Tram Town
Saturday, September 18, 2004
| Category: Pitchers Me and my two boys (9 and 7) went to see Thunderbirds over at Airport West (where it only cost eight bucks each for entry). IMDB users gave it just 4.2/10, they're wrong. From the magnificently simple graphics of the opening credits to the tear-jerkingly emotional final scene, this is one great pitcher. Alan is Anakin, Darth and Luke all wrapped into one, Tintin is a Carmen Cortez and Princess Leia morph, and Lady Penelope IS Lady Penelope with a smidge of Emma Peel and Purdy in the blend. Ben Kingsley as the Hood was a master touch of casting. As a matter of interest, the Hood's special powers are also shared by some of his relatives and might be described as being derived from "an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds the galaxy together". Favourite Scene: Parker needs a bit of wire to pick a lock, Lady Penelope reaches up under her top and pulls out a bit of wiring evidently from her bra, Parker says "thanks m'Lady" and Lady P says "That's alright, I don't need it". By all accounts, Gerry Anderson has little or no interest in this piece of work. I guess that's a shame but these people did such a good job of it that I wouldn't change a thing. 9.5/10 (the credits at the end were way too long and I was waiting for info about the music. |
