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Thunderbird 6 was the second feature spin-off from the hit Gerry Anderson puppet-animation TV series Thunderbirds, and revolved around a new addition to the line-up of International Rescue's five emergency craft. The plot sees Lady Penelope, Alan, Tin-Tin and Parker as the only passengers on the maiden, round-the-world flight of a futuristic airship, which is hijacked in a bid to capture Thunderbirds 1 and 2. From the moment Alan arrives on a Bond-style jetpack, the film veers away from the TV show into espionage adventure territory, and while the only people International Rescue rescue are their own members, they kill a fair number of baddies. The global tour means there are more locations than ever, and though the story takes a long time developing, the Die Hard-on-an-airship finale delivers the most explosive set piece of Gerry Anderson's career. As for Thunderbird 6, opinion remains divided as to whether it's an ingenious twist or a disappointing gimmick, but the movie's blend of model and live-action footage results in two superbly staged stunt sequences. Predecessor Thunderbirds Are Go (1968) is also available, and the Andersons would make one further feature film, Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (1969).
On the DVD: The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 ratio image is sharp, full of detail and boasting well-saturated colours, only the briefest moments of damage and some graininess revealing the age of the print. The film was shot in ultra-wide Techniscope, and there are moments were it is very obvious that parts of the original 2.74:1 picture have been cropped at the sides. The mono sound is powerful with no hint of distortion. Extras are the original trailer, galleries of behind the scenes photos and promotional artwork, though the highlight is the highly informative commentary by Sylvia Anderson and director David Lane where they note how they made this film and worked on Captain Scarlet simultaneously.--Gary S Dalkin
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I loved Thunderbirds when I was a child, all those BBC2 repeats were bliss. This is an obsession that has not paled with the passing of years.
Recently I purchased the 9-disc Thunderbirds box set and discovered that these two films weren't included, so I decided I must have them.
This is a 2 disc set - one film plus extras per disc.
THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO
An 89 minutes film based round the Zero X mission to Mars.
Watch out for the appearance of Cliff Richards and the Shadows.
audio commentary with Sylvia Anderson and David Lane (Director)
3 featurettes:
history and appeal
factory of dolls and rockets
epics in minature
2 easter eggs
theatrical trailer
photo gallery
quiz
Regions playable - 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Subtitles - English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Greek
Soundtrack languages - English, German, French, Italian and Spanish
THUNDERBIRD 6
Members of International Rescue are guests for the maiden flight of a new aircraft.
An 86 minutes film.
audio commentary with Sylvia Anderson and David Lane
featurettes:
Lady Penelope
Building better puppets
Tiger moth
theatrical trailer
quiz - craft mission
photo gallery
Subtitles - English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Sutch and Greek
Soundtrack languages - English, German French and Spanish (no Italian)
Thoroughly enjoyable and not featured on the 9 disc boxset - Thunderbirds Complete Series Digistack--9-Disc Box Set [DVD].
Recently I purchased the 9-disc Thunderbirds box set and discovered that these two films weren't included, so I decided I must have them.
This is a 2 disc set - one film plus extras per disc.
THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO
An 89 minutes film based round the Zero X mission to Mars.
Watch out for the appearance of Cliff Richards and the Shadows.
audio commentary with Sylvia Anderson and David Lane (Director)
3 featurettes:
history and appeal
factory of dolls and rockets
epics in minature
2 easter eggs
theatrical trailer
photo gallery
quiz
Regions playable - 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Subtitles - English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Greek
Soundtrack languages - English, German, French, Italian and Spanish
THUNDERBIRD 6
Members of International Rescue are guests for the maiden flight of a new aircraft.
An 86 minutes film.
audio commentary with Sylvia Anderson and David Lane
featurettes:
Lady Penelope
Building better puppets
Tiger moth
theatrical trailer
quiz - craft mission
photo gallery
Subtitles - English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Sutch and Greek
Soundtrack languages - English, German French and Spanish (no Italian)
Thoroughly enjoyable and not featured on the 9 disc boxset - Thunderbirds Complete Series Digistack--9-Disc Box Set [DVD].
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first encountered Thunderbirds as a young kid when the series was repeated in 1991. I became engrossed by the exploits of the International rescue puppet team amd 10 years later I still am! I have vivid memories of going to see this cracking movie at my cinema- to see Scott, the boys and the Thunderbirds themselves on the big screen was ridiculously exciting! This second feature film is leagues ahead of the first, offering high adventure on Lady Penelope's holiday aboard Brains' new airship, Skyship One. The plot is daft of course but the sheer audacity of the vision here, the funky fashions of Penelope, and the inevitable explosion on a grand scale make this little-seen offering a timeless classic and a treat for all ages. The advent of DVD means that the widescreen vision not seen in previous releases is restored as is the glorious colour and sound. Truly a magic 60s spectacular!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Our two sons (4 & 2) really enjoyed this. They have been making Zero X and Thunderbird 4 with their Brio ever since. The 4 year old keeps wanting to know what number Thunderbird the "Thunderbird Boys" are in. Mum and Dad loved it too - it took us back to our own childhood. We were both amazed with the quality of the special effects, they stood the test of time well. Story was perhaps a bit slow for today's generation but it was wonderful to have a story that really was family fun. The Cliff Richard and the Shadows dream sequence made us smile!!! Enjoy!
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only action in last few minutes,not up to usual story standard at all...
pretty lame really !!not up to usual story standard...only real action in the last few minutes.wont bother watching it again for sure .
Published 19 days ago by dawn
A must have for Thunderbird fans!
My Son is heavily into Thunderbirds and this had him riveted to the TV for the entire length of this feature length edition of Thunderbirds. And he's Only 3! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Roy
Another success story
Having loved Thunderbirds myself as a youngster I got this for our little boy.
He adores it and sits watching it for hours!
He adores it and sits watching it for hours!
Published 7 months ago by Sheld01
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Thunderbird Six has had a bad press in its time; certainly I was disappointed the first time I watched it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Guy Blythman
Mixed
"Thunderbirds are Go" has some great moments, but is a bit laboured in places. The dream sequence with the Shadows is quite a bit of fun and there are some interesting ideas but... Read more
Published 14 months ago by KiltedGreen
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Always thought that given the extra length of a feature film, Gerry Anderson could produce something really special. Read more
Published 21 months ago by DaveC
Grand finale to a FAB series
"Thunderbirds are Go" is the more serious of the two films, despite an ill-judged dream sequence, concentrating on the first manned flight to Mars. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by Parkie
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Buy these two and you are in for a real treat.we are all kids at heart.They don"t come much better than this.
All I can say is FAB.
Spencer Scott.
All I can say is FAB.
Spencer Scott.
Published on 1 Mar 2010 by Mr. S. Scott
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I bought this for my grandson and he said it was very good. Very authentic also.
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by Mrs. E. Trigg
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One of Gerry Anderson's earlier attempts with SuperMarionation proved to be an instant hit with everyone and especially me. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by Moon the Loon
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