Is Togo basically just a live action Balto movie? Spoilers

No, no it isn't. I didn't know this but Togo was the true hero of that Alaska serum run story from 1925, where a man and his team of sled dogs transported medicine in time to save kids dying in a village in Alaska.

The newspapers at the time and the 90s animated movie gave all the credit to balto, but it was really Togo who did most of the work.

While balto did end up being the dog who delivered it, he literally Just traveled like 20 miles, while Togo and his owner played by the incomparable Willem Dafoe went the distance, 200+ miles back and forth.

I was not expecting to like this straight to Disney streaming movie as much as I did. It went from "this movie is growing on me" to "ok I actually teared up just a little"

It's my favorite movie of all time, but calling Togo the real hero doesn't sit well with me. All of the dogs and runners were heroes.

TwigsthePnoDude posted...

It's my favorite movie of all time, but calling Togo the real hero doesn't sit well with me. All of the dogs and runners were heroes.

Agreed, I should change that in the op. Every single person and dog contributed in their way to delivering that serum, and they all deserve recognition, and I liked that the movie showed it all, from the native Alaskan helping seppala to the alternate dog team and runners supporting each other. It was honestly heartwarming story

The Togo movie is fucking awesome and it's metal as fuck will Willem Dafoe just monologue-ing to sled dogs through perils.

I read that as "Torgo" and was very confused

Charismic_Zach_Gowen posted...

The Togo movie is fucking awesome and it's metal as fuck will Willem Dafoe just monologue-ing to sled dogs through perils.

Yeah it actually worked and really fit because it's Willem Dafoe and he is captivating.