A note to Sasha and Malia Obama: Your Dad is pretty busy right now trying to come up with a plan to save the economy and end two wars as our new president-elect, so you might want to give him a break and postpone his need to address his most pressing concern — picking out a first pooch.
You can do that by getting your canine fix at the multiplex instead today from “Bolt.” The title’s little white German Shepherd may not be hypoallergenic, but his new movie is suited for you and your peers.
Alas, this routine Disney animated feature focuses more on cartoon action and less on artistry. Kids will enjoy its cute critters, of course. But they won’t find the duel level wit or character interest of this month’s better family-friendly animation, “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.”