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Thunderbirds (2004)

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Release Date: July 30, 2004
On DVD: December 21, 2004
Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Running Time: 87 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for intense action sequences and language.
Director: Jonathan Frakes
Writer: William Osbourne
Cast: Bill Paxton, Ben Kingsley, Brady Corbet, Anthony Edwards, Sophia Myles, Dominic Colenso, Ron Cook, Naomie Harris, Lex Shrapnel, Ben Torgeson, Philip Winchester

Based on the 1960's television show and set in 2065, this is the story of the Tracy family, who, using advanced vehicles and so forth, have created a force called International Rescue to respond to world emergencies. However, when Tracy Island is invaded by Aristotle Spode, AKA The Hood, they are put on the defensive. Read more

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Grade: C- Based on the 1960's marionette television show, "Thunderbirds" brings the family of heroes to a new generation. Unlike the television show, the movie features real actors and little else in the way of entertainment. Read the full movie review

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Reasonable Doubt, by Mike K.

July 18, 2004

Okay, okay. So this isn't the same as the Gerry Anderson puppet programme from the 60s. 21st Century kids are more sophisticated. The 60s TB was perfect for the 60s. Modern production techniques should not be reserved for hi-tech slashfests like the Matrix series. this is a 21st Century TB! I loved the 60s series; I still do. But I won't stand in the way of a remake of Fireball XL5 or Supercar, either (hint, hint out there). Just leave Captain Scarlet alone!

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