Hey - I’ve not watched a lot recently so if ya want a review then this is the best I’ve got to work with . You have kids and see how much non cartoon stuff you watch.

This movie popped up on Sky recently after a short spell in the cinema.

This is originally a French movie called “ Falcon express “ it has been dubbed into English and now out there as “Pets On A Train”

The premise is simple enough , there are pets in cargo section of a train, the train is hijacked remotely and they have to find a way to work together and escape the train before it crashes.

The main characters are a raccoon - who is from the bad side of the tracks and who has fallen in with the villain … more on the villain later.

A young female cat, a famous rappers snake , a dog that passes out if has sugar , a posh dog , a couple of parrots ( one who can’t fly - which becomes a personal,if not predictable journey ) and a famous tortoise and fish duo who work in commercials and look like nemo and leonardo from TMNT - with a painted of face mask. The leader of this rag tag bunch ? An almost retired by the book Police dog who has to learn that things aren’t always black and white and you can adapt to help others.

As the train speeds along crashing and causing a lot of property damage to the city , the pets mush band together to uncouple cars to try and make the train lighter so it won’t crash when it hits a dangerous bridge. Fighting fires and other disasters along the way.

So let’s stop and take a moment to assess the part that for me .. was a step too far.

This universe the animals are only animals, yes they talk to each other but to humans - they are just pets.  Yes they can do a few non animal related tasks to traverse the train but … the villain and his partner, the ones who hacked in and hijacked a train … he is …. A badger … yes a badger who can use laptops , hacking software and communication devises … oh and he has a flying hover bike. He is the mastermind and his goal is to crash the train to kill the police dog due to him sending him to prison before… yeah … ok.

Verdict 7/10

Overall the movie is fun and entertaining, the kids loved it. But there was nothing that wasn’t predictable … well other than the mastermind being a badger lol

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms arrived with surprisingly little noise. There was no big marketing push, no countdown, no cultural moment — it simply appeared on Sky Atlantic, almost quietly slipping into the schedule. Even as someone who keeps up with the Thrones universe, I didn’t realise it had begun until a few episodes were already out. In a franchise known for spectacle, this low‑key release felt almost surreal.

We’ve now had Game of Thrones (GOT), House of the Dragon (HOTD), and now this. While HOTD mirrors the original series with its political scheming, heavy drama, and looming sense of doom, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (AKOTSK) takes a completely different approach. It’s smaller in scale, gentler in tone, and far more interested in the everyday rhythms of Westeros life. Yes, there are hints of future significance — especially through Egg’s secret heritage — but the show isn’t driven by prophecy or power struggles. It’s driven by people.

Where GOT and HOTD thrive on tension, AKOTSK leans into warmth and humour. With shorter episodes, a lighter touch, and a surprisingly comedic sensibility, it almost feels like the first Westeros sitcom — and somehow, it works. The world is still recognisably the same, but the tone is refreshingly different. Instead of dragons and dynasties, we get awkward conversations, small‑scale adventures, and the kind of character moments that make the world feel lived‑in.

Set many years before GOT, the story follows Ser Duncan the Tall, a wandering knight trying to find his place in the world. Along the way he takes on a young squire, Egg — a boy whose true identity will eventually tie into the grander Targaryen saga. Through battles, flashbacks, and quiet moments on the road, the series explores what knighthood actually looks like when stripped of myth and legend. It’s not glamorous. It’s not heroic. It’s messy, human, and often funny.

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By the end, you’re not watching for political intrigue or shocking twists. You’re watching because you genuinely care about these two travellers and the small adventures that shape them.

Verdict: 8/10

It’s not essential viewing for the wider GOT universe, but it is a charming, engaging, and surprisingly heartfelt detour. If more seasons come, I’ll happily follow Duncan and Egg on their next journey. If not, this first outing stands as a warm, enjoyable slice of Westeros that proves the franchise can do more than war and tragedy.