DisneyHead123
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The vibe. Not a literal thing. Like saying the vibe of someone’s wedding is like “a beautiful sunny day”, even though perhaps the reception took place in the evening indoors.
IMO, of course.
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IMO, of course.
I have never seen any of the HM as steampunk. Ever. I can't think of anything in the attraction that showcases that. Cool that you find that though. I just wonder where.
That being said it is definitely not one time period or location. It is a boundless realm with ghosts retiring from all lifestyles and eras are.
I think the only vibe I could say it has, is Crumpian or Marc Davian. Ha. With some Anderson of course thrown in with touches from others.
TP2000
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DisneyHead123
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Not in the literal narrative of the ride itself, but in the vibe / fashion / emotional undertones. Otherworldly Victorian era dreamscape, maybe?
I get that “vibe” is by definition 100% subjective. So if other’s mileage varies, I’m not going to argue that my opinion is the correct one. In my totally subjective opinion, though, I think Disney has been off in this department recently. Whereas they managed to encapsulate the spirit of a ride beautifully in at least the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie.
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That is fair. I think a lot of it is what Rolly Crump complained about near the end of his life. He said the company has lost the human touch. The style that was in the Tiki Room and HM he worked on was very much that. Almost grotesque if not curious, and the HM has that with victorian surrealism. It is just that steampunk has become to mean specifically steam powered thing.
Personally I think the itneractive queue made it worse.
Those busts and their features look right out of 1313 Dead End Drive Board game and do not match the world at all.
LittleBuford
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You don’t find the ride amusing? I think it’s a hoot!
LittleBuford
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I’m sorry to hear this. I still plan to see it and hope I feel differently than you.
That is too bad… I am still debating on seeing it or waiting for Disney plus… as I read some reviews that said it was not worth going to the theater, but it would still be a fun watch on Halloween via streaming… we usually see one movie at the theater a week last week it was Barbie so this weekend we still have to catch up on Oppenheimer
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I find it…something…which is exactly why there’s never been anything else like it. The genius of Claude and X
BuddyThomas
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Nope. Not a club I will be joining.
BuddyThomas
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Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Lol…as if we want the movies to fail?
But crap that fails is still crap
No other studio would be afforded the ridiculous level of benefit of the doubt that is rampant for Disney.
It’s not THEIR fault they suck at making movies these days…it’s apparently ours
But crap that fails is still crap
No other studio would be afforded the ridiculous level of benefit of the doubt that is rampant for Disney.
It’s not THEIR fault they suck at making movies these days…it’s apparently ours
Rinse and Repeat. They fail to learn. I for one won't be watching the upcoming Snow White retread. Definitely my fault it's doomed to fail.Lol…as if we want the movies to fail?
But crap that fails is still crap
No other studio would be afforded the ridiculous level of benefit of the doubt that is rampant for Disney.
It’s not THEIR fault they suck at making movies these days…it’s apparently ours
On the + side it's cheaper than a D23 membership.
Doberge
True Bayou Magic
This one is not what I'd consider family friendly though. It's not at all grotesque but having watched it I'm leaning against my 8 year old seeing it for a while, and not my 5 year old that dressed as Hatbox Ghost last Halloween. Disney's leaving money on the table but is doing so for a film that, in my opinion, is closer to the original mixed intent of the ride. The movie could have been made more family friendly to appeal to a broader audience but that would have strayed too far one way.
Edit to add: The Eddie Murphy version is an example of being too goofy and going too far to make it family friendly at expense of losing any sense of horror. This version corrects that but ends up with a smaller target audience (and thatll likely be reflected at the box office).
Lukewarm horror sounds about right. My thought on a moral of the story was just to say that one does exist to drive thrift the film, but it's not central to the film and doesn't punch the audience in the face about it like Elemental does (which I also enjoyed for different reasons)
This isn't a crap movie though. It's not a home run but also not a strikeout. It's just a single. Of course, there's a sentiment that Disney is paying like it expects at least a double every time.Lol…as if we want the movies to fail?
But crap that fails is still crap
No other studio would be afforded the ridiculous level of benefit of the doubt that is rampant for Disney.
It’s not THEIR fault they suck at making movies these days…it’s apparently ours
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Phroobar
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Wait. Did BuddyThomas get redeemed and finally rejoin the light side?
Wow! This movie must be pretty bad.
Disstevefan1
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Wait, @BuddyThomas does not like this movie? TWDC is doomed.
Smugpugmug
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I was actually planning on seeing this after I saw the trailer and didn't think it was that bad (better than the Eddie Murphy version at least but that means literally nothing).
Guess I'll be seeing Barbie again instead.
Guess I'll be seeing Barbie again instead.
Disstevefan1
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Go see HM, TWDC needs your support!