Too much philosophy to go into here but I felt that there were some positive aspects to “Tomorrowland”. Whether the writers meant it or not I liked the Optimism and Hope put forward and the value of the individual rather than the Socialist Collective. If you see it please let me know and what your thoughts are.
I liked the message that our doom and gloom attitude is creating the sure destruction - but hope and optimism plus work to build it can create a great one.
Sometimes people make things more complicated in life than they have to be.
I just saw Tomorrowland, and even my UC Berkeley educated wife thought it “too heavy handed” in its final message. I thought there were some serious flaws in the script, the continuity, and a profound lack of tying up loose ends.
So, here’s what I came away with (many themes very similar to current television shows and commercials):
The world is a mess because we’re just too lazy to get involved.
Kids are smart, but as adults are stupid.
All evil in world is because of white males like Hugh Laurie. Or evil animatronics that look like white males.
A bright future belongs to young and old people of color from other nations. Anglo males need not apply, as they just screw things up.
And the only thing missing was John Lennon’s “Imagine” during the closing credits.
I’m glad we went to the cheapie matinee. I would’ve hated to pay full boat for this thing. Uncle Walt would be rolling in his grave if he saw what’s become of his company’s belief in technology’s promise for all Americans.
Today’s Disney Company bears little resemblance to Walt’s. He had massive appreciation for our history, our exceptionalism, and our national pride. Now, what’s found in most Disney movies is overflowing political correctness.
Good things my kids grew up with the old films.
Need to get around to buying a copy. Saw it in theater on opening night. Surprisingly my wife who does NOT like Ayn Rand went. She tolerated it.
OCON is going to be in Charlotte in July just up the interstate and I will see about getting a day pass.
If we see it, I am likely to want to write it up for my blog.