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Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. These two people will try to find love.Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. These two people will try to find love.Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. These two people will try to find love.
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- 3 nominations total
Shawn M. Essler
- Young Man
- (as Shawn Essler)
David Chen
- Additional Voice
- (voice)
Tyler Aser
- Janine's Friend
- (uncredited)
Liz Cameron
- Gift Store Customer
- (uncredited)
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John Lithgow, and Blythe Danner gave their all in creating these two oddball characters - Ed and Ronnie. But their efforts just can't save this film. I enjoyed the plot but I just couldn't believe in Ed and Ronnie. For their age they come across as just a bit too simple.
The most interesting character is the goth girl that runs the curiosity shop! And she is seen only briefly.
But this is not a bad movie!
The most interesting character is the goth girl that runs the curiosity shop! And she is seen only briefly.
But this is not a bad movie!
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.
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.
I really liked this movie. it explores the personalities really well. it is relaxing and a feel good movie. some people don't like the ending but i thought it was a nice touch. the acting is excellent. story line very good. time well spent.
Did you know
- TriviaJohn Lithgow was born in Rochester, NY, where most of the movie was filmed.
- GoofsEd gives Ronnie a flower bouquet composed of red flowers, which subsequently becomes a bouquet with white and yellow flowers.
- SoundtracksBoston Bossa
Written by Martin Gibson and Jeromy Allinger
Performed by Martin Gibson
Courtesy of Crucial Music
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- Country of origin
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- Language
- Also known as
- Людина майбутнього
- Filming locations
- Gates Big M - 1520 Spencerport Rd, Rochester, New York, USA(Ed meets Ronnie at supermarket)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $354,103
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $18,281
- May 26, 2019
- Gross worldwide
- $354,103
- Runtime
- 1h 34m(94 min)
- Color
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