Although not up to Disney's standards, this animated adventure set in Alaska about a half wolf-half dog who rescues a town's children when a sled loaded with medical supplies fails to get through is nevertheless exciting.

It also has a strong voice cast headed by Kevin Bacon as the heroic Balto, Bob Hoskins, Bridget Fonda, Phil Collins and Donald Sinden.

Strange though it may seem for a cartoon feature, this is based on a true story. Good family entertainment.