Review of Thunderbirds (2004) by Matt N — 10 Apr 2013

Entertaining enough; however it doesn't show the greatness that could have been with a live action feature of the Thunderbirds.

This review of Thunderbirds (2004) was written by Matt N on 10 Apr 2013.

Thunderbirds has generally received mixed reviews.

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