News Disney Not Renewing Great Movie Ride Sponsorship Deal with TCM ; Attraction to Close

Andrew C

Andrew C

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IDInstitute said:
Honestly I really can't imagine all that great... I know it was said on here that GMR has low guest satisfaction ratings, but honestly that surprises me as (nearly) everyone I've ridden it with/talked about it with agreed it was a really cool/fun experience and a classic.
And losing yet another ride in the time being is not going to go over well at all.
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Going to depend on the quality of the replacement. :)
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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S 2 said:
I think its safe to call Indiana Jones a classic, I would even call Forest Gump a classic! I like Disney having fresh rides and ides but the Great Movie ride is such a staple that covers such a broad topic and had so many possibilities... I didn't know it hadn't seen improvements since its opening!
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The only real difference, allowing Forrest Gump to be called a classic is that the GMR isn't just about classic movies there are a million of those. They are about films that made Hollywood what it was either by epic movies or epic genre movies. Forrest as good as it was didn't happen to be either one of those. It was good and it was popular, but, it hardly made Hollywood at the time that it was released. It's not about popularity, as much as it is about historical significance in the film industry. Gump didn't have any real significance to it other then entertaining and that's all I have to say about that. Momma always said that life and movies are like a box of chocolates. You never know what your going to get.
 
1023

1023

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Normally, I don't get dragged into conversations about movies. Movies are personal in a way that can't be explained. However, when people start blanketing award winning movies as nothing special, I start to evaluate their opinions in other matters. Forest Gump may not be your cup of tea (or in this case box of chocolates) but it is a great movie that won 6 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes, SAG, WG, and DG awards. In AFI's top 100, it comes in at 71. It was selected to be preserved in the library of congress....

So.....

With that said....

Perhaps we should focus on the fact that this, opening day attraction ,is being replaced and not on the fact that some people don't understand one of the top 100 greatest movies.

*1023*
 
Matt_Black

Matt_Black

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1023 said:
Thanks Matt..... As usual...... select one thing from an entire post without context....

*1023*

ETA: Sometimes film is preserved for historical significance. But again nuance is lost on some.
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How exactly would you or anyone argue that Forrest Gump is "culturally, historically, or aesthetically" significant? It's a decent enough film, but again, in my opinion, it is far undeserving of all the accolades that were heaped upon it. Much like many other Robert Zemeckis films, it's just navel-gazing nostalgia, which was elevated beyond it's level due to the presence of Tom Hanks.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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Matt_Black said:
How exactly would you or anyone argue that Forrest Gump is "culturally, historically, or aesthetically" significant? It's a decent enough film, but again, in my opinion, it is far undeserving of all the accolades that were heaped upon it. Much like many other Robert Zemeckis films, it's just navel-gazing nostalgia, which was elevated beyond it's level due to the presence of Tom Hanks.
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More the extremely good acting on the part of Tom Hanks then the ridiculous movie premise. I said it was a good movie, but, it hardly is a classic anything anymore then a million other good movies made by Hollywood. But, a classic that made Hollywood what it became. Not even close.

Matt, I know it wasn't you that I am addressing mostly, but, I didn't see a need to make two posts instead of one, @1023.
 
Matt_Black

Matt_Black

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Goofyernmost said:
More the extremely good acting on the part of Tom Hanks then the ridiculous movie premise. I said it was a good movie, but, it hardly is a classic anything anymore then a million other good movies made by Hollywood. But, a classic that made Hollywood what it became. Not even close.

Matt, I know it wasn't you that I am addressing mostly, but, I didn't see a need to make two posts instead of one, @1023.
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Yeah, I figured it out from the context. ;)

Forrest Gump wasn't the best movie of 1994. It was just the one that everyone could agree was pretty good.
 
1023

1023

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Matt_Black said:
How exactly would you or anyone argue that Forrest Gump is "culturally, historically, or aesthetically" significant? It's a decent enough film, but again, in my opinion, it is far undeserving of all the accolades that were heaped upon it. Much like many other Robert Zemeckis films, it's just navel-gazing nostalgia, which was elevated beyond it's level due to the presence of Tom Hanks.
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Your argument is with film historians, the Library of Congress and AFI....not with me..... and as predicted in the first post on this variant of subject manner, opinions are personal. Also as predicted, your opinion now shadows everything you post on similar subject manner. Hence, going forward, I will disregard your opinion as irrelevant in similar areas. Thank you for simplifying matters greatly for myself and others.

Incidentally, the Library of Congress might be a tough one for you to argue with. I assume that many of the academics in their employ have a broader reach on historical significance than you. Otherwise, I would assume you would be there and not posting on a Disney Parks oriented message board. Perhaps, stay within your depth, and understand that in the context of my post on this particular subject, I outlined my thoughts on the film and it's inclusion in the limited presentation it gets in the ride.

For those of you within the thread that are enjoying this exchange, please understand that I will no longer respond to, or participate in a conversation of this nature with this person. His lack of contextual understanding and lack of acceptance of expertise by groups of professionals in this field, leaves his points of discussion without merit to me. Feel free to engage in said debate about Forrest Gump, but I am done.

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1023

1023

Provocateur, Rancanteur, Plaisanter, du Jour
Goofyernmost said:
More the extremely good acting on the part of Tom Hanks then the ridiculous movie premise. I said it was a good movie, but, it hardly is a classic anything anymore then a million other good movies made by Hollywood. But, a classic that made Hollywood what it became. Not even close.

Matt, I know it wasn't you that I am addressing mostly, but, I didn't see a need to make two posts instead of one, @1023.
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Rain contains water......(Waiting for counter argument.)

*1023*
 
Matt_Black

Matt_Black

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1023 said:
Hence, going forward, I will disregard your opinion as irrelevant in similar areas. Thank you for simplifying matters greatly for myself and others.
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Oh, heavens, you're going to disregard my opinion?!? Whatever will I do?

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ThemeParkJunkee

ThemeParkJunkee

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The park soon to be known as the park formerly known as Disney Hollywood Studios will likely need a new, cohesive theme. I pretty much think anything that isn't a Disney movie will not have a place in this park's new theme. I will personally miss this ride as I do MGM Studios, the park that inspired my Midwestern daughter to become an animator. When she was eleven years old the park inspired her. However, depending on how well it is done, this may be the ride that brings the cohesiveness the new park whatever that may be.

Thanks for the updates everyone. This is just my humble opinion of why this is being considered. Considering what else is going into the park, I guess it makes sense. I am just grateful that MGM was around when it was.
 
Next Big Thing

Next Big Thing

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marni1971 said:
I don't have dates but I'd certainly expect before the holidays 2017.
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Not to pry too much, but do you suspect that there may be some new shows to replace Mermaid and BatB, not only to freshen up entertainment, but also to have something to promote as new while GMR closes to make way for Mickey?
 

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