Why did they even bother with BALTO 2

Balto 2 : Wolf Quest is a 2002 American direct-to-video sequel to Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment's 1995 Northern animated film Balto.

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[gatewaytoheck]

Ok HEAR ME OUT....But I have a somewhat Dark Theory as to why that villain wolf looks so much like Steel (apart from sheer laziness.)
Notice how Steel just disappears at the end of the first movie with no repercussions whatsoever? Or how he is noticeably absent from THIS movie? Well, it's possible that upon Balto's return and acceptance into the village, he runs away in sheer denial and resentment. Out in the wild is no place for a pampered dog, but he's determined to make it. However, things change when a notices a wolf pack in the area, and all of the pent up rage and resentment reaches a boiling point. He has even more contempt towards wolves, especially with the incident with Balto. He notices a young female in the pack and finds himself thinking with malicious intent. Maybe he just wants to take out his frustration, maybe he's just feeling sadistic. Maybe, just maybe, deep down, he wishes to bear half wolf offspring so that his legacy may one day achieve the same greatness as Balto. Whatever the reason, Steel is able to separate the young wolf from her pack later, a litter of pups are born, and the unwilling mother is shocked to find out that one her pups bear striking resemblance to her assailant. What happens between this and the movie is anyone's guess. Maybe the wolf seeks out his father just to meet him. Maybe it's to kill him. Maybe Steel lives the rest of his life alone and on the stretch, until he dies of natural causes. Or maybe, just maybe, he's alive in secrecy, plotting his revenge.
Anyway yah, that's my theory. The writers definitely didn't intend any of this but it's fun to speculate.

[modernmarrow]

I always thought it was weird how Balto's daughter was considered more wolf than him, considering she has more dog in her than Balto does lol

[WolfmanArt]

The original film wasn't perfect, but the sequels make it look like a masterpiece!

[bradthegigachad]

This movie definitely has “I called in sick from school and am now watching tv” vibes. In fact that’s how I discovered it lol.

[irumasuzuki]

"I know it's hard to take care of a wolf dog but you clearly don't mind that much since you have him banging Jena" LOL 🤣🤣🤣 I'm dead

[Jenova.X.X]

“He’s confused seeing a polar bear and wolf together with a goose” 🤣🤣🤣

[Fusilier]

It's because of Balto, I eventually became a zoologist, where I had the opportunity to study wolves and wolf hybrids, Wolf Quest reinforces popular misconceptions people have about wolves. First - Aleu is not the only wolf hybrid, _all_ of her siblings are second-generation wolf hybrids, just because they have a similar appearance to Jenna, does not mean they do not carry traits from Balto too, it's a frightening thought, but once Aleu's brothers and sisters come of age, their wolf genes will no longer be dominant, and this is the danger people get themselves into, when they realise just how risky it is to have wolf hybrids, remember, _they_ _are_ _not_ _dogs_ . Second, the film insists Aleu looks more wolfy than Balto, I disagree, her fur has too much sable, Aleu has a curly tail, blue mouth and blue eyes, this is more indicative of a husky, rather than a wolf, if anything, Aleu looks more like a husky than her mother. Finally, in the wild, wolves do not subsist entirely on caribou, they can forage and fish, plus there are other organisms they can hunt to survive, I also noticed Njiu, the Mark Hamill wolf, had blue eyes, this does not occur in the wild, wolves do not carry the gene that causes blue irises. It's also impossible for Aleu to be the new leader of the pack, she's unrelated to them, wolf packs are families, not human tribes or clans, moreover, Aleu has no experience in the wild, and has no upbringing for wilderness survival, this is the reason we cannot release wolf hybrids into the wild, they lack the means to rough it the forest, very likely and unfortunately, she lead the pack to their deaths, as they drift aimlessly on the sea on a ice floe, chasing a caribou herd that probably suffered the same fate. If you want a good animated wolf film, I recommend Wolfwalkers, it's perhaps one of the best depictions of wolves I have seen, Mebh and Robyn were the characters Aleu was trying to be, so give this a watch instead.

[Rainbowhawk]

I... actually like this movie. “Who you really are, ” is a rather good song and my favorite part. Also the final part where Balto sees his mother was very mysterious yet touching.

[thatomnivoreteacher]

I quite enjoyed this movie, but I hated how it basically ended with “oh she’s gone” as a kid I always wanted to know what happened to Aleu

[thehonestreviewer]

I remember when seeing Niju for the first time as a kid, I asked myself, "Is that Steele!?" I mean, come on guys, you couldn't come up with a design a little more unique other than having a bigger chin?

[silvernova]

I loved the original Balto, even though I was 20 when it came out, just because I think dogs are awesome. Thanks for this review, I have never seen the second one.

[balanc-joy]

I honestly love this sequel, I love the mystic vibe (even if it is _very_ ham-fisted about it), and the "Who You Really Are?" song is the _first_ song I ever memorized, it just speaks to me. The movie isn't perfect, very few direct-to-video/DVD sequels are honestly, and they often have flaws and are much more "kiddie-friendly" and so on. Still, the movie got to my heart, so there's that. It has a lot in common with the _Land Before Time_ sequels...man they had a _lot_ of those.

4:13 It was a spirit, so this was all just a test in the end. The Bear was "Inner Knowing" or "Insight" and in this case, it was helping them learn.

Alteori, I think you missed some of the crucial concepts of the movie, that those creatures aren't just "symbols" they are _actual_ spirits that are a part of Balto and Jenna's journey.

As for the lackluster art design, it's a direct-to-video/DVD sequel, they often do that. The movies aren't meant to be big hits, just get a bit more money and maybe bring some mild entertainment and exploration of new things. They are pretty cheap, but I see appeal in this one nonetheless. I get others not liking it though.

[emilycarrick]

Personally, I was always weirded out by how Aleu looks so *little* like her parents. And with her blue eyes and sable coat, she ironically looks more like an actual Siberian Husky than her mother does!

Also: Isn't Balto world famous at this point? The guy has a statue of himself in New York City! I realize that the events that lead up to the *real* Balto getting his statue were... very much *not* the same as how animated!wolfdog!Balto got his, but the point still stands.

Even if Balto is only well known around Nome, why on earth wouldn't the citizens of Nome be clamoring to adopt his puppies? Especially the one puppy that vaguely resembles him more then Jenna?!

Lol, this movie makes no sense. Even as a kid I remember being put off by it. As far as Balto sequels go, I think I'll stick with preferring "Wings of Change" over "Wolf Quest". Arguably even *worse* animation aside, "Wings of Change" is a return to form (Bringing the focus back on dog sledding!) and features a plot that's significantly more grounded in reality.

[mikekomarinski]

Mark Hamill is the voice of the villain, that's an A+ right there.

[ashwinnmyburgh]

The wolves in the first movie always felt cool and mysterious, for me, making them just look and act EXACTLY like the dogs...eh, it takes away from that.

[KiiCat]

I never thought Balto II was great, but it was entertaining enough. First one beats it by a landslide. 😆 "Who You Really Are" is a great song and sequence, though, imo...Probably my favorite part of the movie. :P

I have never seen the third Balto. Is it considered worse or better than Wolf Quest? lol

[Kahvinporo]

I would love to see Alteori tackle all the Alpha & Omega movies. Especially the sequels.

[TheCommenterDragon]

Even though they say that the Balto sequels are terrible, Balto 2 is honestly my favorite between the 2 sequels i mean at least i find the story to be interesting. Balto's wolfdog daughter Aleu going on a journey of self discovery to figure out who she is and all that, and i think this film had some good songs as well "Who You Really Are" is one of my favorites! and of course Maurice Lamarche did an excellent job voicing Balto in this sequel i mean not as good as Kevin Bacon but still.

[randomfandom]

Ah nostalgia, blinding you to how bad something really is. XD I used to love this movie as a kid, not as much as the first one but it was close. Never realized how lazy it was in a lot of places. Can't wait to see how you react to the 3rd movie though because apparently there is a 3rd movie that focuses on one of Balto's sons as a mail dog. Which I didn't know existed until my teens lol

[bluecrossfire]

I watched balto 2 before the original one.. for me balto 2 seemed mysterious, all the visions and dreams, when the shadow bear vanished .. I think they represent demons trying to stop them from completing their mission, and Balto was involved because he needed to help protect his daughter through this journey... in the end I still didn't understand why she had to go with that pack besides leading them, but it was her destiny to be there. Was so cool and the song really hits because I want to know what I am meant to do too.