughter but you also learn more about his past.

[@reillyking2660]

The biggest missed opportunity in the review was missing the fact that the real balto was definitely NOT A WOLFDOG!

[@trueloveis4u]

he was also neutered so he never had babies lol

[@bkdyno]

His dialogue was cut to show that he can no longer communicate with the other dogs since he'd fully embraced his wolf side after the spiritual white wolf showing that he'd need to do something beyond the power of a dog to get the job done

[@PolarPhantom]

If it makes you feel any better TV Tropes currently lists Steele as a Complete Monster.

[@OtakuD50]

My takeaway from this is that I should watch Prince of Egypt.

[@ronswasonbutcuter4474]

OtakuD50 You should. It's amazing and has one of my favorite sound tracks of all time

[@FireBlastStudios]

All this talking about other studios trying to be Disney actually reminds me of why people love The Emperor's New Groove... It's almost like the reverse concept, Disney doing a feature length Warner Brothers cartoon... but somehow they pull it off a lot better than when its the other way around (Emperor's New Groove is way better than Quest for Camelot.) Because not every movie Disney does needs to be the same either.

[@youngbounty1394]

Actually, Balto 2 is good and fixes a lot of the problems the first Balto did, even though it can't live up to the first Balto. There was more developement in the characters, a stronger story, more time to breathe in between conflicts and less comic relief.. I think the only problem with the second Balto is the... sorta villain? but because the story and characters are so good that the problem with the villain is looked over. You could even argue that there is no villain and just conflicts that happen left and right. Compared to the first Balto, the second one goes into deep, emotional conflicts that many people often/sometimes have to go through growing up: identity, growing up, loss, acceptance and being independent. It also goes into what fathers go through watching their kids having to grow up in a world that won't accept them, while trying to protect them. Balto 3 is okay. Not bad, not horrible, just okay.

[@Sasu123456789x1]

I honestly see Steel as being up there for one of the best villains, right there with Scar!

[@lieutenantnomad9198]

You gotta review Ultraviolet!!!! It's the worst movie of all time!!!!!

[@homicidalharry7230]

Lieutenant Nomad Feel like I've seen at least part of that movie. I don't remember much, but I do recall a female protagonist, and fight/chase scenes that are stupidly unrealistic even for an action film. Is Ultraviolet something like that?

[@TheDarthDestruktor]

Yes. Oh, so much yes.

[@simonbriggs203]

I should see the sequels too. I'm mostly yearning to see the second film of the two because MARK F***ING HAMILL! I so want to hear his Joker/Hobgoblin/FireLord Ozai/other villains voice again. I never get tired of the way he speaks. Every time he reprises his voice it's a goldmine. His voice is probably the only worthwhile thing in the Killing Joke. Though the best times he used that voice was for Batman the Animated Series Joker.

[@musicaladventure5]

"Inspired by a true story" would have been better wording. (for the movie)

[@ChaosPhantasm2000]

I personally watching the second Balto film over the third film. I'd love to see a Doug's thoughts video on it, a vlog or its own NC episode paired with the third movie.

[@Juuchan17]

Oh PLEASE, do the two Balto sequels! I'm really curious to see your opinions of them!

[@georgejones2501]

List of movies for Nostalgia Critic to review in April 2017: Year of the Comet (1992), Wing Commander (1999), SNL Stuart Saves His Family (1995), Dragon Hunters (2008), SNL A Night At The Roxbury (1998), The Borrowers (1997), Ski Patrol (1990), SNL Superstar (1999), Poetic Justice (1993), Ratboy (1986).