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The Magic Roundabout

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Florence and her animal friends live in the Enchanted Village, which is under the care of Zebedee, a kindly wizard. However, a dark cloud approaches this sunny world. After being encased in ice for eons, Zeebad, Zebedee's evil double, reappears and threatens to start another ice age. The only way to stop Zeebad is for Florence and friends to find three magic diamonds before he does. Based on the cult TV series "The Magic Roundabout."
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Empire Magazine Rated: 3/5 Apr 8, 2006 Full Review Alistair Lawrence Common Sense Media As a familiar good vs. evil story plays out against a mostly wintery backdrop, it's difficult to shake the impression that the filmmakers were taking their cues from the Ice Age and Toy Story franchises more than the original, though. Aug 27, 2024 Full Review Dave White Movies.com Rated: 2/5 Apr 4, 2011 Full Review Matthew Turner ViewLondon In short, The Magic Roundabout is an enjoyable family film that will delight young audiences and is liable to send nostalgic 30-somethings on a (sadly, futile) quest to find the original series on DVD. Worth seeing. Rated: 3/5 Feb 12, 2005 Full Review Michelle Thomas Future Movies UK Rated: 7/10 Jan 30, 2005 Full Review Joe Utichi FilmFocus For all its undeniable promise, this take on The Magic Roundabout is just plain disastrous in its execution. Rated: 27/100 Jan 25, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Go watch this instead of TWC's Doogal. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/12/24 Full Review Gabriellogo P It’s kinda descent for a kids film. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/30/24 Full Review Leticia q Noooo it smells like dead meal that can die😭😭😭😭☠️ Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/18/23 Full Review Layla B I really like the bit where they say not to cry over spilt milk Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/01/23 Full Review Tristan R The Magic Roundabout is a 2005 animated film based on the popular British television series of the same name. Directed by Dave Borthwick and Jean Duval, the film features an all-star cast of British actors, including Tom Baker, Jim Broadbent, Joanna Lumley, and Kylie Minogue. The film follows the adventures of a group of animal friends, including Dougal the dog, Ermintrude the cow, Brian the snail, and Dylan the rabbit, as they journey to the center of the Magic Roundabout to save their home from the evil sorcerer, Zeebad. One of the most notable aspects of The Magic Roundabout Movie is its imaginative and colorful animation. The film uses computer-generated imagery to create a whimsical and enchanting world that captures the spirit of the original traditional stop-motion TV series. The characters are lovingly rendered and imbued with personality, with each animal friend having their own unique quirks and traits. The film's score, composed by Mark Thomas, is also noteworthy, with catchy and upbeat songs that complement the film's playful and energetic tone. The voice acting is also impressive, with each actor bringing their own unique flair and humor to their characters. However, while The Magic Roundabout Movie is undoubtedly charming and visually stunning, its storyline may be too confusing for some viewers. The film's plot is geared towards a younger audience, and may not offer enough depth or complexity for older viewers. Overall, The Magic Roundabout Movie is a delightful and enchanting film that captures the spirit of the original TV series. Its animation is imaginative and colorful, and its characters are lovable and memorable. While its storyline may be simple, it is a film that is sure to entertain and delight younger viewers, and may even bring back fond memories for older fans of the original series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/10/23 Full Review Audience Member The greatest 01 hour: and 19 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Florence and her animal friends live in the Enchanted Village, which is under the care of Zebedee, a kindly wizard. However, a dark cloud approaches this sunny world. After being encased in ice for eons, Zeebad, Zebedee's evil double, reappears and threatens to start another ice age. The only way to stop Zeebad is for Florence and friends to find three magic diamonds before he does. Based on the cult TV series "The Magic Roundabout."
Director
Dave Borthwick, Jean Duval, Frank Passingham
Producer
Laurent Rodon, Claude Gorsky, Pascal Rodon
Screenwriter
Ted Safram, Paul Bassett, Raolf Sanoussi, Stephane Sanoussi
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 19m
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