Watching Balto (1995) FOR THE FIRST TIME!! || Movie Reaction!

[@nickflix8657]

Hope you enjoyed the reaction everyone! See you next for The Lady And The Tramp!!

[@jamesmoyner7499]

@UCAmrXlZiimQuBCXLEmiQsXw The original good one from 1955.

[@shimmerandshine487]

PLEASE WATCH TOP CAT THE MOVIE PLEASE OH PLEASE 🙏 😢

[@zoeybrown5263]

Yayyyyyyyy

[@MesserMusic]

Thats another good one! Also two dog movies in a row! Heck yeah :)

[@ACarlo7]

Cartoon or Live.

[@rainpuppy14]

At the end of the movie when you see that statue it’s a real statue it’s in New York I’ve never seen it but I know of it being there

[@paijmarshall7263]

Yep its a real statue. I've been to it and have a picture with it

[@jess_cp8169]

Been wanting to go to NY Just to see the statue.

[@katwebbxo]

@@jess_cp8169 Same 🥺💖

[@FutureBereaAlumn]

It’s featured in “Six Degrees of Separation.”

[@hillarymead]

Balto statue was one of the first things I wanted to see my first time in Central Park! We sat and had lunch with him lol

[@DisneyFanatic2364]

Yeesh, this movie hits a lot harder now that we're in a pandemic.

[@mckenzie.latham91]

Luckily we don’t have to wait for sled dogs to deliver us vaccines.

[@marlonclark1896]

@@mckenzie.latham91 yep

[@michaelwinkle4480]

@@mckenzie.latham91 [Balto drags up box of COVID serum] Too many people: YOU'RE INFRINGING ON MY PERSONAL FREEDOM!

[@mariahsmith2427]

Disney fantaic!!!! I love u

[@muslimwoolfy-winterequestr4344]

Oh hello there 👋

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

Balto is partially based on a true story. While it is true that there was a diphtheria outbreak in Alaska in 1925, and bad weather prevented the medicine from being brought in by ship or plane, there were in fact multiple sled dog teams that relayed the medicine from the rail line to the town.

[@nickflix8657]

Thanks so much for letting me know! Plan on watching Togo as well which I heard gives some more information on what happened as well!

[@LadyJadiAfina1989]

@@nickflix8657 i would love to see you react to Togo but if you don't do one that ok too its a really good story.

[@Rmlohner]

@@nickflix8657 Togo has its own issues (mainly omitting a certain part of the story because there's no way to include it without the main hero looking like a complete asshole) but overall it's a great depiction of the event.

[@MesserMusic]

@@nickflix8657 that would be cool. I hope you still like this movie too.

[@BlackCampariBlue]

@@Rmlohner could you explain what part of the story was left out?

[@lulystalgianature2968]

When he finally accepted the second part of his heritage, that’s when things finally started to go right for Balto. I just love this movie so much. Like Anastasia, it doesn’t have to be historically accurate to enjoy it 🥰

[@a.g.demada5263]

I read rumor saying the white wolf is Balto's mother

[@lulystalgianature2968]

@@a.g.demada5263 That's the most accepted theory, but when he left town at the beginning of the movie, if the wolf there was his mother, she was grey and brown. The white wolf was either a random wild one, a ghost or just part of Balto's imagination.

[@a.g.demada5263]

@@lulystalgianature2968 maybe but Internet says the white wolf is called an arctic wolf

[@sakurakittynoir1400]

@@lulystalgianature2968in the 2nd movie, it's revealed that Balto's mother was a white wolf.

[@bulgarianreaper6587]

​@sakurakittynoir1400 that wad pretty much a retcon. The white wolf represents Balto's wolf side

[@phousefilms]

You have chosen...WISELY. The scene where the woodworker who made the sled for Rosy has to make coffins for the children always is heartbreaking. Boris is voiced by Bob Hoskins(AKA Eddie Valiant from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?") Speaking of Bob Hoskins, he appears in "HOOK", which you still need to watch and react to! Lol, love the larger of the two bears and how poofy he is. Theres some suggestion that the white wolf is Balto's mother.

[@tobbyingo1973]

Here's a fun fact: The history behind these events was an inspiration for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which is considered the most dangerous sled dog race run in the world

[@Yugioh420]

She does mention that in the movie.

[@Megan-ir3ze]

My teacher back in middle school was part of the race at some point. Her and her husband did it :)

[@Psychoinnocent]

If you enjoyed this movie, I’d absolutely recommend the movie Togo! Its a biopic about the Diptheria outbreak of Nome, and its honestly such a good movie - its not as lighthearted as Balto, but you can see how the RL race went, and despite there no talking animals, Togo is absolutely present and has a great personality!

[@SpacialRend7]

I love Balto! I would watch this film on a vhs tape a lot as a kid. While this story is loosely based on an historical event (as I found out about not too long ago), I still like the plot of Balto proving himself as a hero rather than an outcast among the dogs and humans that shunned him (kinda reminds me of Aladdin in a way). Thanks for the reaction, Nick!

[@serpentmaster1323]

Even tho I no longer have a way to play vhs tapes, I don’t think I’ll be able to part with my copy. It’s under my bed with oliver and company.

[@Travel__Spin]

This movie, land before time, homeward bound and Fievel goes West are my favorite VHS movies I watched as a kid!

[@Cantmakeupmymindonaname]

I was ganna say the same ❣ but i heard that there was 3 different teams, balto just happened to be the one who enter town with the medicine. And that there was some "heated words" between the 3 sled teams when only baltos team was in the newspaper (very important as there wasnt tv)

[@ilvanydeleon5922]

@@Cantmakeupmymindonaname you should watch the movie Togo that’s the real hero balto got all the credit when they didn’t even really do anything but Togo did all the work

[@Cantmakeupmymindonaname]

@@ilvanydeleon5922 thank you, I'll look into that

[@eijuurushihara2754]

As kid i never really understood the part "please doctor, its the only medicine we got" and then they brought the dog in. Today i cry everytime at this scene i had a beautyful dog for 12 years, she was my everything, the only one who could cheer me up in the darkest days, the only one who would listen to my problems. I miss her so much. Today i understand.

[@noxgirl_gaming]

This movie is such a big part of my childhood and told me to accept everyone no matter how different they are😊

[@serpentmaster1323]

In my family we’ll often wish each other sense i stead of luck.

[@jeffreywilliams8499]

Same here Cartoon Network's Cartoon Networks during my Childhood. According to the Internet Balto is going to have a fourth movie coming out in 2024

[@noxgirl_gaming]

@@jeffreywilliams8499 wait really?😳

[@jeffreywilliams8499]

@@noxgirl_gaming Yea it said so on the Internet but looks can be deceiving you can check it on the Internet if you want

[@noxgirl_gaming]

@@jeffreywilliams8499 oh okay thanks

[@eijuurushihara2754]

Even tho balto didn't run the most of it, he did a really important part together with the other dogs. And Togo also got his credit! Because of him we can enjoy siberian huskys now, he won prices and got his own movie! I love Balto still, big part of my childhood

[@tamaracastellano2656]

Well said. Togo, Balto, and all the dogs in the race were heros. The essence of the story is not about who ran the longest way, but about teamwork, acomplishing a life-saving mission.

[@SpacialRend7]

Steele may be one of the meanest antagonists I’ve seen in an animated film, a pretty good one at that. The way he treats Balto and his deceptive tactics are really despicable.

[@LadyJadiAfina1989]

he reminds me of Gaston

[@serpentmaster1323]

The craziest thing is that while he messed up the trail purely to sabotage balto, the tale he tells the other dogs after fully implies that he realized that his actions if successful would have murdered his own sled team, not to mention the children of the town. Honestly one of the most despicable animated villains ever. Jim Cummings did a great job voicing him! Whinny the poo and Steele and Scar all sound completely different and it’s kinda incredible.

[@edgarazcuaga648]

The story of Balto is actually real, of course the movie is a little more inclined in the fantasy aspect, but the story is real. The actual statute or monument of Balto can be found in Central Park, New York, USA.

[@cr0-okedglasses814]

Sepalla loved his wolf-dog, Togo, so much. Years after the event, he made it his life to train other dogs. When Togo died, Sepalla was by his side. What did Balto’s owner do-the guy who got more fame than anyone just because he was the last one, and he didn’t try to share the spotlight like he should-he sold Balto to the circus, where he was abused and eventually died. How people treat their pets tell you a lot about the person. Togo’s was there until the end. Balto’s sold him (not because he had to, with all the fame and cash he got).

[@hufflepuffler2575]

the original ending was supposed to be much darker that involved steel falling and getting his collar caught on a trap door and choking to death but of course since it's a kids movie they opted to him just getting left behind

[@michaelwolfe9496]

I'm actually glad they cut it. Showing him die, even if he did deserve it, would have ruined the upbeat mood of the ending. Plus it could be interpreted that now Steele has to live as an outcast like Balto was at the beginning, which I think is a more fitting punishment.

[@marlonclark1896]

@@michaelwolfe9496 i agree

[@muslimwoolfy-winterequestr4344]

Yeah I am glad it didn’t go that way

[@Interestingenough4]

@@michaelwolfe9496 I agree. No need for another dark mental breakdown, the town dogs easily put two and two together: only a monster would do what Steele had done. Besides, Balto and the sled dogs were witnesses, they would've told the others everything that happened.

[@MesserMusic]

While not being completely accurate, its still one of my childhood favorites. I always loved the animation and music. Im glad yoy enjoyed it! One of the reasons the music is so good is because James Horner composed it. RIP. He also did music for some classics like Titanic and Braveheart.

[@colettebezio1913]

And Willow. James Horner's soundtrack for Willow is one of the very best. Can't remember if Nick watched Willow yet.

[@c.jinuzuka8438]

Look up Togo. That dog did so much to get that medicine through, and almost no one ever mentions him. Obviously not saying this to put down all the other dogs and people who also helped, but Togo was such a huge part of that

[@thepowerfulwolfspirit.2581]

In the scene when Balto and the white wolf are howling, That’s my profile picture.😊😊😊 And the reason all the children are getting so sick is a deadly illness called Diphtheria.

[@tonatiuhnino3711]

30:49

[@thepowerfulwolfspirit.2581]

@@tonatiuhnino3711 Yep.😊

[@MonAhgasInsomniAroELF]

whenever i see "based on/inspired by a true story" in a movie, i always take it with a massive grain of salt, because it covers a very broad scale and the movie can either be toward the "almost totally accurate" end of the scale, or the "only a few things were accurate" side of the scale, and unfortunately with this movie it's the latter. as others have stated, the general story--as in the historic event of the illness in nome--is true, and a dog named balto did exist and did help bring the medicine to the town, but that's about it. they really flexed their creative license for the rest of the movie lmao! however, even though balto wasn't the only hero, he still was one as well! he deserves the credit he got! (the other sled dogs and mushers deserved the same amount of credit obviously, and it's a shame they didn't get it, but that doesn't mean balto is less worthy than togo or the rest of them.) balto and togo and all the other dogs are equally worthy of the hero title in my eyes, and that's how it should be for everyone. anyway, this movie was a huge part of my childhood! i've always loved it so much, and i'm psyched you reacted to it, and i'm glad you enjoyed it! the score is absolutely beautiful, i still listen to it from time to time. definitely a classic! thanks for the reaction :D

[@stefanbalugani_official]

The score was composed by James Horner, who also scored Titanic, Avatar, Braveheart, and so many other. so of course it's amazing!❤️👍🏻

[@brittanywetherill472]

Thanks. After he mentioned the score, I was wondering. As a kid, you don’t much pay attention to things like music composers, lol, but as an adult, it’s often my favorite part of a film. The 90s had amazing movie music. 🎶

[@matveynoname7083]

I always wanted to have a dog who look like Jenna 🐕

[@MesserMusic]

Red huskies

[@matveynoname7083]

@@MesserMusic I mean veeeeery red

[@micaelatlb9596]

It's so good to know you still enjoy doing the videos as much as you did when you started. I still enjoy them like the first time 😁❤️ Thank you so much for this movie!!

[@nickflix8657]

Thanks so much Micaela so glad you still enjoy them that much!

[@PixarShark]

Did you recognize the voice of the two polar bears? 😄 It’s Phil Collins, who sang the songs for Tarzan and Brother Bear!! IDK WHY, but it’s so amusing all the same!

[@nickflix8657]

Didn’t actually but that is so cool! Thanks for letting me know!

[@SpacialRend7]

Every time I rewatch Balto, that always surprises me, even though I’ve watched this film hundreds of times.😅

[@bulgarianreaper6587]

​@SpacialRend7 Yeah especially if you listen to his songs, and then go back to the polar bears it doesn't even sound like the same person. That's talent right there. Having such a flexible voice

[@shainewhite2781]

RIP James Horner. He did music for this film and: TITANIC ALIENS AVATAR An American Tail An American Tail 2 KRULL Casper The Rocketeer Something Wicked This Way Comes Gorky Park Bicentennial Man Patriot Games Clear And Present Danger Ransom Willow 48 HRS Another 48 HRS Unlawful Entry Jade RED HEAT Battle Beyond The Stars Humanoids From The Deep Wolfen Deadly Blessing Apollo 13 Thunderheart Star Trek 2: The Wrath Of Khan Star Trek 3 The Search For Spock And The Magnificent Seven

[@tonatiuhnino3711]

Braveheart, Southpaw, The Amazing Spiderman, Apocalypto, Jumanji, The Land Before Time, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Mighty Joe Young.

[@shainewhite2781]

@@tonatiuhnino3711 Yes thanks!

[@DanielSelk]

@@tonatiuhnino3711 Honey I Shrunk the Kids. =)

[@MesserMusic]

He was one of my favorites

[@shainewhite2781]

@@MesserMusic Mine too, as people complained he remade parts of his music in action movies. But I don't care! I like his music.

[@theanafront3746]

Hey Nick! In case it wasn't clear in the scene, the Wolf he faces is _himself._ :) It's the side that he's been suppressing and running from his entire life, appearing to him at his lowest moment. It's only when he accepts his Wolf heritage, that he is he able to complete the impossible journey. Boris points out something early on that Balto doesn't realize about himself: he can withstand damage and situations that a mere dog normally couldn't, is a natural leader who cares for his pack, and has instincts and mannerisms that the others don't possess that save his life on a number of occasions. It's all subtly foreshadowing the moment Balto finally accepts himself. ❤ This info is from the movie's official interview/commentary. In the non-canon sequels produced by a completely different team and studio (which I do not recommend), they try to explain this away as the wolf actually being his mother somehow(?) but again, that isn't actually canon.

[@Interestingenough4]

So basically, it's like an inner persona or avatar of himself. Interesting.

[@bulgarianreaper6587]

Wait they aren't considered cannon?

[@elisavilla97]

Please watch also Balto 2, it's really beautiful !!

[@jahvonnad1738]

Wolf Quest 🤙🏾

[@yowaimo5004]

I'm obsessed with this movie. The sequels are questionable, but this one is AMAZING!! Balto is so sweet and selfless.

[@silver9wolf6]

The story of the serum run to save Nome is an incredible story, honestly, where the true story is almost as unbelievable as a movie :P There was actually a diphtheria outbreak in Nome and it really was up to the amazing mushers and their dog teams who made up a huge relay to get the medicine to Nome. Balto is the most well known (or was for a long time) because he was one of the lead dogs for the final leg of the relay into Nome. I saw that you're going to watch Togo which is awesome cause it's more historicaly accurate that the cartoon. The route that they ran with the serum is the basis for the Iditarod dog sled race too. I also heard that the antitoxin needed to get to nome under 9 days (or something like that, not very long) otherwise it would lose it's potency/wouldn't work anymore. So the teams, as well as going through some of the roughest terrain in one of the coldest winters, also ran it faster than it had ever been run before.

[@gloriajblanco775]

If you ask about the true story they will tell you Balto wasn't the actual hero, he merely did the last part of the journy and delivered the medicine to its destination. They will tell you a dog named Togo was the real hero, since he did the longest and most treacherous part of the run and the most sacrifice. This is not true either. The race was the group effort of 20 teams, making It 150 dogs and their mushers. All of them risked their lives for the cause. One of the lead dogs died on the trail and the musher took Its place, pulling the sled with the rest of the team. Another one had the sled stuck on Ice and the musher had to dig It out, burning his hands on the atempt. The character from this movie has Balto's name but is designed after Togo. He represents all of them. This movie may not be accurate but if It wasnt for It the whole event would'a been forgoten.

[@paulbrosfornever512]

Loved the whole reaction, but the part where they said this is the only medicine we got and your aww when Jenna came was my favorite. You obviously have a lot of love for dogs.

[@DopeM8]

Yay! I was just thinking awhile back that no one has reacted to Balto and it’s a really great movie

[@MesserMusic]

Maybe this will kick off a trend! That sometimes happens. Would be cool to see this movie get more attentions.

[@shadowphantom8729]

Loved this movie as a kid and still enjoy it to this day. I learned later about Togo and how he and his musher ran the longest and most dangerous part when I read a book about it. There's actually a movie based off of Togo and his musher called, "Togo." Even though I know more about the true events, I still enjoy and love this movie and have a lot of fond memories watching it with family.

[@camilastan1205]

The credit Balto got was meant to be for the sled dog Togo & his musher Leonhard Seppala but still this movie is one of my favorites.

[@nataliecartwright1324]

You need to watch Togo: the untold true story on Disney+

[@nickflix8657]

Plan on it!

[@PikminandOatchi]

Ah yes the dog who stole attention from the other dog that was actually a hero.

[@MesserMusic]

Its still a great movie though

[@mischr13]

dogs can't "steal attention" 🙄 that was all on PEOPLE

[@itsmxtwist]

And balto did still help and play an important part. Togo should have also gotten credit and balto was also a hero along with the other mushers and dogs.

[@bulgarianreaper6587]

🤡

[@baffledbrandon3132]

Miriam Margolyes, who plays Grandma Rosey, also played Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films. 14:12 Sandra Dickinson plays Sylvie. 29:06-32:23 "Heritage of the Wolf" - AKA best piece of music in the entire film. Well done, James Horner!

[@MesserMusic]

Wow how i not know that all these years lol

[@nickflix8657]

That’s such a cool fun fact, thanks for letting me know!

[@inkfeather1152]

Also fun fact, the voice actor of Rosie's father also plays Vesemir from the Witcher video games.

[@AdamIshak01]

And if you watch the UK show Merlin which is still on Netflix- Miriam is on an episode where she plays an evil fairy! :)

[@captainteeko4579]

There was another comment about togo who actually did the most perilous part of the journey. I believe that’s a film on Disney+ :) oh and the guy that plays Steele is also Winnie the Pooh 😭

[@AdamIshak01]

In Disneys Togo, Green Goblin plays a musher but I’m more shocked Steele is Winnie the Pooh.

[@Interestingenough4]

Originally, it was going to be Brendan Fraser as Steele. However, the studio was disappointed with his performance, and so they hired Jim Cummings to redub Steele's lines. Probably for the best, since Jim Cummings is considered one of the greatest voice actors of all time.

[@morganyakkofan9052]

Kevin Bacon is in this movie.

[@Treysor101]

There was actually an alternate scene for Steele after the fight (basically he never made it home) but they thought it too dark at the time.

[@michellelamar8965]

As I said in my other comment this is a great little gem of a movie.. but it doesn’t even begin to help one understand the truly heroic aand incredible story and the incrediblely horrific conditions that the mushrooms and dogs had to go through to get the medicine over 500 miles. -60 degrees, complete whiteout blizzards yhey had to run through. It’s incomprehensible!

[@michellelamar8965]

Lolll “Mushers” autocorrected to mushrooms 🤣

[@Rubber_Monkey]

Steele is basically Gaston reincarnated as a dog lol

[@elisavilla97]

The white wolf is the "spirit " of his mother

[@HaleyStark.]

You should watch togo. It is the real story of this, played by actual sled dogs. And balto 2

[@alexenriquezart8023]

Thank you for uploading Nick. This is a personal childhood favorite of mine.

[@deranged_dragon9471]

I adore this movie so much, And surprisingly this movie is one of those rare ones with decent sequels so definitely check those out!

[@Fundyxx]

I remember I watched this lovely movie the very first time and I was shock to the core like you did at the end This movie hold a special place in my heart

[@JWeb66]

Steele actually got a deleted death scene where when his lies were revealed the other dogs cornered him demanded he relinquishes the golden collar. Steele refused and even when Balto tried to handle things peacefully he attacked and got stuck on the lever to a mine shaft. Steele struggled with the collar choking him and when he got out the mine shaft was opened and he fell down much to Balto and the other dog's horror.

[@dcemerald70]

In the scene where Balto meets the white wolf, The white wolf is actually his mother Aniue. In this film adaption balto is a wolf dog, the hybrid of a wolf and a dog. His father was a purebred husky while his mother was a white wolf. And what transpires in the scene is his mother encouraging him to finally except his heritage as a wolf as well as his heritage as a dog. Once he finally except that he is both a wolf and a dog, he starts to have more confidence in himself. And with that confidence it helped him to get home to see Rosie as well as the other children. I would really love to see you react to it sequels. As I said before they may not be as popular as this film but they are lovable. They are Balto 2 wolf’s quest and Balto 3 wings of change. 🐺

[@emmamoritz3030]

Togo was the real dog who traveled 300 miles further than any other sled team. He’s the true hero. Balto only did the last portion of the journey.

[@1987vosje]

This movie is so underrated. One of the most beautiful ones I ever saw as a kid. Its still so relevant. Now more than ever. And I don't just mean because of the pandemic, but the messages in this film, about what's important.

[@JerryScullion]

I love watching your reactions. Anyone who hits "dislike" has no heart.

[@SpacialRend7]

Some time ago, I discovered that there was a deleted scene in Balto. It shows the fate of Steele, being stood up by his fellow sled dog teammates, him going mad with rage, lashing out, and ultimately being caught by his collar with a lever that is part of a gold-mining dredge in which Steele plummets to his doom. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imbLaaummtqiqJY

[@MesserMusic]

Yeah i remember seeing that! They probably thought it would change the rating so they cut it out.0

[@bulgarianreaper6587]

​@@MesserMusic I would like to think in the ending that we got, he became an outcast (like Balto was in the beggining). Imo it was a much deserved fate than him getting killed off

[@winterflower6692]

Original: The white wolf is a manifestation of Balto's inner voice, telling him to take ownership and use that part of him that always been ashamed of. Is better than stupid thing he Mommy save him. 😖

[@lesliemonster92]

I LOVED Balto growing up! 😍 This movie was so good at hitting those emotional beats; James Horner's score really captured a lot of magic here. So tinged with melancholy and heroism. Perfect for the tone of the story, and Balto's character. Also if anyone here loves this movie like I do, check out Cardinal West's tribute -- It's a very well thought out retrospective/review/appreciation video essay, and worth watching! 🙏

[@mackenzie1104]

Thank you so much for this reaction, one of the best movies of all time. I get chills every time I see the howling scene of balto and his mother!

[@sandyr-w6906]

I never even knew this movie existed so I am watching it for the first time with you. Now that its over on here, Ineed to find it so Icanwatch un-interupted. Thank you for the great reaction.

[@sonadoraeterna1408]

If you liked Balto there are two more sequels. I personally love them.

[@shainewhite2781]

Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe.😉

[@chuckrothans7535]

There is a deleted scene that wasn't animated that shows what happens to the husky steele but the studio chose to leave it out because of how dark it was.

[@gollygaloshes]

If anyone wants to know more about the Nome Serum Run I highly recommend the book 'The Cruellest Miles' by Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury. It's a well researched non fiction book about the event but reads almost like an adventure novel because of just how insane and high stakes the situation was. If you're more interested in visual media a few years back Disney released 'Togo' which is another film based around a different lead dog on the relay. I've not seen it myself so can't say anything about whether or not it is accurate or enjoyable watch though. 'Balto' is a great watch but not very accurate aside from the name of the lead dog that ran the last leg of the relay and the fact the medicine for diphtheria was needed and had to be delivered by sled dogs. Just to give a bit more information the entire sled relay was 674 miles over 127 hours 30 minutes. All this in an insane blizzard. It's really just an incredible story.

[@ladyanime100]

Such an underrated movie

[@MesserMusic]

Toy Story came out the same weekend as this i think. Completely over shadowed it. Sad because i always though they were both good movies. Just shouldnt have released so close to each other.

[@sweetcinnamonpnchkin]

I thought it was Pocahontas

[@DaeMarius]

Yes! Will you be checking out the sequal in the future ?

[@TheCommenterDragon]

I loved the first Balto film as a kid and still do as an adult, the cast and crew did a fantastic job on that masterpiece, i especially loved that Balto was voiced by Kevin Bacon in the first film! As for the 2nd and 3rd Balto films well they may not be as good as the first one, but they are fun to watch.

[@matthewcline2728]

I have a confession to make. My family, and I first saw Balto around when it first came out in theaters back in 1995. We went to one of the local movie theaters to see it. When we saw that there was live-action footage, we believed that we were in the wrong theater, even though the theater specifically said Balto. After trying out other theater sections of the theater, we went back in, and found the film to be animated. So yeah, definitely was a shock to see that this film changed from live-action to animation. I love this film too because of the score, the story, and the likable characters. Sure, there may be inaccuracies like in Pocahontas, but at least the film is still really good regardless, you know?

[@jessm.porthos]

Ps. The statue related to this story in Central Park, NYC

[@ACarlo7]

Do u know the polar bears r "Phil Collins".

[@nickflix8657]

Didn’t until I read some comments letting me know haha.

[@MesserMusic]

I didnt know he voice acted

[@EdwardOttaBR]

Nick, have you ever watched Ladyhawke? I think it would be a great react if you haven't seen yet. The movie is just incredible, my favorite movie by far. It remembers me of my parents, that loved it. Unfortunally they're not with us anymore, but I always watch the movie when I want to remember how their love resisted all difficulties they had through their lives.

[@bobatealily]

I'm surprised Phil Collins voices the polar bears. Just imagine them singing his songs.

[@a.g.demada5263]

It's Phil Collins in the original version ??? I'm impressed

[@AdamIshak01]

Ok. So I know Phil Collins was going STUPID on that Tarzan soundtrack. And he was amazing in Brother Bear. Someone please tell me though why- whheeeeee- I am just now, JUST NOW, finding out that PHIL COLLINS IS THE MUSICAL TALENT IN BALTO… WHAT!?!?! Jesus take the wheel.

[@xsidx232]

I remember watching this movie when I was 5 years old under the Christmas tree. Makes me wanna cry thinking about all the good childhood memories. Thanks Nick🤝❤️

[@jeffreywilliams8499]

Balto is going to have a fourth movie in 2024

[@Valichan61]

I love this movie. I am glad you decided to watch it, and yes, the score is beautiful, specially Heritage of the Wolf (the one that plays when Balto howls with his mother, yeah, it is his mother Aniu) and the part where you realize the kid are gonna die is trutly heartbreaking, I couldn't help to also shed some tears when you did, this movie is my childhood and revisiting it again was great, thanks Nick!

[@sathvamp1]

Sometimes when it comes to tragic things (especially tragic things that haven't happened yet and there is still hope), the anxiety I get actually prevents tears in me lol. That being said, it does depend on how a movie does things too, what order I watch them etc (I have VERY contrasting reactions between, for example, the Korean vs. Turkish versions of Miracle in Cell No. 7). That being said, with Balto here, this movie did bring some tears out of me (just saw this reaction), namely when Balto interacts with the white wolf and also at the end when she gives thanks to Balto. So I guess they could be called "beauty- and/or appreciation-tears"! I am pretty sure (but not 100% sure) I saw this full movie when I was much younger, but if I did, the ONLY parts I really remembered was that part with the white wolf and one of the scenes when they zoomed out from the sick little girl. Those two scenes had stayed with me. So yes, I am pretty darn sure I'd seen this so long ago. I am not surprised regarding my remembering the wolf... I've always had an intense respect / attraction for wolves. Also I took a random "spirit animal" quiz once, and it popped up with "wolf". I actually was not expecting that but laughed like crazy when I saw, since it's so true for me :P

[@Nukawin]

I've no idea if its confirmed or not but I've read that the White Wolf is supposed to be Baltos mother. Again, no idea if its true for this movie.

[@MesserMusic]

Yeah its true but only accoding to the sequels. I guess some people dont consider those canon tho

[@NobodyKnows691]

Can you react to to 50/50 ? With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogan and Anna Kendrick. Really beautiful movie

[@MazeOfClover]

Love this movie and it’s soundtrack. James Horner was (and still is) one of my favorite composers of all time. All of his music had such heart. Not many composers seem capable of accomplishing that type of emotion. I was devastated by his tragic passing. He was truly a legend.

[@Daltinian95]

This is one of my favorite childhood movies. James Horner had an amazing score for the film. Kevin Bacon's performance as Balto was great. Bob Hoskins as Boris too.

[@Fae_nnec]

a movie based on a true story you HAVE to watch... is Hachiko; a dog's tale A movie made in 2009, it made me cry so hard each time I watched it, such a sad story

[@sathvamp1]

Oh gosh, you probably saw it already BUT Nick did indeed react to (well maybe a different version) "Hachi- a dog's tale" more recently- go see, if you haven't already :) I saw his reaction to it (and that's also the first time I'd seen much of that movie too), and I indeed cried hard. I was surprised I hadn't cried harder upon my first-time viewing, but later that night I got my answer: Apparently it was because I had been semi-subconsciously repressing the "painful thoughts"; mentally pushing them away whenever I started to really think about it. I've learned a few years ago it can be both unhealthy and extra painful to repress or suppress emotions too much, so once I noticed I was doing that, I made an effort to let myself think about them, and cried HARD, hard hard. And hard the next 5-6 reactions I watched to it, too.

[@mckenzie.latham91]

Fun fact, the voice of Steele is legendary Voice Actor Jim Cummings, while Boris is voiced by the late great Bob Hoskins, and Muk and Luk are voice day phil collins I also had my first BI crush on Kevin bacon from just his voice from this film lol

[@Chronicle_MV]

Don't know if you have already but you should check out All Dogs Go To Heaven 1 and 2! 😁

[@tiffanyschultze8517]

Need to watch Disney's Togo for the REAL story that happened in Nome, Alaska during that epidemic but I still love this movie

[@rainpuppy14]

Are you going to watch the sequels

[@nickflix8657]

Possibly!

[@rockleelover16]

Hello Nick! Thank you for reviewing Balto! It is one of my all time favorites :) and I'm looking forward to Lady and the Tramp (another great movie). While on the subject of dogs, another great dog movie with a great score and story is the movie "Shiloh." A story about a boy doing everything he can to save a beagle from his abusive owner. Truly a heartfelt wholesome movie that I know you will love. Please and thank you!

[@PuccaLover15]

There's a couple of sequels to this movie. Balto 2 talks about him and Jenna...and their pups! And Balto 3 is about seeing which one is faster: dog sled teams or airplanes.

[@beanie8955]

“Let me tell you something, Balto, a dog cannot make this journey alone. (Balto shrugs) But, maybe a wolf can.”

[@matchaqueen6541]

I haven't seen this in sooo long! Thank you, Nick!

[@michellelamar8965]

Thank you for reacting to this little gem I always enjoy your reactions As others have said there really was an outbreak of diphtheria amongst the children of Nome Alaska And teams of dogsleds had to bring the antitoxin (which is a little different from a “vaccine”) A little over 500 miles or so. Balto got most of the credit because he happened to be the lead dog on the team that brought the antitoxin actually into the town of Nome. I think all of the dogs and mushers deserve credit. but as others have also said Leonard Seppala And his team lead by his lead dog Togo

[@michellelamar8965]

Togo actually ran the longest by far and most dangerous part of the journey and their story is well worth celebrating too. On Disney+ there’s a great movie called “Togo” made a year or two ago That tells the story of the amazing bond of Seppala and Togo. Also if you’re really interested and you’re a reader a book called the cruelest miles till the entire story of “the great race of mercy” in it’s entirety

[@TrevorMoxley4184]

I never knew that a movie like Balto could bring any man or woman to tears. No matter how old they are.

[@sathvamp1]

They indeed brought some out of me (just saw this reaction), namely when Balto interacts with the white wolf and also at the end when she gives thanks to Balto. So I guess they could be called "beauty- and/or appreciation-tears"! I am pretty sure (but not 100% sure) I saw this full movie when I was much younger, but if I did, the ONLY parts I really remembered was that part with the white wolf and one of the scenes when they zoomed out from the sick little girl. Those two scenes had stayed with me. So yes, I am pretty darn sure I'd seen this so long ago. I am not surprised regarding my remembering the wolf... I've always had an intense respect / attraction for wolves. Also I took a random "spirit animal" quiz once, and it popped up with "wolf". I actually was not expecting that but laughed like crazy when I saw, since it's so true for me :P

[@ReksorisFenrikos]

Ah yes that movie was a big part of my childhood. I love this one so much. Funfact, my real Name is also "Boris". I dont know, I always found it funny that my name was the goose out of all things haha

[@bluecubenn]

When I realised that the old woman was in fact Rosy, I got like the biggest mind-fuck I've ever had.

[@milesra22]

I love this movie, your reaction spot on 👌 Can’t wait for Lady and the Tramp

[@ryanjeffries2885]

Please do a reaction for the movie "Togo"! It is fantastic and doesn't nearly get enough love on youtube for reaction content. It was such an underrated movie, I absolutely loved it.

[@kendy4]

Balto 1995 is one of the most beautiful , heart touching animated films of all time. It's a shame its so underrated, perhaps because it wasn't a Disney production , but i think this movie deserves more credit and praise than it gets. For being a film made pre 2000's era its one of the best movies to watch during a cold winter night in . There's humor , there's drama , suspense , a tale of greed and lies , and perseverance of embracing one's true self worth even if it's deemed a certain way by others. Truly spectacular , Bravo!

[@joshuawells835]

•Balto in the film is what is known as a "wolf-dog," a hybrid that is half-domestic dog and half wolf. Given this, everyone thinks of Balto as part wild and shun him. The real Balto was a regular sled dog, i.e. a Siberian Husky, which to be fair is the closest relative of wolves. •So the part of the film that is a true story - In Winter 1925, the remote town of Nome, Alaska suffered an outbreak of diphtheria, especially amongst the children and the town's supply of antitoxin had expired. Given it's Northern Alaska in winter, the only means of transporting more antitoxin was via sled dog. Balto led the team that brought the medicine into town. What the film doesn't show is that there were multiple sled dog teams transporting the medicine for different stretches of the trip. While Balto did led the last team, most mushers would tell you the real hero was a dog named Togo, who led the team that ran the longest and most dangerous parts of the route. •Bucket List Item - go see the Northern Lights •Sandra Dickinson voices Jenna's "friends." •Hospice Care = we've done all we can, so now all we can do is make the patient's life as comfortable as possible before death. •In terms of size, the largest bear species are Kodiaks and Polars. Both also have Humans as part of their diet, so only see them in zoos. •There's apparently an alternate ending, where Steele confronts Balto and the team side with Balto. It doesn't end well.

[@blackfeather3959]

Balto 2 next!!! 😄

[@katwebbxo]

The animal lover in me still can't help but feel bad for Steele even though he was mean. 💕

[@taylorwarden205]

The KZbin channel Biographics has a video about Balto. While yes he did not do the hardest part of the journey, it was not his or his sledders intent to get all the credit. Journalists from all over were writing about this event so when he and his team came through they just rolled with it for their headlines. I really encourage you and anyone reading this to watch the Biographics video.

[@chrisajourney]

I love this animation. My mum didn’t know anything about the true story, so when we both went to New York some years ago, I took her to the statue in Central Park and told her about it. A very special moment

[@Algernon7]

Wow, I totally forgot about this movie until just now. This used to be one of my favorite movies growing up!

[@kuschleripo]

I love this movie. Show you "All Dogs go to Heaven" from 1989.