MamaGravity good back-story, and good acting

Stoutor It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

Kien Navarro Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Cody One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

emftamatalk Unfortunately, this show makes me fall asleep. Even when I was very young, I found it more boring than any other show. Usually I have a liking to shows for a younger audience, but every episode is almost the same in this show.Whenever I watched Thomas, all I heard was "Then there was trouble!", "You have caused confusion and delay", and "You are a really useful engine". The plot is way too predictable and I get tired of the narrator saying these three phrases in every episode. He also talks way too slowly.I do like the concept of talking trains and the scenery looks nice, but I do not think this stands out from any other kids' shows. It teaches nothing and is neither funny nor suspenseful. I have to say the CGI show is pretty impressive; I like how the characters actually have their own voices, and it's nice to see more movement rather than bland photos and non-moving face expressions.It's fine if other people like this show, but based on my personal opinions even when I was young, this is a bad show.

three-amigos Thomas and Friends, has been around for years now, first on television and later on video and DVD. Many parents may now be discovering it for the first time on DVD and wonder "Is it a good show for young viewers?"In my opinion, this is an excellent program for young children, especially toddlers (age 2 and up). This program uses stop motion model trains as its central characters and each episode teaches a practical life lesson about getting along with others, sharing and in general respect for others. This is done in way that is both fun and exciting for little kids. These videos/DVDs used in conjunction with reading some of the Thomas books and playing with the toy trains can be used as teaching tools for parents. Young children can learn things like colors, numbers and increase their vocabulary. Many of the newer DVDs contain interactive features such as memory games. I've been amazed as my 2 and 3 year old gets the answers right.In conclusion, the older Thomas shows are well written, mostly based on the original children books by W.Awdry and narrated by the likes of Ringo Star and Alec Baldwin. They hold up very well now and will be quickly adored by the average 2 and 3 year old.The newer incarnation of Thomas and Friends available on DVD features improved animation techniques and more interactive/teaching features. Visually more appealing, the newer stories are written more for younger viewers in mind (and not just following the books).In a world where many shows and movies supposedly for young children are full of violence and fighting, the Thomas and Friends DVD collection is a safe, gentle place for parents and their young children.

steam_loco_lad89 I speak not only as a thomas the tank engine fan, but as a rail enthusiast and volunteer on a preserved railway, that thomas the tank engine is the best children's stories based on railways of all time. as i am myself a railway worker, i have been introduced to tasks and jobs that have been accurately included and described in thomas the tank engine, although the later stories are a bit of a disappointment to me as they seem to lack the element of the original railway knowledge and enthusiasm. but they are still very good stories and i will certain to say that i will indeed introduce thomas the tank engine to my children, and then the real thing of course as i have been. it did surprise me how real the stories really are, as many incidents and situations included in the stories are based on real locomotives and situations in the railway world, most children's stories are completely fiction and totally deny the gratitude and the commendation that they deserve for creating the 21st century possible. thank you reverand awdry for making my railway life a reality.

Jemarus Even though Thomas the Tank Engine is aimed at children, adults can enjoy it just as much as kids. That is because unlike many children's shows today, Thomas the Tank Engine does not dumb the show down to ridiculously low levels. Children of all ages, even infants, can learn lots of things by watching this show...possibly even more so than the dumbed-down kids shows they have now. All the characters are fantastic, and the setting looks so realistic and well designed. Although the show's golden years are probably over, its new episodes are still relatively decent. May Thomas the Tank Engine live on for generations and generations!