Do you think anything will be done in Tomorrowland to reflect the movie?

danheaton

danheaton

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I feel like they could do things inspired by it even though the movie didn't do that well. I really enjoyed it, but I'm probably in the tank as a Disney fan who loves sci-fi. The Plus Ultra idea could be expanded into the parks, and there is definitely some real estate (i.e., Stitch, Monsters Inc.) that could use a lot of help.
 
copcarguyp71

copcarguyp71

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Just back from seeing the movie this evening...I have to say I really enjoyed the ride on this one and it honestly seemed like the first movie in a very long time that I felt like Walt's influence could definitely be noted. I see why it would not do well with critics because it did not hit on all of the blockbuster movie hot topics but our family very much enjoyed it. It is meant to inspire the dreamers...and that was one of Walt's dearest hopes in life.

Sorry to take this off topic but I wanted to say something here rather than making a new thread.
 
FettFan

FettFan

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danheaton said:
I feel like Lindelof gets blamed for way too much. Brad Bird co-wrote the screenplay, and Jeff Jensen worked on the story. It's a team approach, and it's sad to see Bird get the credit for the good things and Lindelof get blamed for the issues.
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It comes down to their track records...
Brad Bird: The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, and Ratatouille.

Damon Lindelof: "Lost", Prometheus, Cowboys and Aliens, Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness

Or as the guys at Cheat Sheet put it...
Cheat Sheet said:
That being so, his career has been one punctuated by sloppily-written great ideas. Virtually every project he’s been attached to has massive thematic problems tied directly into the DNA of the story. His filmography is spotted with hugely successful TV shows and movies, but those same properties have made a habit of confusing audiences. His work is defined by gaping plot-holes and hastily fleshed-out storytelling that, while on the surface is entertaining, is in many ways patently lazy.


That’s not to say Lindelof doesn’t play a key role in Hollywood. His credits include two Star Trek movies,Prometheus, and the aforementioned Lost, so there’s no debating that he’s been a successful screenwriter. But is he a careful screenwriter? Based on even his most popular work, the glaringly obvious answer is a resounding “no.” Take one look at the way Lost spun into a series of unintelligible twists and side-plots and we see the quintessential Lindelof style: Flashy, intriguing, but unsubstantial. He’s amazingly skilled at drawing an audience in, but once he’s hooked you, more often than not he writes himself into a corner.
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danheaton

danheaton

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I'm a big Lost fan, and even the ending didn't bother me that much since the series still functioned well on the whole. The final season isn't my favorite, but it still was gripping TV for most of its run.

That said, I'm not a fan of Star Trek into Darkness. It killed much of the goodwill of the Star Trek reboot for me and fell apart with all the blatant 9/11 imagery at the end. I'm mixed on Prometheus, which had an intriguing concept but not a great ending. I also blame Ridley Scott for the pacing issues in the final act.

I just wanted to add that info so you know that I'm not thrilled by everything he does. Still, I hate to see all the blame laid at his feet when there are others involved. Like with Star Trek Into Darkness, Abrams and the two other screenwriters deserve blame too for how that turned out.
 
copcarguyp71

copcarguyp71

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FettFan said:
It comes down to their track records...
Brad Bird: The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, and Ratatouille.

Damon Lindelof: "Lost", Prometheus, Cowboys and Aliens, Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness

Or as the guys at Cheat Sheet put it...
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Prometheus, Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness are all wins in my book as well as Tomorrowland...it is all really very subjective and everyone cannot like or dislike the same things.
 
RonAnnArbor

RonAnnArbor

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Based on Tomorrowland now officially considered a financial flop, it can be assured nothing will be done to update or add anything to Tomorrowland in the Disney parks...
Saw the film, and enjoyed it. But it ultimately falls apart, and probably would have worked better as animation.
 
ToInfinityAndBeyond

ToInfinityAndBeyond

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I actually loved the movie and I'm very hard on films. I really don't see why this one was panned and I blame it on marketing primarily. The movie also could use a better cut. If the pacing were tweaked a bit, I think it would have been better received.

As to the topic at hand, I don't know if they'll do anything specifically for the movie, but I would love to see Tomorrowland get some love.
 
Vegas Disney Fan

Vegas Disney Fan

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I enjoyed the movie but more than that I loved the Tomorrowland visuals (although I wish there was more). It felt futuristic but also grounded in reality, even with the movie not doing very well it's a concept that has the potential to finally future proof the parks tomorrowlands from feeling dated.
 
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morningstar

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The philosophy of the movie - that we need to believe in and be inspired to create a brighter future - is something that really needs to be reinfused into Epcot. The design was great, too, and something similar would be great in Tomorrowland or Epcot.
 
whiterhino42

whiterhino42

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I saw the movie tonight & I thought it was absolutely terrible! Very disappointed. That said I did like the visuals of tomorrowland and saw good ride possibilities & beautiful scenery potential.
 

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