I am not mad about All Engines Go getting a special as much as the other users had, because this special plays it safe despite rehashing The Great Race from five years prior.
Yes the story is predictable, but the characters make up for it. Most especially Gordon who is retired from express trains and high speed contests like his Railway Series incarnation. I'm also happy that Hiro is back because of nostalgia from Hero Of The Rails.
And while I'm happy for Thomas being the first steam engine to win a locomotive racing event since the 60s, it's quite ironic that he made the final tight corners while his basis, the LBSCR E2s, could not because of their long wheelbase.
This movie is not special, but it's harmless towards your kids.
Yes the story is predictable, but the characters make up for it. Most especially Gordon who is retired from express trains and high speed contests like his Railway Series incarnation. I'm also happy that Hiro is back because of nostalgia from Hero Of The Rails.
And while I'm happy for Thomas being the first steam engine to win a locomotive racing event since the 60s, it's quite ironic that he made the final tight corners while his basis, the LBSCR E2s, could not because of their long wheelbase.
This movie is not special, but it's harmless towards your kids.