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SpangleApr 13, 2017

Often feeling like a modern attempt to rekindle the joy and sense of adventure of 1980s science fiction films, Tomorrowland largely feels like a paltry imitation that has no idea what made those films work. Though capably acted throughoutOften feeling like a modern attempt to rekindle the joy and sense of adventure of 1980s science fiction films, Tomorrowland largely feels like a paltry imitation that has no idea what made those films work. Though capably acted throughout with a compelling premise, Tomorrowland gets too bogged down in the details and forgets to have a good time, instead opting to rush through its conclusion that may have a heart warming message, but really lacks the quality build-up to make it all pay-off. Though fashionable to criticize screenwriter Damon Lindelof for the issues of every film he touches, I have never had that much of a problem with the man. However, Tomorrowland most certainly falters because of its script, though with Brad Bird having a hand in the script and directing the film, the buck stops with him and there are some issues here that should have been stopped from the beginning, ignoring the internal inconsistency that also plagues the film, but could be ignored if the film were better.

This major issue is the fact that the film is two-thirds exposition and character introduction. Introducing us to Frank Walker (George Clooney), his love of inventing, and how he arrived in Tomorrowland with the help of a young girl/robot named Athena (Raffey Cassidy) who recruits dreamers to come to Tomorrowland, the film then introduces us to Casey Newton (Britt Robertson). Explaining everything about their lives, showing pointless backstory about how they love science and invention, and then having Athena and Casey race to meet Frank, it takes a while for the film to introduce its central problem. While some could say they introduce it early when Athena says that Casey is needed to fix Tomorrowland because somebody made something they should not have made, that is merely a foreshadow to what the actual problem is. It is not until two-thirds of the way into the film or so that we actually learn what the problem is: the world is ending. Within half an hour, the disaster is averted due to Casey's optimism and ability to help the world stop focusing on the negative and instead refocus the world on the positive sides of things. How does she do this, you ask? Spoiler: (though a spoiler, it is one that can save you 130 minutes of your life, so I do recommend you read it) she blows it up. Yes, that is literally all there is to it. In order to justify going an extra thirty minutes, there is some fighting between our heroes and chief bad guy David Nix (Hugh Laurie), some fuss about a bomb, and sequences of Casey learning the world will end and freaking out about all of it before saving it and then teaming up with Frank to fix everything and repopulate Tomorrowland with a new set of dreamers. Until this largely cliche sequence that is just filler, there is further filler early on with Frank initially being hesitant to help Casey only to be influenced to help her when he sees guard robots from Tomorrowland following her with the mission of killing her. The film largely goes through the beats of any adventure film about somebody tasked with saving the world and needing the help of somebody who came before them and may or may not have had a hand in creating the present situation. It is a film that has been done many times before and will be made again in the future. For a film that has such an inventive premise, it is a shame to see it just slowly wind up becoming highly derivative and never breathing life into anything.

The script's internal consistency is also a major issue. For example, David Nix says the machine cannot be turned off. Though it is not turned off, it is blown up, which apparently turns it off. Without any explanation as to how the world is saved and rapidly becomes what it once was where people were optimistic about the future instead of afraid of what was to come, everything is fixed. The machine that caused it having the impact it has similarly makes no sense. Allowing the user to see the past, present, and future around the world, it apparently sends radio waves or something out to other dimensions and its mere presence via these waves - even if not tapped into - caused the world to see a bleak future that was coming true via a self-fulfilling prophecy. Or something like that. With regard to the character of Athena, she is incapable of love, emotion, and having ideas, until she loves Frank, has emotions regarding the end of their time together, and has an idea on how to fix everything. Though just minor examples, these do hint to how much this film alters from its 80 minutes of exposition just out of pure convenience or forgetting the fact that it had been previously defined. The film even contradicts things mere moments after it is introduced, which really makes this one incredibly lazily written and inexcusable.… Expand

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smiyamotNov 21, 2015

The trailers made this movie look great! But the movie plot seemed to meander about as one adventure led into another. About half way through, I was getting restless. Sometimes a script that should have been an hour long TV show getsThe trailers made this movie look great! But the movie plot seemed to meander about as one adventure led into another. About half way through, I was getting restless. Sometimes a script that should have been an hour long TV show gets stretched into a two hour movie; I would put this in that category.… Expand

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geewahJan 28, 2021

While visually stunning at times, this movie falls apart badly with a script that will frustrate adults and kids alike more than it will entertain.
Disappointing effort all round.

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TVJerryMay 27, 2015

Disney's theme park attraction is the inspiration for this sci-fi adventure. A teen (Britt Robertson) gains access to a dazzling future world and teams up to save it with an exiled inventor (George Clooney, whose boyhood character looksDisney's theme park attraction is the inspiration for this sci-fi adventure. A teen (Britt Robertson) gains access to a dazzling future world and teams up to save it with an exiled inventor (George Clooney, whose boyhood character looks confusingly like her young brother). The brief visits to this incredible place are full of eye-popping visuals and cool creative concepts, but most of the movie takes place in the present day. When director Brad Bird switches on the action, it's lots of fun (even though there's a surprising body count for Disney). The disjointed plot sometimes loses focus and momentum, especially near the talky end. There's lots here to spark the imagination, but at 130 minutes it's too long to maintain the magic.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonMay 22, 2015

Tommorowland. What a beautiful looking film, arresting in every way possible. But, it is all show, and lacks substance. First of all, Tommorowland is cliched to the max, plot twists are predictable, and the story is peppy and bubblyTommorowland. What a beautiful looking film, arresting in every way possible. But, it is all show, and lacks substance. First of all, Tommorowland is cliched to the max, plot twists are predictable, and the story is peppy and bubbly futuristic vibe. George Clooney gives a masterful performance, and Britt Robinson gives a good perfromance too. The worst part of Tommorowland is that it doesnt live up to the hype that it had. Brad Bird instead gave us a beautiful movie, but had no good film underneath that layer. Tommorowland is inspired by Disney's famous theme park, and there is a slight vibe added to it. There is Hugh Laurie as a maniac though. Sadly, it is a let down, but if you admire creativity, give this a watch.… Expand

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NerdConsultantJun 1, 2015

I think this film could have been a lot better that it was. it’s not a bad film by any means, it just doesn’t really hit the mark for me and I think it will be actually quite forgettable in time. It has good themes and likeable charactersI think this film could have been a lot better that it was. it’s not a bad film by any means, it just doesn’t really hit the mark for me and I think it will be actually quite forgettable in time. It has good themes and likeable characters and some fairly decent performances, but I would hardly rush to get this on DVD and more recommend it as a rental. The plot isn’t quite fleshed out enough despite its 2 hour running time and it really needed a better villain. Those are the biggest problems I had with the film, other than that it’s actually kind of enjoyable and I suspect it will be a success with schools breaking up for half term and may even warrant a sequel that I wouldn’t object to seeing. Most of the performances are pretty good though Raffey Cassidy is the only stand out performance and I would say there are worse films coming out in the next few weeks, so you could do a lot worse. Brad Bird, I really like you, but you have made better films!!… Expand

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OrdinLegendsMay 22, 2015

This film struggles to decide whether its a children's film or adult film. Tomorrowland's language is that of an adult, not shying from cursing, yet the story is rather basic and architypal, predictable plot that doesn't tie all loose endsThis film struggles to decide whether its a children's film or adult film. Tomorrowland's language is that of an adult, not shying from cursing, yet the story is rather basic and architypal, predictable plot that doesn't tie all loose ends together like the average children's movie where not everything needs to be explained because the kids don't necessarily need explanation. The entire point of the movie isn't even made clear until the last half hour of the movie, with the rising action, climax, and conclusion all occurring in this last segment using reserved for the third act.… Expand

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moviestalkerJul 22, 2015

When I first saw the trailer I thought: Wow, I gotta see that movie!

After I had seen the movie I though: Wow, I just paid for that ...

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samichsupernovaMay 24, 2015

Meh, I expected so much more from Mr. Bird, who up to now has had a stellar track record. "Tomorrowland" is not terrible, just disappointing. The film preaches but never earns its forward-thinking optimism with a weak script, undercookedMeh, I expected so much more from Mr. Bird, who up to now has had a stellar track record. "Tomorrowland" is not terrible, just disappointing. The film preaches but never earns its forward-thinking optimism with a weak script, undercooked plot, and let's-make-it-up-as-we-go-along action and technology that fails to establish a believable universe.

Here's a tip, Mr. Lindelof: when you're writing a mostly humorless, exposition-filled, "mystery box" plot, it's essential to reward your audience for their patience. But when the third act of this bizarrely violent PG film rolls about, it just kind of lays there until the credits roll. If he stuck the landing, this might have been a 6 or 7. But that was not the case. I felt totally cheated by it.

The saddest thing is, the performances are great (especially Robertson and Cassidy, and it's amazing how well these young performers keep the film afloat) and a few of the VFX sequences are stunning, but the film betrays the importance and complexity of its themes by sledge-hammering one very specific message into the audience's skull, a message that ends up being conveniently supported by the happenings of the plot... because reasons.

Just... UGH. The potential was totally there, but the script was not. Can you imagine what someone like Bradbury, Sagan, Kubrick, Cronenberg, Tarkovsky, Gilliam, or Roddenberry could have done with this very same premise?? It coulda been a contender. It coulda been something.

I'll admit that Brad Bird and Disney's corporate department share a great deal of the fault here, but I see "Tomorrowland" as proof of Lindelof's ineptitude. It shows you can hand him what's essentially a writer's dream - a Futurist blank slate with a blockbuster budget and a rich potential for thematic depth - and he could still find ways to turn it into a one-dimensional non-sequitur that leaves you with the equivalent of cinematic blue balls. NYU should revoke his diploma. Mofo needs to be booted from Hollywood before his dumb*** ruins everything by association. Maybe he should try writing YouTube videos because clearly he doesn't know how to write a movie.

In the words of Immortan Joe, I dub this one "MEDIOCRE!!!"… Expand

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tvnewsguidoMay 24, 2015

This movie is a mess.

It starts off with "surly old man Clooney" yelling at the camera and doesn't get much better. While the flashbacks to the Clooney character's childhood take us (for about 10 minutes) into the wiz-bang PopularThis movie is a mess.

It starts off with "surly old man Clooney" yelling at the camera and doesn't get much better.

While the flashbacks to the Clooney character's childhood take us (for about 10 minutes) into the wiz-bang Popular Mechanics retro-future stuff promised in the trailer, the majority of the movie is just a rambling roadshow of mundane shoot-em-ups, explosions and characters yelling at each other while looking confused or (in Clooney's case) angry.

There's also the problem of the overall mixed message. "Don't worry about about the impending apocalypse folks but don't ignore it either cause that would be bad."

The children in the theater seemed to enjoy the parts where people fell down or ran into things so maybe that's the intended audience but for me, Tomorrowland isn't worth the trip.… Expand

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michael1208May 22, 2015

At its first glance, the creation of this visual popping utopia community full of futuristic illusions, advanced technology and gadgets might lead audiences to a high expectation that the adventure to explore this brand new world would beAt its first glance, the creation of this visual popping utopia community full of futuristic illusions, advanced technology and gadgets might lead audiences to a high expectation that the adventure to explore this brand new world would be extremely exciting. However, it's a huge let down that despite the efforts, creativity and imagination of Brad Bird and his team, it's still hard to understand the reason to focus large portion on the earth rather than in the futuristic world they've crafted. At Disney's level, the idea of the plot is ambitious but sadly it starts to lost its direction at the very beginning and the tone as the story develops seems to be uneven, even the final act of the villain himself is wasted without proper addressing of intention and ended up in a disappointing formulaic way. Performances of Brittany Robertson and Raffey Cassidy are charming and entertaining together with the presence of George Clooney though his appearance seems to be involved in some lame action scenes, the musics from Michael Giacchino are beautiful and full of dreams but all of these are unable to save the flaws of this pointless story telling about the importance of being hopeful, optimistic and inspirational.… Expand

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DCEdmondsJun 16, 2015

"Tomorrowland" 10 Scale Rating: 5.0 (Mediocre) ...

The Good: As the trailers and previews showed us, the film was visually stunning ... probably even moreso than expected. The actual scenes of Tomorrowland itself were absolutely fantastic"Tomorrowland" 10 Scale Rating: 5.0 (Mediocre) ...

The Good: As the trailers and previews showed us, the film was visually stunning ... probably even moreso than expected. The actual scenes of Tomorrowland itself were absolutely fantastic and stimulate the imagination. Brittany Robertson was solid in a lead role, while Clooney and Laurie did admirable jobs in supporting roles. Laurie in particular did a good job, in the limited screen time he was given, as the film's main antagonist. The concept, in a basic sense, is a good one and the potential was there for a fun and interesting film.

The Bad: Unfortunately, it fails to live up to it's potential. The fantastic effects and scenery were predominantly shown in the trailers and previews and there was little else beyond those moments. The film also slows down to a crawl for VERY long periods of time, thus ruining the brief momentum it does gain. The story itself eventually falls apart and the ending leaves you scratching your head as it was not well thought out. Lastly, while Robertson does a good job in the role, her character was not well written. She is supposed to be some sort of chosen one with a special gift, yet why or how was never explained. Compounding the issue, she never really does anything special and never makes you feel like she is truly humanity's last hope ... though you are repeatedly told that she is.… Expand

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SzenJul 5, 2015

Full of great ideas and inspiring messages, "Tomorroland" suffers from a dull and confusing, narration. In the end, is just another missed oportunity.

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dharmaSep 24, 2015

It doesn't deserve its abysmal box office result, but Tomorrowland's problem is simply its tone: its too 'kiddy' for adults but too scary for kids. Brad Bird may be a good director but he is no Steven Spielberg, who can balance action, scaryIt doesn't deserve its abysmal box office result, but Tomorrowland's problem is simply its tone: its too 'kiddy' for adults but too scary for kids. Brad Bird may be a good director but he is no Steven Spielberg, who can balance action, scary bits and humor equally, and this is the type of film that the Master Director can do so easily in the past. It's not a bad film, and the crew gave their best effort, but this 'original , franchise type of film' is simply not Disney's main forte. Good thing they now own Marvel and Lucasfilm....problem solved for the future.… Expand

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3ebfan511Feb 14, 2016

Men in Black directed by a guy who does cartoons and wishes he could do a Steven Spielburg impersonation = complete mess.

It says I need 150 words, so all I can is this movie was bad for so many reasons, which is why it lost over 100Men in Black directed by a guy who does cartoons and wishes he could do a Steven Spielburg impersonation = complete mess.

It says I need 150 words, so all I can is this movie was bad for so many reasons, which is why it lost over 100 million dollars for Disney. Was mildly entertaining, but became more and more convoluted and silly as it went on, and was a huge dissapointment, and I even knew to begin with lowered expectations and it was still bad.… Expand

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FarhanFirozOct 2, 2015

This Movie was a huge dissapointment and one of the worst this year.Lets go to the
positives about the movie . Everyone did a great job at acting.The Visuals were
Mind-blowing and Outstanding with Wide range Shots.The Concept of BeingThis Movie was a huge dissapointment and one of the worst this year.Lets go to the
positives about the movie . Everyone did a great job at acting.The Visuals were
Mind-blowing and Outstanding with Wide range Shots.The Concept of Being Original.And
some Entertaining scenes.That's Pretty much it.Now to the Negatives.This movie felt
like Kids version of Elysium.The Last act is so cliched and its as bad as Fantastic four.
The movie was a complete Mess.Brad Bird Tried some new way of story telling but it did'n
work out for half of the Audience.The jokes were Completely Flat.

In the Tomorrowland may be good for Kids.It is the Biggest Box Office Bomb of this year.… Expand

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BoogeeFilmGuyJul 13, 2015

Brad Bird is the director of this movie. You may not know the name, but you definitely know the movies. He is the director of films such as The Incredibles, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Ratatouille and The Iron Giant. Needless to say,Brad Bird is the director of this movie. You may not know the name, but you definitely know the movies. He is the director of films such as The Incredibles, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Ratatouille and The Iron Giant. Needless to say, I was extremely hyped for Tomorrowland. And I wasn't disappointed with what I got, but I wasn't the happiest chap either. The acting in this movie is pretty good. George Clooney was on point, as were most of the actors. Its a Disney movie, so its not too mild in its violence, however I was pretty surprised with the violence in this film. It was, pretty freaking violent. Anyway, by the third act, the movie sort of starts to slip a bit. But, it regains strength by the end of the film with a solid ending that definitely satisfies you. Its worth the price of admission, but it isn't Brad Bird's greatest. Then again, that's a pretty tough spot to beat considering he made The Incredibles and The Iron Giant. My final thoughts on this movie are:
If you want to see an entertaining but not too confusing Sci-Fi adventure film, Tomorrowland is your movie.… Expand

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JohnKristoferMay 23, 2015

The film is from based of a Disney Theme Park,It could sometimes be great,good or even.The trailer of the film didn't really gave too much about the plot about the film that many trailers right now are doing spoiling their twist and plot toThe film is from based of a Disney Theme Park,It could sometimes be great,good or even.The trailer of the film didn't really gave too much about the plot about the film that many trailers right now are doing spoiling their twist and plot to us(I am talking to you Terminator Genysis).
Tomorrowland is not bad but it is just didn't live up to my or our expectations.It is an adventure movie.The movie is all about the journey not the destination that we saw in the trailer and I think it is okay but I am not interested.The movie has a lot of effort,It is a beautiful film and George Clooney did his best to be the character that he signed up for The Characters are good but the plot is just so predictable and it is also bland.… Expand

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horcrux2007May 24, 2015

What are you doing, Disney? This had a good trailer and a great premise, and we're given practically nothing that was promised to us. Tomorrowland is focused on a teenage girl who receives a mysterious pin that, when touched, will bring herWhat are you doing, Disney? This had a good trailer and a great premise, and we're given practically nothing that was promised to us. Tomorrowland is focused on a teenage girl who receives a mysterious pin that, when touched, will bring her to a futuristic utopia where nothing is impossible. It would have been nice if the movie was ACTUALLY about that. Instead, the girl, Casey, is only there for about the last 10 minutes of the film. What this movie is really about is saving the world from the apocalypse which is caused by, and I'm not joking, pessimism. Just from that, you can tell this is gonna be one preachy movie. I do wanna say that the acting is top-notch, the special effects are beautiful, and it is an overall entertaining movie. The message of optimism is a great one, but after about 20 minutes, it becomes aggravating how much the movie has to hammer that theme in. That's really Tomorrowland's biggest problem: the movie is more concerned with telling us to "just be optimistic" as opposed to telling a cohesive and intelligent story. Many plot points are introduced and completely forgotten by the next scene, and there are many instances where the story will just rush past a potentially important event just so that the characters can tell us even more about optimism and the future of the world. I really don't understand why the trailers seemed like they were trying to hide some big plot element. What they were actually hiding from us was that this movie isn't very good.… Expand

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phildogMay 22, 2015

This movie lives on the line between boring and barely watch-able. It felt like a high budget made for TV Disney movie. It's non-cohesive, uninteresting, and without an contains a number of token action setpeices.

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MattBrady99May 23, 2015

The review of tomorrow.

The story is about a pair of geniuses - one a bright, optimistic teen, the other a former boy-genius-turned-jaded adult - happen to share the same destiny - one that leads to a place outside time and space and intoThe review of tomorrow.

The story is about a pair of geniuses - one a bright, optimistic teen, the other a former boy-genius-turned-jaded adult - happen to share the same destiny - one that leads to a place outside time and space and into their collective memories - a place called Tomorrowland.

So I just seen Tomorrowland and I got to say that I'm a bit disappointed, but judging it on a visual experience the movie was pretty decent. I had high expectations going in and why wouldn't I be the the first teaser trailer really hooked me in with it's magically new world and the films storytelling. Now I don't think this is a bad, I was just a bit let down and I know there's probably going to be some people out there that are trying to confidence me that this is brilliant movie just like what some people did when I said Chappie was the biggest let of the year and it still is.

Brad Bird turned down Star Wars Episode 7 to do this movie and straight away I though that this movie was going to be great, because Brad Bird is a great director and he made the best Mission Impossible movie to date. And in this movie Brad Bird does get all of his creative vision out on the screen and Tomorrowland looks absolutely stunning to watch. Brad did what he can for what he had to work on and at least this is a original story and Brad Bird took a huge risk by saying no to Star Wars just because he wanted to do a original story. Nicely done Brad.

George Clooney was the only thing worth watching in this movie, because he did good in the movie and his character was the only interesting thing in the whole movie. This time he wasn't just playing the George Clooney, he actually played a character this time and a interesting one.

The visual effect's in the movie worked perfectly in a way to show this future place known as Tomorrowland and it's nothing like Avatar where every single thing is CG and you feel that Avatar creative ideas came from better well done movies, so Avatar is a underrated copy cat of a film, at least in Tomorrowland it creates it's own original environment and made it look like a place that anyone can go to, and that's call Disneyland.

Now for problems and sadly these a lot: Britt Robertson as Casey got a bit on my nerves a little bit, and I got nothing against the actress she's good in the movie, but I just didn't care about her as a character.

The other character I didn't really care about Athena played by Raffey Cassidy. Just like what I said about Casey I didn't really care about her story ark.

The villain of the movie was pretty lame and weak, when the movie did the big twist by showing the villain I already sawed it coming minutes ago.

The third act of the movie really brought the movie down for me, because the first and second act was pretty solid but the third was the most bloated cop out I've seen this year and it ended so disappoint.

Overall Tomorrowland is a alright movie but the reason why I found it disappoint is because I expected something big and something great I mean that's what the movie was trying to be in the trailer's. The movie is different and I always like different movies that try to be something else, and I give the movie that.… Expand

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bmaster4616May 22, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What actually could have been like a toy box movie just turned into a cliche movie that really is 40 years too late. The movie is a fun movie for a good majority until you actually get to Tomorrowland. Then the movie just falls flat and down the rabbit hole until I was uninterested. The acting was great and all (even for George Clooneh. Aka most overrated actor). Though the story turns into a cliche mess of themes we've seen and then they beat you over the head with it. I like it, I really enjoyed watching it for the acting and the adventure.
The acting was really well. Britt Robertson was pretty great (although some of the dialogue was poorly done), Goerge Clooney final didn't step in the same shoes to act the same way he always does, and the best acting came from Raffey Cassidy. This is the first time I've seen a kid that dint annoy the living **** out of me. She was great and really the star of the movie in my opinion. Her pose and complete skill at taking over the screen was fantastic. Also for an actress to only play in two parts previous is astonishing.
The premise is great and really shows how wonderful the movie would have been. This could have been trike a toy box. Creating this Tomorrowland in your head. What is this place and why is it so cool, *spoiler* Thiugh when we arrival is when everything goes to ****.
We see that everyone is gone there and only a few are left. We then see this plot that the world is ending from global warming and disaster. We see the same message that humans are greedy and that we basically did this to ourselves. So Tomorrowland builds a machine to show people their future to make sure they don't keep going no done the same path of destruction they are set on. I get that. Then why is Tomorrowland empty? Never explain where everyone went. So the end evil guy is just going let earth die because he thinks that they've done this to themselves. Though some how the machine that tells everyone the future or a glimpse of it is the one at fault. The evil guy doesn't want them to destroy for no reason explained. Trending is sort of rushed with no real purpose. Evil guy dies and then they have to change the mind set of people on earth. Also to rebuild Tomorrowland. Though there should be no reason to do so. My did everyone leave. Someone explain.
Overall the movie was well done, the visuals were gear, acting even better, etc. Thouh what we are left with is a sloppy storyline and even sloppier finish. What could have been great turned into a short of mediocre mess. 6.5.… Expand

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LamontRaymondMay 23, 2015

Two thoughts kept running through my head as this story meandered along. There must have been about 10 writers on this sucker, and I can see George Clooney dating the blonde in about 5 years, and the brunette in about 10. Seriously, though,Two thoughts kept running through my head as this story meandered along. There must have been about 10 writers on this sucker, and I can see George Clooney dating the blonde in about 5 years, and the brunette in about 10. Seriously, though, the film's heart is in the right place, but they simply didn't know how to tell this ultimately very complicated story.… Expand

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robozotMay 24, 2015

It's not a terrible film, but considering all the brilliant people who made it, it's bizarrely incoherant. Nothing ever comes together, and there are no great emotional moments. It's just very flat.

It's visually limp also; the film's lookIt's not a terrible film, but considering all the brilliant people who made it, it's bizarrely incoherant. Nothing ever comes together, and there are no great emotional moments. It's just very flat.

It's visually limp also; the film's look is a dull grey sheen. The cast is energetic, but no-one really has anything to do except run from one place to the next. I kept waiting for the story to start.

Trivia: the great film editor Walter Murch (Apocolypse Now, Godfather 2) was originally in sole charge of the film's editing and post production. In the end, a Jerry Bruckheimer editor was also credited, which suggests there were big problems putting the thing together.… Expand

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bigtunaonfilmMay 27, 2015

This film started out so brightly, and then fell into darkness. It was thoroughly enjoyable, but the writing got bad and jumbled in the fourth quarter. Hugh Laurie's role is one of the worst written characters in recent memory, such a wasteThis film started out so brightly, and then fell into darkness. It was thoroughly enjoyable, but the writing got bad and jumbled in the fourth quarter. Hugh Laurie's role is one of the worst written characters in recent memory, such a waste of talent.… Expand

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Hurry-2016May 25, 2015

This was pure liberal Hollywood claptrap at its worst. Young kids might like this show because they won't pick up on the liberal agenda portrayed but anybody over 16 won't miss it. Global warming cured through positive thinking?. Excuse me?This was pure liberal Hollywood claptrap at its worst. Young kids might like this show because they won't pick up on the liberal agenda portrayed but anybody over 16 won't miss it. Global warming cured through positive thinking?. Excuse me? Can we expect anything else from Disney? Disney continues to sink lower and lower as they are now pushing their liberal agenda at children. How very Saul Alinsky of them.… Expand

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csw12Jul 9, 2015

Kids will have no idea what is going on and adults will be bored out of their mind. The movie begins to feel a bit painful on its crushing length and offers nothing to be amazed about it.

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nicholasbertSep 21, 2015

While not being creative or original in any way, and picking up clichés as old as the 1950s for what concerns sci-fi (and not being able to convey much emotion through dialogue), Tomorrowland isn't all that bad. In particular, I found it veryWhile not being creative or original in any way, and picking up clichés as old as the 1950s for what concerns sci-fi (and not being able to convey much emotion through dialogue), Tomorrowland isn't all that bad. In particular, I found it very funny that writers at Disney decided to have a cheeky go at their own employers with all the future gloomy events, like global warming and such, which was an obvious hint at big selfish corporations - of which, people often forget, Disney is a major representative. But like many other Disney films, its fundamental message is a genuinely naive one, and that can be forgiven. Hugh Laurie's clothes and the CGI, however, cannot.… Expand

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ReysonPointJun 7, 2015

After films like The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, there was no doubt in my mind that Tomorrowland was going to be another great addition to that list, and boy was I wrong. Tomorrowland is aAfter films like The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, there was no doubt in my mind that Tomorrowland was going to be another great addition to that list, and boy was I wrong. Tomorrowland is a visually beautiful film that addressed some very important issues, however as film, Tomorrowland did not work. It tries extremely hard to sell you the overall message, which quickly becomes tiring.

The movie is based on the popular Disney Theme Land called “Tomorrowland” that opened on July 17, 1955. The film revolves around Frank Walker played by Academy Award Winning Actor George Clooney (Oceans Eleven, Gravity) who plays an inventor that makes it into a land called Tomorrowland. When things go wrong for Frank and the world is about to be destroyed, an android from Tomorrowland called Athena played by Raffey Cassidy (Dark Shadows) comes to our dimension in order to try to find a person who can save the planet. Athena finally finds a gifted child who eventually crosses paths with Clooney’s character and they embark on a journey to save our planet.

Now let’s talk about the movie. Tomorrowland had my interest for the first and second half, after that the movie went downhill very quickly. The third and final act was rushed and sloppy. It simply lost all of my attention and interest. There are some scenes in the movie where you can see Brad Bird’s great talent but there are other scenes where you feel like you are watching a different movie altogether. That feeling is never a good thing, especially for a huge film such as this one.

As for the acting, let’s start with George Clooney who plays Frank Walker, the solitary scientific genius who decades earlier was heartbroken by Athena and banished from Tomorrowland. Clooney is without a doubt a great actor and here there is no exception to that. Then we have Britt Robertson (The Longest Ride) who plays Casey, a bright teenager who does everything in her power to help her family. Britt on the other hand, has some moments where she shines but during other scenes her performance ends up detracting from the movie. Then we have Hugh Laurie (House, Stuart Little) who played the brilliant leader of Tomorrowland, which was a waste of a great talent. Hugh Laurie was simply not used the way an actor like him should be. His character at times came as annoying and sometimes overacted. Overall even with some really great actors thrown into the mix, none of their performances really stood out to me.

In conclusion, Tomorrowland was a film that had my attention only in certain moments and at times, leaving me feeling like I was watching two different movies due the to constant change of tones. The third act of the film felt like everyone in the film did not care for it anymore or even gave up on it. The consistency of the film was all over the place. Sadly, Tomorrowland was a film with beautiful visuals, good acting, great imagination, but horribly executed which led to the downfall of what could’ve been an amazing film.

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FilmPhonicMay 23, 2015

As far as Disney films go ‘Tomorrowland’ may be the most ostentatious and ambitious yet, combining a visually stunning family Sci-fi epic with a socially conscious mystery, the captain for this multifaceted ship is acclaimed writer/directorAs far as Disney films go ‘Tomorrowland’ may be the most ostentatious and ambitious yet, combining a visually stunning family Sci-fi epic with a socially conscious mystery, the captain for this multifaceted ship is acclaimed writer/director Brad Bird (The Incredibles) whose association with Disney goes back to his first job as an animator for them.

We commend the Disney marketing department for their restraint with a strategy that avoids endless “leaks” and spoilers thereby protecting the film’s mystery and the 1st time movie-going experience, take note Marvel & Lucasfilm and other “Tent-pole” movie makers.

Needless to say ‘Tomorrowland’ is visually impressive layering the best CGI money can buy into a design aesthetic inspired by the Disneyland attraction and based on a view of the future from a 1950s perspective, somewhat “Jetsons” like.

The heart of the film however is the story and tone and that’s where Bird starts to trip over his own ambition, ‘Tomorrowand’ is essentially a story championing the creative and restless over the apathetic in this world, it bends over backwards to drill the audience with the message that the “dreamers” will change the world and hope will conquer all.

Naive but refreshing and commendable for a Disney family film to try and tackle, but if the constant preaching and morality tale wrapped up in a bow gets tedious for mature audiences what about the rest of the family?

There’s a lot going on storywise and it’ll be easy for the message to be drowned out by the visuals and tangents which make the story disjointed, particularly for younger audiences, and it’s hard to excuse some of the convenient narrative as Disney fantasy when they’re invoking actual theoretical physics to wrap-up high-minded concepts of space and time into this fantastical tale, Disney’s ill-conceived attempt at ‘Interstellar’ perhaps.

The Bottom Line…
A little disappointing given the mystery surrounding it and certainly not a game-changer, ‘Tomorrowand’ is nevertheless a bold filmmaking leap by Disney and a visually impressive and highly original if not overly memorable cinematic experience.… Expand

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Compi24May 23, 2015

You may go deaf from the amount of times you have to hear "Tomorrowland's" thematic message, but - in spite of that - some fun set pieces and entertaining performances ultimately make the film worth the watch.

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AxeTMay 27, 2015

High expectations dashed in two words: convoluted and preachy. The feeling for a return to the old fashioned for the whole family with modern spectacle in the time honored Disney tradition was palpable leading up to the show. By the end itHigh expectations dashed in two words: convoluted and preachy. The feeling for a return to the old fashioned for the whole family with modern spectacle in the time honored Disney tradition was palpable leading up to the show. By the end it was a wash of formulaic action stemming from a smart but over done sci-fi story leaving the wrong kind of questioning leaving the theatre.… Expand

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TokyochuchuJun 25, 2015

Tomorrowland has it's moments from time to time, but uneven pacing, poor plotting and general indecisiveness stop the film from taking flight. Tomorrowland ultimately ends up a bit botched.

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KadeemluvmusicMay 25, 2015

I'm not so sure if I'm going to see Tomorrowland this week. The good news is that director Brad Bird did an impressive job on taking big chances giving George Clooney and Britta Robinson their best performances so far in this film. However,I'm not so sure if I'm going to see Tomorrowland this week. The good news is that director Brad Bird did an impressive job on taking big chances giving George Clooney and Britta Robinson their best performances so far in this film. However, the lacking of the film feels light and after I read the reviews for Tomorrowland, maybe people should've stayed watching Maleficent and/or Cinderella instead and hopefully I could wait for Tomorrowland on DVD. But just like Jupiter Ascending, the hype is the only problem Disney might've gotten misunderstood. I don't know if it's like a children's movie or a sci-fi adventure movie, eventually, there were some minor flaws like the dystopian setting where one girl switches the ring from one town to another as seen in the trailer. The story is just recycled (although not much to say about the dialogue), and I know it's hard to count on a fantastic director behind animated gems like The Incredibles and the aforementioned underrated The Iron Giant. No doubt, he is a great director. But Tomorrowland just fallen short of how a great Disneyland-themed movie that inspired for over 60 fantastic years including Pirates of the Caribbean and Alice in Wonderland. Quite possibly be an underrated moment for Disney, so I should probably have to wait for it o DVD and Blu-Ray.… Expand

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theofficeJun 13, 2015

Overall kind of boring and cliche. The main characters were somewhat boring with the main actress not being very good. Clooney was ok but his relationship with the child robot was a little odd. Overall the movie was pretty predictable andOverall kind of boring and cliche. The main characters were somewhat boring with the main actress not being very good. Clooney was ok but his relationship with the child robot was a little odd. Overall the movie was pretty predictable and meant more for kids.… Expand

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BshopMay 31, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very Utopian-type film. Not very inspiring for real-life application.
In this film, Tim McGraw plays a NASA engineer who is soon to be out a job. His daughter (Britt Robertson) sabotages the deconstruction of the launch pad (in hopes he keeps his job a bit longer). Criminal through and through - is this what we need to teach our kids? Be criminals and saboteurs, and everything should work out alright? No, this is incorrect.
Fast forward a few sequences, a pin given by a little girl is only activated by Robertson's character (it seems). The quasi-world she is forwarded to is "Tomorrowland" (like the Disney park world).
Interesting concepts abound here, but George Clooney's character was apparently banished from the world a while ago (and the reasons not revealed until the final act). Hugh Laurie makes an appearance as the overseer to this fake world, ruling with a dictator-like presence.
Everything is sorted out "in-the-nick-of-time", with childhood crushes reconciled and a hurrah of optimism.
Pretty standard flow of movie - main character has something, everyone else tries to take it from her at all costs, and only a crusty old man seems to know the real potential. How law enforcement and common sense fit into this, well, it's a movie!
In summary, a good rental for a few hours escape from the real world. Not much else. Wait for it on Redbox.… Expand

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Krypto_DoggSep 29, 2015

This movie was really good except for the ending--the whole idea that there really needed to be a villain really. Why couldn't utopia just be a utopia and it be everyone in the real world that are a threat to the utopia? I personally thinkThis movie was really good except for the ending--the whole idea that there really needed to be a villain really. Why couldn't utopia just be a utopia and it be everyone in the real world that are a threat to the utopia? I personally think that with the world becoming overpopulated and there already being problems for everyone getting jobs to provide for everyone, that one day some smart people will figure out how to make it where everyone has enough and as a result things like war and pollution are solved so that mankind doesn't become extinct. It's time for the philosopher king that the old philosopher's dreamed about.… Expand

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TrilobiteGNov 5, 2015

Although it is lead by relatively impressive performances, tomorrowland is a fast paced movie which aims to inspire but instead follows a clichéd formula of going to a place and discovering a bad guy with a bad moral and ends up with lettingAlthough it is lead by relatively impressive performances, tomorrowland is a fast paced movie which aims to inspire but instead follows a clichéd formula of going to a place and discovering a bad guy with a bad moral and ends up with letting go. Such a shame really, the potential of the actual 'tomorrowland' its self is huge… Expand

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TheApplegnomeSep 22, 2015

Tomorrowland; the movie that was going to stand out as an original sequel-killer failed to deliver a stronger box office-performance, and of course a less messy and entertaining plot. Who could have thought the team-up of the director of ‘TheTomorrowland; the movie that was going to stand out as an original sequel-killer failed to deliver a stronger box office-performance, and of course a less messy and entertaining plot. Who could have thought the team-up of the director of ‘The Incredibles’ and the writer of unaccountable episodes of ‘Lost’ could result it such a popcorn-disaster.

So the movie starts exactly how you think it would, with a young dreamer called Casey Newton and her journey to the mysterious place called Tomorrowland. The plot is very focused on just that, to get to the land of dreams. It’s very optimistic too. It got a lot to tell about us humans on a basic scale, in a way that might be considered a bit cliché-ish though. But the plot is very uncertain after the second act. The movie keeps going but it’s not really clear where we’re going. And because of that; the excitement was lost and the movie failed to deliver. It felt boring and non-entertaining on a personal level at several occasions. The opening sequence didn’t add to that, which felt annoying, childish and overly messy. But let’s not forget the movie and its strength, and there are some of them!

There are a lot of beautiful, realistic and fascinating shots where Brad Bird really did a big difference! The whole ride into this world is so realistic, and not to mention the spectacular action and sci-fi. Just the basic idea of this extraordinary place is wonderful and original. The ride to go there and all these adventurous events is a superb idea! Add somewhat inventive intense action to the film, and you get some awesome moments! But it’s as previously mentioned, a not so great movie. The plot is so one-dimensional and it’s not really explained in the detail what’s going on. It’s messy, weird and it got some smaller plot-holes here and there.

But what about the basics? How’s the characters, actors and dialogs? Well they’re are all great! George Clooney is flawless, as usual. Strong characters and understandable and relatable dialogs are present as well. But there’s some vague chemistry between the main characters. ‘They doesn’t have that strong bond’.

So to keep it short; Tomorrowland is just as Jupiter Ascending. The basic idea is fundamentally great, but the execution of the plot is so weird, non-interesting and silly. No feeling either. But the idea is great and it really is inventive, original and a fun ride into the imagination. But less great than the expectations.

Positive aspects: Highly original, realistic and stunning cinematography, action and characters.
Negative aspects: An overly messy and childish structure, plot-holes, uneven storytelling and a non-interesting plot.

Personal rating: 6/10
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Chazd3Jun 1, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Science and technology can be used for good...or...evil...or manipulating the masses somewhere in-between.There ya' go! Ok special effects, story that was as interesting and meaningful to my thinking about the world as the mashed potatoes I'm having for dinner tonight. If you happen to be a climate change denier, (like me), this guy's between the lines narrative is loud and clear. You are contributing to the destruction of humanity and the very Earth itself you ignorant sh*theads.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingJan 5, 2016

Brad Bird's Tomorrowland falls short of it's potential, but still delivers entertainment on a massive scale. The third act is weaker than the first two as it is more generic in tone and that doesn't blend well with the sheer originality ofBrad Bird's Tomorrowland falls short of it's potential, but still delivers entertainment on a massive scale. The third act is weaker than the first two as it is more generic in tone and that doesn't blend well with the sheer originality of the first two.… Expand

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TimeOfTheChimpsJul 10, 2016

The movie's plot is a good sci-fi fantasy adventure, one that promises that we are building up to something even bigger as the reveal of Tomorrowland draws closer. However, it is disappointing to find out the fictional setting that has beenThe movie's plot is a good sci-fi fantasy adventure, one that promises that we are building up to something even bigger as the reveal of Tomorrowland draws closer. However, it is disappointing to find out the fictional setting that has been so hyped up all movie is just a boring, lonely utopia that doesn't nearly amount to what the film is making it out to be. Anyway, it is a solid film with great acting, good emotional moments, and eye-popping effects, but all is nearly ruined by the movie's letdown of an ending.… Expand

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diogomendesMay 30, 2015

Beautifully filmed and well casted, “Tomorrowland” struggles to succeed, but its jagged scriptwriting and poor dialogue gives Brad Bird’s recent work a mixed result.

5/10.

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evearcherMay 25, 2015

Overall a good movie. But, confusing at times if you really sit back and think about it. The movie itself never really feels happy, it even ends on a very sad note with the whole Tomorrowland city never looking as cool as it did in theOverall a good movie. But, confusing at times if you really sit back and think about it. The movie itself never really feels happy, it even ends on a very sad note with the whole Tomorrowland city never looking as cool as it did in the beginning of the film. The actors seem sad and grouchy, throughout the whole film, and the evil robots make no sense...why are they trying to kill people ? Why is there only 1 guy left in Tomorrowland ? What the hell ?… Expand

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tjman09May 27, 2015

As we all expected Tomorrowland was original, but it suffered from an identity crisis. By that I mean tonally and narratively the film tried to be too many things all at once. The film had great special effects, good action sequences, andAs we all expected Tomorrowland was original, but it suffered from an identity crisis. By that I mean tonally and narratively the film tried to be too many things all at once. The film had great special effects, good action sequences, and pretty good acting, but squanders that on a weak narrative and a lack of clarification in general. Let me clarify what I mean, if you watch this movie in a theater you can enjoy yourself, but after you leave the theater and think about the film it won't make much sense. The lack of explanation leads to the film having a weak narrative, weak villains, and an overly complex premise, and a bunch of characters we see but don't understand. That being said the film is still enjoyable, and is loaded with good humor. So if you like funny, action packed, Sci-Fi you may want to check this out, just know the plot won't make sense the more you think about it.… Expand

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danippJun 7, 2015

All you expect is a Disney's movie with fantasy, special effects, great characters and a touching message. Unfortunately, Tomorrowland gives us only a few things from this list. The cast is great so as cinematography but what begins as anAll you expect is a Disney's movie with fantasy, special effects, great characters and a touching message. Unfortunately, Tomorrowland gives us only a few things from this list. The cast is great so as cinematography but what begins as an exciting and funny adventure, only finished with a disappointing ending. Screenplay is very confusing, poorly developed and we have to wait a long time to finally see something big happens. And the worst thing: where is Tomorrowland? We have the impression that the whole film is in this amazing and magical place but it isn't and it kills you. Honestly, Tomorrowland is hard for kids to enjoy because of some quite violent scenes and how long it takes for the story to actually happen and it might also let adults bored. Casey is a nice girl but she's far from the charisma of the young Frank we met at the beginning so this can get in your way too. Watch it if you care a lot about visual effects because the rest...the idea was only good on paper.… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzJun 5, 2015

Brad Bird has made a visually stunning film along with some imaginative ideas and a great score to boot. However, this film doesn't have the magic and wonder it promised in the trailer. It's a solid movie, but not Brad Bird's best.

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TheChronicleJun 6, 2015

This Movie has amazing ideas,but falls short in many areas. The sets and props were visually stunning and looked amazing,the cast was half-decent. The film at first seemed interesting and up to the 30 minute mark it really wanted you to enjoyThis Movie has amazing ideas,but falls short in many areas. The sets and props were visually stunning and looked amazing,the cast was half-decent. The film at first seemed interesting and up to the 30 minute mark it really wanted you to enjoy and watch the film, but after that the plot became a jumbled and befuddled mess filled with a boring and lackluster lines and plot holes. Brad Bird really let down with this film, he has made multiple critically and commercial success films. But this film seemed bland and boring. It was really a let down after the trailers that showed true mystery and wonder. The film has great ideas ,but can't correctly show it. It was so long and boring, with most of the film filled with dialogue and not enough of the eye popping visuals and more of a story to find out. It was true let down and really isn't worth seeing.… Expand

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hanneguacamoleJun 16, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tomorrowland is confused – perhaps even more than I am while attempting calculus. It's visual aspects are absolutely the most stunning, and perhaps the only the element that keeps the movie afloat. Casey was a likable hero, even relatable. We knew her and we believed she was special. But everyone else was unconvincing. I don't believe for a second that Frank is "special" or can save the world. It doesn't feel like he wants to. I also don't think that's Clooney's fault. Frank's character was never even alive because the story didn't allow it.

At the beginning, I was amazed by the overall splendor of Tomorrowland and its mystery, as well of as these animatronics, but as soon as that image of a prosperous and beautiful Tomorrowland is gone, so is the movie. The city is in ruin just like the plot. I'm not even going to go in detail here because quite honestly it just doesn't make sense. The events that transpire don't really add up, they just play loud music and have a lot of special effects. I didn't find myself really caring whether or not the world even ended, because I didn't even understand why these imaginary things could cause such disaster and ruin. Tomorrowland was supposed to be a place of creativity and I just feel like that's something the movie desperately needs to save it. Where is our real-life Casey?… Expand

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PlastosilchMay 30, 2015

I totally agree with what this guy says, "Tommorowland. What a beautiful looking film, arresting in every way possible. But, it is all show, and lacks substance. First of all, Tommorowland is cliched to the max, plot twists are predictable,I totally agree with what this guy says, "Tommorowland. What a beautiful looking film, arresting in every way possible. But, it is all show, and lacks substance. First of all, Tommorowland is cliched to the max, plot twists are predictable, and the story is peppy and bubbly futuristic vibe. George Clooney gives a masterful performance, and Britt Robinson gives a good performance too. The worst part of TomorrowLand is that it doesn't live up to the hype that it had. Brad Bird instead gave us a beautiful movie, but had no good film underneath that layer. TomorrowLand is inspired by Disney's famous theme park, and there is a slight vibe added to it. There is Hugh Laurie as a maniac though. Sadly, it is a let down, but if you admire creativity, give this a watch."
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CritiqueKALJun 3, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The promise of a better world in the future never looks this good. Setting up Tomorrowland is well-thought. Fictional elements are adaptive to its theme. I came to realize though that even an adult like George Clooney can spark a love scent with a very young pair (the robotic girl) without any stain of malice. The movie is fair enough for a fun-seeking moviegoer. Hello it's Disney! What to expect from a kid-centered franchise?… Expand

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RalfbergsDec 9, 2016

Ok, so the beginning felt like it might be a really exciting movie. Afterwards it got even more exciting and I thought we will see lots of action in it too combined with futuristic/sci-fi stuff. But it changed and basically turned to safe theOk, so the beginning felt like it might be a really exciting movie. Afterwards it got even more exciting and I thought we will see lots of action in it too combined with futuristic/sci-fi stuff. But it changed and basically turned to safe the world movie without that much action in it really which would be interesting in the second half - why? In my opinion because it is Disney, the company which made it, so they made it family friendly and full of lessons for kids. While I would have preferred them to explore some more of the action that could have been in there and the actual futuristic world that was built there. But it got resolved quick and quite mish mashy in my opinion… Expand

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PeterAlexanderJun 15, 2015

With world's of potential, Tomorrowland presents a premise fit for a thoroughly engaging film. Brad Bird is ambitious in his attempts, but results however in creating a disengaging movie with an array of negative aspects. Whilst it is atWith world's of potential, Tomorrowland presents a premise fit for a thoroughly engaging film. Brad Bird is ambitious in his attempts, but results however in creating a disengaging movie with an array of negative aspects. Whilst it is at times visually impressive and quirky, it never lives up to its potential. The opening act successfully teases the audience into wanting to know more, but unfortunately the film suffers in its pacing to a large degree. The film feels like a ninety minute beginning to a movie, with little character development and lack of a clear narrative arc. The characters are poorly written, lacking in comedic humour, successful dialogue and basic human instincts and emotional drives. Not to mention the incredibly unusual relationship between the main characters and the lack of a proper antagonist. In terms of narrative arc, the film's pacing is a massive downfall. Whilst the opening act engages the audience's intrigues, the film slows down and eventually simmers out, up until the point that the viewer is disengaged in the already disappointing final act. Overall, Tomorrowland is contradictory, unrealistic, over political and lacking in any sense of adventure or fun promised in the trailers.… Expand

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NatT96Aug 9, 2015

I saw this film being mediocre from the trailers. Every trailer never revealed anything big, but it always panned to beautiful CGI. Just like the trailer, the CGI is the only thing that held the film up. The plot is just a mess though, it wasI saw this film being mediocre from the trailers. Every trailer never revealed anything big, but it always panned to beautiful CGI. Just like the trailer, the CGI is the only thing that held the film up. The plot is just a mess though, it was pretty hard to understand and once I knew that it was some new futuristic land for extremely smart people it also just did not work at all, even the whole save the world bit was not exciting...but well the CGI was good...… Expand

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mikemacAug 25, 2015

this movie just didn't do it, the commercials for it were better, george clooney was doing for another paycheck no real acting here, the movie just didn't seem to go anywhere at all

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FuturedirectorMar 23, 2016

Tomorroland may have an inventive plot and a good message, but it has boring story-telling and very simple characters, with unremarkable contents. Sadly, here's another, not-great-enough Disney film that more that the half of the udience will forget.

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Stargirl04May 15, 2016

The movie was just okay to me... I absolutely loved the cast and I am glad that I got to see it for that reason alone but it was way to far fetched. I love a good Sci fi book or movie but it has to tip closer to the science and less on theThe movie was just okay to me... I absolutely loved the cast and I am glad that I got to see it for that reason alone but it was way to far fetched. I love a good Sci fi book or movie but it has to tip closer to the science and less on the fiction and this story was way more fiction. literally when the movie ended I was like meh and shrugged my shoulders... it left something to be desired. Though I would love to have one of those blaster guns they were pretty cool. I really liked seeing Hugh Laurie. I haven't seen him in much since House MD and it was nice to see him again. poor guy something always happening to his legs. lol Not too shabby!… Expand

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KaptenVideoDec 14, 2016

A former boy-genius (George Clooney) and optimistic teen girl really good at science (Britt Robertson) try to save our world. In order to do that, they will have to travel to futuristic parallel world.

A family movie unlike any other. It'sA former boy-genius (George Clooney) and optimistic teen girl really good at science (Britt Robertson) try to save our world. In order to do that, they will have to travel to futuristic parallel world.

A family movie unlike any other. It's has action, effects, verve, exciting concept... It also has ambition and something meaningful to say. And putting young two girl heroes (one's a robot!) in the centre of the story was quite refreshing. But all in all, the movie is so uneven that I can't fully recommend it.

"Tomorrowland" feels never elegants script-wise and the acting style seems kind of hammy (I think it's intentional). But the first act, or about 45 minutes, is really catchy.

A lot is happening then, movie is chock-full of ideas how to take us on a visual joyride. New things are coming in like flood, often way before we are finished enjoying the previous things.

The parallel world is quite cool too, think Luc Besson's cult classic "The Fifth Element" (1997) in a Disney remix. Too bad we get to see actually so little of it.

But from during the second hour, i really started feeling disappointed of seeing so much material to build on (both story and the world) but makers choosing to fill the time with endless mediocre mindless action. The second half turns out to be a bit of a drag, especially final "battle". The movie should really be shorter. Not to mention wasting the message part of the movie, being just "Facebook deep".

Brad Bird is known for near-flawless directing career so far. He is the man behind three animations ("The Iron Giant", "The Incredibles", "Ratatouille") and "MIssion: Impossible 4", all well regarded in their genres. But "Tomorrowland" is messy, having too much material and not knowing where to put all of it. Maybe it was a mistake for Bird to write screenplay with Damon Landelof, the creator of "Lost" which also started strong and ended having way too much of everything.

"Tomorrowland" is based on the Disney amusement parks' areas of the same name, by the way. Just like "Pirates of the Caribbean".… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017

Technically sublime and under scrutiny entertaining but unfortunately Tomorrowland fails to meet expectations, the culptrist are the script and its own scope that is only helpful to inspire if the story is motivating. And the movie is not.Technically sublime and under scrutiny entertaining but unfortunately Tomorrowland fails to meet expectations, the culptrist are the script and its own scope that is only helpful to inspire if the story is motivating. And the movie is not.

Beyond its own idea of elitism, the criticism it shows works under certain circumstances, because if in fact one can live in that dream world, what is the purpose of our real world in the first place?

You can enjoy it but that's pretty much it.… Expand

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amheretojudgeSep 17, 2018

the viewers seek more..

Tomorrowland Tomorrowland is a plot driven sci-fi thriller about a girl that finds a collector's pin that allows her to enter into another world. The action and chase sequences are slick fun with mature choreographythe viewers seek more..

Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland is a plot driven sci-fi thriller about a girl that finds a collector's pin that allows her to enter into another world. The action and chase sequences are slick fun with mature choreography created and performed lethally. It is a visual galore brimmed with gritty humans, fragile robots, darker future and jaw dropping technology which frankly was difficult to pull off considering the vision, but it surely is convincing enough. There are bits and pieces of humor in it which is imputed smoothly and works with the flow especially all the tiny physical notions. It is too calculative and is obliged with its subjective procedure to set up the plots and characters, that it fails to offer the basic need to its audience. There are few ideas extracted from here and there with very little to offer on terms of originality. The cinematography and background isn't suffice for it to glorify the scenes which frankly is in desperate need of. Clooney adapts the character aptly with Robertson still in need of polishing along with Cassidy and Laurie who surprisingly seems distracted in here. The narrative is too diplomatic for it to breed the crisp out of its over thought out concept. The conversations may be inedible at times but few one liners hits it out of the park along with its perfectly cooked characters that are just pure fun to explore. Ticking for more than two hours, Bird's execution may be worth but a blunt script as such fails on all levels to cut out its own premise amidst all the commercial aspect of it. The passionate vision of Bird, the emotional aspects that the concept deals with and well constructed physical sequences are the high points of the feature. Tomorrowland is Bird's attempt on creating a sci-fi, it is a plausible attempt but the viewers seek more.… Expand

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Martimus98Mar 14, 2019

Sadly I was somewhat disappointed with this movie. I had expected so much more from it.

The story itself was fresh and interesting. The choice of actors, however, left me underwhelmed. I enjoyed George Clooney playing a grumpy old man.Sadly I was somewhat disappointed with this movie. I had expected so much more from it.

The story itself was fresh and interesting. The choice of actors, however, left me underwhelmed. I enjoyed George Clooney playing a grumpy old man. It suits him! :) I enjoyed Hugh Laurie's role. I enjoyed Raffey Cassidy's role as Athena. I was less than impressed with the other main characters.

This movie could have been so much more than just another formulaic Disney movie.… Expand

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Trev29Nov 7, 2015

The movie has an entertaining concept and lively characters, but it tends to be on the preachy side. The last half hour gets muddled in confusing space lingo, and I lost some interest.

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ydnar4Oct 6, 2015

Tomorrowland is an ambitious and original concept that had the potential to motivate filmmakers to create original films, but despite some great direction from the extremely talented Brad Bird Tomorrowland falls short of the hype. The filmTomorrowland is an ambitious and original concept that had the potential to motivate filmmakers to create original films, but despite some great direction from the extremely talented Brad Bird Tomorrowland falls short of the hype. The film has some great effects and that is one of the high points in this film and I think that actors do a pretty good job in this movie considering what they were given for a script. I did not really feel connected with the characters despite this cast and I really didn't know if the chemistry was 100 percent established with the cast. The third act, the point where everything should really get exciting, is the part where the whole movie just falls apart. The film is too long and allows so much build up only to crack under the pressure. Then I see the credits and see Damon Lindelof wrote this film, the man who is famous for LOST. I must say that is a bit ironic.

I think that Tomorrowland is no where near being a bad film there was just so much potential and it settles for mediocrity. I applaud the effort for Brad Bird and this film is still hardly a scratch on his record so far so I'm sure he will be back with a vengeance for Incredibles 2.… Expand

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horizonbtsNov 1, 2015

I will have to say overall the movie was very disappointing, am glad I didn't spend hard earned money at the theater and waited to rent it. Though I will say the special effects and the creativity of the movie meets the high standard ofI will have to say overall the movie was very disappointing, am glad I didn't spend hard earned money at the theater and waited to rent it. Though I will say the special effects and the creativity of the movie meets the high standard of Disney. With that said the storyline is very hard to follow and not set very well in the script, it leaves you lost as the movie moves on. To me that was no surprise as I wondered how Disney was going to tell the tale of Tomorrowland, what we all are familiar with from our trips to Disney World and Disneyland. George Clooney does well with what he is given and had the feel that he was trying to bail this movie out all the way through. If your bored and want something to watch OK, but I can say I wouldn't recommend anyone rushing out to buy it or rent it!!… Expand

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WhiskeyStoriesSep 20, 2018

The first 2/3rds of Tomorrowland is a Spilbergian delight, but in the last act the movie completely sh!ts itself with a half-baked conclusion and hackneyed social commentary.

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