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Dot and the Kangaroo

  • 19771977
  • TV-Y7-FVTV-Y7-FV
  • 1h 11m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
831
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Dot and the Kangaroo (1977)
AnimationFamilyFantasy
A young girl gets lost in the Australian outback and befriends a kangarooA young girl gets lost in the Australian outback and befriends a kangarooA young girl gets lost in the Australian outback and befriends a kangaroo
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
831
YOUR RATING
    • Yoram Gross
    • Yoram Gross(screenplay)
    • John Palmer(screenplay)
    • Ethel Pedley(book)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Frawley(voice)
    • Joan Bruce(voice)
    • Spike Milligan(voice)
    • Yoram Gross
    • Yoram Gross(screenplay)
    • John Palmer(screenplay)
    • Ethel Pedley(book)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Frawley(voice)
    • Joan Bruce(voice)
    • Spike Milligan(voice)
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    • 27User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Barbara Frawley
    • Dot
    • (voice)
    Joan Bruce
    • The Kangaroo
    • (voice)
    • …
    Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan
    • Mr. Platypus
    • (voice)
    June Salter
    • Mrs. Platypus
    • (voice)
    Ross Higgins
    • Willie Wagtail
    • (voice)
    Lola Brooks
      Peter Gwynne
        Ron Haddrick
        Ron Haddrick
        • Father
        • (voice)
        Richard Meikle
        • Jack the Farmhand
        • (voice)
        George Assang
          Kerrie Biddell
            John Derum
              Kevin Golsby
                Nola Lester
                  Sue Walker
                    Noel Brophy
                      Anne Haddy
                        Robina Beard
                            • Yoram Gross
                            • Yoram Gross(screenplay)
                            • John Palmer(screenplay)
                            • Ethel Pedley(book)
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                          • Trivia
                            Dot has a brown patch on her right sleeve which is not seen in any of the sequels.
                          • Goofs
                            The film's opening title, set in the font Lazybones, has an "H" substituted for the "K" in "Kangaroo".
                          • Alternate versions
                            The Digiview Entertainment US DVD print of the film cuts out two songs: the first "In the Kangaroo Pouch" and "Quack Ducks".
                          • Connections
                            Featured in Dot and Santa Claus (1981)
                          • Soundtracks
                            Dreamtime
                            Music by Bob Young

                            Lyrics by John Palmer

                          User reviews27

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                          8/10
                          Lovely, also one of the better Dot films
                          The first instalment in the Dot film series, 'Dot and the Kangaroo' is one of the better entries of that series of films, is one of Yoram Gross' better films and is one of the best overall examples of Australian animation. While not perfect, it is a lovely film and, while remembered fondly by those who saw it as a child, under-appreciated now.

                          It is agreed that the animation is not too great, lacking in vibrancy and the drawing does lack finesse. A good deal of it is also rather repetitive, particularly in some of the songs. Speaking of the songs, my feelings on them were mixed. The songs that don't really work, due to excessive cheesiness and pointlessness, is "Platypus Duet", "I'm a Frog" and "In the Kangaroo Pouch".

                          However, some of the songs do work. The best song is the sublime "Dreamtime" and "Quark Ducks" is pretty funny, the sometimes hilarious lyrics are easy to quote. "The Bunyip" is suitably creepy without being traumatising.

                          While the animation was not great on the most part, the live photographic backgrounds were very detailed and quite beautifully done. The script is funny, sometimes scary and heart-warming and the characters are engaging with a relatable titular character, a creepy villain and some other fun characters. The voice acting is good from the likes of Barbara Frawley, Spike Milligan and Ron Haddrick.

                          It is the story where 'Dot and the Kangaroo' most shines. Parts are fun and others are scary, but it's the charm and emotional heart that's particularly note-worthy, really warming the heart and moving even the most cynical of adults to at least a tear or two. The messaging is sincere and never preachy or tacked-on.

                          Overall, a lovely film and one of the better Dot films. A good example of Australian animation. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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                          • Release date
                            • April 7, 1978 (United States)
                            • Australia
                            • Israel
                            • Official site (Australia)
                            • English
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                          • Filming locations
                            • Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
                          • Production companies
                            • Yoram Gross Films
                            • The Australian Film Commission
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                          • 1 hour 11 minutes
                            • Color
                            • Mono

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