Thomas and the Magic Railroad

Destination Films | Release Date: July 26, 2000

5.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 34 Ratings

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MovieLonely94Jun 11, 2011

Thomas The Tank Engine has been known for being the most popular TV show made for children of all ages and it goes on for generations ever since, and for some reason, it was based on the Shining Time Station TV show (the only show that I'veThomas The Tank Engine has been known for being the most popular TV show made for children of all ages and it goes on for generations ever since, and for some reason, it was based on the Shining Time Station TV show (the only show that I've haven't watched). I have one question before I start reviewing this movie that was based on the show: Is it fair to make fun of a movie you like from your childhood? Hardly, but I've got no time to waste. Time to review.

The story focuses on Mr. Conductor as his magic gold dust is running low. Desperate to find it in order to get back to Shining Time, he embarks on a journey to Sodor to find the magic gold dust there. Meanwhile, Thomas the tank engine tries to find off the attacks of the evil Diesel 10 before he finds the lost steam engine and destroys it. Getting all the help from his cousin, his new friend Lily, and her grandfather, Mr. Conductor helps find the engine that has been hidden for years in order to find all of the magic gold dust that has also been hidden.

What's so bad about this movie? The storyline was inconsistent, in my opinion. It had a lot of flaws and plot holes I don't even know how many they were. The storytelling was very poor, and even the script was so bland.

What's so good about this movie? The cinematography was creative, the acting wasn't half bad, the pacing was good, the visuals were great the music score was very good, and most of all, it had the potential of the TV show despite the fact that the critics said it got americanized.

Thomas and the Magic Railroad isn't good nor horrible either. It's a very mediocre family movie, but at least they brought the TV show to life on screen. It's worth a watch on VHS and DVD only.

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ThisIsSparta666Nov 27, 2016

Thomas The Tank Engine has been known for being the most popular TV show made for children of all ages and it goes on for generations ever since, and for some reason, it was based on the Shining Time Station TV show (the only show that I'veThomas The Tank Engine has been known for being the most popular TV show made for children of all ages and it goes on for generations ever since, and for some reason, it was based on the Shining Time Station TV show (the only show that I've haven't watched). I have one question before I start reviewing this movie that was based on the show: Is it fair to make fun of a movie you like from your childhood? Hardly, but I've got no time to waste. Time to review. The story focuses on Mr. Conductor as his magic gold dust is running low. Desperate to find it in order to get back to Shining Time, he embarks on a journey to Sodor to find the magic gold dust there. Meanwhile, Thomas the tank engine tries to find off the attacks of the evil Diesel 10 before he finds the lost steam engine and destroys it. Getting all the help from his cousin, his new friend Lily, and her grandfather, Mr. Conductor helps find the engine that has been hidden for years in order to find all of the magic gold dust that has also been hidden. What's so bad about this movie? The storyline was inconsistent, in my opinion. It had a lot of flaws and plot holes I don't even know how many they were. The storytelling was very poor, and even the script was so bland. What's so good about this movie? The cinematography was creative, the acting wasn't half bad, the pacing was good, the visuals were great the music score was very good, and most of all, it had the potential of the TV show despite the fact that the critics said it got americanized. Thomas and the Magic Railroad isn't good nor horrible either. It's a very mediocre family movie, but at least they brought the TV show to life on screen. It's worth a watch on VHS and DVD only. 5/10… Expand

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Pug25Apr 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film is very slow paced, boring, and doesn't feature enough Thomas. Although, the Original cut is ok, and the deleted Villain (P.T Boomer) is pretty much pointless, but at least it's a little more entertaining.… Expand

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YNNEB2002May 9, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I grew up as a kid watching Thomas from the UK so I really didn’t know what this Shining Time Station was. I really want to like this movie. I really do. It really has a decent amount of elements and a good amount of energy that remind me of old days of Thomas Seasons 1-7. But when Shining Time Station is on screen and takes up the majority of the film. Thomas and his Friends get very little screen-time. And that’s the biggest problem I have with this movie. In fact, the movie could sort of work without Thomas at all. In his first movie, you’d think they’d have of majority of characters from Thomas present, because they have the opportunity to. But no. We don’t even get Edward. Come on no Edward?! He was the first engine in The Railway Series you morons! I don’t give a damn if his model not complete in time. Just somehow prop him in using photo editing! Thomas is absent so much that they shouldn’t have even called it Thomas and the Magic Railroad. 6/10 cause it least they knew how to capture the show very well. Even if it got so little focus. I just wished they rewritten the movie to refocus more on Thomas and his friends than the Shining Time Station. Then I would’ve my absolute favourite Thomas movie by far. I think I’ve said enough.… Expand

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NicolasRubio09Oct 1, 2022

I Liked TATMR When I was younger but now, I think it's ok. Of course I grew up on Thomas but this lacks on sodor scenes.

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