This seems like the only scene in the film that captured the spirit of the show and brought it into cinematic awesomeness. If only Alan didn't keep interrupting!
I actually think this is potentially the best three minutes of Thunderbirds content in existence. It's a great little sequence showing them operating at maximum efficiency. The rest of the film has some problems but this sequence is fantastic.
See, this scene (and the titles, which still give me goosebumps 15 years on) shows such promise. If only the rest of the movie was like this, or like the first episode of the new animated thunderbirds series (Ring of Fire), the whole movie would’ve been brilliant. Sadly, the makers of Thunderbirds forgot that their greatest assets, the reason everyone went to the film, were the Thunderbirds themselves.
Watching this in the theater, the thought kept running through my head: "Why are they showing us the _sequel_ FIRST? This one should've been called _Thunderbirds 2: Revenge of The Hood._ " If you're gonna introduce International Rescue to a new generation, start with an Origin Story, showing how Jeff formed the operation and why, with the obligatory construction montage, followed by at least three big rescue scenes! Of course, The Hood would be in the shadows, trying to learn their secrets, only to be thwarted.
I generally like Jonathan Frakes (the director) but he made no secret of the fact that he wasn’t familiar with Thunderbirds before getting the gig. It’s clear that they were all heavily influenced by the Spy Kids movies rather than looking to make a faithful adaptation of the original show.
I’m only here for the nostalgia. Haven’t watched the film in close to 20 years now. It satisfied my small child mind at the time but as a teen and adult who’s watched many ours of the original series, I don’t miss this movie at all.
Here’s the thing. In the TV show, International Rescue put a huge emphasis on their organisation being a secret, forbidding any photos / film being taken of them and their machines. Thunderbird 1 even had a built-in detector that could warn them if it was being filmed / photographed. Half the plot of one episode involved them chasing The Hood after he filmed a rescue and tried to escape with the footage. This film took that super important plot point and threw it out of the window within the first ten minutes. All I could think of watching this scene was that there was no way they would have ever let a rescue be televised in the TV show. You immediately know it’s not going to be faithful to the original. Which is a pity, as a live action Thunderbirds film had a lot of potential
I guess that’s one of those things that doesn’t really work these days… and probably even less so _now_ considering you’d most likely have 100 people filming on their phones anytime International Rescue actually showed up anywhere.
I think that plot point can't be done anymore Even by 2004, Lots of pepole had cameras, It's not something you can hide anymore, unless they make up something like the paint on the ships absorbing light in some way that makes them backed out when filming
@@jesusramirezromo2037Exactly. Besides, in the movie, the two major disasters (this and the monorail) seemed to be very much in public view. Even if IR was a secret organisation, they never would prioritise their secrecy over saving lives, so if the Thunderbirds weren't common knowledge even after the Oil Rig, they definitely would've been when they appeared in London.
@@jesusramirezromo2037 Problem is that Thunderbirds is set in mid-to-late 21st Century, around 2060 if memory serves. I understand that there would be no way for the OG series to predict mobile phones and the internet but the fact that it's set in the future unfortunately strikes down your statement.
@@TheMeditorEditor Do you actually believe that adaptations and reboots are in the same continuity as the original source material? If so how do you rectify the differences in the 2015 series and the original, you know since you say they HAVE to be the same timeline since there is no possible way for them to be different continuities despite neither the '04 or the '15 crews saying either work was in continuity with the first show? The team for the 2004 film just accepted that the actual idea of keeping IR's entire existence a deep dark secret in 2004 or whatever point in the future it is supposed to take place would be laughable unless you want to make them assholes screwing with peoples phones and cameras just for being in the area, hell the 2015 show threw the idea of IR being a complete and total secret from the public out the window to where in the FIRST MINUTE of the series when a CHILD was able to identify Thunderbird 2 as International Rescue.
If they actually focused on the Thunderbirds themselves and done a disaster movie scenario and not focus on home alone type scenarios and annoying teens, then this could of been a great film, this is the only worthwhile scene in the film
Tracytron 54321 Dude, why can't you just come up with an actual argument, instead of just blindly insulting everyone who hates this film? Jesus Christ, you people are so sensitive to criticism!
Yeah. I didn't understand why the shoved all but Alan into the background. I'm sure they could have written a story that needed all 5 Thunderbirds. That said there was lots they did well and I would have loved a second film.
While the story and script weren't that impressive. The direction is expertly done here, capturing the Thunderbirds in a realistic way. The designs of the ships and Tracy island itself are well done, and this scene especially is an awesome depiction of a Thunderbirds mission.
@@timon3211 I beg to differ... thunderbird 1 looks f#cking amazing(it looks so sleek and fast compared to the rocket with wings the old one was), thunderbird 2 looks... meh, thunderbird 3 looks fantastic, thunderbird 4 looks the most realistic out of all of them, thunderbird 5 looks actually kinda faithful to the classic one... although the thunderbirds are go tv series really nailed the designs by having futuristic tech on updated but still QUITE retro designs (thunderbird 5 now looks like an actual space station)
I agree they were fine, you compare them to the classic look and to be honest they are modernized pretty well, dont know what vulcano is on about but hey ho, everyone is entitled to an opinion.
I’m personally a really big fan on this movie’s take on the thunderbird crafts Thunderbird 1 captures the look of the original pretty well along with giving it a sleek and realistic new look Thunderbird 2 while i’m used to this movie’s design does not look all to great, it has a way brighter shade of green and a strange looking shape but ehh i don’t really mind it. Thunderbird 3 looks awesome it captures it’s original look so well along with the more futuristic take on it and I especially like the fins on the thrusters Thunderbird 4 looks like an actual submersible while the original show’s looks kinda unrealistic so i like this TB4 Thunderbird 5 has the shape and general structure the original had but making it way more realistic it looks good
I loved this movie. The ships were beautiful. It still had the corny feel to it. I’ll sum it up in 2 words that make this a great movie. Bill Paxton. Need I say more 👍👍RIP Bill.
It would be so cool to be Alan and to be in that crowd watching your own family on TV and have everyone around you supporting them and to think "if only they knew" who I really am!
I don't understand why they keep saying "the thunderbirds" when really they should be saying "international rescue". In the show they always said "international rescue" and it made sense. No one is going to care what the ship's names are. They should only care about what they do.
I think it makes sense for people to occasionally call them "the thunderbirds" but I will admit it WAS seriously over the top with how little they said International Rescue : /
What else do you expect from a Hollywood movie version of a British TV show? :D they butcher almost all of our shows. Truth Bomb on top comment had a great suggestion for how to do a TB movie
People saw the names on the side of ships and assumed that’s what the organisation was called that’s why they called in the Thunderbirds because they have Thunderbird on the side of their ships
I had SUCH high hopes for this film when I was little after seeing this scene. The entrance of TB1 really captured what I thought the film would be. Alas, imagine the disappointment of lil me realising it was nothing more than a home alone style flick...
So you couldn't figure that out from the trailers? Really, even when I was 11 it was easy to figure out that the teens would be the main characters just by following the trailers.
i am seeing this for the very first time in September 2019. thank you for uploading this! i think i would really love the new animated series, but the actual episodes have not been made available in our country, because reasons... stupid reasons.. imagine the sales they are losing? i am very grateful for your video.
Seeing how well done this scene is is kind of sad for me personally when I think of this film and how great it could've been as a live-action version of the show I treasured as a child. Here, despite how needlessly cheesy it comes off with the news reporter and the kids watching, and how needlessly annoying it is to cut back and listen to Alan and Fermat when they're not even saying anything important, it looks and feels how a Thunderbirds film should, with good enough acting with a touch of humour, good visuals in a tense rescue scene and a dramatic score from Hans Zimmer. But once the family's home, it goes all wrong. Let me explain... I should point out that the film wasn't all bad. The Thunderbirds and all the gadgetry looked great in live-action. Bill Paxton made for a sensible and competent Jeff Tracy, even if he wasn't as strong as the original voiced by Peter Dyneley. Ben Kingsley gave it his all as The Hood, even though I would've preferred to see a more intimidating portrayal. Sophia Myles and Ron Cook performed very well as Lady Penelope and Parker respectively, although I would've preferred it if they were used more as stealthy agents rather than tedious martial artists. And I do like the nods they give to the original series like having Brains walk like his puppet counterpart, and the instance strings are seen coming from Fermat's hand in a close-up, doing the opposite of what the original series did in close-up shots of body parts performing actions that would've been impractical to do with the puppets themselves. As for what's bad, there's just too much of it. To start off, why does the focus of the film prioritise Alan, Tin-Tin and Fermat instead of the entire Tracy family? It's not like these three characters are even written or acted well enough to justify this. Alan is an unlikable, self-entitled, whiny shit who never seems to even learn from his flaws, yet he's supposed to be the one the audience roots for. I know there were one or two moments in the original show of Alan being upset at being restrained from what he wanted, but not to _that_ fucking extent! Tin-Tin just comes off more like a cheesy teen love interest than the sensible adult she was in the original series. And regarding Fermat, why does he even exist, let alone have more focus than Brains? Has Brains ever even needed a child? I think Grandma Tracy would've been a better character for the story than Fermat, the latter of whom was just a waste of time and space. And through all of this, Scott, Virgil, Gordon and John don't get to contribute anything significant to the plot. Sure, John got a bit of a personal video chat with Jeff at one point, but that's it. And why can't we see more rescues like in this scene instead of the the main characters constantly on the run from The Hood's goons while the rest of the Tracy family are stuck in space on Thunderbird 5? The Hood never even had any connection to the family in any way in the original show. He was just a mysteriously gifted mercenary who was looking to become wealthy from possessing International Rescue's secrets. And why are they referred to as "The Thunderbirds" instead of International Rescue? That's like calling the Power Rangers "The Megazord" - it just doesn't sound right. Yes, Thunderbirds is the name of the vehicles, but not the organisation. The narrator correctly named them in the intro, and we see the IR badges - what was so difficult about getting the name right for the rest of the film? If it was me, I'd have directed this film to be more of a techno thriller like how the Fast & Furious movies are, putting the focus on the ENTIRE Tracy family, and having the surviving voice actors of the original Thunderbirds having cameo roles (maybe even bigger roles) wherever possible. It'd also be a story that features all the other characters (Brains, Kyrano, Tin-Tin, Lady Penelope, Parker, The Hood, etc) from the original show, and a plot that culminates in a mining disaster similar to the same one in Germany that gave Gerry Anderson the idea for Thunderbirds in the first place. I certainly would not have pandered to younger audiences with some tedious mix of Spy Kids and Home Alone scenarios, neither of which Thunderbirds should ever be about. I hate that Gerry Anderson's puppetry works are categorised more as being solely for children, and this film did nothing to make it any better. In reality, films based on Gerry Anderson's works _could_ all work for older audiences too, just as well as any superhero film that comes out today. Superheroes weren't taken very seriously to begin with, but after years of effort going in, they're the most dominant film genre of this day and age. This film, overall, does a big disservice to the Thunderbirds franchise. In the first few scenes, it followed the status quo of its source material. But after that the makers were like "Well, fuck it. Let's just do whatever we want."
What a brilliant write-up, genuinely enjoyed reading that. I don't have much to add, I just agree on all points about how much more this could have been. There are flashes of potential throughout; I felt TB3 docking with TB5 was another good scene, Gordon's seriousness was spot on - I feel like Ben Torgersen would have made a great Scott (pardon the pun.) But, as you say, the plot is completely misfocused and it falls flat in general. I would love to see a darker, grittier, more adult take on Thunderbirds. Tales of heroism in the midst of genuine panic and peril rather than some Spy-Kids knockoff and I can't say how much I love your idea to have everything culminate in a disaster based on the one that inspired Gerry in the first place. I feel like you and I should be in the pub sketching this out on a napkin - trust me, your passion is shared. The 2015 series was okay, certainly better than this, but even so there's still so much potential we may never unlock...
@@EthanDean57 It could be done. The biggest factor to consider, though, would be how marketable Thunderbirds would be globally. I haven't seen much to indicate that it would be globally beloved unless maybe they got more high-profile actors. Oh, and the way I'd market it would be having AC/DC's Thunderstruck play during the trailer. As far as being faithful to Thunderbirds without being patronising to children, that could definitely be done. Some things that prove this are some small details in the film. There's a mention of Brains' real surname, Parker's nickname and the island's antenna, all of which only _briefly_ appeared in the original series. So I know from that that the filmmakers could've done better, but they didn't take it seriously enough. As for me, I can only go so far with plot ideas as I've never had enough to comprehend that of a full movie. It's just not really for me. Anyway, thanks for the complimentary response. It took a couple of other people's reviews and analyses for me to come to the conclusions I did, but I got there.
All great points here, and I especially wish the movie had more scenes like this. Just to comment on the part about the organization's name, it makes sense they would be referred to as "The Thunderbirds" by the general public because it's a catchy name that actually sticks. "International Rescue" takes too long to say and it better refers to the whole organization rather than the elite team of pilots in it. Just like how the Navy has its Seals, International Rescue has its Thunderbirds. Brains is part of IR but he doesn't pilot any of the ships so he probably wouldn't be titled a Thunderbird technically (might be wrong about that, not sure). The way I see it, IR is the organization and the rescuers are the Thunderbirds. The narrator also says "they go by the name they call their incredible machines" in the movie's intro anyway so that was explained. (Not sure if this was any different in the original show, never watched it but I always loved this movie for its concept. It deserved a much better plot though, could've been a great movie if things were done differently)
@@theflash691 To address what you weren't sure of, the public in the original show always referred to International Rescue by that name, and never found it too long to say. Your comparison, though, does clarify a bit more to me the public calling them 'The Thunderbirds' as something they'd find catchier. Still, all involved deserve credit with the organisation's name, not just the pilots. So what if Brains doesn't pilot any of the ships? He still BUILT them and made them usable for the Tracy family. Then again, the film doesn't do the character justice, and mainly because they chose to focus on a pointless son that the character never needed.
@@ryanodonovan9497 Makes sense. I don't think the movie actually specified who built or designed them but it makes sense that Brains would've had a big part in creating them, guy's a literal genius. Kind of assumed he was just Jeff's right hand man and head computer scientist for IR. If anyone outside the pilot team deserves the Thunderbird title it's him. And I agree they should've focused more on his character over Fermat, but they probably just added Fermat so the main trio could have someone with above-average intelligence and experience with computers and hacking (they still could've gotten away with Alan having that skill though). The way they went with this movie, like him or hate him he was still an essential character to the group since he and Alan were probably the only ones capable of operating the ships besides Brains, who needed to stay at HQ to keep things in check. Realistically for an organization worth billions you'd expect them to have at least one qualified pilot they could trust for backup in case of emergency, or at least one of the brothers should've stayed back. I get that if your family member is about to die you wouldn't be thinking the most logically before taking action, but still. They thought it was a meteor that hit T5 and that's something they definitely would've planned in advance for and had a protocol to follow that would've probably involved keeping a backup pilot at HQ. Seems unnecessary they would send 4 pilots for a rescue mission that would've taken 10 minutes onboard if the airlock weren't jammed. I know for sake of the plot all of them needed to be stranded so Alan and his friends could save the day lol, still doesn't make much sense though. Also pretty subpar security on Tracy island if a massive submarine can wash up and allow the bad guys to waltz on in without anyone knowing. Even if the location is secluded enough there still should've been security personnel in case there ever was an intruder on the island. It was naive of them to never plan for something like this and they should've had people trained for these types of scenarios. Technically the Hood would be able to use his darth vader powers to deal with them but security still could've alerted everyone sooner and gave them time to plan their next move. Especially Tintin who also has powers and could've helped prevent them in some way if she had time to get to the control room before the goons arrived.
Agreed, the 2004 movie starts off following the status quo of the TV series as seen here, but then for the rest of the movie they were like "Meh sod it, let's just do whatever we want.". Here's something interesting to note. The movie features references from the original TV episode "Atlantic Inferno". There's an oil rig rescue, Alan pilots Thunderbird 1, Thunderbird 4 goes underwater to rescue a diving sphere/monotrain and brings them vertically to the surface.
Oxtail Chamberpot I love "Atlantic Inferno", although I think the most memorable episode of the original series will always be the first episode "Trapped in the Sky". But I do also think "Attack of the Alligators" is another popular episode. I enjoyed yesterday's new episode.
Oxtail Chamberpot Cool. I won't be able to see the next two episodes because I'm going on holiday on the 8th May which will be next Friday and won't be coming home until the 17th May which will be Sunday of the following week. We're going to be doing other things, I won't get a chance to watch Thunderbirds Are Go.
Oxtail Chamberpot Thank you. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, there won't be any decent internet connection either at where I'm going. So I won't be able to keep in touch. Still, like you said, I'll have a good holiday.
This scene, all the scenes where any Thunderbird craft launch from Tracy Island, and when Thunderbird 3 docks with Thunderbird 5 are the only scenes in this movie that captured the spirit of the original Thunderbirds. At least the music is awesome in this bit! I'll admit i did also enjoy the part where The Hood reveals to Jeff that he was "left to die" by him, and it's a good juxtaposition because Jeff also once failed to save his own wife so he feels guilty about what the Hood's become. But yeah, I loved this movie when i was 6 because that's the target audience. Younger than age 10. Anyone older will be cringing in every other scene.
Although I do love the scenes in this film. That oil rig scene was a joy to watch. The music too. Brilliant. I don't hate this film. I just always prefer majority of originals
That beginning scene where TB1 & TB2 first appears to the overture of the Original Series theme gave me high hopes for the film...alas twas not meant to be.
+TheStarToursTraveler For me, that has to be the highlight of the whole film - I got chills when that theme started playing but it didn't even last 3 seconds :(
+TheStarToursTraveler Sadly, that is what happens when you give something British to Hollywood. They seem to assume you can't have a kid s movie that doesn't include an annoying child.
+Oxtail Chamberpot As is usually the case with crap movies, having Hans Zimmer do their score was probably the best part of the movie. He can be trusted to throw an homage to the original theme in there when it matters.
Hyfrith Here's the thing with the TB movie. I have the soundtrack and only ONE of the tracks (short of the opening titles) has any homages to the original series theme. It's disappointing on that front.
Honestly my brother and I really enjoyed this film when we were children(He's an adult now and I am 17(I am as old as this movie))but I guess we never saw the old tv show. This movie does have its flaws. I am not as big of a fan of the story now that I am older and the acting could have been a bit better from the kids. Honestly if they ever make another Thunderbirds film i would like one in the style of the Rescue Heroes movie's story but a bit grittier and maybe not a volcano causing the disasters.
I really liked the designs of the Thunderbird aircraft! Thunder Bird 2 is one of my favorites but I really liked Thunder Bird 1 because it looks really awesome. Also why can't Alan and his friend reveal their location and identites to their classmates at school?
You’re probably right except for Alan and “Brains’ “ son (I’m not saying his name even though I know it) imitating the pulling of the levers is kinda lame. Not to mention the fact that the Thunderbirds are on live tv when they are suppose to be secret. In the show Thunderbird 1 had an automated camera detector.
@@agentprime2179 I get where you’re coming from but if you watch an interview from the creators of the latest cgi Thunderbirds from 2015-2020, they mentioned how the whole secret and stopping all filming would kinda be impossible in this century when we have social media and everything, when in the 60s there wasn’t that, so it is justified, may not be the reason for this movie mind but I think it is justified to move with the times, imagine having an organisation in real life now, most of it would be secret but they wouldn’t be able to stop a whole population filming something cool like this
The problem is this movie is all wrong. It needed to be just like any other episode, which was basically a disaster movie. They were usually an hour long so it's not hard to convert to feature length. Should open with the disaster starting and then the main intro theme, there's so much drama to be had bit instead they turned it into Spy kids of all things.
There were some good scenes in this. However, if they were to recreate a new movie. It should be based on one of the episodes maybe. Yes we'd know the outcome, but still.
I'll take it the producers never watched the episode "Martian Invasion" before filming this, because IR were always adamant that they are not filmed during rescues, and yet they are filmed here and don't care less. Also, in Martian Invasion they basically spent the second half of the episode chasing the Hood, just to keep their organisation intact, because he had been filming them at the time of the rescue. No wonder the narrator in the opening credits said that Tracy Island is in the South Pacific Ocean, because there always being filmed!
I think it made sense for the not being filmed aspect to be dropped. In a series writen in the 60s it might have made sense but in a world of smartphones it doesn't so much.
Don't forget that the original series was made in the SIXTIES, where they would have had some control over being filmed, but once we got to the 2000's, hell even when handheld recorders became common place that whole aspect made no f*cking sense, considering how EVERYONE would have a cellphone to record or take photos of them because, IT IS NOT THE SIXTIES WHERE THEY COULD JUST FRY THE NEWS FILM, so unless Brains was able to make something that would short-circuit just the phones and news cameras and not other electrical devices like pacemakers. Think of it like the Kennedy Assassination, while with the technology from the 60s there were only a few recordings and a few dozen photos in those moments, but if they had the technology of the 2000s there would be HUNDREDS of videos and THOUSANDS of photos of it when it happened because everyone there would have a cellphone or handheld recorder, because of how technology has changed.
I bet no-one can find anywhere that does a clip of the engine noise of Thunderbird 1 or the siren that you hear as Thunderbird 1 is getting ready to launch and the pool moves out of the way? I reckon these are two of the bet sounds in the film along side the OST
I've watched this movie many times with my family and we really enjoyed it! It's a great superhero Sci-Fi action movie! It's too bad it was called a Box Office Bomb! Stupid movie Critics should say more pleasant things about this movie!
@@jamieolberding7731 Plus, I don't think you realise what a box office bomb is. It's not something that refers to the quality of the film in general; it means that it failed to make its money back in sales.
One of my favorite fanfics taking place years later has Alan once he returns to school change to stop being so rebellious and someone the school can count on more. Then the school gets set on fire and Alan risks his life to help people get out and becomes a true hero in everyone's eyes. Unfortunately he gets trapped and is badly injured. The Thunderbirds eventually rescue him but he's left in bad shape while Fermat discovers that the fire was deliberately set.
Ian Cotterill I enjoyed it too, cheers :) Only proper International Rescue scene in the entire thing IMO! That said, I did enjoy how they set it up with the kids watching it on TV - made it nice and dramatic. Also; chills from the music when 1 & 2 arrive on the scene!
In the series they don't want their pictures to be taken or anything not of them and not of their machines so why is it okay for them to take pictures in this movie?
Alex Jian Sorry mate can't really get away with that on here! However I would recommend googling the film, there are certain websites out there where it's available. Embedded players are the best as downloads can be risky. :)
This is one of the things I disliked about the movie. In the series, International Rescue ensured the identities were kept secret. But this movie criminally exposed it via a cliched news report. Wouldn't Thunderbird 1's photo/video alert flash at this point?
+Oxtail Chamberpot in the new series no one has actually been seen filming the thunderbirds like in this. They just know that international rescue exists and they pilot thunderbirds crafts like in the old series. They might not say that secrecy is important as much but they still have the same values.
+Johnno9989 I think that it's actually better this way, because there's so many cameras in modern day, let alone 2065, that not getting filmed by anyone is just unrealistic.
+Oxtail Chamberpot The new series does keep the secret. In one episode, someone found a poor quality pic of TB3 on the internet which he used to make a model rocket of TB3. When Scott finds out, he makes a comment about trying to keep the secret. This scene here is the only part of this 'Thunderbirds' film that's even remotely like it. Shame, because Thunderbirds has potential for a great family action movie.
Never got why in the movie Jeff was flying thunderbird 2 when ment to be Virgil, and Jeff ment be just in charge back in the island running think not on missions
I don’t mind the fact that Jeff’s also a thunderbird in this movie but i hate how Virgil is still the pilot of TB2 even though he never flies it once in this movie
The first thing that should enter your mind if you are a Thunderbirds fan is that the TV reporters should not have been able to broadcast the International Rescue at all. It's against their policy.
In a fanfic I found after the movie the jerk (who's briefly seen looking at Alan but not confronting him here) later confronted Alan about what happened on Spring Break and Alan had to tell him the truth after the guy confronted him about it since he was on the Monorail they rescued.
I still like this scene, but there's one thing that annoys me: in the TV series, Thunderbird 1 always arrives on the scene first, because it's faster than Thunderbird 2. Scott's role is the first responder and rescue coordinator, and it's his job to get there as fast as possible ahead of TB2, assess the situation, communicate with any locals or authorities, and carry out any rescue work that doesn't require TB2's heavy equipment. I guess the problem with this is that the rescue would have needed a longer scene and more dialogue from Scott, but unfortunately what the producers, writers, or director wanted was for the scene to be done and dusted as quickly as possible so that the plot could go straight back to Alan. It's a real shame, this movie could have been great if they'd focused on the entire International Rescue crew and made the movie about a proper rescue situation......
The way they tried to indicate to the audience that the teenagers would make good Thunderbird pilots and the dialogue throughout this whole scene are really poorly handled. My memories of this movie are incredibly vague, but it definitely feels like an early 2000s kids movie. It's a got a real Agent Cody Banks vibe.
When I was a kid I loved the film, now it's not very good however I do find the Hoods reasons for doing what he does, interesting, makes me think he had every reason to hate Geoff. In fact the move is half decent because Sir Ben Kingsley is in it
Never write Jeff like that again that’s a crime hahahaha but people didn’t like how the good was portrayed this way which I also strongly disagree to it makes the “I don’t want to save your life, but it’s our job to save EVERYONE” more interesting that Alan has to save the hood and do RIGHT what his father did wrong and it makes it more believable that the good is actually evil so yes this good was nice and also side note: “I kinda liked how the hood actually DID something and not just sit around to make pictures etc.
One problem with this scene The News is filming TB1 and TB2 Despite the fact IR has a “NO PICTURES” rule and the automatic camera detector alerts any photos taken of the Craft This movie did have a lot of flaws lol
My parents used to watch the original Thunderbirds a lot when I was a kid. The rescues was really awesome seeing it in live action but the rest of the movie was very average at best. Even when I was a kid it didnt feel at all like I was watching Thunderbirds. Can never beat the original 1966 version. The new CGI thunderbirds is pretty good however though it shows it is targeted towards kids so I find it hard to watch (obviously)
In my personal opinion the writing was very bad in the movie characters that were not in the original had no need to be in the movie. All the sons were in the International Rescue where as the movie made the youngest son was not allowed to be a Thunderbird. The ways to get to the hanger was not correct. I think the movie should get a reboot and get it done properly
Um..... has it never crossed your mind that the boys would think their father is a dick for never going on any rescue missions while they're constantly risking their lives every week?.....
I thought at the time when I watched this film that why were they pandering to children? Because there was plenty of adults that watched this when they were kids they want to see a proper fully placed out Thunderbird story and not the stupid child teen rubbish that we got. There is still time to make another one or a Jerry Anderson cinematic universe where they all pitching and help each other. Thunderbirds Captain Scarlet and stingray could all join forces.
This seems like the only scene in the film that captured the spirit of the show and brought it into cinematic awesomeness. If only Alan didn't keep interrupting!
I remember watching this scene over and over as a kid. Wish the movie had more of this.
I actually think this is potentially the best three minutes of Thunderbirds content in existence. It's a great little sequence showing them operating at maximum efficiency. The rest of the film has some problems but this sequence is fantastic.
See, this scene (and the titles, which still give me goosebumps 15 years on) shows such promise. If only the rest of the movie was like this, or like the first episode of the new animated thunderbirds series (Ring of Fire), the whole movie would’ve been brilliant. Sadly, the makers of Thunderbirds forgot that their greatest assets, the reason everyone went to the film, were the Thunderbirds themselves.
Alan says "C'mon Dad" and "C'mon Virgil" and literally no one notices
The music in this scene makes it perfect especially the first part were TB1 & TB2 first appear and when the rescue platform gets released
Love it :)
It's no surprise, Hans Zimmer himself composed it
Watching this in the theater, the thought kept running through my head: "Why are they showing us the _sequel_ FIRST? This one should've been called _Thunderbirds 2: Revenge of The Hood._ "
If you're gonna introduce International Rescue to a new generation, start with an Origin Story, showing how Jeff formed the operation and why, with the obligatory construction montage, followed by at least three big rescue scenes! Of course, The Hood would be in the shadows, trying to learn their secrets, only to be thwarted.
I generally like Jonathan Frakes (the director) but he made no secret of the fact that he wasn’t familiar with Thunderbirds before getting the gig. It’s clear that they were all heavily influenced by the Spy Kids movies rather than looking to make a faithful adaptation of the original show.
Agreed. I think this film actually would have worked well as the middle part of a trilogy.
I’m only here for the nostalgia. Haven’t watched the film in close to 20 years now. It satisfied my small child mind at the time but as a teen and adult who’s watched many ours of the original series, I don’t miss this movie at all.
Here’s the thing.
In the TV show, International Rescue put a huge emphasis on their organisation being a secret, forbidding any photos / film being taken of them and their machines. Thunderbird 1 even had a built-in detector that could warn them if it was being filmed / photographed. Half the plot of one episode involved them chasing The Hood after he filmed a rescue and tried to escape with the footage.
This film took that super important plot point and threw it out of the window within the first ten minutes. All I could think of watching this scene was that there was no way they would have ever let a rescue be televised in the TV show. You immediately know it’s not going to be faithful to the original. Which is a pity, as a live action Thunderbirds film had a lot of potential
I guess that’s one of those things that doesn’t really work these days… and probably even less so _now_ considering you’d most likely have 100 people filming on their phones anytime International Rescue actually showed up anywhere.
I think that plot point can't be done anymore
Even by 2004, Lots of pepole had cameras, It's not something you can hide anymore, unless they make up something like the paint on the ships absorbing light in some way that makes them backed out when filming
@@jesusramirezromo2037Exactly. Besides, in the movie, the two major disasters (this and the monorail) seemed to be very much in public view. Even if IR was a secret organisation, they never would prioritise their secrecy over saving lives, so if the Thunderbirds weren't common knowledge even after the Oil Rig, they definitely would've been when they appeared in London.
@@jesusramirezromo2037 Problem is that Thunderbirds is set in mid-to-late 21st Century, around 2060 if memory serves. I understand that there would be no way for the OG series to predict mobile phones and the internet but the fact that it's set in the future unfortunately strikes down your statement.
@@TheMeditorEditor Do you actually believe that adaptations and reboots are in the same continuity as the original source material? If so how do you rectify the differences in the 2015 series and the original, you know since you say they HAVE to be the same timeline since there is no possible way for them to be different continuities despite neither the '04 or the '15 crews saying either work was in continuity with the first show?
The team for the 2004 film just accepted that the actual idea of keeping IR's entire existence a deep dark secret in 2004 or whatever point in the future it is supposed to take place would be laughable unless you want to make them assholes screwing with peoples phones and cameras just for being in the area, hell the 2015 show threw the idea of IR being a complete and total secret from the public out the window to where in the FIRST MINUTE of the series when a CHILD was able to identify Thunderbird 2 as International Rescue.
If they actually focused on the Thunderbirds themselves and done a disaster movie scenario and not focus on home alone type scenarios and annoying teens, then this could of been a great film, this is the only worthwhile scene in the film
Tracytron 54321 Dude, why can't you just come up with an actual argument, instead of just blindly insulting everyone who hates this film? Jesus Christ, you people are so sensitive to criticism!
@@tracytron7162 no u
Yeah. I didn't understand why the shoved all but Alan into the background. I'm sure they could have written a story that needed all 5 Thunderbirds.
That said there was lots they did well and I would have loved a second film.
Its still a good movie.
Totally agree
While the story and script weren't that impressive. The direction is expertly done here, capturing the Thunderbirds in a realistic way. The designs of the ships and Tracy island itself are well done, and this scene especially is an awesome depiction of a Thunderbirds mission.
the design of the ships is not well done the only alright one was thunderbird 3 and 4 but 1 and 2 they ruined
OK, they're not perfect, but come on, it's pretty cool to see them in live action doing some cool maneuvering, coupled with that Zimmer score.
@@timon3211 I beg to differ... thunderbird 1 looks f#cking amazing(it looks so sleek and fast compared to the rocket with wings the old one was), thunderbird 2 looks... meh, thunderbird 3 looks fantastic, thunderbird 4 looks the most realistic out of all of them, thunderbird 5 looks actually kinda faithful to the classic one... although the thunderbirds are go tv series really nailed the designs by having futuristic tech on updated but still QUITE retro designs (thunderbird 5 now looks like an actual space station)
I agree they were fine, you compare them to the classic look and to be honest they are modernized pretty well, dont know what vulcano is on about but hey ho, everyone is entitled to an opinion.
I’m personally a really big fan on this movie’s take on the thunderbird crafts
Thunderbird 1 captures the look of the original pretty well along with giving it a sleek and realistic new look
Thunderbird 2 while i’m used to this movie’s design does not look all to great, it has a way brighter shade of green and a strange looking shape but ehh i don’t really mind it.
Thunderbird 3 looks awesome it captures it’s original look so well along with the more futuristic take on it and I especially like the fins on the thrusters
Thunderbird 4 looks like an actual submersible while the original show’s looks kinda unrealistic so i like this TB4
Thunderbird 5 has the shape and general structure the original had but making it way more realistic it looks good
Would be great to see a faithful Thunderbirds movie.
And one made by an actual fan of the source material.
bill Paxton will be sadly missed rest in peace jeff tracy,Thunderbirds are my favorite tv shows and movies
Nothing will ever be able to replace the outstanding music, tension, actions scenes then the original masterpiece that WAS thunderbirds.
I loved this movie when i was like 6 or 7
This movie introduced me to the Thunderbirds.
i love this film it was my childhood i still watch it today ^^ it's awesome!
Miss movies like this
There is simply NOTHING, the Thunderbirds can't cut through.
I loved this movie. The ships were beautiful. It still had the corny feel to it. I’ll sum it up in 2 words that make this a great movie. Bill Paxton. Need I say more 👍👍RIP Bill.
R.I.P Bill Paxton :'(((((((((((((((((((((((((
Man...I can't believe he's gone... 😔😔😔
The noise at 2:36 I love it it's like a robot cat purring
It would be so cool to be Alan and to be in that crowd watching your own family on TV and have everyone around you supporting them and to think "if only they knew" who I really am!
I don't understand why they keep saying "the thunderbirds" when really they should be saying "international rescue". In the show they always said "international rescue" and it made sense. No one is going to care what the ship's names are. They should only care about what they do.
I think it makes sense for people to occasionally call them "the thunderbirds" but I will admit it WAS seriously over the top with how little they said International Rescue : /
It is just easier and faster to say the thunderbirds instead of IR
What else do you expect from a Hollywood movie version of a British TV show? :D they butcher almost all of our shows. Truth Bomb on top comment had a great suggestion for how to do a TB movie
@@Land967 Everyone's a critic.
People saw the names on the side of ships and assumed that’s what the organisation was called that’s why they called in the Thunderbirds because they have Thunderbird on the side of their ships
In a world where there is no coast guard helicopters, humanity have to rely on spaceships that dosent give a shit for gravity laws.
😂😂😂 Childhood ruined
Your so cool cooler than me
No, I just suck less than you.
Lol well they're probably not by the coast and HEY DONT GO DISSING ON TB2 :P but seal it has VTOL engines : /
but still it has VTOL engines*
I had SUCH high hopes for this film when I was little after seeing this scene. The entrance of TB1 really captured what I thought the film would be. Alas, imagine the disappointment of lil me realising it was nothing more than a home alone style flick...
So you couldn't figure that out from the trailers? Really, even when I was 11 it was easy to figure out that the teens would be the main characters just by following the trailers.
@@1993digifan I was 6. Douchebag. Arent you a prodigious little autist.
i am seeing this for the very first time in September 2019.
thank you for uploading this!
i think i would really love the new animated series,
but the actual episodes have not been made available in our country,
because reasons... stupid reasons.. imagine the sales they are losing?
i am very grateful for your video.
Seeing how well done this scene is is kind of sad for me personally when I think of this film and how great it could've been as a live-action version of the show I treasured as a child. Here, despite how needlessly cheesy it comes off with the news reporter and the kids watching, and how needlessly annoying it is to cut back and listen to Alan and Fermat when they're not even saying anything important, it looks and feels how a Thunderbirds film should, with good enough acting with a touch of humour, good visuals in a tense rescue scene and a dramatic score from Hans Zimmer. But once the family's home, it goes all wrong. Let me explain...
I should point out that the film wasn't all bad. The Thunderbirds and all the gadgetry looked great in live-action. Bill Paxton made for a sensible and competent Jeff Tracy, even if he wasn't as strong as the original voiced by Peter Dyneley. Ben Kingsley gave it his all as The Hood, even though I would've preferred to see a more intimidating portrayal. Sophia Myles and Ron Cook performed very well as Lady Penelope and Parker respectively, although I would've preferred it if they were used more as stealthy agents rather than tedious martial artists. And I do like the nods they give to the original series like having Brains walk like his puppet counterpart, and the instance strings are seen coming from Fermat's hand in a close-up, doing the opposite of what the original series did in close-up shots of body parts performing actions that would've been impractical to do with the puppets themselves.
As for what's bad, there's just too much of it. To start off, why does the focus of the film prioritise Alan, Tin-Tin and Fermat instead of the entire Tracy family? It's not like these three characters are even written or acted well enough to justify this. Alan is an unlikable, self-entitled, whiny shit who never seems to even learn from his flaws, yet he's supposed to be the one the audience roots for. I know there were one or two moments in the original show of Alan being upset at being restrained from what he wanted, but not to _that_ fucking extent! Tin-Tin just comes off more like a cheesy teen love interest than the sensible adult she was in the original series. And regarding Fermat, why does he even exist, let alone have more focus than Brains? Has Brains ever even needed a child? I think Grandma Tracy would've been a better character for the story than Fermat, the latter of whom was just a waste of time and space. And through all of this, Scott, Virgil, Gordon and John don't get to contribute anything significant to the plot. Sure, John got a bit of a personal video chat with Jeff at one point, but that's it. And why can't we see more rescues like in this scene instead of the the main characters constantly on the run from The Hood's goons while the rest of the Tracy family are stuck in space on Thunderbird 5? The Hood never even had any connection to the family in any way in the original show. He was just a mysteriously gifted mercenary who was looking to become wealthy from possessing International Rescue's secrets. And why are they referred to as "The Thunderbirds" instead of International Rescue? That's like calling the Power Rangers "The Megazord" - it just doesn't sound right. Yes, Thunderbirds is the name of the vehicles, but not the organisation. The narrator correctly named them in the intro, and we see the IR badges - what was so difficult about getting the name right for the rest of the film?
If it was me, I'd have directed this film to be more of a techno thriller like how the Fast & Furious movies are, putting the focus on the ENTIRE Tracy family, and having the surviving voice actors of the original Thunderbirds having cameo roles (maybe even bigger roles) wherever possible. It'd also be a story that features all the other characters (Brains, Kyrano, Tin-Tin, Lady Penelope, Parker, The Hood, etc) from the original show, and a plot that culminates in a mining disaster similar to the same one in Germany that gave Gerry Anderson the idea for Thunderbirds in the first place. I certainly would not have pandered to younger audiences with some tedious mix of Spy Kids and Home Alone scenarios, neither of which Thunderbirds should ever be about. I hate that Gerry Anderson's puppetry works are categorised more as being solely for children, and this film did nothing to make it any better. In reality, films based on Gerry Anderson's works _could_ all work for older audiences too, just as well as any superhero film that comes out today. Superheroes weren't taken very seriously to begin with, but after years of effort going in, they're the most dominant film genre of this day and age.
This film, overall, does a big disservice to the Thunderbirds franchise. In the first few scenes, it followed the status quo of its source material. But after that the makers were like "Well, fuck it. Let's just do whatever we want."
What a brilliant write-up, genuinely enjoyed reading that. I don't have much to add, I just agree on all points about how much more this could have been. There are flashes of potential throughout; I felt TB3 docking with TB5 was another good scene, Gordon's seriousness was spot on - I feel like Ben Torgersen would have made a great Scott (pardon the pun.) But, as you say, the plot is completely misfocused and it falls flat in general.
I would love to see a darker, grittier, more adult take on Thunderbirds. Tales of heroism in the midst of genuine panic and peril rather than some Spy-Kids knockoff and I can't say how much I love your idea to have everything culminate in a disaster based on the one that inspired Gerry in the first place. I feel like you and I should be in the pub sketching this out on a napkin - trust me, your passion is shared. The 2015 series was okay, certainly better than this, but even so there's still so much potential we may never unlock...
@@EthanDean57 It could be done. The biggest factor to consider, though, would be how marketable Thunderbirds would be globally. I haven't seen much to indicate that it would be globally beloved unless maybe they got more high-profile actors. Oh, and the way I'd market it would be having AC/DC's Thunderstruck play during the trailer.
As far as being faithful to Thunderbirds without being patronising to children, that could definitely be done. Some things that prove this are some small details in the film. There's a mention of Brains' real surname, Parker's nickname and the island's antenna, all of which only _briefly_ appeared in the original series. So I know from that that the filmmakers could've done better, but they didn't take it seriously enough. As for me, I can only go so far with plot ideas as I've never had enough to comprehend that of a full movie. It's just not really for me.
Anyway, thanks for the complimentary response. It took a couple of other people's reviews and analyses for me to come to the conclusions I did, but I got there.
All great points here, and I especially wish the movie had more scenes like this.
Just to comment on the part about the organization's name, it makes sense they would be referred to as "The Thunderbirds" by the general public because it's a catchy name that actually sticks. "International Rescue" takes too long to say and it better refers to the whole organization rather than the elite team of pilots in it. Just like how the Navy has its Seals, International Rescue has its Thunderbirds. Brains is part of IR but he doesn't pilot any of the ships so he probably wouldn't be titled a Thunderbird technically (might be wrong about that, not sure). The way I see it, IR is the organization and the rescuers are the Thunderbirds. The narrator also says "they go by the name they call their incredible machines" in the movie's intro anyway so that was explained.
(Not sure if this was any different in the original show, never watched it but I always loved this movie for its concept. It deserved a much better plot though, could've been a great movie if things were done differently)
@@theflash691 To address what you weren't sure of, the public in the original show always referred to International Rescue by that name, and never found it too long to say. Your comparison, though, does clarify a bit more to me the public calling them 'The Thunderbirds' as something they'd find catchier. Still, all involved deserve credit with the organisation's name, not just the pilots. So what if Brains doesn't pilot any of the ships? He still BUILT them and made them usable for the Tracy family. Then again, the film doesn't do the character justice, and mainly because they chose to focus on a pointless son that the character never needed.
@@ryanodonovan9497 Makes sense. I don't think the movie actually specified who built or designed them but it makes sense that Brains would've had a big part in creating them, guy's a literal genius. Kind of assumed he was just Jeff's right hand man and head computer scientist for IR. If anyone outside the pilot team deserves the Thunderbird title it's him. And I agree they should've focused more on his character over Fermat, but they probably just added Fermat so the main trio could have someone with above-average intelligence and experience with computers and hacking (they still could've gotten away with Alan having that skill though). The way they went with this movie, like him or hate him he was still an essential character to the group since he and Alan were probably the only ones capable of operating the ships besides Brains, who needed to stay at HQ to keep things in check. Realistically for an organization worth billions you'd expect them to have at least one qualified pilot they could trust for backup in case of emergency, or at least one of the brothers should've stayed back. I get that if your family member is about to die you wouldn't be thinking the most logically before taking action, but still. They thought it was a meteor that hit T5 and that's something they definitely would've planned in advance for and had a protocol to follow that would've probably involved keeping a backup pilot at HQ. Seems unnecessary they would send 4 pilots for a rescue mission that would've taken 10 minutes onboard if the airlock weren't jammed. I know for sake of the plot all of them needed to be stranded so Alan and his friends could save the day lol, still doesn't make much sense though.
Also pretty subpar security on Tracy island if a massive submarine can wash up and allow the bad guys to waltz on in without anyone knowing. Even if the location is secluded enough there still should've been security personnel in case there ever was an intruder on the island. It was naive of them to never plan for something like this and they should've had people trained for these types of scenarios. Technically the Hood would be able to use his darth vader powers to deal with them but security still could've alerted everyone sooner and gave them time to plan their next move. Especially Tintin who also has powers and could've helped prevent them in some way if she had time to get to the control room before the goons arrived.
Great job guys they saved 6 lives once again that’s heroes always saving innocent lives is the hero thing to do always!
Agreed, the 2004 movie starts off following the status quo of the TV series as seen here, but then for the rest of the movie they were like "Meh sod it, let's just do whatever we want.".
Here's something interesting to note. The movie features references from the original TV episode "Atlantic Inferno". There's an oil rig rescue, Alan pilots Thunderbird 1, Thunderbird 4 goes underwater to rescue a diving sphere/monotrain and brings them vertically to the surface.
Oxtail Chamberpot I love "Atlantic Inferno", although I think the most memorable episode of the original series will always be the first episode "Trapped in the Sky". But I do also think "Attack of the Alligators" is another popular episode.
I enjoyed yesterday's new episode.
Oxtail Chamberpot Cool. I won't be able to see the next two episodes because I'm going on holiday on the 8th May which will be next Friday and won't be coming home until the 17th May which will be Sunday of the following week. We're going to be doing other things, I won't get a chance to watch Thunderbirds Are Go.
Oxtail Chamberpot Thank you. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, there won't be any decent internet connection either at where I'm going. So I won't be able to keep in touch. Still, like you said, I'll have a good holiday.
@@OxtailChamberpot it got a novalisation, had the book as a kid.
One of the very few parts of the film that is actually worth seeing. A lot of the rest of it is nothing worthy of the name "Thunderbirds".
Can we please get a more adult take/remake of this franchise?
This scene, all the scenes where any Thunderbird craft launch from Tracy Island, and when Thunderbird 3 docks with Thunderbird 5 are the only scenes in this movie that captured the spirit of the original Thunderbirds. At least the music is awesome in this bit!
I'll admit i did also enjoy the part where The Hood reveals to Jeff that he was "left to die" by him, and it's a good juxtaposition because Jeff also once failed to save his own wife so he feels guilty about what the Hood's become.
But yeah, I loved this movie when i was 6 because that's the target audience. Younger than age 10. Anyone older will be cringing in every other scene.
Yeah, Bill Paxton and Ben Kingsley were both wasted in this crapfest.
Best scene in the movie
God i remember 2004 still as such a new age I dont know why.......time has moved on and ive grown older sooooo fast.....😢😊😢😊😢😊😢😊😢😊😢😊
Although I do love the scenes in this film. That oil rig scene was a joy to watch. The music too. Brilliant. I don't hate this film. I just always prefer majority of originals
A missile to cut out the oxygen, hmmm oxygen destroyer does that mean this Thunderbirds universe is in the same universe as Gojira
That beginning scene where TB1 & TB2 first appears to the overture of the Original Series theme gave me high hopes for the film...alas twas not meant to be.
+TheStarToursTraveler For me, that has to be the highlight of the whole film - I got chills when that theme started playing but it didn't even last 3 seconds :(
+TheStarToursTraveler Sadly, that is what happens when you give something British to Hollywood. They seem to assume you can't have a kid s movie that doesn't include an annoying child.
+Oxtail Chamberpot As is usually the case with crap movies, having Hans Zimmer do their score was probably the best part of the movie. He can be trusted to throw an homage to the original theme in there when it matters.
Hyfrith Here's the thing with the TB movie. I have the soundtrack and only ONE of the tracks (short of the opening titles) has any homages to the original series theme. It's disappointing on that front.
Do any of you guys know the songs name tho or wat its call on soundtrack? I have been looking for ages
still, really good clip! love the music!
This film was one o my faves
Honestly my brother and I really enjoyed this film when we were children(He's an adult now and I am 17(I am as old as this movie))but I guess we never saw the old tv show. This movie does have its flaws. I am not as big of a fan of the story now that I am older and the acting could have been a bit better from the kids. Honestly if they ever make another Thunderbirds film i would like one in the style of the Rescue Heroes movie's story but a bit grittier and maybe not a volcano causing the disasters.
I still absolutely love this film 😊
Love how International Rescue got to the rig in minutes. So the island is next door?
I really liked the designs of the Thunderbird aircraft! Thunder Bird 2 is one of my favorites but I really liked Thunder Bird 1 because it looks really awesome. Also why can't Alan and his friend reveal their location and identites to their classmates at school?
What happened to: "NO PHOTOGRAPHS!"
The writers didn’t do their homework
Yeeaahh this is actually an education movie in disguise. It's real title of this movie is
"Thunderbirds: Why the Automatic Camera Detector exists".
@@JangoFett220 the movie was set in modern times, its pretty unbelievable that they would be able to hide from the media
This scene was decently done, as were all the launch sequences. Everything else....ehhhhh...not so much.
"This scene and the rest of the movie was expertly done: the launches ehhh not so much" is my opinion
You’re probably right except for Alan and “Brains’ “ son (I’m not saying his name even though I know it) imitating the pulling of the levers is kinda lame. Not to mention the fact that the Thunderbirds are on live tv when they are suppose to be secret. In the show Thunderbird 1 had an automated camera detector.
@@agentprime2179 I get where you’re coming from but if you watch an interview from the creators of the latest cgi Thunderbirds from 2015-2020, they mentioned how the whole secret and stopping all filming would kinda be impossible in this century when we have social media and everything, when in the 60s there wasn’t that, so it is justified, may not be the reason for this movie mind but I think it is justified to move with the times, imagine having an organisation in real life now, most of it would be secret but they wouldn’t be able to stop a whole population filming something cool like this
Come on, I thought the whole film, including everything else was good ^^
The problem is this movie is all wrong. It needed to be just like any other episode, which was basically a disaster movie. They were usually an hour long so it's not hard to convert to feature length. Should open with the disaster starting and then the main intro theme, there's so much drama to be had bit instead they turned it into Spy kids of all things.
Movie could have been much better but occasionally it’s really fun. This is one of those parts.
There were some good scenes in this. However, if they were to recreate a new movie. It should be based on one of the episodes maybe. Yes we'd know the outcome, but still.
Thunderbird 1 looked epic
I'll take it the producers never watched the episode "Martian Invasion" before filming this, because IR were always adamant that they are not filmed during rescues, and yet they are filmed here and don't care less. Also, in Martian Invasion they basically spent the second half of the episode chasing the Hood, just to keep their organisation intact, because he had been filming them at the time of the rescue.
No wonder the narrator in the opening credits said that Tracy Island is in the South Pacific Ocean, because there always being filmed!
I think it made sense for the not being filmed aspect to be dropped. In a series writen in the 60s it might have made sense but in a world of smartphones it doesn't so much.
Don't forget that the original series was made in the SIXTIES, where they would have had some control over being filmed, but once we got to the 2000's, hell even when handheld recorders became common place that whole aspect made no f*cking sense, considering how EVERYONE would have a cellphone to record or take photos of them because, IT IS NOT THE SIXTIES WHERE THEY COULD JUST FRY THE NEWS FILM, so unless Brains was able to make something that would short-circuit just the phones and news cameras and not other electrical devices like pacemakers.
Think of it like the Kennedy Assassination, while with the technology from the 60s there were only a few recordings and a few dozen photos in those moments, but if they had the technology of the 2000s there would be HUNDREDS of videos and THOUSANDS of photos of it when it happened because everyone there would have a cellphone or handheld recorder, because of how technology has changed.
I bet no-one can find anywhere that does a clip of the engine noise of Thunderbird 1 or the siren that you hear as Thunderbird 1 is getting ready to launch and the pool moves out of the way? I reckon these are two of the bet sounds in the film along side the OST
Say what you say about the movie, but this scene is how it should of been
I wish I could be a thunderbird one day!
I've watched this movie many times with my family and we really enjoyed it! It's a great superhero Sci-Fi action movie! It's too bad it was called a Box Office Bomb! Stupid movie Critics should say more pleasant things about this movie!
The writing is pretty bad, the critics are right to say so.
@@SeanORaigh You might have a point there but some lines of writing are good such as "You can't save everyone..."
@@jamieolberding7731 Plus, I don't think you realise what a box office bomb is. It's not something that refers to the quality of the film in general; it means that it failed to make its money back in sales.
@@ryanodonovan9497 in my opinion.... when it comes to well made movies, I really really really DON'T CARE that much about money budgets at all!
One of my favorite fanfics taking place years later has Alan once he returns to school change to stop being so rebellious and someone the school can count on more. Then the school gets set on fire and Alan risks his life to help people get out and becomes a true hero in everyone's eyes. Unfortunately he gets trapped and is badly injured. The Thunderbirds eventually rescue him but he's left in bad shape while Fermat discovers that the fire was deliberately set.
WarGrowlmon18 I’m writing one like that at the moment but based on the new tv series
Sponsored by Ford! "We also provided the FAB-1!"
The thunderbird crafts are probably ford as well.
They're not. They were custom built and made by the Tracy Family and Brains.
But seriously, that was just blatant product placement.
Nice clip! Pity that the rest of the film wasn't like this.
Ian Cotterill I enjoyed it too, cheers :) Only proper International Rescue scene in the entire thing IMO! That said, I did enjoy how they set it up with the kids watching it on TV - made it nice and dramatic. Also; chills from the music when 1 & 2 arrive on the scene!
My favourite part out of this entire movie - 0:39
I love the constant cutting to the two cringey kids pretending there doing the rescuing
In the series they don't want their pictures to be taken or anything not of them and not of their machines so why is it okay for them to take pictures in this movie?
+Jeremy Williams They probably thought it was unrealistic in a more modern setting where every single person has a camera phone.
Why was this on camera, wasn’t that an essential part of the original show that there was no picture taking or filming?
That’s not the point, the whole point was secrecy. They had camera detectors for that. They wouldn’t let them broadcast the rescue.
Please upload the entire film I would really appreciate it!
Alex Jian it's illegal
Alex Jian Sorry mate can't really get away with that on here! However I would recommend googling the film, there are certain websites out there where it's available. Embedded players are the best as downloads can be risky. :)
0:39 goosebumps
Nice Vid :D
Is it possible to upload the monorail rescue scene near the end of the film please?
SPDPink Thanks mate, I will give it a go! Will have to be careful as some scenes seem to have tighter copyright on them but watch this space! :)
Thank you
This is one of the things I disliked about the movie. In the series, International Rescue ensured the identities were kept secret. But this movie criminally exposed it via a cliched news report.
Wouldn't Thunderbird 1's photo/video alert flash at this point?
Johnno9989 They seem to have done away with this secrecy in the new series too - poor old Jeff would turn in his grave.
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+Oxtail Chamberpot in the new series no one has actually been seen filming the thunderbirds like in this. They just know that international rescue exists and they pilot thunderbirds crafts like in the old series. They might not say that secrecy is important as much but they still have the same values.
+Johnno9989 I think that it's actually better this way, because there's so many cameras in modern day, let alone 2065, that not getting filmed by anyone is just unrealistic.
+Oxtail Chamberpot The new series does keep the secret. In one episode, someone found a poor quality pic of TB3 on the internet which he used to make a model rocket of TB3. When Scott finds out, he makes a comment about trying to keep the secret.
This scene here is the only part of this 'Thunderbirds' film that's even remotely like it. Shame, because Thunderbirds has potential for a great family action movie.
Ouu I wish I could be a thunderbird one day...thunderturd😂
Never got why in the movie Jeff was flying thunderbird 2 when ment to be Virgil, and Jeff ment be just in charge back in the island running think not on missions
I don’t mind the fact that Jeff’s also a thunderbird in this movie but i hate how Virgil is still the pilot of TB2 even though he never flies it once in this movie
Whatever happened to no photographs?
What happen to cameras somehow always being x-ray cameras?
The first thing that should enter your mind if you are a Thunderbirds fan is that the TV reporters should not have been able to broadcast the International Rescue at all. It's against their policy.
It's against physics that a regular camera reveals the inner workings of a spacecraft
02:06 That sums up what I think of this movie.
The only objectivley good scene in the movie
Kids with lipstick on wearing flip flops and doing embarrassing high fives is never a good look in a movie .
A truly shambolic movie
as the reporter says "amazing, the thinderbirds have done it again chaps",
In a fanfic I found after the movie the jerk (who's briefly seen looking at Alan but not confronting him here) later confronted Alan about what happened on Spring Break and Alan had to tell him the truth after the guy confronted him about it since he was on the Monorail they rescued.
What's the fanfic called? I think I would be very interested in it.
Here: www.fanfiction.net/s/4862526/1/London-Rumor
I still like this scene, but there's one thing that annoys me: in the TV series, Thunderbird 1 always arrives on the scene first, because it's faster than Thunderbird 2. Scott's role is the first responder and rescue coordinator, and it's his job to get there as fast as possible ahead of TB2, assess the situation, communicate with any locals or authorities, and carry out any rescue work that doesn't require TB2's heavy equipment.
I guess the problem with this is that the rescue would have needed a longer scene and more dialogue from Scott, but unfortunately what the producers, writers, or director wanted was for the scene to be done and dusted as quickly as possible so that the plot could go straight back to Alan.
It's a real shame, this movie could have been great if they'd focused on the entire International Rescue crew and made the movie about a proper rescue situation......
los amo ❤❤❤
Uhm........ have they forgotten that Thunderbirds don't want to be filmed????
The way they tried to indicate to the audience that the teenagers would make good Thunderbird pilots and the dialogue throughout this whole scene are really poorly handled. My memories of this movie are incredibly vague, but it definitely feels like an early 2000s kids movie. It's a got a real Agent Cody Banks vibe.
Thunderbird 1 has a policy against cameras and thunderbirds is to modernised
she says it at 2:57. her mouth movement is ahead of the sound!
Who are you talking to? -_-
It happens
I would have liked to see a version of "Trapped in the Sky" instead of this. Still cool.
When I was a kid I loved the film, now it's not very good however I do find the Hoods reasons for doing what he does, interesting, makes me think he had every reason to hate Geoff. In fact the move is half decent because Sir Ben Kingsley is in it
Never write Jeff like that again that’s a crime hahahaha but people didn’t like how the good was portrayed this way which I also strongly disagree to it makes the “I don’t want to save your life, but it’s our job to save EVERYONE” more interesting that Alan has to save the hood and do RIGHT what his father did wrong and it makes it more believable that the good is actually evil so yes this good was nice and also side note: “I kinda liked how the hood actually DID something and not just sit around to make pictures etc.
They almost had it............and then they lost the whole point of what the series really was about.......maybe one day!
One problem with this scene
The News is filming TB1 and TB2
Despite the fact IR has a “NO PICTURES” rule and the automatic camera detector alerts any photos taken of the Craft
This movie did have a lot of flaws lol
My parents used to watch the original Thunderbirds a lot when I was a kid. The rescues was really awesome seeing it in live action but the rest of the movie was very average at best. Even when I was a kid it didnt feel at all like I was watching Thunderbirds. Can never beat the original 1966 version. The new CGI thunderbirds is pretty good however though it shows it is targeted towards kids so I find it hard to watch (obviously)
In my personal opinion the writing was very bad in the movie characters that were not in the original had no need to be in the movie. All the sons were in the International Rescue where as the movie made the youngest son was not allowed to be a Thunderbird. The ways to get to the hanger was not correct. I think the movie should get a reboot and get it done properly
wtf is FAB?
I wasn't in Platteforma California I. Instead, I was in Guardia Alpha! Sponsored by Ford.
They really want to let you know this movie was sponsored by Ford
this is epic so funny lol haha
Could've liked it if the cockpits weren't made out of plastic
Never watched the original but i liked this version, it is cringe but its alright.
Deepwater Horizon! (Not really, but)
Sam Wenske ahaha I searched that too
I made that sene with my ldd to make that TB1 And TB2 with lego
We need a to serious like that
What?
this clip was good but the rest (What the hell Jonothan Frakes)
Screw you
Tracytron 54321 OK..... You obviously like this movie
Yeah, they should've gotten someone who actually respected the source material.
I don't think Jeff should b with them
Um..... has it never crossed your mind that the boys would think their father is a dick for never going on any rescue missions while they're constantly risking their lives every week?.....
I thought at the time when I watched this film that why were they pandering to children? Because there was plenty of adults that watched this when they were kids they want to see a proper fully placed out Thunderbird story and not the stupid child teen rubbish that we got. There is still time to make another one or a Jerry Anderson cinematic universe where they all pitching and help each other. Thunderbirds Captain Scarlet and stingray could all join forces.
At least this is not so bad as Deepwater Horizon
This whole film was just a massive Ford add