Advantages: Some good special effects Disadvantages: Poor ending, repetitive, poor acting by some
In a bid to lose myself in a fantasy style film on a Sunday night I decided to give the Golden Compass a go. Released in December 2007 this film was based on Phillip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' books. There was a huge amount of hype and publicity surrounding the release of this film but did it live up to it's hype? In my opinion no!
The Plot
In this film humans souls are carried outside the body in the form of an animal called a 'demon'. These demons take many forms ranging from dogs to rats and accompany their human everywhere they go. These demons even talk and are portrayed in the film as each humans best friend.
The Golden Compass is based around the story of a young orphaned girl called Lyra who resides at a college in Oxford. Many of the local children have been mysteriously disappearing and Lyra tells stories ...
Advantages: Sturdy, well made, bright and attractive trike Disadvantages: Needs a lot of pressure to steer using parent handle, plaque bangs against child's nose
Thomas the Tank Engine has been a firm favourite with little boys (and girls!) for generations and my youngest son is another firm fan, singing along to the TV theme tune and possessing a range of books, toys and other merchandise emblazoned with images of Thomas and his friends. It seemed a natural choice to treat him to a Thomas trike for his second birthday, combining his love of all things Thomas related with his desire to be on wheels and keep up with his big brother!
This particular trike is manufactured by MV Sports and seems to be of very good quality and not too badly priced. Prices vary from around the £40-£50 but I found the cheapest method was to purchase it from Littlewoods online and take advantage of a rather generous new customer discount code which knocked £25 off the price.
The trike comes boxed and in pieces ...
Advantages: Keeps the kids entertained. Disadvantages: The noises to get a bit anoying
10 Stories from Thomas and Friends is a great book for children of all ages.
THE STORIES
1 - Trouble Near the Tracks.
Thomas is taking a cow to the fair when on his way his comes across Bertie the Bus who has a flat tyre. Thomas tries to help Bertie but as he does so his cow starts to wonder off. Along comes James who rescues the cow and takes it to the fair for Thomas as he is taking hay there. Thomas and Bertie wait for help and when it arrives and Bertie is fixed they arrive at the fair to find Thomas' cow has won first prize as best cow in the county.
2 - Harold needs Help.
Harold the hellicopter isnt feeling well on morning and cant get his propeller to work properly. Sir Topham Hatt (The old Fat Controller!) asks Thomas to take his down to the repair shop. Thomas and Harold arrive at the repair shop where Harold ...
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