Thomas & Friends: The Thomas Way

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  • G
  • 2013
  • 58 min
  • 7.5  (28)

Thomas & Friends: The Thomas Way is a 2013 animated children's movie directed by Don Spencer and written by Mark Huckerby and Nick Ostler. The movie centers around the iconic blue locomotive, Thomas the Tank Engine, and his adventures on the Island of Sodor. The movie starts with the introduction of a new character on the Island of Sodor, a sleek, high-speed train named Connor. Connor is friendly and well-liked by the other engines, but Thomas, always eager to be the most useful engine on the island, sees Connor as a threat to his position. Thomas becomes jealous and starts to make fun of Connor, much to the chagrin of the other engines.

Meanwhile, Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller, gives Thomas a new job to handle the heavy stone deliveries at the Blue Mountain Quarry. Thomas is initially excited about the task, but when he realizes the job is more challenging than he thought, he becomes frustrated and starts to doubt his own abilities.

To make matters worse, Diesel, a mischievous diesel engine, starts causing trouble for Thomas and Connor, and Thomas gets into an accident at the quarry. Feeling defeated and useless, Thomas decides to leave the island altogether.

As Thomas tries to leave the island, he meets a wise engine named Hiro, who reminds him of his true purpose and encourages him to keep going. Thomas realizes that he must stop running away from his problems and instead face them head-on with determination and courage.

With a newfound sense of purpose, Thomas returns to the island and figures out a way to work alongside Connor to get the job done at the quarry. Together, they overcome obstacles and prove that there is more than one way to get things done.

The movie's themes revolve around teamwork, friendship, and perseverance. It teaches children the importance of working together and being supportive of one another, even when faced with challenges.

The animation in the movie is colorful and vibrant, and the voice acting is top-notch, with Mark Moraghan reprising his role as the narrator and Ben Forster voicing the new character, Connor. David Bedella and Jonathan Broadbent also deliver great performances as Diesel and the Fat Controller, respectively.

Overall, Thomas & Friends: The Thomas Way is an entertaining and heartwarming movie that will delight young children and fans of the popular television show. It's a reminder that no matter how challenging things may seem, with determination and the help of friends, anything is possible.

Thomas & Friends: The Thomas Way is a 2013 kids & family movie with a runtime of 58 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.5.

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  • Release Date
    2013
  • MPAA Rating
    G
  • Runtime
    58 min
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (28)
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