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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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Computer-generated update of Serge Danot's classic 1970s children's series. After Dougal (Robbie Williams) accidentally releases the evil Zeebad (Tom Baker) from his prison, he and pals Ermintrude (Joanna Lumley), Brian (Jim Broadbent) and Dylan (Bill Nighy) embark on a quest to find three magic diamonds before Zeebad uses them to encase the world in ice.
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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm a little conflicted about this film: it is currently my four-year old son's favourite film and he is watching it pretty much on a loop so I have watched it (or at least parts of it) many times.
The film bears little resemblance to the original TV program, in fact it is really an action adventure/quest movie that just happens to use the Magic Roundabout characters. The plot is simple: there is an accident, caused by Dougal's love of sugar, which releases Zeebad (Zebedee's evil twin) who wants to turn the world to ice. Dougal, Ermintrude, Brian and Dylan embark to a quest to recover 3 diamonds that are needed to stop him.
People, like me, who grew up with the original TV series will have some problems with this film as it lacks the magic that made the TV series so special. However, the CGI animation is slick and very well done and the voice cast approach the whole thing with great gusto. Tom Baker has great fun as Zeebad, Joanna Lumley and Jim Broadbent are very good as Ermintrude and Brian but as usual Bill Nighy as the hippy rabbit Dylan steals the show (he finally get worked up when he realises if the world is turned to ice there will be no grass).
Not really for adults, and certainly not for hardcore fans of the original TV show but my son loves it (hence the decent rating).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
In America they redubbed it using American voices, which pretty much ruined it for people who know that it's not an American show. So I ordered this for him and he found it wonderful and amazing and he was totally delighted. Having seen the Americanized version, he said it made it totally different to hear it as it was intended to be heard. Terrific!
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Cat
Format: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 ;)
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 ;)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun film
the dvd kept my gransons attention throughout the film. was a few parts I had to explain to him. but he liked it
Published 6 days ago by jayne hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining
Grandson loves it. He had this some time ago but it had got lost so it was a replacement for him
Published 1 month ago by Joe Curtis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for adults too!
Laughed for ages, it takes me back to when my kids were little, they were the days......................Very, very watchable. Old or young.
Published 2 months ago by anna albery-holmes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Service
Excellent price, great service.!!
My grandchildren loved it. and have watched it over and over again. .I would definitely use again.
My grandchildren loved it. and have watched it over and over again. .I would definitely use again.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Peter W. Wall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great kids DVD
Bought this to entertain the grandkids when they visit. Its a firm favourite especially with the younger ones. But equally it can be enjoyed by adults.
Published 3 months ago by caspaj
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant.
Our Grandsons love this film .aged 4 and 2.
Ideal family viewing. The story is easy to follow . Well worth buying.
Ideal family viewing. The story is easy to follow . Well worth buying.
Published 3 months ago by MRS C MCGRATH
5.0 out of 5 stars
thanks
received the product very quickly through the post and are very happy with it and would like to send my thanks
Published 4 months ago by mark cato
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious
Great for adults of the era, an adult element to a childhood fave. Don't understand why I have to use a certain amount of words to be allowed to submit my views
Published 5 months ago by Avid reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
With Robbie Williams
Bought this because Robbie Williams does voice of Dougal, the dog. Looking forward to watching sometime over Christmas - 2 discs and broken up into 25 chapters.
Published 5 months ago by Ms. P. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
like this
Like the magic roundabout and so do the children, light hearted watching for a miserable day. Are any more being made or is that it?
Published 6 months ago by margaretjoan
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