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Dougal and the Blue Cat
A blue cat named Buxton is found in the Magic Garden. With help from the Blue voice (played by Fenella Fielding), Buxton enters the ruins of the old treacle factory where he is crowned king after correctly identifying the colours of seven doors (coloured different shades of blue). Buxton throws all the characters of The Magic Roundabout except Dougal into prison and steals Zebedee's magic moustache.
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Plot Summary
In the magical world of Pollux, the rambunctious dog Dougal and his friends live in a land where everything is blue. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when a mischievous blue cat arrives, creating chaos and trying to steal all the blue things. Dougal must rally his companions to protect their home and restore order.
Critical Reception
Dougal and the Blue Cat, a feature-length spin-off from the popular "The Magic Roundabout" television series, was met with a generally positive reception, particularly from its established fanbase. While not reaching the same iconic status as its television counterpart, it was appreciated for its whimsical charm and continuation of the beloved characters. The film successfully translated the unique, surreal atmosphere of the show to the big screen, offering a gentle, imaginative adventure suitable for younger audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its imaginative and surreal animation style.
Appreciated by fans for continuing the beloved 'Magic Roundabout' characters.
Seen as a charming, if somewhat meandering, children's fantasy adventure.
Google audience: Audience reception data for Google Reviews is not readily available for this older, international production.
Fun Fact
The film was originally released in France as 'Dougal et le chat bleu' and was an adaptation of characters from the British stop-motion animated television series 'The Magic Roundabout'.
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