Back in the 60's spaceflight was deemed possible with many astronauts leaving Mother Earth to search the outside world. With that in mind come five experienced young men flying around the globe to aid humanity. Filmed with puppets and miniature sets and effects, rocket flight never looked so good.
Yes, as it is nearly fifty years since this groundbreaking television series aired, there are some funny incidental goofs. The fashion in the characters clothes have dated, strings are seen controlling the puppets, the dialogue can be cheesy and the miniature sets sometimes look... well, miniature. But get by that and sink into this amazing world.
Each episode is well filmed, the special effects are still good to look at, thrilling action and the stories are sharp and entertaining. Each fifty minute episode is better than a Hollywood sci-fi flick today (Armageddon). And because this is a family show you would expect great humour... but believe it or not, Thunderbirds is mainly humourless. Something that might put viewers off today.
So sit back and watch this clever, nostalgic science fiction show where puppets save the world.
Yes, as it is nearly fifty years since this groundbreaking television series aired, there are some funny incidental goofs. The fashion in the characters clothes have dated, strings are seen controlling the puppets, the dialogue can be cheesy and the miniature sets sometimes look... well, miniature. But get by that and sink into this amazing world.
Each episode is well filmed, the special effects are still good to look at, thrilling action and the stories are sharp and entertaining. Each fifty minute episode is better than a Hollywood sci-fi flick today (Armageddon). And because this is a family show you would expect great humour... but believe it or not, Thunderbirds is mainly humourless. Something that might put viewers off today.
So sit back and watch this clever, nostalgic science fiction show where puppets save the world.