Blown Away: ThomasNATION Review (by ThomasFan3000 and Team)
November 22, 2016
A brand new day. A brand new episode. And here is its ThomasNATION review. This review is authored by @ThomasFan3000 - Jainil Devani.
So, let's drive straight into it:
The episode begins in a simple, yet straight-to-the-point and brilliant way. I really don't mind that they used Thomas. I didn't even feel I should point that out, but some people just get so irritated, and I don't have a piece of idea why. So, a storm is approaching Sodor. As far as I recall, weather disturbances (other than winter ones) were used very rarely. And so, this episode had the potential to be original, and it was.
We skip to Arlesburgh. That little town is the dream home of many Thomas Fans, and trust me, there's nothing wrong with that. The beautiful town is showcased wonderfully in this episodes. Even though, there are just a few shots of it, it still looks outstanding. Further down the rails, we meet the only rival to Luke and his driver's friendship bond: Skiff and his captain, Joe. Spotted in episode, 'Luke's New Friend' from Season 17, their pair was heartwarming. This is too. Skiff and Joe are really close to each other, and Skiff looks up to Joe. This is a wonderfully built dynamic, and could have a lot of opportunities. We see them helping people which is really great.
Duck and Oliver come into the picture. And those who call it 'Fan Service' and think its bad - them I simply do not understand. So, this conversation is really key to Skiff's doubts and insecurities, that are a layer of this episode. While Duck and Oliver meant in good sense, and for Skiff's protection, the innocent little railboat fails to understand this.
He is worried, and hurt. When Joe takes him to the harbour, he has to go the Lighthouse. The storm is here, but Joe is still in the tower, and of course Skiff has no way to contact him. The poor little railboat is afraid, and the previous recent comments by The Two Great Westerns only add to his fear and insecurity. Skiff is blown away by the wind, and carried far away to a broken tree. His sail gets stuck. This is really a very true, believable and original storyline, which I absoloutely love. Its hardly ever happened in Thomas before, and with a character that's not an engine - it looks really fresh and good.
Skiff manages with his determination to pull free, and warns Duck and Oliver about himself and the fallen tree, who are fast approaching. They stop just in time, and everyone is saved. The next morning, The Fat Controller praises Skiff, and the little railboat is honoured. Duck and Oliver also congratulate him which builds him confidence immensely, because these are the two engines he thought treated him as inferior.
The episode is really great. How the scared and afraid Skiff comes out brave in a dangerous situation, battling his insecurities. Duck and Oliver's roles here were really remarkable. I really loved the three's dynamic, and I feel that there are lots of possibilities for stories to go in this whole Arlesburgh section.
All in all, Helen Farrall writes - once again - a wonderful, excellent and heart-warming story, full of friendship and hidden emotion. This episode has quite a few layers to it, which I love: how the two engines' misunderstood comments act on Skiff's insecurities, how his past plays into all this, and so much like that.
While it can be called a bit rough around the edges, it was really good. Really, really good.
The story was complimented by stunning animation, and overall the episode was great. A really enjoyable and heart-warming episode.
Rating: 4.6/5
The rest of the team loved this episode too! The highest rating being 5/5 and the lowest being 4.38/5...
ThomasNATION Rating: 4.75/5
Thank You for Reading... More reviews coming soon!
About The Author:
Jainil Devani - @ThomasFan3000
Follow Me on Twitter!
My YouTube Channel!
For more updates from ThomasNATION:
Follow Official ThomasNATION on Twitter!
So, let's drive straight into it:
The episode begins in a simple, yet straight-to-the-point and brilliant way. I really don't mind that they used Thomas. I didn't even feel I should point that out, but some people just get so irritated, and I don't have a piece of idea why. So, a storm is approaching Sodor. As far as I recall, weather disturbances (other than winter ones) were used very rarely. And so, this episode had the potential to be original, and it was.
We skip to Arlesburgh. That little town is the dream home of many Thomas Fans, and trust me, there's nothing wrong with that. The beautiful town is showcased wonderfully in this episodes. Even though, there are just a few shots of it, it still looks outstanding. Further down the rails, we meet the only rival to Luke and his driver's friendship bond: Skiff and his captain, Joe. Spotted in episode, 'Luke's New Friend' from Season 17, their pair was heartwarming. This is too. Skiff and Joe are really close to each other, and Skiff looks up to Joe. This is a wonderfully built dynamic, and could have a lot of opportunities. We see them helping people which is really great.
Duck and Oliver come into the picture. And those who call it 'Fan Service' and think its bad - them I simply do not understand. So, this conversation is really key to Skiff's doubts and insecurities, that are a layer of this episode. While Duck and Oliver meant in good sense, and for Skiff's protection, the innocent little railboat fails to understand this.
He is worried, and hurt. When Joe takes him to the harbour, he has to go the Lighthouse. The storm is here, but Joe is still in the tower, and of course Skiff has no way to contact him. The poor little railboat is afraid, and the previous recent comments by The Two Great Westerns only add to his fear and insecurity. Skiff is blown away by the wind, and carried far away to a broken tree. His sail gets stuck. This is really a very true, believable and original storyline, which I absoloutely love. Its hardly ever happened in Thomas before, and with a character that's not an engine - it looks really fresh and good.
Skiff manages with his determination to pull free, and warns Duck and Oliver about himself and the fallen tree, who are fast approaching. They stop just in time, and everyone is saved. The next morning, The Fat Controller praises Skiff, and the little railboat is honoured. Duck and Oliver also congratulate him which builds him confidence immensely, because these are the two engines he thought treated him as inferior.
The episode is really great. How the scared and afraid Skiff comes out brave in a dangerous situation, battling his insecurities. Duck and Oliver's roles here were really remarkable. I really loved the three's dynamic, and I feel that there are lots of possibilities for stories to go in this whole Arlesburgh section.
All in all, Helen Farrall writes - once again - a wonderful, excellent and heart-warming story, full of friendship and hidden emotion. This episode has quite a few layers to it, which I love: how the two engines' misunderstood comments act on Skiff's insecurities, how his past plays into all this, and so much like that.
While it can be called a bit rough around the edges, it was really good. Really, really good.
The story was complimented by stunning animation, and overall the episode was great. A really enjoyable and heart-warming episode.
Rating: 4.6/5
The rest of the team loved this episode too! The highest rating being 5/5 and the lowest being 4.38/5...
ThomasNATION Rating: 4.75/5
Thank You for Reading... More reviews coming soon!
About The Author:
Jainil Devani - @ThomasFan3000
Follow Me on Twitter!
My YouTube Channel!
For more updates from ThomasNATION:
Follow Official ThomasNATION on Twitter!
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