The House of Tomorrow

The House of Tomorrow is based off a great book which deserves to be made into a great film, this is not what we got. Instead the final product of this shelved work, seems more rushed than we hope for. That being said, there is still enjoyment to be found in this film, from all the fun filled performances, especially that from Alex Wolf, and the daring sense of adventure and friendship, which the film unfortunately doesn't get to reveal its full potential of, but what we got is still enough to settle for. The film is funny, but ultimately is too faced paced for its own good. We only hoped they could have spent more time on it, maybe then we could have got something great, rather than something simply fine. My Rating: 7.75/10

I really like the casting for this movie. Both Asa Butterfield and Alex Wolff are great choices for the rebellious teens with unique situations that they attempt to overcome. Ellen Burstyn makes an authentic hippie grown old who maintains her antiquated ideals from the 70's. Nick Offerman as the single father of 2 teens who both have been scarred by his son's transplant. It is a tragic comedy that touches a number of age old teen angst topics. Another example of how a modest film with a limited budget can tell a marvelous story and develop characters we can feel real empathy for. The first film I have seen to capture the well intended but misguided Minnesota utopian world I once lived in.

Whenever I see medical subjects in film or tv it usually bothers me, because it seems there is always some thing they got wrong. But in this movie i was happy that they got it right. Jared didnt just have the 'zipper', he had the mediastinal chest tube scars. And, they took him to the cath lab, which is a popular place for heart transplant patients on the regular. And, and... the fluoro they showed on the monitor was an LAO/caudal view of clean coronaries. As a cath lab nurse, i was pleased. The movie was pretty good too, then again I have a soft spot for coming of age films and Alex Wolff.

If you were saved by Punk Rock as a teenager, this one is for you. It's not only an inspiration for the misfit kids of today but for the burnt out adults who gave up on their dreams to grow up. The dialog is well written, the soundtrack is excellent, and the acting is on point as well. I've seen Alex Wolff in a few movies now and believe he's going to be a huge star. From this role and a previous one, it's easy to see he's a fan of the same bands I've been inspired by over the years. Perhaps he'll start a band and we'll share the stage one day. The House of Tomorrow will go down as one of those coming of age cult classics such as Angus. -Rapid Randy

It was great to hear the back story about one of the greatest architects and minds ever. I really enjoyed that element of the story.

The rest seemed pulled from various teen novels that I failed to relate with. Maybe I am the wrong person to be making a review about a movie that wanted to focus on the punk music or rather elements of it.

Something is missing that I can't define about the movie.

I give it a pass but if you are a teen or enjoy the teen genre enjoy yourself.