'Thunderbirds' was, unfortunately, destined to do lousy with most viewers. Not because of acting, writing, or style, but simply because it is a remake of a UK show from the 1960s of the same name, a sci-fi series featuring marionettes as the actors. And what Hollywood remake really does well with audiences? The movie 'Thunderbirds', from Star Trek alumni Jonathan Frakes, takes the characters from the original show and breathes life into them. But that is where the similarities end as far as I can see.
Unlike the original series, the film is really made for kids and families. It is more or less a teen flick, featuring a good looking boy and girl as the leads to get adolescent viewers excited. But for grown-up audiences, we get to enjoy the talents of Bill Paxton, Anthony Edwards, and Ben Kingsly. The story itself, about the youngest Tracy and his goal to join his father and brothers as Thunderbirds, is goofy and silly in an incredibly fun way. If I had kids, I'd gladly take them to see it. There isn't a serious overuse of CG in this film and the viewers are taken to some pretty exotic places as the story unfolds.
The only flaw to the film is that the plot is horribly clichéd. But if you can sit back, relax, let go of your bias, you are sure to enjoy 'Thunderbirds'. The lack of graphic violence, the goofy nature of the story, the fun atmosphere, and the talents of many wonderful actors really make this little gem a fun romp- If you can allow yourself to enjoy it.
Unlike the original series, the film is really made for kids and families. It is more or less a teen flick, featuring a good looking boy and girl as the leads to get adolescent viewers excited. But for grown-up audiences, we get to enjoy the talents of Bill Paxton, Anthony Edwards, and Ben Kingsly. The story itself, about the youngest Tracy and his goal to join his father and brothers as Thunderbirds, is goofy and silly in an incredibly fun way. If I had kids, I'd gladly take them to see it. There isn't a serious overuse of CG in this film and the viewers are taken to some pretty exotic places as the story unfolds.
The only flaw to the film is that the plot is horribly clichéd. But if you can sit back, relax, let go of your bias, you are sure to enjoy 'Thunderbirds'. The lack of graphic violence, the goofy nature of the story, the fun atmosphere, and the talents of many wonderful actors really make this little gem a fun romp- If you can allow yourself to enjoy it.