Earlier this evening I took Thomas (six) and Jack (nearly four) to see the new Thunderbirds movie. I went with not a little trepidation: many of the reviews I’ve seen have been luke-warm at best.

Well, cobblers to the lot of ’em: it was thoroughly entertaining, and not at all “disrespectful” to Gerry Anderson’s original vision (I speak as a thirty-two year old geek: I could easily be an anorak about this if I so chose). The innocence and sheer joy of the original is present, and the effects are splendid. I particularly enjoyed the performances by Sophia Myles and Ron Cook (Lady Penelope and Parker respectively) — very good. Yes, there is a little schmaltz but that’s to be expected — especially when cheese-meister Paxton is in charge… Oh yes, the opening credits are very cool too.

Anyway, the boys loved it, and judging by the trailer, The Incredibles looks like it’s going to be another hit for Pixar too!

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