Review of Tomorrowland (2015) by Manmiejeanne — 23 May 2015

Okay, so I went to see this movie with a 14 year old son of a friend. I was charmed by the retro look of the opening scenes at the 1964 World's Fair (I remember that, and it was pretty close to the remembered reality).

One of the best things about the movie is the uncanny resemblance between the actor who plays a young Frank Walker and George Clooney, who plays him as an adult. As sci-fi movies go, this was pretty tame, although there were a few neat special effects (a particular favorite being the multi-level swimming pools).

The premise behind the movie, that we affect the future by our attitude is something worth thinking about, "Faux" news aside. Other than a rather gruesome visit to a hobby shop, there isn't much that is scary in the movie, so it would be okay for younger kids (age 7 and up, I'd say).

For adults, well, you have to arrest your analytical mind for a bit to just enjoy the movie at face value (not always easy to do, I admit). But to share it with a younger person, who finds it charming and exciting and rich with possibilities.

..? Well, that made the viewing worthwhile. If you don't have a younger friend to bring with you, you might just want to skip this one.