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The Magic Roundabout is another in a long list of 1960’s and 1970’s television shows updated and adapted for the big screen. The original show has since become a cult favourite due to its hallucinatory double-entendres, and the powers that be realised that the fans of the television series now had children of their own. Therefore, the film version of The Magic Roundabout attempts to strike a balance between appealing to both children and their parents. To that end, they’ve recruited a whole host of celebrities to provide voices: Robbie Williams as Dougal the dog, Kylie Minogue as Florence, Tom Baker as the evil Zeebad and Ian McKellen as Zebedee, amongst others. The story involves Dougal accidentally releasing Zeebad from prison, then joining up with his friends to save the day--ideal good-versus-bad kid’s entertainment.
The DVD release has two different versions. The single disc version includes character profiles, a quiz and a look at the UK premiere of the film. The two-disc version, meanwhile, also has behind the scenes documentaries and, best of all, some classic black & white episodes of the original series--the perfect piece of nostalgia to entertain the parents. --Ted Kord
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
A little bit disappointing,
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This review is from: Magic Roundabout [DVD] [2004] (DVD)
I rented this for my daughters aged 2 1/2 & 5 years old. I wouldn't say it was so much a disappointment for them - they both sat attentively from start to finish. However, I like to get them DVD's that we can all enjoy together and this didn't hold my attention at all. It had a weak storyline and the voices just didn't seem to match up with the characters. I have no memory of the Magic Roundabout many years before so it wasn't even that it didn't live up to my expectations. It's not one that my girls wanted to hang on to and watch over again but OK for something to watch just the once.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'd give it TEN if I could!,
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This review is from: The Magic Roundabout - Two Disc Box Set [DVD] (DVD)
I loved this movie. When it came out in the cinema, I admit I was skeptical...How could it possibly compare to my (albeit rather hazy) memories of the original series? However, I needn't have worried. Pathe have come up with an all-new, action-packed story (though I admit the plot WAS very simple) using our favourite characters from yesteryear that will appeal to kids and adults alike. Look out for the little in-jokes and movie references that will have you laughing aloud...And watch the kids faces when you have a giggle at the jokes that go over their heads ;)
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not for little children,
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This review is from: Magic Roundabout [DVD] [2004] (DVD)
When my children were small some 40 years ago they liked The Magic Roundabout so I thought I would buy a copy for my grandson who is now two. I assumed it would be suitable for little children although clearly it had had new voices put in. For this reason I refuse to give a rating. It is not worth even one star but I am forced to give one star otherwise this review will not be published.
I was appalled when I saw it. I am not sure for what audience it has been produced but certainly not for little children. The music is inappropriate, the story line is far too complicated and I didn't like the art work. Where had the gentle story of former years gone? Yet there was no information to suggest that this was nothing like The Magic Roundabout of yesteryear. When is the 'old' Magic Roundabout going to be re-issued on DVD?
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