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Tomorrowland

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Whenever Casey Newton touches a lapel pin with the letter T on it, she finds herself transported to Tomorrowland, a city filled with huge robots and sleek buildings. The gifted young woman recruits the help of scientist Frank Walker, a previous visitor to Tomorrowland, who years ago made a startling discovery about the future. Together, the two adventurers travel to the metropolis to uncover its mysterious secrets.
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Ambitious and visually stunning, Tomorrowland is unfortunately weighted down by uneven storytelling.

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Sarah Mirk Bitch Media 01/28/2021
The much-hyped film itself feels overwhelmingly bland... I hope there are some young girls out there will take heart in seeing a heroic, science-loving teen girl onscreen. For everyone else, can I recommend staying home and reading Ursula Le Guin instead? Go to Full Review
Udita Jhunjhunwala Livemint 08/15/2019
A futuristic Disney fantasy in a choppy and tiresome narrative. Go to Full Review
Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association 03/21/2017
The point of Tomorrowland is to encourage youngsters to think out of the box, stay positive and never give up. It's a sweet and inspirational message buried in a mire of cryptic plotting. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 09/04/2023
3/5
Thinly veiled beneath the powerhouse studio running the show, Disney's "Tomorrowland" is your new lightning rod between poignant and preachy. It is, with absolute certainty, an enormous message movie hiding behind a summer blockbuster. Go to Full Review
Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm 09/24/2022
2/4
A movie about ideas and inventions that has too much of both... Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/27/2022
2/5
The story is simply too inconsistent, too uneven, and too flat. Go to Full Review
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Ryan T @RT48836992 3d TOMORROWLAND. A FILM THAT DESERVED SO MUCH MORE THAN WHAT IT GOT. I saw Tomorrowland in theaters on opening day, and I remember walking out like, "WOW!" This is Brad Bird at his finest. It feels like the best parts of The Incredibles and The Iron Giant somehow fused together in one live-action adventure. The directing, the storytelling, the script, the visual effects, and especially the sense of wonder are all fantastic. What I love most about Tomorrowland is that beneath all the spectacle, it is genuinely about something: hope. There are so many little nuances in the script that become more meaningful when you take them outside the movie and apply them to life. I loved how unconventional the movie felt. It was imaginative and almost cartoonish in places, but somehow grounded and emotionally sincere at the same time. I genuinely believe Tomorrowland is one of Disney’s greatest live-action films, and it’s a shame that audiences didn’t embrace it the way I think they should have. See more Iswarran D @RT67453315 4d I rewatch the movie was still the good i know they did mistake with story writing but still good sci fi movies i love these type of movie. They should have do part 2 continue sequel and fix whatever mistake they did in 1st movie and make it better in 2nd movie. Disney should not forget the old movies . See more Alex W @RT11438939 Aug 15 One of the most inspiring movies I've ever watched. I hope our future ends up like the utopia in the movie. See more Dakota P @DaCinephile Aug 3 Does a prophecy, in its very nature, trigger its own prediction? Tomorrowland really starts to get going… and then the credits roll. I thoroughly enjoyed its atmosphere - so much so that I was genuinely surprised when it ended. It felt as though the film had only just finished laying the groundwork for its central conflict before resolving it almost as quickly as it began. The film could have benefited from letting the audience spend more time in the world of Tomorrowland. It’s beautiful and vibrant, but then, when revisited, desolate and drab. Tomorrowland was meant to inspire thinkers and dreamers, yet the film doesn’t give that inspiration enough time to take root. Aside from its pacing and a few plot stumbles, Tomorrowland succeeds in most other respects. As a family movie night selection, it’s an easy recommendation. Strong performances, imaginative visual effects, and an inspiring world make Tomorrowland a worthwhile watch. See more William D @RT91767782 Jul 28 Tomorrowland is a clever Easter Egg rich movie that was underrated and was (perhaps) ahead of its time. It’s a "I want to feel good about the future" movie in a world we’re not feeling so good about. Ten plus years on, its message of hope" of a great big beautiful tomorrow that still has legs. Plenty of in depth reviews exist already but if you’re a Disney fan with some optimism left in you - it’s a good use of timeNo - even in 2026. See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 28 Tomorrowland is one of those movies that's easier to admire than to love. Brad Bird creates a beautiful futuristic world filled with imaginative technology, sleek architecture, and inventive visual ideas that make every visit to Tomorrowland feel full of possibility. The film's optimistic message about creativity, innovation, and choosing hope over cynicism is also refreshing, reminding us that the future is shaped by the choices we make rather than simply accepting the world as it is. Britt Robertson gives Casey an infectious sense of curiosity and optimism, while George Clooney brings enough charm to keep Frank engaging despite his cynicism. Unfortunately, the screenplay builds a fascinating mystery around Tomorrowland but never delivers answers that are quite as satisfying as the setup. The finale also feels smaller than the ambitious ideas leading up to it. Even so, its imagination and hopeful spirit make it a worthwhile sci-fi adventure. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Whenever Casey Newton touches a lapel pin with the letter T on it, she finds herself transported to Tomorrowland, a city filled with huge robots and sleek buildings. The gifted young woman recruits the help of scientist Frank Walker, a previous visitor to Tomorrowland, who years ago made a startling discovery about the future. Together, the two adventurers travel to the metropolis to uncover its mysterious secrets.
Director
Brad Bird
Producer
Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird, Jeffrey Chernov
Screenwriter
Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG (Sci-Fi Action Peril|Language|Sci-Fi Action Violence|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 22, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 13, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$93.4M
Runtime
2h 9m
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