After the announcement of an upcoming movie and partnership between Disney and Ludo, Bluey buffs around the world are undoubtedly over the moon for the big things coming their way. The Heeler's journey to the big screen was inevitable, especially after some of their best episodes.
The pups and parents all have adventures that stretch far beyond the backyard or the playground, and the way Bluey creator Joe Brumm weaves such imaginative stories certainly makes their games larger than life. Some might even call them... cinematic! After reviewing each season, we've picked the most movie-quality episodes Disney and Ludo should rewatch before the new film.
"The Adventure" (Season 1, Episode 37)
On the surface, it's just Bluey and Chloe playing pretend out in the forest, but "The Adventure" truly lives up to its name. Although it's still obviously a game of make-believe, the way the episode is framed and presented truly gives it a cinematic quality.
The music, the line delivery, and the wide-screened view push such a simple concept over the edge into a grand quest in a fantasy world. If Disney and Ludo approach the Bluey movie with this same attitude and presentation, it will be an absolute hit.
"Sleepytime" (Season 2, Episode 26)
If there's one thing Bluey knows how to do, it's slam viewers right in the feels with a chrome-plated cricket bat. Enter "Sleepytime" with its emotional journey across the cosmos in Bingo's dreamscape to set the bar for any large-scale Bluey project.
Even if the music and emotional imagery are off the table, the visuals and imaginative representations are more than movie-worthy. If Bluey and Bingo are truly about to receive some CGI enhancements, the animators definitely need to keep this episode on their radars.
"Space" (Season 3, Episode 34)
This episode takes the emotional weight of "Sleepytime" and fuses it with the cinematic feel of "The Adventure." As Jack, Rusty, and Mackenzie take an imaginary interstellar trip to a black hole, our black-and-white border collie takes a journey through inner space to a planet of self-discovery.
It's the blend of elements that makes this episode pop, not to mention its heartfelt and humorous ending that resonates with so many viewers (regardless of age). A Bluey movie can have all the fancy visuals, golden compositions by Geoff Bush, and even an endorsement by Disney, but it needs to maintain its emotional harmony to truly stick the landing.
Bluey and all her friends can be found on Disney+ and ABC iView.