Brad Bird gives us his second live-action movie ever and the anticipation level could not have been any higher.That's mainly because Brad's had a near perfect track record.Each of his works is beloved to the fans.This one's called... Tomorrowland.What's it about? I'm not going to tell you much.Just that it's about a girl,Casey(Britt Robertson) who finds a pin which takes her to some magical land.Make sense?(just watch the trailer)The rest is unraveled throughout the movie and that's part of the fun.Figuring out where the movie's headed.
I actually have mixed feelings about this movie.The mere premise of the movie is just so damn fascinating.It's original,for starters.Brad Bird blooms by just taking an idea and expanding on it with great style and charisma.The atmosphere of Tomorrowland,though similar to many other fantastical places(high,complex buildings,flying vehicles,people wearing weird clothing),managed to look fresh and inventive.The cinematography during some sequences are just flawless.
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| Her performance is surprisingly mature. |
Britt Robertson handled the job of leading the film quite well.She wasn't undermined by George Clooney's presence,who was more than convincing as an old,grumpy yet good-hearted man.The best performance,however,was delivered by the young actress who goes by the name of Raffey Cassidy.Her character played a crucial part and the movie needed her to be more than just a child actor.Thankfully enough, she shines the brightest throughout the film.
Like I said,the vision the movie is based on is really cool.But,from a narrative point of view,it feels weak.It starts out pretty strong and is able to keep it that way for half of the movie.Then,slowly and gradually,you get the feeling like you've seen it happen before.It's no longer making you think about what's going to happen next.The last act,especially.It's not a 'bad' ending,per se. It's just that the beginning of the movie was so delicious that when the 'cliched' ending is playing out on screen,you can't help but want another spoonful of what you were having before.
Damon Lindelof has produced a script which does a good job at asking questions and giving you glimpses of his perception.
It does not hold up good when treated as a story.
I will emphasize,though,on how exhilarating the ride was.Bird even manages to produce a particular sequence which will certainly pacify Star Wars fans who think Brad was wrong in choosing this project over the upcoming Star Wars Episode 7.Or,it will further sadden them,seeing the mastery he's achieved as a visual filmmaker. I'm actually pleased to know that he chose to do what he wanted to.Hopefully,Tomorrowland will be remembered for the sparkling roller-coaster ride that it is and not "the movie Brad Bird rejected Star Wars for".
Regardless of flaws,you should definitely watch this movie.It's something new.It's something beautiful.It's something striking.It's something well-made.And most importantly,it's something enjoyable.
So have you seen this movie,what did you think about it?Comment below.
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