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* Really, any scene in which Bolt whimpers or shows sadness is heartbreaking, especially for people who have beloved pets of their own.
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* Really, any scene in which Bolt whimpers or shows sadness is heartbreaking, especially for people who have beloved pets of their own.own.
* Surprisingly, Rhino, the comedy relief side character, out of all people gets one during the climax when he uses his hamster ball to prop up the falling rubble of the studio so Bolt can get inside and save Penny. Even though it was clearly the ball that was holding up the rubble and not Rhino, the fact that he was willing to die just so Bolt can save Penny is a mixture of TearJerker/Heartwarming. Though, had it not been for Mittens rushing in and pulling Rhino into safety, imagine what could have happened to him.
* Surprisingly, Rhino, the comedy relief side character, out of all people gets one during the climax when he uses his hamster ball to prop up the falling rubble of the studio so Bolt can get inside and save Penny. Even though it was clearly the ball that was holding up the rubble and not Rhino, the fact that he was willing to die just so Bolt can save Penny is a mixture of TearJerker/Heartwarming. Though, had it not been for Mittens rushing in and pulling Rhino into safety, imagine what could have happened to him.
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** What follows this scene is Penny's Mom [[AdultFear asking in fear if anyone found her daughter]], with none of the crew being able to help her. If you're a parent, this part will shake you to your core.
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** What follows this scene is Penny's Mom [[AdultFear asking in fear if anyone found her daughter]], daughter, with none of the crew being able to help her. If you're a parent, this part will shake you to your core.
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* Bolt and Penny finding a way out of the burning building, only to discover that the vent is big enough for him, but not her. And there's no way Bolt is going to leave her behind. The look on poor Bolt's face when he thinks his beloved owner is dead.
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* The moment where Bolt finally realizes he isn't a super dog: he thinks he was able to escape from the pound trunk, only to learn it was Rhino who helped him out. Then he sees his "birthmark", really a tattoo, is beginning to smudge. The sad look he has when he rubs the tattoo and finds ink is just soul-crushing, as his world comes crashing down around him.
* Bolt and Penny finding a way out of the burning building, only to discover that the vent is big enough for him, but not her. And there's no way Bolt [[UndyingLoyalty is going to leave herbehind.behind]]. The look on poor Bolt's face when he thinks his beloved owner is dead.
* Bolt and Penny finding a way out of the burning building, only to discover that the vent is big enough for him, but not her. And there's no way Bolt [[UndyingLoyalty is going to leave her
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* If there's one thing [[Creator/{{Disney}}]] is notorious for, it's for being good at getting viewers to cry but even then, ''Bolt'' is considered [[UpToEleven one of their most tearjerking movies yet]].
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* If there's one thing [[Creator/{{Disney}}]] Creator/{{Disney}} is notorious for, it's for being good at getting viewers to cry but even then, ''Bolt'' is considered [[UpToEleven one of their most tearjerking movies yet]].
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* If there's one thing [[Creator/Disney]] [[Creator/{{Disney}}]] is notorious for, it's for being good at getting viewers to cry but even then, ''Bolt'' is considered [[UpToEleven one of their most tearjerking movies yet]].
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* If there's one thing [[Creator/Disney]] is notorious for, it's for being good at getting viewers to cry but even then, ''Bolt'' is considered [[UpToEleven one of their most tearjerking movies yet]].
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** There's a FridgeHorror element to this, as well (or Fridge Tear Jerk, if you prefer): [[spoiler: Cats are often lost ''accidentally'' during a move, whether it's due to a feline freakout at all the upheaval, or just due to people running out of time to look for their wayward outdoor cat. So it's entirely possible that Mittens' family ''did'' love her very much and are just as heart-broken as she is at their separation, and she'll never know.]]
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** There's a FridgeHorror element to this, as well (or Fridge Tear Jerk, if you prefer): [[spoiler: Cats are often lost ''accidentally'' during a move, whether it's due to a feline freakout the cat freaking out at all the upheaval, or just due to people running out of time to look for their wayward outdoor cat. So it's entirely possible that Mittens' family ''did'' love her very much and are just as heart-broken as she is at their separation, and she'll never know.]]
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** Anyone that has worked in an animal shelter should start bawling about now.
** There's a FridgeHorror element to this as well (or Fridge Tear Jerk, if you prefer): [[spoiler: Cats are often lost ''accidentally'' during a move, whether it's due to a feline freakout at all the upheaval, or just due to people running out of time to look for their wayward outdoor cat. So it's entirely possible that Mittens' family ''did'' love her very much and are just as heart-broken as she is at their separation, and she'll never know.]]
*** [[SarcasmMode Oh, but it gets better!]] A lot of pet owners are unaware at how declawing an animal isn't just painful, but makes it impossible for them to defend themselves. If we're to assume that this is what happened, it's the equivalent of accidentally blinding someone, then leaving without telling them. Many veterinarians in fact refuse to do this procedure, believing it's too cruel.
** There's a FridgeHorror element to this as well (or Fridge Tear Jerk, if you prefer): [[spoiler: Cats are often lost ''accidentally'' during a move, whether it's due to a feline freakout at all the upheaval, or just due to people running out of time to look for their wayward outdoor cat. So it's entirely possible that Mittens' family ''did'' love her very much and are just as heart-broken as she is at their separation, and she'll never know.]]
*** [[SarcasmMode Oh, but it gets better!]] A lot of pet owners are unaware at how declawing an animal isn't just painful, but makes it impossible for them to defend themselves. If we're to assume that this is what happened, it's the equivalent of accidentally blinding someone, then leaving without telling them. Many veterinarians in fact refuse to do this procedure, believing it's too cruel.
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** Anyone that who has worked in an animal shelter should start bawling about now.
** There's a FridgeHorror element tothis this, as well (or Fridge Tear Jerk, if you prefer): [[spoiler: Cats are often lost ''accidentally'' during a move, whether it's due to a feline freakout at all the upheaval, or just due to people running out of time to look for their wayward outdoor cat. So it's entirely possible that Mittens' family ''did'' love her very much and are just as heart-broken as she is at their separation, and she'll never know.]]
*** [[SarcasmMode Oh, but it gets better!]]A lot of Many pet owners are unaware at how declawing an animal isn't just painful, but makes it impossible for them to defend themselves. If we're to assume that this is what happened, it's the equivalent of accidentally blinding someone, then leaving without telling them. Many In fact, many veterinarians in fact refuse to do this procedure, believing it's too cruel.
** There's a FridgeHorror element to
*** [[SarcasmMode Oh, but it gets better!]]
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* Having finally accepted the world as he knew it was a lie, Bolt continues holding on to the one true thing he has left - the love of his person - only for [[spoiler: the first thing he sees after reaching the studio to be Penny in rehearsal, hugging the [[TheOtherDarrin studio's replacement Bolt]].]] And he leaves just before he can see [[spoiler:just how miserable she is without him.]]
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* Having finally accepted the world as he knew it was a lie, Bolt continues holding on to the one true thing he has left - the love of his person - only for [[spoiler: the first thing he sees after reaching the studio to be Penny in rehearsal, hugging the [[TheOtherDarrin studio's replacement Bolt]].]] And he leaves just before he can see [[spoiler:just [[spoiler:[[OutOfContextEavesdropping just how miserable she is without him.him]].]]
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--> "No, Bolt. That's what [[HumansAreBastards they]] do, okay? They act like they love you. They act like they'll be there forever. And then one day they pack up all their stuff and move away and ''take'' their ''love'' with them, and leave their declawed cat behind to ''fend for herself!''"
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--> "No, "No. No, Bolt. That's what [[HumansAreBastards they]] do, okay? They act like they love you. They act like they'll be there forever. And then one day they pack up all their stuff and move away and ''take'' their ''love'' with them, and leave their declawed cat behind to ''fend for herself!''"
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--> "No, Bolt. See, that's what [[HumansAreBastards they]] do. They act like they love you. They act like they'll be there forever. And then one day they pack up all their stuff and move away and ''take'' their ''love'' with them, and leave their declawed cat behind to ''fend for herself!''"
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--> "No, Bolt. See, that's That's what [[HumansAreBastards they]] do. do, okay? They act like they love you. They act like they'll be there forever. And then one day they pack up all their stuff and move away and ''take'' their ''love'' with them, and leave their declawed cat behind to ''fend for herself!''"
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*** [[SarcasmMode Oh, but it gets better!]] A lot of pet owners are unaware at how declawing an animal isn't just painful, but makes it impossible for them to defend themselves. If we're to assume that this is what happened, it's the equivalent of accidentally blinding someone, then leaving without telling them.
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*** [[SarcasmMode Oh, but it gets better!]] A lot of pet owners are unaware at how declawing an animal isn't just painful, but makes it impossible for them to defend themselves. If we're to assume that this is what happened, it's the equivalent of accidentally blinding someone, then leaving without telling them. Many veterinarians in fact refuse to do this procedure, believing it's too cruel.
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* Penny trying to get Bolt to play with his squeaky carrot toy. It's a small sign that this lifestyle has stopped him from even knowing how to like a real dog. [[spoiler:His replacement is later seen playing happily with it, showing that, while he's not as talented as Bolt, he's at least a normal dog]].
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* Penny trying to get Bolt to play with his squeaky carrot toy. It's a small sign that this lifestyle has stopped him from even knowing how to behave like a real dog. [[spoiler:His replacement is later seen playing happily with it, showing that, while he's not as talented as Bolt, he's at least a normal dog]].
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* Bolt and Penny finding a way out of the burning building, only to discover that the vent is small enough for him, but not her. And there's no way Bolt is going to leave her behind. The look on poor Bolt's face when he thinks his beloved owner is dead.
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* Bolt and Penny finding a way out of the burning building, only to discover that the vent is small big enough for him, but not her. And there's no way Bolt is going to leave her behind. The look on poor Bolt's face when he thinks his beloved owner is dead.
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-->"You're my good boy. [[PlatonicDeclarationOfLove I love you.you]]."
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*** Oh, but it gets better! A lot of pet owners are unaware at how declawing an animal isn't just painful, but makes it impossible for them to defend themselves. If we're to assume that this is what happened, it's the equivalent of accidentally blinding someone, then leaving without telling them.
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*** [[SarcasmMode Oh, but it gets better! better!]] A lot of pet owners are unaware at how declawing an animal isn't just painful, but makes it impossible for them to defend themselves. If we're to assume that this is what happened, it's the equivalent of accidentally blinding someone, then leaving without telling them.
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* Penny trying to get Bolt to play with his squeaky carrot toy. It's a small sign that this lifestyle has stopped him from even knowing how to like a real dog.
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* Penny trying to get Bolt to play with his squeaky carrot toy. It's a small sign that this lifestyle has stopped him from even knowing how to like a real dog. [[spoiler:His replacement is later seen playing happily with it, showing that, while he's not as talented as Bolt, he's at least a normal dog]].
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* Bolt, trapped in a burning building and seeing no way out, curling up beside Penny, intending to die with his person. Oh, man, and the fade to black. Intellectually, you know they're not going to let the kid and the dog die, but still...
** The worst part is that there ''is'' a way out; Bolt is small enough to fit through the vent. Penny isn't. And there's no way Bolt is going to leave her behind.
** "You're my good boy. I love you."
** How about the face of Bolt himself, when he finds out that Penny is a goner?
* Having finally accepted the world as he knew it was a lie, Bolt continues holding on to the one true thing he has left - the love of his person - only for [[spoiler: the first thing he sees after reaching the studio to be Penny in rehearsal, hugging the [[TheOtherDarrin studio's replacement Bolt]].]]
* When Penny tries to persuade Bolt to play with the squeaky toy, it's just how the way Bolt's been treated for his whole life has stopped him acting like a real dog.
** The worst part is that there ''is'' a way out; Bolt is small enough to fit through the vent. Penny isn't. And there's no way Bolt is going to leave her behind.
** "You're my good boy. I love you."
** How about the face of Bolt himself, when he finds out that Penny is a goner?
* Having finally accepted the world as he knew it was a lie, Bolt continues holding on to the one true thing he has left - the love of his person - only for [[spoiler: the first thing he sees after reaching the studio to be Penny in rehearsal, hugging the [[TheOtherDarrin studio's replacement Bolt]].]]
* When Penny tries to persuade Bolt to play with the squeaky toy, it's just how the way Bolt's been treated for his whole life has stopped him acting like a real dog.
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* Bolt, trapped in Bolt and Penny finding a way out of the burning building and seeing no way out, curling up beside Penny, intending building, only to die with his person. Oh, man, and the fade to black. Intellectually, you know they're not going to let the kid and the dog die, but still...
** The worst part isdiscover that there ''is'' a way out; Bolt the vent is small enough to fit through the vent. Penny isn't. for him, but not her. And there's no way Bolt is going to leave her behind.
** "You'rebehind. The look on poor Bolt's face when he thinks his beloved owner is dead.
-->"You're my good boy. I love you."
** How about the face of Bolt himself, when he finds out that Penny is a goner?
* Having finally accepted the world as he knew it was a lie, Bolt continues holding on to the one true thing he has left - the love of his person - only for [[spoiler: the first thing he sees after reaching the studio to be Penny in rehearsal, hugging the [[TheOtherDarrin studio's replacement Bolt]].]] And he leaves just before he can see [[spoiler:just how miserable she is without him.]]
*When Penny tries trying to persuade get Bolt to play with the his squeaky toy, it's just how the way Bolt's been treated for his whole life carrot toy. It's a small sign that this lifestyle has stopped him acting from even knowing how to like a real dog.
** The worst part is
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* The whole 2nd half of the movie is one tearjerker after another with a few non-depressing scenes thrown in. The part where Penny meets the 'replacement Bolt' ... The viewer knows it's not really him, but seeing her face when she realizes it's some other dog is ''heartbreaking''. And it just gets sadder from there. [[spoiler: It turns to TearsOfJoy when we get to the ambulance scene and Penny sees the nearly-unconscious Bolt wagging his tail.]] Have tissues when you watch it.
* The part where Bolt comes running in to see Penny again, hears her calling out to him, calling him her good boy...and it's the replacement. And they are playing with that carrot toy.
* The part where Bolt comes running in to see Penny again, hears her calling out to him, calling him her good boy...and it's the replacement. And they are playing with that carrot toy.
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* The whole 2nd half of the movie is one tearjerker after another with a few non-depressing scenes thrown in. The part where Penny meets the 'replacement Bolt' ... The viewer knows it's not really him, but seeing her face when she realizes it's some other dog is ''heartbreaking''. And it just gets sadder from there. [[spoiler: It turns to A TearsOfJoy when we get to the ambulance scene variation: [[spoiler:Penny, stretched out on a gurney and Penny nearly passed out from being trapped in a fire, sees the her nearly-unconscious Bolt dog wagging his tail.]] Have tissues when you watch it.
tail as they're loaded into the ambulance.]]
*The part where Bolt comes running in to see Penny again, hears her calling out to him, calling him hearing and embracing Bolt[[spoiler:'s replacement]]. Her euphoria over being reunited with her good boy...and it's boy [[spoiler:immediately dashed out the replacement. And they are playing with that carrot toy.second she sees the trainer call him to her]].
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* When Mittens finally lets her past slip. [[spoiler:"No, Bolt. See, that's what [[HumansAreBastards they]] do. They act like they love you. They act like they'll be there forever. And then one day they pack up all their stuff and move away and ''take'' their love ''with'' them, and leave their declawed cat behind to fend for herself!" ''(shocked silence)'' "They leave her, wondering, what she did wrong."]] Anyone that has worked in an animal shelter should start bawling about now.
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* When Mittens finally lets her past slip. [[spoiler:"No, slip.
--> "No, Bolt. See, that's what [[HumansAreBastards they]] do. They act like they love you. They act like they'll be there forever. And then one day they pack up all their stuff and move away and ''take'' theirlove ''with'' ''love'' with them, and leave their declawed cat behind to fend ''fend for herself!" ''(shocked silence)'' herself!''"
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--> "Theyleave her, wondering, ''leave'' her. Wondering... what she did wrong."]] Anyone ''wrong''."
**Anyone that has worked in an animal shelter should start bawling about now.
--> "No, Bolt. See, that's what [[HumansAreBastards they]] do. They act like they love you. They act like they'll be there forever. And then one day they pack up all their stuff and move away and ''take'' their
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* Bolt brought [[ParcaKnight this humble contributor]] close to ManlyTears shortly before the fire. Having finally accepted the world as he knew it was a lie, Bolt continues holding on to the one true thing he has left - the love of his person - only for [[spoiler: the first thing he sees after reaching the studio to be Penny in rehearsal, hugging the [[TheOtherDarrin studio's replacement Bolt]].]]
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* Bolt brought [[ParcaKnight this humble contributor]] close to ManlyTears shortly before the fire. Having finally accepted the world as he knew it was a lie, Bolt continues holding on to the one true thing he has left - the love of his person - only for [[spoiler: the first thing he sees after reaching the studio to be Penny in rehearsal, hugging the [[TheOtherDarrin studio's replacement Bolt]].]]
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* The part where Bolt comes running in to see Penny again, hears her calling out to him, calling him her good boy...and it's the replacement. And they are playing with that carrot toy.
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* The part where Bolt comes running in to see Penny again, hears her calling out to him, calling him her good boy...and it's the replacement. And they are playing with that carrot toy.toy.
* Really, any scene in which Bolt whimpers or shows sadness is heartbreaking, especially for people who have beloved pets of their own.
* Really, any scene in which Bolt whimpers or shows sadness is heartbreaking, especially for people who have beloved pets of their own.
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* The whole 2nd half of the movie is one tearjerker after another with a few non-depressing scenes thrown in. The part where Penny meets the 'replacement Bolt' ... The viewer knows it's not really him, but seeing her face when she realizes it's some other dog is ''heartbreaking''. And it just gets sadder from there. [[spoiler: It turns to TearsOfJoy when we get to the ambulance scene and Penny sees the nearly-unconscious Bolt wagging his tail.]] Have tissues when you watch it.
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* The whole 2nd half of the movie is one tearjerker after another with a few non-depressing scenes thrown in. The part where Penny meets the 'replacement Bolt' ... The viewer knows it's not really him, but seeing her face when she realizes it's some other dog is ''heartbreaking''. And it just gets sadder from there. [[spoiler: It turns to TearsOfJoy when we get to the ambulance scene and Penny sees the nearly-unconscious Bolt wagging his tail.]] Have tissues when you watch it.it.
* The part where Bolt comes running in to see Penny again, hears her calling out to him, calling him her good boy...and it's the replacement. And they are playing with that carrot toy.
* The part where Bolt comes running in to see Penny again, hears her calling out to him, calling him her good boy...and it's the replacement. And they are playing with that carrot toy.
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* The whole 2nd half of the movie is one tearjerker after another with a few non-depressing scenes thrown in. The part where Penny meets the 'replacement Bolt' ... The viewer knows it's not really him, but seeing her face when she realizes it's some other dog is ''heartbreaking''. And it just gets sadder from there. [[spoiler: It turns to HappyTears TearsOfJoy when we get to the ambulance scene and Penny sees the nearly-unconscious Bolt wagging his tail.]] Have tissues when you watch it.
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* Bolt, trapped in a burning building and seeing no way out, curling up beside Penny, intending to die with his person. Oh, man, and the fade to black. Intellectually, you know they're not going to let the kid and the dog die, but still...
** The worst part is that there ''is'' a way out; Bolt is small enough to fit through the vent. Penny isn't. And there's no way Bolt is going to leave her behind.
** "You're my good boy. I love you."
** How about the face of Bolt himself, when he finds out that Penny is a goner?
* Bolt brought [[ParcaKnight this humble contributor]] close to ManlyTears shortly before the fire. Having finally accepted the world as he knew it was a lie, Bolt continues holding on to the one true thing he has left - the love of his person - only for [[spoiler: the first thing he sees after reaching the studio to be Penny in rehearsal, hugging the [[TheOtherDarrin studio's replacement Bolt]].]]
* When Penny tries to persuade Bolt to play with the squeaky toy, it's just how the way Bolt's been treated for his whole life has stopped him acting like a real dog.
* Oh, God, the bit where Penny's mom is searching through the crowd outside of the burning set.
* The whole 2nd half of the movie is one tearjerker after another with a few non-depressing scenes thrown in. The part where Penny meets the 'replacement Bolt' ... The viewer knows it's not really him, but seeing her face when she realizes it's some other dog is ''heartbreaking''. And it just gets sadder from there. [[spoiler: It turns to HappyTears when we get to the ambulance scene and Penny sees the nearly-unconscious Bolt wagging his tail.]] Have tissues when you watch it.
* Bolt, trapped in a burning building and seeing no way out, curling up beside Penny, intending to die with his person. Oh, man, and the fade to black. Intellectually, you know they're not going to let the kid and the dog die, but still...
** The worst part is that there ''is'' a way out; Bolt is small enough to fit through the vent. Penny isn't. And there's no way Bolt is going to leave her behind.
** "You're my good boy. I love you."
** How about the face of Bolt himself, when he finds out that Penny is a goner?
* Bolt brought [[ParcaKnight this humble contributor]] close to ManlyTears shortly before the fire. Having finally accepted the world as he knew it was a lie, Bolt continues holding on to the one true thing he has left - the love of his person - only for [[spoiler: the first thing he sees after reaching the studio to be Penny in rehearsal, hugging the [[TheOtherDarrin studio's replacement Bolt]].]]
* When Penny tries to persuade Bolt to play with the squeaky toy, it's just how the way Bolt's been treated for his whole life has stopped him acting like a real dog.
* Oh, God, the bit where Penny's mom is searching through the crowd outside of the burning set.
* The whole 2nd half of the movie is one tearjerker after another with a few non-depressing scenes thrown in. The part where Penny meets the 'replacement Bolt' ... The viewer knows it's not really him, but seeing her face when she realizes it's some other dog is ''heartbreaking''. And it just gets sadder from there. [[spoiler: It turns to HappyTears when we get to the ambulance scene and Penny sees the nearly-unconscious Bolt wagging his tail.]] Have tissues when you watch it.
