Originally Posted By bobbelee9 <<I just doubt the Canadians wanted to replace a 25-year-old film with a new one that was 2/3rds made out of scraps from the old one, had Martin Short at his most obnoxious, largely added no real CircleVision footage >>> Maybe Disney just decided to cater to the modern crowd that just wants one-liners, no substance and "quick what's the next ride?"
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <Maybe Disney just decided to cater to the modern crowd that just wants one-liners, no substance and "quick what's the next ride?"> Maybe that's why I enjoy theme parks less and less as the years go by...
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Amen Jim - I am totally with you there. But then again we are Disney Dinosaurs.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: As always, Spirit, duckling, your comments are in perfect alignment with your Cauldron girls. The new Canadian movie was a disappointment to us, as well. While we have nothing personal against Martin short, his presence in the new film is all too self-promotional and takes guests away from the points about Canada that SHOULD have been made. While viewing a film like this at Epcot's World Showcase, it's never a good idea to filter a particular country through animated characters--as in Mexico's newest update--or through celebrities. We would imagine that most guests prefer that the focus of these films be on the countries they represent, rather than on certain personalities. ORWEN: And--if we're not mistaken--the new 'secret' attraction for Epcot is supposed to be a River Raft ride that will hide the Soarin' Building from World Showcase. We read about this several months ago on another Web-footed site. ORGOCH: 'less'n there's some NEW kind a ride yer talkin' 'bout???
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Maybe Disney just decided to cater to the modern crowd that just wants one-liners, no substance and "quick what's the next ride?">> Yeah ... and the sad thing is that the Imagineers think drivel like this is what's needed and the financial planners think 'sure, this will be just as relevant 10 years from now.'
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^^Most of the Imagineers and finacial people need a few shots of Disney Magic.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^Uhm ... I was going to say they needed to be shot, but whatever works ;-)
Originally Posted By jonvn Since I'm the president of the local chapter of the Martin Short fan club, I can't wait to see this now. He's a great addition to everything he's ever been in. I have huge posters of Jimmy Glick all over my bedroom ceiling so it's the last thing I see when I go to sleep and the first thing I see when I wake up. I can't wait for Disney to team him up with my other favorite, Eddie Murphy. Those two will certainly make for an excellent film. I bet the new Canadian film is just going to be one big humdinger of an entertainment extravaganza.
Originally Posted By LadyandtheTramp Laugh Floor - Yuck The New Canada - good points and bad points, but in any event, much, much better than the redo of the China film. I can appreciate the lighter attitude of Canada, and enjoy knowing where the scenes are from. China just seems thrown together, Canada at least seems to be coherent. I think Short is ok, but that's a personal opinion, and YMMV.
