Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels

This movie is another mediocre garbage movie, I can't believe how much HiT/Mattel continued to be bad at the writing, that's it, not much to say 1.5/10.

Thomas and Percy are best friends, but lately, due to heavy work, Thomas hasn't had time for his friend. Percy felt neglected so he found some new friends, the Diesels. Unfortunately for him, the Diesels tricked him, secretly planning to take over the Steamworks. He must reunite with Thomas and solve the problem before it's too late. I know it's a movie for kids, but all seems so superficial. The plot doesn't really have much sense and all problems (even the apparently difficult ones) seem to sort out like there was nothing at all. I know that kids don't care about this stuff but in my mind that's kind of lying. You have to tell them that a mistake has consequences, that they can be punished if they are being bad (especially not rewarded), that they have to think about what they're doing, that they shouldn't talk to strangers and so on. And personally I don't like the idea of Diesel locomotives as the bad guys...it's a bit racist. Steam locomotives are always good or what? I like Thomas and Friends but I think these movies should have a bit more education, a bit more essence, even a bit more soul!

Day of the Diesels sees two new steam trains "steamies" arrive on the island of Sodor; Belle, a vibrant blue and red female train with water jets to put out fires, and Flynn, an American fire truck with two sets of wheels, one for roads and one for rail tracks. Their arrival is greeted by all, though more so by Thomas, who takes time out to show them around. To balance up the new entries to the island, the steamies' rivals, the diesels, also gain two new trains and we get to see their home for the first time, the diesel works. There are typical rivalries between the two types of trains and an interesting story that develops in the hour long movie. For me, the CGI version of Thomas works really well and gives the characters more scope. For those who love the series and previous films, you will not be disappointed. The new trains fit in very well and they end up interacting with all of the old familiar faces. An enjoyable film, especially for the kids and one not to be missed for true 'Thomas' fans.