This was the first big screen outing for Gerry Anderson's puppet characters, and sadly was a film that never lived up to the hype.
I think the fact that the plot was sort of a strung out version of one we'd seen on the TV show may not have helped, and also at this time it may have felt odd for people to pay to see something they could get at home on the TV for free.
It has its moments, but for all the moments of high action, there are also some slow moments, that feel like we're being force fed a lot of information rather than being entertained.
I think when people think of 'Thunderbirds' they remember the TV version rather than this or the other film that was made.
I think the fact that the plot was sort of a strung out version of one we'd seen on the TV show may not have helped, and also at this time it may have felt odd for people to pay to see something they could get at home on the TV for free.
It has its moments, but for all the moments of high action, there are also some slow moments, that feel like we're being force fed a lot of information rather than being entertained.
I think when people think of 'Thunderbirds' they remember the TV version rather than this or the other film that was made.