ridsouto
Joined Oct 2006
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You will not get any spoilers here. Why? I really want to forget this movie.
My kids are big Thomas fans, and I have read and watch more than my fair share of Thomas. This is not a Thomas movie, even if Thomas is involved. Reverend Awdry never included such a sinister character as Diesel 10, intent in bodily harm his enemies. He's scary for the little audience.
I understand the producers make their money in the United States, but that doesn't mean that "Americanizing" Thomas has to be done by turning him into an action hero, fighting shady conspiracies and involving himself in the railroad equivalent of car chases.
My kids are big Thomas fans, and I have read and watch more than my fair share of Thomas. This is not a Thomas movie, even if Thomas is involved. Reverend Awdry never included such a sinister character as Diesel 10, intent in bodily harm his enemies. He's scary for the little audience.
I understand the producers make their money in the United States, but that doesn't mean that "Americanizing" Thomas has to be done by turning him into an action hero, fighting shady conspiracies and involving himself in the railroad equivalent of car chases.
For all of us fans of high quality, educational TV, the late 70s brought us 2 of the absolute best documentary series of all times: Carl Sagan's "Cosmos" and James Burke's "Connections".
To call "Connections" enjoyable would be a huge understatement. It's just a fantastic mind-opener: it will change your view of your own world and of the way progress happens, all the while making you laugh. Burke's skill in presenting these subjects is unparalleled.
I watched this series back in the 80s, and watching it again today you realize that it could not be more relevant today. Burke's observations are as valid and compelling now as they were more than 3 decades ago, with the addition that now you can also appreciate his foresight.
It's not often that you can say that 10 hours spent in front of a TV screen were an excellent investment. This is one of those cases.
To call "Connections" enjoyable would be a huge understatement. It's just a fantastic mind-opener: it will change your view of your own world and of the way progress happens, all the while making you laugh. Burke's skill in presenting these subjects is unparalleled.
I watched this series back in the 80s, and watching it again today you realize that it could not be more relevant today. Burke's observations are as valid and compelling now as they were more than 3 decades ago, with the addition that now you can also appreciate his foresight.
It's not often that you can say that 10 hours spent in front of a TV screen were an excellent investment. This is one of those cases.
