The Tomorrow Man

Sap alert: yes this is a geriatric romance of the old fashioned variety, but it has enough little detours to make it work. The exceptional acting from John Lithgow and Blythe Danner doesn't hurt.

As an aging, secretive survivalist know it all, Ed spends most of his time on conspiracy internet boards, that is until he spies Ronnie at the local grocery store. Courting ensues, with all the magic and hurdles that come with any relationship.

Turns out there's more than one secret to be revealed which threatens a future for these lonely souls, and though the plot line is paint by numbers, there's a sweet innocence that saves this film. A bit of an unexpected ending helps wrap the whole thing up with a lovely bow.

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Sweet movie about an elderly couple with their own set of insecurities and obsessions. It was a little refreshing to watch an entire movie without all the vulgarity that is used in so many other films as part of the shock value. This wasn't the fastest moving film, but the acting was good and I'd say they portrayed this particular generation accurately. I used to work with the elderly and much of this was spot on. I wish the ending had a few more details, but I think I got the main idea. Not the best movie I've every seen, but it was still worth the time.

My wife and I watched this at home on DVD from our public library. We enjoyed it, the two main characters are near our own ages and we could relate to their peculiarities, although neither of us share their outlooks.

The movie is called "Tomorrow Man" because John Lithgow as Ed believes the world is screwed up and it is only a matter of time before his town will be raided and taken over by a foreign power. So he has build a secret room in the back part of his home and has stocked it for survival for when the time comes. His home is neat and clean and he spends regular time watching news and on internet discussion groups of like-minded people.

The movie was filmed in the upstate New York town of Lyons, about an hour west of Syracuse and population near 5000. One day he notices a lady at the store ahead of him in the checkout line, Blythe Danner as Ronnie. As they begin to go on dates she asks if they can go to his house, we eventually find out why, she is a really bad hoarder.

So these essentially opposites are bound to influence each other to look at their beliefs and habits and begin to consider modifications. For Ed it is a giant yard sale, convinced that instead of always living for the tomorrow crisis that may never come, he should live for the present.

Both actors are in fine form creating very believable characters. The last 30 seconds are a surprise, reminding me of the end of "Fight Club".

Interesting movie, a bit better than its current IMDb rating would suggest.

Yeah, I am the wrong side of 60, but if I had someone like that woman, I could make a go of it! Funny in parts, sad in others, but I think well worth watching, especially if you think the world will end soon. I noted the Vegemite in his store room, now that's a man after my own heart! lol If you are a tidy person or a hoarder, then you may also relate to some of it. Cheers

I went into this movie knowing nothing about it except that John and Blythe were starring in it. This is a slow family drama. It's about the obstacles and complications of dating later in life. I really enjoyed this movie. It's quiet and simple. Ole fashion romance movie that lifts the heart.