Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews #45 The Little Engine That Could (13+ Content)

First time reviewer, the Media Grubber joins me as we take a look at the animated adaptation of the most famous train story in the world (Yes, more famous than Thomas the Tank Engine), The Little Engine That Could.
Disclaimer: I do not own any clips or songs that you may see or hear in this review. They all belong to their respected owners.

[@ElectricDragon505]

That was a really good review! And I like the addition of Thomas & gang, they were funny :P I wish I was in that cameo with Some Jerk, Jaimetud, Face Nelson and more.

[@diegoramirez3257]

You probably won't read this but I wish you do a review on this film.

[@Hewylewis]

+Amelia Beckley HEY! It's his opinion, don't attack him because you don't agree with him.

[@Hewylewis]

I know this is a very late reply, Mat, but thank you. Also, looking back, I kinda wish you cameoed, too. :)

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

@@Hewylewis You think the CGI version is worse or better than the original? Just wondering if that's true or something.

[@diggerfan9319]

@@Hewylewis Man it's been quite a while since I've seen this review. Loved all the cameos, and it's now been 10 years since this video, my favorite, has been here on KZbin. Kind of miss the old KZbin.

[@joyunicycle]

I actually remember this from my childhood; I can't believe I do! And yes, this movie as a kid, had me thinking, "I can do it!" on anything. And as an adult I never forgot that one scene where the train was chanting "I think I can" and the singing toys. This review brought back memories, thanks Hewy and everyone else!

[@KangaKucha]

Heard bad things about this lately.

[@JesusGonzalez-gs1cd]

Oh my god, really?

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

I wish this version was released onto DVD because it's a timeless classic!

[@Kaijaack]

Trevor Davis You can watch it on KZbin. Including our sequels coming up.

[@Snapshot_the_Mad_Hatter]

@@Kaijaack Sequels?... (・ ʖ̯・)

[@michaelbonner4126]

Yes of course there was.

[@michaelbonner4126]

And I agree, the original illustration is very creepy. The later illustrations are better.

[@jonnyboy4289]

Frank Welker and Peter Cullen are legendary.

[@canonbehenna612]

Some of greatest actors of the early 1990s to 2000s

[@ShadowCatGambit]

Oh man... how has Tilly managed to capture my heart like this? It's as though my childhood-heart had revived her from the snow and remained with her forever. Watching and hearing Tilly brings me to know my childself again. I think I can! I think I can!! I think I can!!! I THINK I CAN!!!!

[@ShadowCatGambit]

Tillie

[@LeScarletSinger2]

Re-watching this. I'm not sure if this was worth mentioning, but Kath Soucie also voiced Kanga from the Winnie the Pooh.

[@artbytesia]

@Ian Sweeney Eeyore is a much more likable character though! Also, Souci voiced young Nick Wilde in Zootopia.

[@YoursTrulyThe1Pony]

The 2011 movie?

[@spectre9792]

I think I can… I think I can… I think I can… …Oh, who am I kidding? (collapses)

[@Snapshot_the_Mad_Hatter]

The Heavy is Dead!!!

[@toxicheadshot50]

@@Snapshot_the_Mad_Hatter Sandvich, I am ded!

[@jonnyboy4289]

6:42 Sir Toppham Hatt just roasted his #1 engine.

[@c.k.holliday728]

Good lord, it's DaWillstanator!

[@stampycatfan01lol]

AKA MissOliverAndBlossom (MOAB)!!! =D

[@Nephalem2002]

I remember him as a thomas youtuber

[@artbytesia]

@@Nephalem2002 I know him as Discord from MLP Meets!

[@rocknrollkid90]

Peter Cullen, also, plays the voice of Eeyore in “The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh,” TV show, “The Tigger Movie”, “Piglet’s Big Movie”, and “Pooh’s Heffalump Movie.”

[@jonnyboy4289]

I think it would've been clever if more Thomas characters guest starred in this review, Thomas, Percy, Henry, James, Gordon, Toby, Edward, Duck, and Emily. And along the review, Gordon would be the engine who gets the most pissed off and jealous because there was a story about a steam engine who was more famous than Thomas.

[@astromotive6047]

Here's one thing that I noticed even back when I was watching this movie as a kid. All of the locomotives have differently colored wheels that match their corresponding trains. Farnsworth has silver wheels which match the passenger train, Pete has light reddish brown wheels that match the freight train, and Jebediah's are a cream color which matches the milk train in the shot where Tillie tries to take it from under his nose. However, when to comes to Georgia and the birthday train this is where things become a bit suspicious. Her wheels are a deep red in color while the wheels on the birthday train are all blue. Thus it doesn't match up with any other locomotive EXCEPT Tillie who also features blue wheels implying that she was always meant to be the one to pull the birthday train. This theory would make a lot of sense given how perfect Tillie and the birthday train look coupled together. They look like a matching set that belong, and this would also make Tower even MORE of an A$$hole given how often he denies her the chance of pulling a train.

[@emcvideoproductions500]

Hewy I got to say. MissOliverandBlossum was hilarious in this video, and so were you. Great job.

[@jonnyboy4289]

If Gordon the Big Engine were guest starring along with the rest of the Sodor gang, he would've been pissed and jealous as we all know according to Gordon, no engine is as famous as him. He may pull the express, but he couldn't get up his own hill.

[@Dinosorable]

As someone who first knew the Media Grubber as missoliverandblossum and has watched his Thomas videos, I was so hyped to see him and his Thomas characters join you in this review! And what would be a better movie to review with him than The Little Engine That Could? I just love that movie! Great review, guys! I loved the humor, too!

[@gameoholic1994]

I know the gag is supposed to parody the Nostalgia Critic's review of "Independence Day," but where did that music at 23:15 even come from?

[@gameoholic1994]

27:00 [as everyone is screaming about the CGI film of "The Little Engine That Could"] Thomas: Even my newer shows AREN'T as dumb as this!!! Percy: AGREED!!! Sir Topham Hatt: AGREED!!! Hewylewis: AGREED!!! TheMediaGrubber: AGREED!!! The crowd who earlier yelled out "No shit" in anger: AGREED!!!

[@stampycatfan01lol]

Me and James (the red engine): AGREED!!!

[@jonnyboy4289]

After rewatching this underrated piece of animation, Tillie in this movie would have to be my favorite role in Kath Soucie's career.

[@MichaelSar12IsBack]

Peter Cullen? Cool! I remember him as Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh!

[@SonicJrandSarah]

If I could ask Tillie anything, I'd ask her of Tower was mad at her for pulling the train against his orders or was proud of her for doing something nobody else would.

[@alseickel1269]

Thomas: Don't even bother. I already know my later season sucked. Audience: OH!!! NO S--T!! XD

[@trippcory]

By the way, Kath Soucie is one of my favorite voice actors too!

[@logangallagher89]

👍

[@cameronknapp7315]

I see a head scratcher: tillie is forbidden 🚫 from pulling trains 🚊 because she is too little. However, Jebediah is also little, yet he’s allowed to pull trains 🚂.

[@toxicheadshot50]

He’s old and has had some experience pulling trains, and Tillie also a little smaller than jebediah.

[@AndrewHager02]

Thank God Andrew Brenner took over as head writer for season 17.

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

Who?

[@Snapshot_the_Mad_Hatter]

CGI Engine that could?.... Nope (TF2 Engineer)

[@toxicheadshot50]

Building a sentry!

[@Snapshot_the_Mad_Hatter]

@@toxicheadshot50 Gotta move that Gear Up!!!

[@canonbehenna612]

That because the movies design don’t look any thing like the book and original movie

[@SonicJrandSarah]

Scott Menville didn't just voice Stretch, he also voiced Chip.

[@tylerrobbins9614]

I remember watching this one a LOT when I was a little kid. It was my favorite movie for a long time, but I sort of lost track of it. Then the other day my mom dug it out and let my little two-year-old niece watch it. I sat down with them, and you guys are right: it holds up well and it's just as good today as it was twenty years ago. Thanks for the review. :)

[@MovieFan1912]

I remember seeing this years ago, and it still holds up.

[@SpokaneAreaRails]

You should review the newer movie of The Little Engine That Could

[@BronyDanProductions]

Never thoughth I'd see the day when you would do a review with Thomas, Percy and the Fat Controller. Very nice review Hewy.

[@rockacuno]

very funny Hewis i hope you do more reviews with this guy more often

[@Hot293wildcat]

Tillie: He really thinks I'm cute? I'm flattered. Oh I almost forgot. If it was for you Thomas I would not be where I am today.

[@rocknrollkid90]

Scott Menville, also plays the voice of the bird, Chip.

[@Hewylewis]

Glad you enjoyed the review, Logan, and thanks for the comment. :)

[@Snapshot_the_Mad_Hatter]

Engineer Gaming... (⌐■ ͜ʖ■)

[@Edward2Fan47]

If he would, will he consider James with him instead of Sir Topham Hatt?

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

Wow, the last time I ever saw this was 15 years ago when I was in preschool. I definitely think it's time to watch it again.

[@Tyler3967]

I think I agree with you and William (missoliverandblossom), this movie is much better than the new Thomas & Friends episodes (Unlike the classic versions from 1984 - 2003). And yes, I've seen it back when I was young and I loved it! :)

[@dragonmaster369]

First time I've ever heard of this story, completely escaped my notice. Who knew. Great and hilarious review. 3 cheers for the new guy!

[@fiddledeedee8092]

This was one of my comfort videos growing up. I’m glad I came back and watched this! You guys are all wonderful and remind all the good KZbin used to be! Also, I just wanna mention that your villains song review was the very first movie review I’ve ever seen on KZbin, and you introduced me to Nostalgia Critic! So, thank you for everything!

[@Straswa]

lol! Great review! I love the Thomas references you made.

[@atruebluefriend]

Out of all the reviews that you've made so far, this is my absolute favorite. You and missoliverandblossom did a great job reviewing this childhood memory of mine that I haven't seen in years. There were also plenty of laughs in this review that kept my interest, especially Thomas' and Spencer's BURN moments at 06:42-06:58 and 13:41-13:54. Also, I wanted to ask you if you had plans to review a Thomas film now that you've reviewed this.

[@prehistorichero2755]

I remember watching this when I was younger. Brings back the memories.

[@diggerfan9319]

Me too. The remake sucks.

[@YoursTrulyThe1Pony]

Me too

[@rocknrollkid90]

Did you know that Neil Ross played the voices of Honest John in, “An American Tail,” and John Rambo in, “Rambo: The Force of Freedom,” the animated series based on an R-rated, “Rambo” movies?

[@LightningStarSC]

20:52 -21:03 , to this day, still gets me laughing like an idiot.

[@Hot293wildcat]

Remember the chant was first made in 1906 and when Casey Junior became a circus train in 1941 he was thirty-five years younger than the first Little Engine from the first version from 1906.

[@YoursTrulyThe1Pony]

I just rewatched this and I grew up watching it almost every week and my honest opinion it's as good as I remembered it

[@Hot293wildcat]

Tillie: Actually Pete wanted to say sorry for taking your gloating line Gordon.

[@jonnyboy4289]

One of the best reviews anyone has ever done.

[@KBAFourthtime]

Here's the answer: Earlier, there hadn't been such a disaster as a boulder crashing into the trestle, especially not during a storm, when the bigger engines had gone over the mountain. Thus, "magic" is not the answer. Does that tell you anything?

[@The_Iron_Cowboy]

Can we appreciate how this review is a full minute longer than the movie itself?

[@matthewpowell2429]

I love this movie so much. I never did like Tower. I sometimes imagine myself as a character in the movie, and off screen, I wrapped a chain around Tower’s legs and tugged until he collapsed, in similarity to when Oliver tugged on Scruffey.

[@Combes_]

If *I* was in this, I'd be a crewmember on the Birthday Train ™, and the most rational guy in there,too!

[@TKSP4449]

Or like how Percy pulled down Cranky (by accident) after helping him back up.

[@jonnyboy4289]

19:39 Yeah. Thomas was in a dark period at the time and we have Sharron Miller to blame for it.

[@bijoukaiba]

23:04 - for some reason, that little scene of Tilly's "heart" has always been one of the oldest memories I have. This movie came out about 2 months after I was born, and the last time I saw it, I was probably about 3-4.

[@Sandlot1992]

OMG! I remember this film from my childhood!

[@joyunicycle]

Richard Canipe So do I!

[@SegaNintendoGuy64]

I might do a review of this someday.

[@Nephalem2002]

*breathes in* This is a part of my childhood How the heck Did “nothing can stop us now” not get its own cd release?

[@lilsingingsensation]

Bever-Leigh Banefield was in Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland.. she voices... Woman

[@gameoholic1994]

26:52-27:19 - Those reactions briefly describe how I felt while watching a recently uploaded, ridiculously dark, ludicrously scary, Thomas video, called "Shed 17." If you haven't seen it... DON'T EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER see it! If you do, you'll feel your heart and soul crushed; your childhood demolished. You'll regret it. PLEASE TAKE MY ADVICE!!! I'M WARNING YOU ALL!!!

[@Nephalem2002]

Its funny to go back to

[@trippcory]

Hey Hewy, I loved your commentary video of the episode. Do you mind if I put it on youtube?

[@aidanbarnes4290]

Peter Cullen also voiced the cave

[@exveefan]

Love this review, very entertaining and funny. :-) If you ever deside to do a compairison with this version and the 2011, I can happily list quite a few similarities.

[@JoeyTurner476]

AWESOME review!!! I was hoping someone was gonna make a Green Goblin joke since it's Neil Ross, but I'll get over it

[@GirlYouDontKnow-rx3lm]

I remember this movie from when I was small. I loved it! But that skull-shaped snowy cave entrance showed up in my nightmares.

[@AJSSPACEPLACE]

I like how the first two engines have superiority complexes. But they’re different kinds of superior

[@SmurfyDan1991]

Really great review with one of the best Thomas model series creators of all KZbin! :) 5/5

[@KevinRegalado1117]

Keep up the good work! Your editing is very well done! October 11, 2021

[@Hewylewis]

My editing has goten better thanks to the right software. Back then, I was using Windows Movie Maker, and that SUCKED!

[@roguespectre9656]

I rewatched this recently, and it absolutely reignited my childhood nostalgia. +DaWillstanator/Thespio holy smokes, you’ve come a hell of a long way, my good man...

[@exveefan]

This is one of my favourite videos you made. So hope you do review another animated movie about trains. :)

[@edwardgomez1797]

Ff gh o I g

[@LePenguin]

One of the only similarities I noticed is that Universal released it

[@Snapshot_the_Mad_Hatter]

5:59 I feel the same way with sour gummy worms at night, but I still love to eat them...

[@thomas7944]

Aaaaa the nostalgia ^^

[@bluedragonfive]

love that media grubbers voice,please have him back.

[@ManCon91]

I was talking about when Hewy, the media grubber and their friends all pitched in to help say "I think I can!" and a clip from Dumbo where Casey Jr is going up the hill.

[@robertlucido3686]

I'm surprised you didn't put in James the red engine. The reason is that because The Little Engine That Could is similar to the Thomas & Friends Foolish Freight Cars, where James pulled a train of very troublesome freight cars.

[@leogel1116]

700th like. This movie was really a gem and I got the honor of watching it 2 times in my childhood.

[@masongullett74]

would please review the CGI version of this movie?

[@Snapshot_the_Mad_Hatter]

No ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@LePenguin]

7:31 "Gordon's prissier cousin!" LOL

[@LePenguin]

Also the Ice Skull looks more like Flat Top Tunnel from The Polar Express

[@russellvawter5604]

This is one of your best reviews

[@KBAFourthtime]

I really loved that short film as a little kid.

[@amanda2324]

For how the other engines made it over the mountain - it's basically explained by that one bird. He says that the little engine won't make it "through the storm." That explains the flood waters carrying a giant boulder, plus the thunder and lightning that cause that icicle and snow avalanche from the skull-faced cave mouth.

[@ShadowDJ94]

I heard of this movie, but never saw it. Nice job, and I can't wait to see you're Scooby Doo movie review :)

[@Snapshot_the_Mad_Hatter]

That DaWillstanator is a Bloody Spy!!!

[@ChipmunkRaccoon3]

They seriously need to bring this movie to DVD.

[@logangallagher89]

Yeah

[@Rkerekes13]

Kath Soucie is one of my all-time favorite voice actresses! I even made a tribute video of her!

[@logangallagher89]

She's one of my favorite actors too

[@OcelotGirl200]

I remember watching this cartoon when I was little and I adored the heck out of it. However I recently watched that CGI version with my 2-year-old cousin and BY GOD it was terrible!

[@Chloethepikachu100]

Hewy: “OMG! I love SuperTed! Me: OMG! Me too! :D

[@Bobcatgirl03]

I feel your pain Hewy. I just found out about this recently. I thought it was really cute. I love Kath Soucie as Tillie! I loved it when all the reviewers were together. (Some Jerrk With a Camera was especially funny!) Great review, and Media Grubber did great too! :D

[@Hot293wildcat]

They forgot to mention the wheel arrangment. The engine from the book is a 4-2-4 while Tillie is a 4-2-2.

[@dreadnaughtswake]

God, it's been forever since I've seen this movie.

[@matthewhedrichjr.5445]

As good as this film is, the only bad thing I can say is how quick the film can be. Of course it’s not a perfect film because given 30 minutes it takes, the movie actually does have some of its pacing issues which felt too quick for the movie. We don’t get started on Tillie’s journey until the final act, though I know it’s part of the book. Instead of cutting back to Eric, why not cut back to Tillie and just include the villainous engine that is similar to the Big Bad from the 2011 crappy reboot, as well as show Farnsworth and Tower redeeming themselves and have the other engines react to Tillie’s heroism. Inspite of it’s poor pacing issues, this film is still a classic with memorable characters (except Tower), incredible animation and acting, and succeeded in expanding narratives into a large story of self discovery. I’m glad to own it on VHS 4.5/5 stars

[@TaylorZanderFrancis]

I remember seeing the Welsh version as a kid. Loved it, though I didn't understand a word of it! it's only recently that I could see it in English. Thank you, Internet!

[@thefantasticretroreviewer3941]

19:43, Now that is the funniest Reaction/Response I've ever heard in my Life.

[@lastationproductions]

Man i remember this film lol i used to love this movie as a kid

[@OptimusPrime2471]

Gordon: That is all right Pete I don't mind one bit Sir Topham Hatt: Next time Pete ask someone before using their line

[@Hot293wildcat]

Me: Well Casey Jr. is a busy engine. Tillie: So am I! Me: Tillie what are you doing here!? Tillie: I'm here to give my opinion on the CGI movie. For thoughs of you who have not seen it there is a message about bullying in it. If you've seen it do NOT ruin it for the ones who have not seen it.

[@carlacalgher8264]

Dear Brenda Song as Shiny Passenger Train, you're lame, signed Frank Welker as Farnsworth the Diesel Engine.

[@otaking3582]

Also, I've heard that Thomas stories are a metaphor for Victorian social classes. Sir Topem Hat represents the aristocracy, and the trains are the working class. Hat doesn't care if the trains nearly kill themselves, just that the status of their cargo.

[@goingnowherefast1834]

thats bullshit the fat controller(sir topham hatt) does care about his engines

[@christheleavittman7080]

@@goingnowherefast1834 What about the time he left Henry to die in a tunnel just because he didn't want to ruin his paint job.

[@JesusGonzalez-gs1cd]

SmolHorse 64, what about the scrapyard? Even the Skarloey/Mid-Sodor railway has a better chance then the standard gauge engines. Can't say that much for the Culdee fell railway. The controller of their railway left Godred to die, & used his parts to fix other mountain engines. The railway could've just saved some money. Anyway, Sir Topham Hatt, he's the more neglective one out of all 3.

[@CAMOBOAT1]

Watched it all the time when I was a kid.

[@DmayExpress]

Great review Hewy! It makes me proud that I was able to see The Little Engine That Could for the first time when I was a kid and I still love it to this day. Both The Little Engine That Could and Thomas The Tank Engine gave me such great childhood memories I will alway cherish both of them in my heart. And I will NEVER, EVER, dare to look at the terrifying 2011 film!

[@KBAFourthtime]

Actually, Stretch was voiced by Scott Menville, who also voiced Chip.

[@gameoholic1994]

26:50 - Here's a sad story between me amd that movie. I just finished seeing the whole movie uploaded in ONE KZbin clip. And it's NO WONDER Hewy Toonmore and the Media Grubber screamed. I understand... I understand why they showed their hate towards that huge piece of shit. Why didn't I listen to all the signs that meant to NOT look up the movie?