Search - Thunderbirds - Set 2 on DVD

F.A.B!

G. Turner | Chiddingfold, nr Godalming, Surrey England | 01/02/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have just watched the whole Thunderbirds re-run on the TV over here in England. Once again, I still find myself dropping everything to sit and watch this fabulous show 35 years after it was originally broadcast (I was 5 yrs old at the time). When I was a kid, you either wanted to be Scott Tracy who piloted Thunderbird 1 (fast rocket, first vehicle to the disaster area), or Virgil Tracy who piloted Thunderbird 2 (fairly fast carrier with some cool rescue stuff stashed away in the pods), or Alan who piloted Thunderbird 3 (space rocket). I don't ever remember any of my friends wanting to pilot Thunderbird 4 (small yellow submarine that didn't do that much) or Thunderbird 5 (space station). My best friend Peter wanted to be Lady Penelope with the Pink Rolls Royce, but that's another story! Buy the DVD, the picture and sound quality are F.A.B. These discs are considerably better value than the ones released in the UK. This is for all you grown up 'boys' out there - If you're going to buy one action packed DVD this month, buy this one, I promise you you won't be disappointed!"

F.A.B.-tastic!!!

Justin Ratcliff | S.Pasadena, Ca. | 02/26/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Though I as born fully one decade after the series was originally shown, my brother and I still have fond memories of watching this show as children. And though many of the details of the show were for so long shrouded in the faint rememberings of this true classic, I still did not hesitate to purchase set two the instant I saw it. And I was not disappointed. First of all, the effects are truelly breathtaking in their cheesiness. But that is absolutely the charm of the show. Never mind that you can see the damn strings sticking out of them. Additionally the remastering is first rate. Sound and picture quality are tip top. Possibly better than back in '65, when you consider that they had to watch it sans digital home theater systems! Every episode brings a new, thrilling, and death defying challenge to the indomitable crew that are the Thunderbirds. They're rolling XXX large in their incredible machines that defy the laws of physics, and the limits of the human imagination. Whats more is that they smoke! Cigars, cigarettes, and who knows what else? You will also notice that they not only sweat, constantly; but that mysteriously, they always manage to some how get filthy. It is obvious that the budget was of little issue in the making of this truelly original sci-fi masterpiece, as every special effect will get your heart racing with uncontrolable laughter. I especially liked that from time to time, real human hands and other limbs are used to give some continuity to the story line. Bravo! If you loved this show as a kid, which most of us, of a certain age did... you should also not hesitate a moment in purchasing either, or both sets. It's approx. 312 minutes for both discs, so you will be getting your moneys worth."

Calling International Rescue...

Justin Ratcliff | 12/06/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This should be the 2nd set of the classic Gerry Anderson TV series, The Thunderbirds. I don't know what episodes are going to be on it, but my understanding is that it should be the remastered (video and sound) version recently broadcast in England. The show is popular worldwide, but seems to lack any kind of following here in the U.S. Filmed in Supermarionation (ie., puppets), this is unlike anything seen before to the unitiated. The production values, f/x and model work are all top notch. Amazon needs to label this for what it is too. FAB!"

A look back to the 60's future.

Kathryn Guthrie | Bowling Green, KY United States | 01/17/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My husband loved this show and now my 4 year old is hooked. Great for space loving kids."