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Dot and The Kangaroo

Dot and The Kangaroo

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: The Return of Dot!
Review: After several years of looking for Dot, I've found her again in the DVD edition. As a child, the Bunyip from the movie always terrified me, and I had nightmares about the thing as recently as five years ago! But I hadn't seen the movie in 20 years, and just had to satisfy my curiosity... was it really that scary?

To be honest, this is a creepy film. The soft music intended as a lullabye comes across as a bit disturbing. The Bunyip scene is, indeed, scary. The film even shows how the Bunyip can appear in anything... a fire, a cave. It's basically a quick lesson on how children can make anything look like a monster in his/her head! "The Bunyip's going to get you!"

Most disturbing, though, would have to be the end. I won't kill the conclusion for you, but a read through the actual book by Ethel Pedley would give you a more satisfying, less mystifying end. (It's available for free online at Project Gutenberg)

I'm torn about the film. Overall, I enjoyed it for its nostalgia, and *some* of the music is cute and catchy. I like it for what it is! I couldn't recommend it for a young child, though... it's good old-fashioned nightmare fuel.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A classic movie
Review: At the age of 22 right now, I can still say Dot and the Kangaroo is one of my favorite movies. This movie is about an Australian girl who becomes lost in the woods and befriends a red kangaroo that helps her find her way home. The characters are wonderful and the story is one that will leave a lasting imprint within you. The music and songs are beautiful. This is a movie that both young and old will enjoy.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Childhood Revisited!
Review: Dot and the Kangaroo is AWESOME!! and that it the only word I can think of to describe it. This should be in everyone's dvd library. I just got mine yesterday and have watched it 3 or 4 times since. It just gets better and better every time!
The songs in the film are so awesome. I had forgotten about "Clickety Click" and the duck song, "All we ever do all day is quack"
This took me back to when I saw this film on HBO years and years ago!

Highly recommended!

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Not as good as I remember it...
Review: Granted it's been a few years since I've last watched it & I'm a little older now. The movie is still great for kids though & for anyone who wants to recapture a bit of their youth. All the songs tend to get a little annoying since every new character has to break into song.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: AHHH MEMORIES
Review: Here I am, 28 years old. I actually just popped in the video tape my father has recored for me way back when it was on HBO. I used to watch this movie a few times a day!

So here I am wondering, if it is every going to come out on DVD. I did a google search and low and behold... HERE IT IS!

Time to buy!!! AWESOME!!!
I'll continue to watch this old vhs today and have a good cry!
Can't wait to get the DVD!!


Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Dot and The Kangaroo
Review: I agree with Brandon in VA and Deborah in NV!!

I've been looking for this movie for so long. Every now and again, I'll think about this movie and think about the heartbreak. I'm planning on ordering it but from memory, it's a good transition (as in growing up) movie for the elementary school age. I remember watching the movie somewhere in the 1st-4th grade range. The Last Unicorn movie also reminds me of the heartbreak of breaking ties.

I really enjoyed this movie growing up, even if it was sad at the ending. I've always had a special bond with animals, so it was sad for me (not to diss my family!). Wasn't the 80's a great time to be a kid?!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This movie is the best!!!
Review: I am from Australia and remember watching this when I was a kid. Now I'm pregnant with my first and wanted it for our future son. It is an awesome movie, plenty of stuff for kids and some great Aussie culture in there.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Best Kids Movie of All Times
Review: I am so excited to finally find this movie. I have been searching for it for years. I thought I was going to have to buy a used copy (...)!! My daughter is 3 and I have ordered a copy just in time for Christmas. I can't wait to watch it with her!!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Dot and the Kangeroo
Review: I am so glad they put this movie on DVD. I have an old beta tape of it but our beta recorder is history. About five years ago I called every video store in town and one small one had it to rent. This is good story about friendship and I love how they have a real life nature background. Awesome selection.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Reunited With My Favorite Childhood Memory At Last
Review: I am so happy that I found this video! It has always been my favorite video when I was a child. Now, I'm a mother of four, and my kids love it also. Even though the animation is "old school" it still has a great story-line, and catchy songs. I find myself singing the Bunyap song all of the time now, and also riding in the pouch of a red kangaroo!!!


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