'Tomorrowland' A Review

Tomorrowland is a scifi family adventure about a parallel dimension where through science and creativity anything is possible. But something is remiss in Tomorrowland and it leaves Earth in imminent peril.Casey(Britt Robertson) is an optimistic, independent, teen prodigy who is given a mysterious button that transports her via hologram to an incredible world. Under the unconventional guidance of Athena(Raffey Cassidy) a recruitment robot Casey teams up with former boy genius now truculent old man Frank(George Clooney) to break into Tomorrowland and fix whatever pervasive wrong may be sending both worlds spinning out of control.

Visually stunning, with rich innovative imagery and production design. The intricate gadgets, futuristic vehicles, and eerie skyline of Tomorrowland make the film worth while in and of itself. As one of the few original properties of the summer movie season the world created in Tomorrowland doesn't disappoint. The lead Robertson is strong however the most engaging performances come from Cassidy(who is twelve) and Clooney. They have great chemistry and Cassidy, despite her age, goes toe-to-toe with Clooney, every scene they share she is his equal if not his superior. For his part Clooney is the most earnest and sincere he has been in years, bringing a sense of solidity and reality when the film departs into pure fantasy. There is also the implication of romantic feelings between the two of them, explained away by Cassidy playing an ageless robot, even so it is a bit creepy but overshadowed by how genuine they play it.

The message of Tomorrowland although somewhat on the nose is a good one- yes the world has problems, lets do something to fix it. In our current state of rampant fear and paranoia a family movie with a message of positivity, solidarity, and action is much needed.

A fun pleasant adventure, odd enough to be intriguing.

See It.