It appears that Tomorrowland is this summer's first dud..

[acrovader]

I really hadn't planned on seeing this anyway, mainly because I hate George Clooney, but it's not getting very good reviews. Even the positive reviews aren't completely positive. Looks like a bad career move for Brad Bird. I wonder if end up regretting turning down the opportunity to direct the new Star Wars movie. But more importantly, Damon Lindelof is toxic. Ridley Scott claims he had a great script for Prometheus but the studio rammed Lindelof's treatment down his throat.

[Hedji]

Lindelof needs to make himself "LOST".

Brad Bird is highly overrated.

[Hedji]

double post, sorry.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Well, we're going to see it tomorrow anyway. I think it looks like fun, and my kids can go see it with me, and I probably won't have to worry about covering their eyes at any point.

Chris

[Hedji]

When this tanks, what on earth is Funko going to do with all those Tomorrowland ReAction Figures?

I told them to go for the Creepshow license, but did they listen to me?

[hedrap]

Lindelof -a great idea man, the worst in execution. Never delivers. Only guy as spotty is his ol' chum JJ Abrams.

As for Ridley, I haven't heard that before. By all accounts during g development, he was the one who brought Lindelof on board.

[Hector]

I like George Clooney...but don't have a good feeling about this flick.

[phil]

I was debating seeing this. I'm not a fan of Clooney but the two different trailers I saw seemed to be for two different movies. Kind of hard to tell what the movie is actually about.

[mickeymoosemego]

No Fan of Clooney as well. It would take a court order to force me to see any of his Movies!

[Earth 2 Chris]

Took the family and a friend of my daughter's to see it. Far more message-y and gloomy than the trailers make it look. A good film that is ultimately optimistic, but takes through the wringer a bit, for a Disney flick.

I suspect there is quite bit on the cutting room floor. The direct connection to Tomorrowland in Disneyland is minimal, despite commercials and trailers showing scenes to the contrary.

Chris

[Werewolf]

Took the family and a friend of my daughter's to see it. Far more message-y and gloomy than the trailers make it look. A good film that is ultimately optimistic, but takes through the wringer a bit, for a Disney flick.

Bummer. On the upside, I hear Inside Out is supposed to excellent.

[Earth 2 Chris]

^Yeah, that looks GREAT. Saw a new trailer for that.

Hopefully, Brad Bird will now get to work on an Incredibles sequel.

EDITED TO ADD: I almost forgot! There is a scene in a sci-fi collectibles shop that is chock full of geek joy. Old (and newer) toys and games, movie props, etc. I was trying to eyeball everything, but I just couldn't.
I swear I saw a casting of the Creature's head from The Monster Squad, though!
Chris