Story
Thomas & Friends: Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure is a special feature-length instalment from the Thomas the Tank Engine animated series. After Thomas (voice of Joseph May) takes a joke too far and causes a major problem for the train station, the Fat Controller sends him to work on another part of the island. Thomas accidentally falls down a mineshaft and discovers a hidden pirate ship.Thomas and his friends search for the pirate’s lost treasure, battling an evil sailor (voice of John Hurt), who is willing to do anything to ensure that he gets the treasure first.
Themes
Friendship; bravery and courage; good versus evil
Violence
Thomas & Friends: Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure has a little bit of violence. For example, Sailor John threatens to throw dynamite explosives at Thomas, who is chasing him at the time.
Sexual references
None of concern
Alcohol, drugs and other substances
None of concern
Nudity and sexual activity
None of concern
Product placement
There is no product placement of concern in Thomas & Friends: Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure, but plenty of Thomas the Tank Engine merchandise is marketed to young children.
Coarse language
None of concern
Ideas to discuss with your children
Thomas & Friends: Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure is an exciting animated movie for children. It features well-known characters in a new adventure.
This movie shows the importance of being brave, proactive and willing to get involved in new and unfamiliar things. It highlights the need for supportive friends, as well as the importance of staying loyal to the people who care about you. It also shows that, when people have something to gain, some might act without thinking about other people’s wellbeing.
Most children under 10 years will probably enjoy Thomas & Friends: Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure, although children under 7 years might need help with a couple of scary scenes.