Tron Legacy

[kickass]

I remember when Tron came out, but was it a big hit? I was a kid at the time, and don't remember if it was successful or not.....

Nope.

[JackMercy]

there is no reason to go to a video store. the movie is and was a huge bomb. disney is not expecting money from this movie.

Maybe at the time, but on your last statement, you are so, so wrong in so many ways...

A Blu-ray is being worked on already for release next year...probably to coincide with the DVD/Blu release of Tron Legacy.

I'd speculate that the recent DVD edition went out of print to...stimulate demand.

:word:

[ALP]

Its a sequel if u seen any promos or read anything about the film you wouldn't have needed to ask that question.

You plonker, they make no mention of this being a sequel in the promos. And 99% of kids have never even seen the original and from what I've read it was a bomb when it was released. They are not making this seem like a continuation film but the start of a new one so it's a legit question.

[Blackman]

Plonker?:huh:

[CGHulk]

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=tron.htm
Release Date: July 9, 1982
Domestic Total Gross: $33,000,000
Production Budget: $17 million

The movie was nominated for Best Costume Design and Sound, it wasn't nominated for Best Visual Effects because they used CG, at the time they considered using CG as cheating. You can hear the filmmakers talk about it on the 2002 DVD.

[spider-neil]

Plonker?:huh:


an english put down, like 'douche' is an american put down.

[Deaths Head II]

You plonker, they make no mention of this being a sequel in the promos. And 99% of kids have never even seen the original and from what I've read it was a bomb when it was released. They are not making this seem like a continuation film but the start of a new one so it's a legit question.

If you know anything about the original then you would know it's a sequel. There is no need to mention it in the promos because people who saw the original would know it's a sequel right off the bat and those who didn't see the original don't really have to know anyway.

[zanos]

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=tron.htm
Release Date: July 9, 1982
Domestic Total Gross: $33,000,000
Production Budget: $17 million

The movie was nominated for Best Costume Design and Sound, it wasn't nominated for Best Visual Effects because they used CG, at the time they considered using CG as cheating. You can hear the filmmakers talk about it on the 2002 DVD.

33 million in 1982 is worth 200 million today! :)

[redhawk23]

33 million in 1982 is worth 200 million today! :)

it brought in almost twice its budgets in domestic returns, it may not have done well critically but I always wonder why people say it bombed.:whatever:

[Avengers-Report]

I just want to see some reviews. When will those be out?

[dark_b]

it brought in almost twice its budgets in domestic returns, it may not have done well critically but I always wonder why people say it bombed.:whatever:because people who worked on the movie even said it?

[Whiskey Tango]

it brought in almost twice its budgets in domestic returns, it may not have done well critically but I always wonder why people say it bombed.:whatever:

Cuz they didn't like it.

[ALP]

Plonker?:huh:

Lol

If you know anything about the original then you would know it's a sequel. There is no need to mention it in the promos because people who saw the original would know it's a sequel right off the bat and those who didn't see the original don't really have to know anyway.

See, this is what I was wondering. My other post even said I wanted to know if I should see the original or not. From what I've read most people haven't seen it so Disney is going with a distant sequel approach.

Anyway I just saw some clips of the original and I can say that I'm in no hurry to see it now! But this one looks amazing.

[Yodaman]

It seems like the situation with Tron 82 and Legacy is a lot like the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings relationship. You don't need the prequel to see the second series, but it doesn't hurt at all.

[Whiskey Tango]

See, this is what I was wondering. My other post even said I wanted to know if I should see the original or not. From what I've read most people haven't seen it so Disney is going with a distant sequel approach.

Anyway I just saw some clips of the original and I can say that I'm in no hurry to see it now! But this one looks amazing.

I love the original but then I saw it when it came out in 1982 and I've basically been a fan since I was 7 years old. However, just a few weeks ago I Netflix'ed The Black Hole (from roughly the same period), a movie I did not see when I was a kid, and I thought it was a real stinker.

So I can certainly understand why someone viewing Tron for the first time would be put off. The great thing about making Legacy a sequel, though, is everybody wins. Fans of the original get to see the story continue, those unfamiliar with the first one still have a gorgeous, big budget sci-fi film, and Disney gets to breathe new life into a stale franchise.

[Kane52630]

TRON: LEGACY Coke Zero LiveCycle Mobile Video Game

A fun new TRON light cycle game is now available for download on iPhones, with the Android version coming soon -- Coke Zero LiveCycle -- click here to check it out! The game uses the GPS on your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4 to engage in Light Cycle battles as you move around the real world...!

http://www.cocacolazero.com/index.jsp

TRON: LEGACY - Behind the Scenes "Vehicles"

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[dark_b]

i think the soundtrack has leaked
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkYspvuoZe0

dear lord :wow::up:

[TheWiseGuy487]

This site has samples of more of the soundtrack:

http://www.waltdisneystudiosawards.com/tronlegacy/music.php

The first sample is just godly! I get shivers every time I listen to it! :wow:

[The Englishman]

I watched Tron for the 1st time ever today and i dont know what to think except... eh? WTF is going on...

[Doctor Jones]

Jeff Bridges was sexy that's what was going on.

[Doc Ock]

I watched Tron for the 1st time ever today and i dont know what to think except... eh? WTF is going on...

It makes more sense after time.

[ALP]

Jeff Bridges was sexy that's what was going on.

Did you see the young CG shot of him in the trailer! That was really well done.

[Master Chief]

after listenin to the whole OST... Daft Punk workin an orchestra is orgasmical. :hrt::awesome: the end titles is the beeest track, Fall and Rizner ain't far behind.

[Symbiotic]

Official MPAA rating: PG for sequences of sci-fi action violence and brief mild language.

http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=2994&p=.htm

I wanted PG-13 so damn bad on this one.

[Webhead2006]

Dam I am surprised its only pg def thought it would be pg 13

[dark_b]

Official MPAA rating: PG for sequences of sci-fi action violence and brief mild language.

http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=2994&p=.htm

I wanted PG-13 so damn bad on this one.to bad. so no full contact fights. when Sam or Clu 2.0 will punch you will not see it. they will cut away.


to me this shows that the movie is very very very expensive and Disney was afraid .

[GREEN =w= DAY]

to bad. so no full contact fights. when Sam or Clu 2.0 will punch you will not see it. they will cut away.


to me this shows that the movie is very very very expensive and Disney was afraid .

well, there's always a chance of an unrated dvd/blu ray. then again, it's Disney so it's very doubtful

[dark_b]

no no no. i dont think they cut away footage. i think they were going for a PG movie.


i didnt read it because i dont want to spoil myself. but i think here is the ful soundtrack
http://daftworld.over-blog.com/

[baerrtt]

I don't know why ppl are surprised at the rating. It's not as if the original was rated R and the computerised and thus, crucially, bloodless setting pretty much rules out a need for it to be PG-13.

[JAK®]

Two people with the same avatar. So confusing.

[That-Guy]

Plus it's Disney. They could Clu butcher someone to death with an ax and eat their flesh and still get a PG rating if they wanted it.

[Webhead2006]

Yea I doubt the pg rating will hurt the film much or affect how we see fights really. They probably did it to help grab more young kids market to see the film.

[dark_b]

I don't know why ppl are surprised at the rating. It's not as if the original was rated R and the computerised and thus, crucially, bloodless setting pretty much rules out a need for it to be PG-13.
what is the purpose of this post? you have no idea what you are talking about.

[baerrtt]

what is the purpose of this post? you have no idea what you are talking about.

The purpose of my post you imbecile is to question why ppl are dissapointed with a PG rating considering the original film in question and a setting which pretty much rules out any PG-13 type violence.

[Kane52630]

Tron: Legacy Featurette with B-Roll Footage

Here's some exciting, newly released behind-the-scenes b-roll footage from TRON: LEGACY, set to select tracks from Daft Punk's score for the movie -- along with a new behind the scenes featurette which kicks it all off...!

This is the most immersive and extensive behind the scenes look at TRON: LEGACY and some of its filming process yet. In it, you'll see Jeff Bridges (Kevin Flynn/CLU), Garrett Hedlund (Sam Flynn), Olivia Wilde (Quorra), Michael Sheen (Castor), Beau Garrett (Siren Jem), and James Frain (Jarvis) prepping for, and performing in, scenes from the movie -- as well as Director Joe Kosinski setting up his shots and working with the cast. Disney's President of Production and LEGACY Producer Sean Bailey is also on hand -- and TRON's creator, and Writer/Producer on LEGACY, Steven Lisberger appears -- along with Eric Barba, visual effects supervisor for the movie. Also, be on the lookout for a "certain" musical masked duo getting ready for their cameo in LEGACY...!

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Part 2 was taken down but found the full B-Roll Footage

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btw I am loving the OST by Daft Punk :wow:

[terry78]

PG, I expected it. What would be PG-13 about going into a virtual world, unless it's cybersex?

[Gold Samurai]

It's not like this was going to be the Matrix. The first Tron was also PG.

[dark_b]

what the f... has PG from the 80's to do with PG in 2010. its different. ratings cahnge over time.

[Whiskey Tango]

what is the purpose of this post? you have no idea what you are talking about.

Do you have any idea how to not be obnoxious?

[dark_b]

when you mention in a debate about PG and Pg13 ....blood then ouy have no idea what you are talking about.

blood is in R not in Pg13.

[Jackasscoley15]

when you mention in a debate about PG and Pg13 ....blood then ouy have no idea what you are talking about.

blood is in R not in Pg13.

Dude, I think you're the one who is confused. The guy was basically saying there is no need for the movie to be anything more than PG, based on the fact that the violence is highly fantastical and unrealistic, just like the first movie. He was just using the 'bloodless' comment to refer to the unrealistic nature of the violence.

I'm not quite sure how you can misunderstand that, unless it's some kind of language barrier issue.

[Dark Victory]

The PG rating was confirmed way back in like March or April. I'm fine with it unless the film's thematics and fundamentals feel held back by the rating.

[dark_b]

Tron Legacy overture

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8OELzmpgZo

:up::up:
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/380/001hq474.gif (http://img840.imageshack.us/i/001hq474.gif/)

[Avengers-Report]

I just want to see some reviews

[DarkKnight88]

what the f... has PG from the 80's to do with PG in 2010. its different. ratings cahnge over time.

Because the original TRON would still be rated PG even if it were released today.

[redhawk23]

what is the purpose of this post? you have no idea what you are talking about.

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs231.ash2/50414_35938268055_1674_n.jpg:whatever::oldrazz:

[Whiskey Tango]

Lol

[TheWiseGuy487]

Tron Legacy overture

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8OELzmpgZo

:up::up:
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/380/001hq474.gif (http://img840.imageshack.us/i/001hq474.gif/)

I think this is starting to become one of my favorite tracks off this soundtrack. Every time I listen to it, I get goosebumps. :wow:

[Hurm...]

This film looks visually amazing. REALLY looking forward to it.

[Soapy]

Sorry if it's been posted, but there's a stream of the whole soundtrack here (http://seeksicksound.com/daft-punk-tron-legacy-full-ost-streaming/). It's excellent so far.

[Darkness Falls]

the soundtrack is a must buy :D

[Whiskey Tango]

I really like it. I had never heard of these guys when it was announced they'd be providing the soundtrack but it's very cool.

Track #4 - Recognizer is my favorite one so far.

[Whiskey Tango]

Still, I'm somewhat disappointed that there aren't any callbacks to memorable bits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylwVVyCj7-8) from the original score (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2FMbZq-UDQ&feature=related).

[Webhead2006]

Well draft punk probably wanted to do there own thing and not be saddled to use stuff from tron soundtrack.

[Octoberist]

so has there been any review or a 'blurp' on Tron Legacy yet?

[Doc Ock]

so has there been any review or a 'blurp' on Tron Legacy yet?

Not that I know of, but I don't care if it does get bad reviews. I'm going to see it no matter what! :D

[Crockett]

Just listened to the whole OST, since it's a OST of course it will be different from what Daft Punk did for their studio albums. They went for a very classic electro approach and mixed it with orchestral, which worked out pretty well, I love it. :hrt:

[dark_b]

respect that Daft Punk didnt force thier music in emotion parts. they did a good movie score.

[Crockett]

Well of course since the duo knew beforehand what they have to do ( a score not a album) so that's why they went with this approach.

[dark_b]

Well of course since the duo knew beforehand what they have to do ( a score not a album) so that's why they went with this approach.a lot of artist knows what they need to do. but al ot of times they dont do it because of their ego and because they are naive.

DP made something fantastic that sounds unique and yet works in a live action movie. it fits.

[Brian Braddock]

Havent listened to all the tracks yet but I like what I've heard so far - gotta express my love for anything that sounds like a throwback to the good ol' days of 80's Carpenter/Tangerine Dream-esque synth.

[Angelus_Darko]

I really liked the soundtrack, yeah, it's not as Daft Punk-y as lots of people expect to, but it's quite cool. I think that it absolutely has the Wendy Carlos vibe in some parts. I hope that the movie's as cool as the soundtrack.

[dark_b]

i tryed to model a tron suit and a helmet. spend 1 month on this plus texturing.
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/1710/geosuit.jpg (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/geosuit.jpg/)
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4839/copyoftest.png (http://img220.imageshack.us/i/copyoftest.png/)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6295/thumb62419.jpg (http://img87.imageshack.us/i/thumb62419.jpg/)




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[Webhead2006]

Looks pretty cool good work.

[Kane52630]

New NOKIA Themed TRON: LEGACY 3.0 Variant Trailer

Here's a new TRON: LEGACY 3.0 variant trailer just released by Nokia featuring a few previously unreleased scenes of Sam breaking into the ENCOM building utilizing his suped up Nokia phone.

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TRON: LEGACY - Promotional Imagery

Nov 26, 2:27 PM by WorldOutWest

Greetings programs!

As the time draws nearer to its December 17th release, more and more promotional elements are popping up for TRON: LEGACY -- everything from more television and internet ads/material, to bus shelter posters and billboards -- including large LED displays.

Below are some pictures I took at the LA Live! entertainment district location in Downtown Los Angeles this recent Thanksgiving -- and you'll see some huge LED displays that are along side of the Ritz Carlton and J.W. Marriott combination hotel in "Blade Runner" like fashion -- showcasing the iconic character promotional banners of Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) and Quorra (Olivia Wilde) that we have come to know, along with the final theatrical poster imagery of both of them. An adjacent jumbo-tron LED display also plays a variant of the most recent theatrical trailer. All of this appears in a cycled, intermittent fashion, along with other advertisements from various companies.

Right next to this, is the Regal Cinemas Stadium 14 Cineplex. Here there is an LED TRON: LEGACY marquee -- as well as a gigantic poster of the promotional image of Kevin Flynn facing off against the villainous CLU: Jeff Bridges' "current day" and "30 something" CGI versions featured in the movie. In one of the pics, you can also see TRON: LEGACY on the marquee with some of the Downtown LA Skyline in the background.

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[Webhead2006]

Cool trailer

[Kane52630]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=71938

Flynn's Arcade Opens in London

Flynn's Arcade has hit London's Southbank as part of an interactive promotion for the upcoming TRON: Legacy.

The arcade, a bit smaller than the version that hit the San Diego Comic-Con the past two years, is located at Queen Elizabeth Hall and features a brick facade and arcade entrance that leads visitors to a back room, decked out with a full-sized Light Cycle. Fans can also watch the trailer, play the video game and receive a complimentary photo of themselves with the Cycle (printed on the spot by the exhibit's sponsor, HP ePrint).

Outside the arcade, a TRON-inspired light show is projected at night against the Hall, illuminating the building to make it appear as if it arrived straight off the grid.

ComingSoon.net was on hand to capture a few images of the arcade (shown below) and ran into one of the very first guests, comic book author and TRON collector Martin Fisher, who had brought along a very special item from his collection: one of the actual prop helmets that Jeff Bridges wore in the original film.

The promotion, running now through Thursday, December 2nd, is open from 1pm to 9pm. More information is available through HP's Twitter feed .


Read more: Flynn's Arcade Opens in London - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=71938#ixzz16bZzGUJL


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[terry78]

I've already heard some kids in the stores and in the theatre talking about how they want to go see this, so if the merchandising keeps up, it may not do too bad box office wise. The oldheads who saw the first one will automatically go for nostalgia sake.

[JAK®]

i tryed to model a tron suit and a helmet. spend 1 month on this plus texturing.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4839/copyoftest.png (http://img220.imageshack.us/i/copyoftest.png/)
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I thought that was a photo of a practical suit for a second. Nice work.

[Asteroid-Man]

Behind the Scenes Featurette from LTA:

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Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw118inKzyU

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I've already heard some kids in the stores and in the theatre talking about how they want to go see this, so if the merchandising keeps up, it may not do too bad box office wise. The oldheads who saw the first one will automatically go for nostalgia sake.I could be wrong and it could be a big hit but I'm not feeling the hype for this movie.

[reaper1]

I just posted this at tron-sector its a new tv spot it was shown during animation domination on fox it has some new footage, including a quick look at young flynn on the grid. I'm including a youtube link as well as a rapidshare link if you want the original file.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcpGsJB8rno


https://rapidshare.com/files/433791001/tron...acy_tv_spot.mpg (https://rapidshare.com/files/433791001/tron_legacy_tv_spot.mpg)

[Monsieur Xavier]

i tryed to model a tron suit and a helmet. spend 1 month on this plus texturing.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4839/copyoftest.png (http://img220.imageshack.us/i/copyoftest.png/)

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Hi,

What about using small squares instead of a plain T for the chest logo ?

[dark_b]

Hi,

What about using small squares instead of a plain T for the chest logo ?i wanted a T for tron hehehehhe :oldrazz::awesome:

[dark_b]

http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/11/ff_tron/

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4820/fftron6f.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/fftron6f.jpg/)

[dark_b]

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/7606/43717229.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/43717229.jpg/)

[Paroxysm]

The sound track is ****ing siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick. :up:

[Monsieur Xavier]

i wanted a T for tron hehehehhe :oldrazz::awesome:

I guessed but Tron's chest logo is made of small squares.

[PWN3R]

The sound track is ****ing siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick. :up:

Seriously! It's like Daft Punk and Hans Zimmer made a baby, and then it grew up and starting make other babies with Clint Mansell.

Epic score is epic! :hrt::awesome::hrt:

[Darkness Falls]

*dies due to the godly amount of epicness from the soundtrack*

[Donut]

I am happy that the Soundtrack even has some of the music from the trailers in it :woot:

[dark_b]

the soundtrack doesnt have music from the trailers. the trailers have music from teh soundtrack. :)

daft punk are working on the music for 2 years.

[Donut]

I have been trying to identify all of the trailer music in the soundtrack. So far I got

04 - Recognizer
08 - The Game Has Changed
14 - Fail
18 - C.L.U.

Has anyone noticed any thing else ?

[Doomofman]

Anyone on here get one of the 999 posters? If so, any idea how to hang such an odd dimensioned thing without damaging it and without spending a tonne of money on a frame... Dimensions are 36" x 19" 1/2

[knowsbleed]

I just watched the trailer...

Tron horn?

[Eelectro 2]

yea i gotta say, listening to the soundtrack was an experience in itself. simply stunning

[Kane52630]

Tron Legacy on the Cover of WIRED Magazine
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/11/ff_tron/


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TRON: LEGACY - CLU (Jeff Bridges)

Here's a new featurette from the Netherlands' Walt Disney Studios showcasing the villainous CLU - the computer generated, 35 year old incarnation of Jeff Bridges seen in the upcoming TRON: LEGACY movie.

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^EDIT: http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/tron-legacy.html?showVideo=1


TRON: LEGACY - Light Cycle Design Video

Here's an interesting featurette with designer Daniel Simon discussing his work creating the new designs of the light cycles as seen in the upcoming TRON: LEGACY movie. - Jay

*** FYI: The audio in the video currently cuts off after approximately 35 seconds -- but the visual remains. If a replacement video posts -- I'll post the link for that here too. ***

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D23's "Armchair Activists" TRON Themed Episode

Here's a TRON: LEGACY themed episode of D23's "Armchair Archivists" -- where they visit "ElecTRONica" at Disney's California Adventure Theme Park, and also take a look at the original 1982 TRON Movie -- along with some of its original props and costumes in the Walt Disney Archives.

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TRON: LEGACY Experience: Southbank, London

Here's video footage (no audio) of the great looking new "TRON: LEGACY Experience" HP ePrint set-up at Queen Elizabeth Hall in Southbank, London -- which, like at the previous two Comic-Cons in San Diego, and then currently at Disney's California Adventure's Theme Park, features a reproduction of "Flynn's Arcade". This event runs from 11/26/10 - 12/2/10.

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[jacobed]

Finally got around to listening to the soundtrack wow it is amazing. The thing I loved about it is that during the more dramatic pieces it doesn't sound like Daft Punk at all but something a bit more classical like something Hans Zimmer would do. It's fantastic.

[Crockett]

It shows that the duo can do a score as brilliant as their studio albums (and mixing for Alive '07).

EDIT: This article stated that Legacy may fall short on the opening weekend when judging from the tracking surveys. Heh I'm not worried, this movie has a lot of hype/buzz around it.
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6B010W20101201?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+reuters/entertainment+(News+/+US+/+Entertainment)

"Tron: Legacy" may fall short at box office

The 3D film has been marketed heavily for months en route to its December 17 release. But at this point, tracking suggests "Tron: Legacy" could earn as little as $35 million during its first three days. An opening well north of $50 million would seem necessary to put the $200 million picture on a path to profitability.


But...An executive at a rival studio said it would be wrong to sell "Tron: Legacy" short just yet. Tracking surveys are not always on the money, as Disney happily found out this past weekend. Its new cartoon "Tangled" earned $69 million during its first five days, up from forecasts of a $40 million start.

[Webhead2006]

Yea I wouldn't worry much either. Heck 3d alone will help the film more.

[BlackLantern]

I don't think its going to barrel out of the gate, but I think it will be ok

[Webhead2006]

Well we will see in a few weeks.

[Mostpowerful]

I really wanted to see this movie, but people who have seen it are saying that it's awful but visually stunning.. I'll wait for more reviews. Still haven't seen the first one.

[Solidus]

I really wanted to see this movie, but people who have seen it are saying that it's awful but visually stunning.. I'll wait for more reviews. Still haven't seen the first one.

Who has seen this? Where have you been hearing this?

(if IMDB don't listen)

[Webhead2006]

Well I am sure the film will turn out well. Ihavent seen much negative on the film. Heck the folks who didn't like it maybe it wasn't type of film they like. Heck. I usually don't car critics thoughts. I will see a film cause I want to see it. Or it peeks interest.

[Mostpowerful]

Who has seen this? Where have you been hearing this?

(if IMDB don't listen)

Anne Thompson said it indirectly..

This guy, who is a reviewer himself, posted this in another forum I visit,

on the new Oscar Talk podcast Anne Thompson told Kris Tapley she has seen Tron: Legacy, but can't say anything. Tapley said he has heard it is awful, but visually stunning. Thompson said she couldn't argue with that.


I also read it on twitter.

[dark_b]

well people expected osomething that they never promised.it looks strange and unique. if you listen to the dialoge from the comic con footage you see that its strange.
people need to stop listening to fanboy hype. Tron legacy was never meant to be complex like Inception or Matrix.

i always from the start expected visual CGI 3D glowing action movie.

[dark_b]

Light bike designe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXuJreVITnM&feature=player_embedded#!


amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazong.

[Kane52630]

TRON: LEGACY Clip - Sam Flynn Meets Castor

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TRON: LEGACY Clip - Sirens Dress Sam

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TRON: LEGACY Clip - Long Time
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TRON: LEGACY Clip - The Page
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http://www.flynnlives.com/

http://www.flynnlives.com/gygax/

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The time has come - we will find Kevin Flynn!

[dark_b]

15 days to go until the movie.i will not watch those clips.

3D here we go......................;)

[Blackman]

I just wanna say if this movie ends up bad..it'll be the 10th movie this year that I thought looked awesome from the trailers and ended up bad

Also I hyped this movie up to all my friends who were skeptical at first. Don't make me a liar Tron

[ttotheusher]

OK, this is weird.

My Grandma sent me a letter today with two cinema ticket's as an early christmas present (god love her); however, the film she booked is Tron: Legacy. I've already booked IMAX ticket's for this, so I was just about to offer them to my sister when I looked at the date for when she's booked it for:

7/12/10 (for you Americano's, that should read 12/7/10)

I'm starting to freak out now. Could this really mean I am going to see this early? :wow:

[Webhead2006]

Maybe its an advance screening for that theater.

[ttotheusher]

Maybe its an advance screening for that theater.

Well, I did have that thought, but 10 days in advance? I've never heard of that before. Either way, I'll go along and check it out, it may just be a typo. I just love the fact my Nan booked me tickets to Tron anyhow. :yay:

[Webhead2006]

i seen it before, heck my local comic shop gets advance screening tickets for certain movies, at least a week/week and a half before official screenings.

[Soulinertia]

My Tron Disc mod:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p99/soulinertia/trondisc/d1.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p99/soulinertia/trondisc/d2.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p99/soulinertia/trondisc/d4.jpg

[BlackLantern]

I just wanna say if this movie ends up bad..it'll be the 10th movie this year that I thought looked awesome from the trailers and ended up bad

Also I hyped this movie up to all my friends who were skeptical at first. Don't make me a liar Tron

that's why I stopped doing that....got tired of trying to justify my fandom to my "civilian" friends

[LostSon88]

This looks really interesting...

I hope the original isn't required viewing to see this sequel. Because honestly, don't have much interest in seeing the first one from 1982.

[terry78]

Played some of Tron Evolution at Best Buy today, which ironically is rated T. It's interesting, but it's a lot of running and parkour type **** you have to do...wall running, leaping slo-mo over giant gaps, etc.

[That-Guy]

So I saw an article today that said that this movie is only "projected" to make $35M in it's opening weekend. Anyone know how the hell they can come up with that number this early? Are they just basing it on advanced ticket sales? Because it might be news to them, but most people don't buy movie tickets two weeks in advance.

[Webhead2006]

Was posted back a page that guy. I am sure it will do well. Heck only main competition it has for its weekend is yogi bear I think.

[jacobed]

Don't sell Yogi Bear short. It'll make a crap load of money but they're two opposite demographics so it shouldn't hurt Tron's box office. This may be a stupid question but is the movie being filmed with 3d cameras or has it been post production 3d?

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Wondering when the reviews will start rolling in now for this, I believe it had its UK premiere in London today so was expecting a few after that.

[Blackman]

Tokyo premier was recently too I think

[Crockett]

This may be a stupid question but is the movie being filmed with 3d cameras or has it been post production 3d?
Filmed with 3D cameras.

[jacobed]

alright so the 3d will at least be somewhat worth the admission price.

[tecnowraith]

Should Tron get it's own section now with this being a franchise with more movies after this one, an animated series, game series and comics?

[Anita18]

So I saw an article today that said that this movie is only "projected" to make $35M in it's opening weekend. Anyone know how the hell they can come up with that number this early? Are they just basing it on advanced ticket sales? Because it might be news to them, but most people don't buy movie tickets two weeks in advance.
I think they might be basing it on awareness. They do polling (where, no clue) as well as track advance sales and online popularity from like, Twitter hits I guess. But it certainly isn't just advance sales - TF2 I recall was predicted to do really well and there were a lot of walkups.

[san15]

HOLY CRAP!!! I can’t believe Disney gave a guy (Joseph Kosinski) 200 million dollars to make his directorial debut. James Cameron didn’t have that kind of money to spend until he made Titanic, but Cameron already made himself a household name, who had several successful movies under his belt. It’s too damn bad women aren’t hired to direct 100 million let alone 200 million dollar movies. The special effects spectacles that can make tons of money.

[dark_b]

thats why a lot of big dogs from hollywood helped finishing this movie. Disney hired them to help Kosinski .Fincher,Bird,......


the funny thing is that if this movie is bad then Kosinski will have a hard time making more movies. if it makes money then he is on a good path.

[san15]

^I’m not sure how M. Night Shyamalan still gets hired to make bad movies.

[redhawk23]

Well, I did have that thought, but 10 days in advance? I've never heard of that before. Either way, I'll go along and check it out, it may just be a typo. I just love the fact my Nan booked me tickets to Tron anyhow. :yay:

I saw Attack of the Clones a full 2 weeks before it came out way back in 02, so its possible.

[redhawk23]

So I saw an article today that said that this movie is only "projected" to make $35M in it's opening weekend. Anyone know how the hell they can come up with that number this early? Are they just basing it on advanced ticket sales? Because it might be news to them, but most people don't buy movie tickets two weeks in advance.

I've gotten a phone survey before that asked a long series of questions rating my level of excitedness for about 3 months of studio releases. Took a long time, I only went along with it because I thought there might be a free offer or something at the end of it. No such luck, but I assume thats where these numbers come from, large surveys.

[MessiahDecoy123]

HOLY CRAP!!! I can’t believe Disney gave a guy (Joseph Kosinski) 200 million dollars to make his directorial debut. James Cameron didn’t have that kind of money to spend until he made Titanic, but Cameron already made himself a household name, who had several successful movies under his belt. It’s too damn bad women aren’t hired to direct 100 million let alone 200 million dollar movies. The special effects spectacles that can make tons of money.
200 million doesn't go as far as it used too.

but I agree, heads are gonna roll if this movie doesn't perform.

[BenReilly]

HOLY CRAP!!! I can’t believe Disney gave a guy (Joseph Kosinski) 200 million dollars to make his directorial debut. James Cameron didn’t have that kind of money to spend until he made Titanic, but Cameron already made himself a household name, who had several successful movies under his belt. It’s too damn bad women aren’t hired to direct 100 million let alone 200 million dollar movies. The special effects spectacles that can make tons of money.

Technically, since T2 (and to a smaller extent The Abyss). 200 million today isn't the same as it was back then. Every film Cameron's made since T2 has been the most expensive film ever produced. The fact that both T2 and True Lies we're both R-rated films was even more astounding, and for it's time, Titanic's budget was beyond absurd.

But he had already proven himself by that point and had the clout to get what he wanted. He made a name for himself with Terminator, and Aliens which was Cameron's first studio film, was very successful.

Tron Legacy is definitely the biggest film made by a first time director. JJ Abrams held the title previously with M:I 3.

[Webhead2006]

I am sure the film will make its budget back easily from domestic and worldwide.

[dark_b]

its not that simple. if the movie makes 200 worlwide it will not make its budget back.

to make a profit it needs to ''wooow'' people.

i wonder when will studio realize that having to many movies in one month is bad for them and not for us.

[Kane52630]

AintItCoolNews Review

Whether you dig the story or not, even the naysayers are going to be blown away by the visuals of the film. The aerial number that takes place on the race to the I/O tower… I think another 5 viewings are in line, just to attempt to process what I was seeing. It’s visually beyond stunning.

Flynn Lives ARG Positions for "The Final Countown"

http://www.flynnlives.com/digitalpulse/

FYI I bought my IMAX tickets and im looking at some of the theaters and they are starting to sell out

[dark_b]

i am really interested in the story now. with 3 trailers they spoiiled the whole story to us.

what did some expect? Inception ?

[terry78]

Exactly how are there spoilers? Most people can look at a commercial and tell what the plot is. If there is some twists along the way, whatever.

[Anita18]

So it turns out a classmate from a car/product design class I took a few years ago worked on the helmets on TRON.

His website says the CLU helmet was very high concept:

If you notice the triangle window on the face above the orange "V". This was the only open space used for viewing which held a miniature color camera which transmitted via cable to small video monitor glasses worn by the actor inside the helmet. This, with the array of lights, ventilation fans and regulated battery power supply proved challenging to fit comfortably inside the limited space.

All helmets lighting operate on remote radio control.
http://www.ajcatalano.com/trnlgcy.html

He's a cool guy and I'm glad he's doing cool stuff. :yay:

[Blackman]

Glad the film seemed good. But the review itself wasnt that good. It mosty was just a nerdgasm

Heres another one: http://movies.ign.com/articles/113/1137797p1.html

[Anita18]

^I’m not sure how M. Night Shyamalan still gets hired to make bad movies.
Or Uwe Boll. He's probably blackmailing some poor dude for financing. :funny:

[Avengers-Report]

How many reviews are out? I really want to read some opinions about the film.

[dark_b]

So it turns out a classmate from a car/product design class I took a few years ago worked on the helmets on TRON.

His website says the CLU helmet was very high concept:


http://www.ajcatalano.com/trnlgcy.html

He's a cool guy and I'm glad he's doing cool stuff. :yay:i think everyone who worked on the designes for Tron will not have a problem finding new work. :woot:

[Webhead2006]

Cool stuff

[rashad]

Chud Review (Dre's Take)
5.7 out of 10
http://chud.com/articles/articles/26662/1/REVIEW-TRON-LEGACY-DRE039S-TAKE/Page1.html

Joblo
7/10
http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=34986

[jesusmagicka]

pretty much confirming what i thought, first time director and all...

[ALP]

I'm surprised this movie is tracking as low as it is. It's being promoted a lot, I expected it to do massive numbers.

I'm finally looking forward to a 3D live action film I can enjoy since Avatar. Only other one I saw was Alice and it was bloody awful.

[Webhead2006]

i think it will be fine, heck i dont bother with most critics myself.

[S.A.A.D.]

From what I have read,the criticism doesn't sound like too much of a problem. It sounds as if there are more pros than cons.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I'm surprised this movie is tracking as low as it is. It's being promoted a lot, I expected it to do massive numbers.

I'm finally looking forward to a 3D live action film I can enjoy since Avatar. Only other one I saw was Alice and it was bloody awful.Tracking doesn't mean much alot of the time. I still think that it's going to underperform boxoffice wise but not because tracking said so and not because it is a bad movie. People see and love bad movies all of the time. Again, I could be wrong but thats what I think.

[Kane52630]

TRON Legacy Director Joseph Kosinski Overview of Early Work + Interview

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(Joseph Kosinski NEEDS to make a Halo movie or Gears of War movie after doing Tron Legacy :wow: )

FOX Animation Domination hosted by Tron Legacy
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UK TV Spot
Here's a new UK TRON: LEGACY TV commercial which features the following review by Total Film: "Spectacular. The 3-D Movie Event of the Year"

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TRON: EVOLUTION - BATTLE GRID Wii Video-Game

Here's a new behind the scenes look at the upcoming TRON: EVOLUTION - BATTLE GRID Wii video-game with lead designer Jamie Toghill.

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[dark_b]

TRON Legacy Director Joseph Kosinski Overview of Early Work + Interview

i think this is 2 years old. but very good.

[Blackman]

http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/review-tron-legacy-dazzles-visually-but-ultimately-disappoints

So far Ive read 2 good, 2 bad/meh

[Webhead2006]

I still don't care for critics myself, I am going to see it still and judge it for myself once I see it.

[rashad]

^True, but there's nothing wrong with reading varying opinions.

[Asteroid-Man]

^True, but there's nothing wrong with reading varying opinions.
Personally, I try to read reviews after I've seen the film for myself because I don't want to be influenced by a prejudice I've built on the film from critics. My process to really determining whether or not I like a film is:

1. First Viewing
2. Read Reviews
3. Second Viewing
4. Look at more reviews

By this third viewing I have a definite idea of how i feel.

[Kane52630]

Moviefone Review

http://blog.moviefone.com/2010/12/03/tron-legacy-review/

A Thrilling, Evocative, and Utterly Satisfying Piece of Entertainment


Tron: Legacy premiere to stream online
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/film-news/8179686/Tron-Legacy-premiere-to-stream-online.html
The highly anticipated sequel will premiere the Empire in London’s Leicester Square this Sunday, and will be attended by a starry cast including Jeff Bridges (returning as Kevin Flynn), Olivia Wilde (Quorra) and the film’s director Joseph Kosinski.

Disney announced today that all footage including cast interviews, and carpet glamour is being made available to film fans worldwide, via Facebook or an embed video (details below), from 5.20pm.

In addition to seeing the Hollywood stars from the movie, viewers will also be able to hear an exclusive preview of the TRON: LEGACY soundtrack, scored by Grammy Award-winning electronic music duo Daft Punk. The soundtrack is the duo’s first studio recorded album in 5 years and is released December 6.

http://www.livestream.com/tron

[terry78]

I have a sneaking suspicion Ebert is going to hook this up with four stars. He digs this type of thing.

[Webhead2006]

Yea notning on others opinions I do read reviews but I like to judge films on my own more.

[S.A.A.D.]

I really think that many of the people who are going to see the movie are only really going to see it because of the visuals. And based on that I don't think that the movie should have much to worry about.

[ALP]

While I also judge a film on it's own and like to give lots of different things a try, if a film has like a 10% on RT or metacritics then it is very unlikely that I will love it...but still possible. But on the other hand, there are tons of films with great reviews that I don't care for.

[dark_b]

if a movie has 10% on RT thn you dont need to read the reviews to find out that its a bad movie. the news would be out in a second.

[corby]

My soundtrack and poster shipped today :awesome:

[Kane52630]

ComingSoon.net Review 8/10

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/reviewsnews.php?id=72106
Story:
Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the son of videogame developer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), is left as the uninterested heir to his father's corporation after the elder Flynn's disappearance twenty years earlier. Following a mysterious signal, Sam finds himself pulled into the same computer world that has trapped his father. Reunited, the Flynns team with a Quorra (Olivia Wilde), a cyber warrior, to defeat Clu, a program left in charge of the Grid whose rise to power puts both the computer world -- and our world -- in danger.

Analysis:
"TRON: Legacy" is a bit of a mess at times. The script is dodgy, the effects fluctuate between pristine and rushed and the pacing goes off-kilter midway through. Incredibly, though, "TRON" stands up against all of its own faults, actually transforming them into a sort charm all its own and emerges as one of the best blockbuster experiences 2010 has had to offer.

Arriving nearly three decades after the original, the odds against a sequel happening at all were pretty staggering. While Steve Lisberger's "TRON" was groundbreaking for its effects and holds a distinctive place in pop culture, it's a film that ultimately fails to stand up today outside of nostalgic merit. Disney has even gone so far as to subtlety block availability of the original over the past year, keeping the (fantastic) 20th anniversary DVD out of print and leaving the original to movie-going memory. It's arguably an effective tactic, but the disservice that it does "TRON: Legacy" is giving off the impression that "TRON" always looked this cool.

Blending elements of the original design with stylish sci-fi noir, "TRON: Legacy" is the lovechild of Syd Mead and H.R. Giger. This is a sleek and sexy filmic universe that would be worth the price of admission for the visual component alone. Add to that what is arguably the year's best score and sound design as well as an understanding of 3D and IMAX that accentuates the narrative and you're left with a film begging for the theatrical experience.'
As far as casting, Olivia Wilde is the true standout, making Quorra work on every conceivable level and ensuring her immortality as one of science fiction's most memorable female characters. Beyond Quorra's stunning costume design, Wilde infuses the performance with an offbeat human quirkiness that makes her impossible not to fall in love with. What's more, Quorra doesn't become a one-note girl power emblem. She's able to get away with a substantial degree of ass-kicking, but remains capable of playing up mortality as well. She's not a superhero; She can get hurt and really makes the audience worry when she does.

Hedlund manages the somewhat thankless job of turning Sam Flynn into a cinematic hero. Downplaying the character to the point that he becomes a substitute for the audience, Hedlund's expertise comes more in his lack of a stylized performance, allowing moviegoers to see the world of the Grid through his eyes. There's not much to Sam Flynn, but the character works effectively as the audience's avatar, a performance completely appropriate to the cold, sterile Grid setting.

Bizarrely, the weakest casting link of "TRON: Legacy" is that of Jeff Bridges returning to his original role of Kevin Flynn. Transformed into an Obi-Wan Kenobi clone, Kevin Flynn is played more or less like Bridges playing The Dude and while it's effective for a few laughs at times, it never gives the role the weight or heart that it deserves. Bridges is actually a lot more fun in the part of Clu, Flynn's program and the film's chief antagonist. Though the effects to de-age Clu on-screen go from iffy to incredible, Bridges shines as a charismatic villain.

A huge part of Disney's re-approach to "TRON" involves spinning the Grid off into a viable franchise, not just for future films but for TV series, comic books and videogames. In this, the world of "TRON: Legacy" solidifies thanks to characters like Michael Sheen's Castor, and Beau Garrett's Jem. Though Sheen in particular plays his part with a fantastic enthusiasm, it's a bit of a shame that the limit of the world's imagination seems relegated to "Star Wars" aping. We get the Grid's rogues and wastrels, but aren't really offered anything that belongs to "TRON" and "TRON" alone.

The Bottom Line:
Despite its faults, "TRON: Legacy" is a film built out of cinematic love for the original and for science fiction in general. It's a kid's movie for adults and, while it may be a case of style over substance, the style is strong enough that it's hard to not just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Read more: TRON: Legacy Movie Review - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/reviewsnews.php?id=72106#ixzz1754JubLT



Hollywood Reporter Review

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/heat-vision/thr-review-tron-legacy-56032

the film is so incoherent and groaningly scripted as to be tolerable only if watched in a rude Mystery Science Theater 3000 frame of mind...The mildly surprising news, then, is that there are aspects of Tron: Legacy that are actually rather cool.

Screen Junkies Review

They did it. Tron Legacy is everything you want it to be. It out Matrixes The Matrix with its special physics and gravity, and even more poignant metaphysical themes.

My favorite part is actually in the real world though. Seeing the Tron memorabilia, toys and posters in young Sam Flynn’s room shows a world in which our Tron exists in a more real way. I love the idea that grown up Sam (Garrett Hedlund) is using his family cred to mess with the Encom board and rebel against Alan Bradley (Bruce Boxleitner). Corporations are bad and software should be free. Right, Disney?

When Sam gets into the grid, we get the spectacle we expected, but more importantly an expanded mythology and just plain cool action. It starts with revamped twists on familiar games, the discs and the cycles (no tanks though.) After that, they take us to new realms of the grid. We’re really just thrust into the world with little exposition.

When we finally get to see Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) again, he has some Dude-like moments of backstory. I love the metaphysics this story suggests. Tron had hints of the possibilities, but Legacy explores the images of ourselves, manifested beings and the idea that the pursuit of perfection is corrupt. Clu (young Jeff Bridges) makes total sense. You would create Clu if you were Kevin Flynn, so what he represents is more than just a villain.

The young Jeff Bridges effect looks pretty glassy, and I say we should forgive it because the idea of a young Jeff Bridges in a Tron sequel is awesome. Awesome is always more important than realistic. However, it speaks to a bigger artistic problem that’s worth discussing, as the film’s only flaw. The filmmakers show young Bridges head on. It’s egotistical and calls attention to the effect, which defeats the purpose of trying to create a seamless reality. Even if you have a perfect effect, you should still obscure the special effect in some way, show him from the side or less clearly. It’s more artistic to tease the effect. It builds more wonder. That’s what Spielberg learned with Jaws when he couldn’t show the shark.

This is the reason older special effects look more realistic. It’s not that modern effects are worse, it’s that filmmakers think they can just show everything. Staring at something blatantly isn’t special. Building it with technique is, so that should be one lesson artists take from the powers of technology. The visual effects in the real world are terrible, but I guess those aren’t the important ones.

The 3D is fine. There’s no headache. Perhaps the color scheme is consistent enough to keep the eyes comfortable. There are deep layers throughout the grid to stretch back miles behind the screen. It’s filmed with a blissfully smooth camera so you can actually enjoy all the visuals.

Tron Legacy is great because of the story, not the effects or style. It is full of pretty ladies, impressive physical specimens and wild characters. I love Quorra (Olivia Wilde) the happy program, and all the quirks Castor (Michael Sheen) lets loose just because he can. This is a world you’ll want to revisit again and again.

[Blackman]

This seems like a love or hate movie from the reviews

Im guessing the tomatometer will be in the 60s

[Webhead2006]

Some good/bad ones there. But still I wait to judge it more fairly once I see it.

[S.A.A.D.]

Good good,for it having some cool ideas. I was expecting that. Hopefully I will recognize it come the next couple of weeks,if the special effects are somewhat rushed then I sort of hope it's true just so that one criticism is believable.

[Kane52630]

Tech Crunch Interviews with the Cast of Tron Legacy

http://techcrunch.com/2010/11/24/speaking-of-tron-legacy-interviews-with-cast-crew-part-1-2-tctv/

Part 1 - Steven Lisberger, Bruce Boxleitner, James Frain
Part 2 - Beau Garrett, Michael Sheen, Christine Bieselin Clark

http://techcrunch.com/2010/12/02/speaking-of-jeff-bridges-olivia-wilde-in-tron-legacy-tctv/

Part 3 - Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde
Part 4 - Joseph Kosinski, Syd Mead

UPDATED Image Gallery
http://www.comingsoon.net/imageGallery/TRON__Legacy

[Aesop Rocks]

Yeah, the cast of Tron Legacy minus the main star? :huh:

[That-Guy]

Whoa, I had no idea James Frain was in this. Love that dude. He was absolutely brilliant on The Tudors.

[Deaths Head II]

This seems like a love or hate movie from the reviews

Im guessing the tomatometer will be in the 60s

I would be okay with this. I don't take RT scores as set-in-stone as some people like to. If it's above 60% I'm definitely willing to see it, and I'll even give a 40-50% film a chance since that's really just the critics being split on a film. It's not like RT is an average score, it's just a tally of what percentage of critics liked it. And I could end up siding with the 50% that do like it instead of the 50% that don't.

[Sundancer]

What that guy from Screen Junkies review said about using special effects was enlightening. It helps explain why people complain about how bad CGI sometimes looks and other times praise it.

[spider-neil]

I read a report that disney were holding back the original tron blu ray release because they didn't want people to be put off by the dated graphics - 'oh those graphics are awful I wont bother with the remake'.

so instead of being released at the same time as legacy it is going to be released when legacy is released on blu ray. must be true as legacy is released in two weeks (at the cinema) and there is no sight of the original on blu ray.

here is the rumour
http://choosen.tv/disney-scared-release-%E2%80%98tron%E2%80%99-blu-ray


someone attempts to debunk the rumour
http://filmedge.wordpress.com/2010/11/17/derezzing-the-tron-blu-ray-conspiracy-myth-holding-off-not-holding-out/

[Webhead2006]

it was reported not to long ago they were going to re release tron then.

[Bunker]

The only thing I'm expecting is a 2 hour long Daft Punk music video. I'll probably enjoy it.

[terry78]

http://www.joblo.com/pron-legacy-for-those-who-thought-tron-needed-more-sex

And the adult film industry has already prepared the porn spoof.

[Webhead2006]

Haha what isn't getting spoof as porn these days.

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

http://www.joblo.com/pron-legacy-for-those-who-thought-tron-needed-more-sex

And the adult film industry has already prepared the porn spoof.

I like how one guy is dressed up and the other guy is just standing in his pants, looking like he's farting around with the wii.

[Kane52630]

this is very interesting... they have the MPAA rating as PG-13
ALSO
Cillian Murphy makes a small cameo in this :wow:

Veriety Reivew
http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117944151?refcatid=31

A Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures release of a Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Sean Bailey production. Produced by Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Steven Lisberger. Executive producer, Donald Kushner. Co-producers, Justin Springer, Steve Gaub. Directed by Joseph Kosinski. Screenplay, Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz; story, Kitsis, Horowitz, Brian Klugman, Lee Sternthal, based on characters created by Steven Lisberger, Bonnie MacBird.
Kevin Flynn/Clu - Jeff Bridges Sam Flynn - Garrett Hedlund Quorra - Olivia Wilde Alan Bradley/Tron - Bruce Boxleitner Jarvis - James Frain Castor/Zuse - Michael Sheen

Visually light-years ahead of the 1982 original and yet strangely old-fashioned in the story department, "Tron: Legacy" plays like the world's most impressive screensaver -- a flashy, fetishistic showcase of what bikes and bodysuits might look like in a future designed by renegade Apple employees. While 21st-century effects and a cutting-edge dance score make this a stunning virtual ride, the underlying concept feels as far-fetched as ever. Still, the Disney tentpole's 3D-enhanced spectacle offers enough to draw legions to first-time director Joseph Kosinski's reverential reboot, which should set high scores worldwide (compared to an OK $33 million for the earlier version).

That old-vs.-new paradox traces back to the original, which framed a wooden gladiator-style conflict against the backdrop of borderline-psychedelic, never-before-seen CGI. And though the world is a friendlier place to gamers today than it was when Disney first beta-tested this franchise, the new film's four writers play it safe by conceiving their protag as the ultimate anti-nerd, a young Bruce Wayne type embodied by the generically handsome Garrett Hedlund ("Troy").

The son of ultra-successful software engineer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), who disappeared into his own creation nearly 20 years earlier, Sam shares none of his father's high-tech interests. Instead, under the sometime supervision of Alan Bradley (Bruce Boxleitner, downgraded from the title character in Version 1.0 to cameo status here), the trust-fund orphan gets his kicks racing cops on his Ducati and pulling stunts that undermine the profit-hungry motives of dad's old company, where suits (Jeffrey Nordling and an uncredited Cillian Murphy) now run the show.

Drawn back to Flynn's arcade, Sam discovers a secret lab, where a laser zaps him onto "the grid" -- a fully CG arena where programs take human form and genuine humans hold hallowed status. Using 3D the way "The Wizard of Oz" did color, the film hits its pulse-racing heights early as Sam tries to intuit the rules of this virtual world while being stripped down, suited up and thrust into a series of dazzling life-and-death games involving neon-lit discs and DayGlo Light Cycles, while leaving the story nowhere to go but home, Dorothy.

Scribes Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (from a story written with Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal) try to supply a much-needed dramatic dimension by reuniting Sam with his long-lost father, which should have given the programmatic plot more of an emotional resonance. After all, what 21st-century partner or parent can't relate to the idea of the men in their life preferring to live in the parallel world offered by their videogames? That's effectively the explanation "Tron: Legacy" offers for Kevin Flynn's long-ago disappearance: He became so obsessed with his cyber Second Life that he would visit it every night, until his most perfect program, Clu, got the upper hand and trapped him there. But things stall after father and son come face-to-face, reverting to yet another tired world-domination plot, spearheaded by power-hungry Clu.

A laid-back Bridges does double-duty here, playing both Kevin (who looks like a space-age Rasputin in his long white robes) and Clu, who returns the actor to his younger form via unconvincingly rendered facial performance-capture. Though Kevin's waxy-cheeked clone makes a certain sense in the all-digital Tron-iverse -- despite livelier characters played by James Frain, Olivia Wilde and Michael Sheen (who seems to be channeling David Bowie) -- the same technology registers as embarrassing when used to reverse-age Bridges in a real-world opening flashback.

Commercials helmer Kosinski hails from a background in architecture and visual effects, and what the design-oriented director lacks in narrative instinct, he makes up for in large-scale vision. If "Tron: Legacy's" primary raison d'etre was to relaunch Lisberger's world in such a way that it could support not only movies but also games, merch and themepark attractions, then Kosinski more than satisfies the job requirement. Building on blueprints from that first film (including such classic vehicles as the Recognizers and the Solar Sailer), Kosinski creates a world we'd love to explore for ourselves, using the 3D to enhance the immersive experience: Light Cycles literally materialize out of thin air, while the action spills not only "off the grid" but off the screen as well.

Every bit as important as the pic's impressive visuals is its Daft Punk score, which hails from an entirely different dimension from conventional film compositions, establishing the tone for the whole enterprise. You don't just hear the music, but feel it reverberating in your bones -- an energy on the same sonic wavelength as the film's vehicles and costumes, combining the flickering hum of fluorescent tubes and the insistent beat of a futuristic engine.

Those bodysuits, by the way, are now sexy, jet-black foam-latex numbers with built-in lights of various colors, rather than the unflattering white spandex of the original (which vfx guys hand-illuminated via backlit animation) -- not that folks will be comparing things too closely. Although the 1982 film has its own cult-like following, mostly among geeks and stoners, Disney has strategically allowed the DVD to go out of print. That means younger auds will discover this slick film first, buying into the sequel's radically upgraded look before having a chance to revisit its clunky prototype.
Camera (Deluxe color, Deluxe domestic prints, Technicolor international prints, widescreen, 3D), Claudio Miranda; editor, James Haygood; music, Daft Punk; music supervisor, Jason Bentley; production designer, Dustin Gilford; supervising art directors, Kevin Isioka, Mark W. Mansbridge; art directors, Sean Haworth, Grant Van Der Slagt, William Ladd Skinner; set decorator, Lin MacDonald; costume designer, Michael Wilkinson; sound (Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS), Michael McGee; supervising sound editors, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Addison Teague; re-recording mixers, Christopher Boyes, Gary A. Rizzo; sound designers, Boyes, Steve Boeddeker; visual effects supervisor, Eric Barba; visual effects, Digital Domain, Mr. X, Prime Focus, Prana Studios, Ollin, Whiskytree, Eyeqube, Gentle Giant; special effects supervisor, Alex Burdett; stunt coordinators, David Leitch, Scott Ateah; associate producers, Bruce Franklin, Justis Greene; assistant directors, Franklin, Pete Whyte; casting, Sarah Halley Finn. Reviewed at El Capitan Theater, Hollywood, Nov. 19, 2010. MPAA Rating: PG-13. Running time: 125 MIN.


Filmonic Reivew

TRON: Legacy is a mindless action movie, and I take issue with that because more than many other blockbusters, this one had the potential to offer us something to think about instead of just something to look at. Though the first film looks cheesy now, there was a definite sense of something deeper going on under the surface; concepts and ideas about the digital world were highlighted with CGI and wrapped in a new and exciting story. Here, the world has been retrofitted with better tech, but all of the heart from the original is gone. It devolves into the exact cliches longtime movie-watchers will see coming from light-years away (“he’s building an army!” “Get to the portal!”), but it does a great job of making me want to ride a light cycle. And hey – any movie that features Journey’s “Separate Ways” can’t be all bad. Until next time…

[terry78]

So PG or PG-13? www.movieratings.com has the former.

[I Am The Knight]

I am sure I'm gonna love this movie. One of my favorite movies is Watchmen, and the critics were pretty split on that one, so...

[Symbiotic]

I saw a TV spot tonight that said PG. I'm going with that.

[Webhead2006]

Yea maybe the other site just had a typo.

[S.A.A.D.]

It seems like some critics are confused as to what the movie is actually suppose to be about.

[terry78]

What's to get? Even little kids have figured out it's about that guy going into the computer to find his lost dad.

[Project862006]

so is this gonna be another watchmen

i loved watchmen so lol

[Webhead2006]

who knows critics say one thing the only thing that matters is the audience and will they get good box office numbers. which i am sure there will be a decent bo run domestically and internationally.

[ttotheusher]

Blade Runner was trashed by critic's when it was first released too; I highly doubt it will be up to that level, but I'm just saying...

[Poetic Chaos]

lol at the fleshlight comparison.

[TheComicbookKid]

wow, man. These reviews

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/moviereviews/a291545/tron-legacy.html?rss

"A huge disappointment, Tron: Fallacy (as it deserves to be known) proves Shakespeare right with his prophetic "all that glisters is not gold". "

[rashad]

The Wrap Review - 'Tron: Legacy' Don't Believe The Hype
http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/review-tron-legacy-dont-believe-hype-23016?page=0,0

[Kane52630]

Tron: Legacy World of Tron Featurette

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guardian.co.uk Review 3/5

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/dec/05/tron-legacy-film-review

It is often beautiful to look at, and could come to represent the fashion tropes of its era as faithfully as its predecessor did. And the silliness somehow adds to the enjoyment rather than detracting from it. It's the best kind of bonkers.

iamROGUE Review 4.5/5

Tron: Legacy is an exciting and beautiful film that I can guarantee will be considered a classic, just like the first.

Clothes on Film Review

There are flourishes of brilliance, particularly in score, costumes and set design. However, this brilliance is often buried beneath messy, disjointed action sequences and a story that fails to make any sense at all.

[Webhead2006]

Blah to those negative ones. They probablh didn't care for the film. Though I don't care I am still going to see it.

[Webhead2006]

Blah to those negative ones. They probablh didn't care for the film. Though I don't care I am still going to see it.

[GREEN =w= DAY]

since when do people even care what critics say? those morons should get off their high horse and get a job that doesn't involve saying what's good and what's not. we can do that ourselves

[That-Guy]

Yeah, sometimes I read reviews and I'm amazed by the way so many critics will praise the hell out of a movie for doing something that they lambasted another movie for a week prior. The truth is, critics are as bad as regular moviegoers. They think they're objective but they walk into a movie thinking it's either going to be worthy or it's going to suck and that affects their overall assessment.

[Octoberist]

But it's funny how people treat film critics. If a movie that is well liked, then they are our allies. If the movie gets bad review but then they are the enemies. Then if a bad movie that deserves bad reviews, then critics are cool.

Get my drift?

BUT I WON'T BASH CRITICS when I haven't seen the damn movie yet. I can't say they don't know what they're talking about when I'm in the right (yet). Because either they're friggin' right about the film, or they're friggin' wrong. We'll see. Until I do, I'll keep their reviews in mind, but I'll see the movie with a blank slate (as always).

[Passdom]

But it's funny how people treat film critics. If a movie that is well liked, then they are our allies. If the movie gets bad review but then they are the enemies. Then if a bad movie that deserves bad reviews, then critics are cool.

Get my drift?

BUT I WON'T BASH CRITICS when I haven't seen the damn movie yet. I can't say they don't know what they're talking about when I'm in the right (yet). Because either they're friggin' right about the film, or they're friggin' wrong. We'll see. Until I do, I'll keep their reviews in mind, but I'll see the movie with a blank slate (as always).
The people who are the quickest to point to critics loving a movie that they love are the same ones who then hate on critics for loving a movie they hate.

[Timstuff]

While I don't think one should become too invested in reviews, there does come a point where if a movie sucks bad enough it's going to be reflected in the reviews. I wanted to believe that The Last Airbender couldn't possibly be as bad as the critics were saying, but alas, it was. I'm not suggesting that Tron Legacy is a bad movie (I'm quite looking forward to it), let alone as bad as The Last Airbender, but I'm just throwing that out there for future reference.

[JAK®]

While I don't think one should become too invested in reviews, there does come a point where if a movie sucks bad enough it's going to be reflected in the reviews. I wanted to believe that The Last Airbender couldn't possibly be as bad as the critics were saying, but alas, it was. I'm not suggesting that Tron Legacy is a bad movie (I'm quite looking forward to it), let alone as bad as The Last Airbender, but I'm just throwing that out there for future reference.
This is true, unless the good/bad reviews are 50/50. Then it becomes an either love it or hate it situation.

[Anita18]

This is true, unless the good/bad reviews are 50/50. Then it becomes an either love it or hate it situation.
In those cases, more often than not the movie's not out-and-out BAD. Just not some people's tastes. Which is totally fine.

Although I'm :lmao: with people's responses over the reviews. This happens EVERY TIME reviews come out for an anticipated movie on SHH. EVERY. TIME. :lmao:

I heard from a nerdy friend who's seen Tron that it's good, although it won't be winning any writing awards. He doesn't think it's sucky though, just regular big-budget movie writing.

Honestly, it just sounds like we have another typical cool-looking big-budget movie. But this time with DAFT PUNK. :awesome:

[Hush]

It'll be good don't worry guys. I mean IGN praised it and they are pretty Nerdy with their reviews.

[Kane52630]

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[Webhead2006]

So true about crtics. That is a reason I don't really care about reviews to often. If I see a film its cause its on a topic I like, actors I enjoy seeing/directors too. Or if it peaked my interests with trailers.

[Kane52630]

Some more reviews and Octoberist you hit the nail on the head :up:

Mania.com Review "A"
The ongoing battle between Ten-Year-Old Me and Thirty-Eight-Year-Old Me finds another pitched battleground in TRON: Legacy. I’m pleased to announce that Ten-Year-Old Me has won this round, meaning that Legacy is officially the coolest film in the history of everything, and each of you should go see it eighty gazillion times.

Oh, Thirty-Eight-Year-Old Me has a case to make for those interested in snuffing out all light and joy this holiday season. He originally pointed out that Legacy follows the same shopworn narrative arc as the first TRON, with a clever outsider sucked into a strange world inside the computer. Said outsider travels through a land of sentient programs and artificial vistas created by binary codes, battling in a series of gladiatorial games before escaping and joining a resistance movement to overthrow the computer world’s evil overlord. His name is Sam Flynn (Garret Hedlund), son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) from the original film. Flynn the elder disappeared into the datastream some time ago, and as Flynn the younger discovers, papa has been awfully busy in the interim.

Thirty-Eight-Year-Old Me conceded that the father-son dynamic lends Legacy a slightly new wrinkle, as the two Flynns team up to fight the evil program CLU (also Bridges) and its vision of neo-fascist perfection. However, Thirty-Eight-Year-Old Me contended that the story remains unduly flimsy, with simplistic tropes filling in for genuine drama and an undue emphasis on surface impressions. He also pointed out that Hedlund is rather bland, and that his sharing the stage with Bridges makes it abundantly clear which of the two we’d rather follow around. Perhaps most importantly, he maintained that the film doesn’t have the first idea what to do with its title character (Bruce Boxleitner), who, like the first TRON, acts more as an afterthought than a major player. The more time went on, the more the oversight bugged him.

At that point, Ten-Year-Old Me decked Thirty-Eight-Year-Old Me with an office chair, threw sand in his eyes, and drop-kicked him in the spinal column while screaming “INFIDEL!!!” at the top of his lungs. The debate then reverted to a more impromptu format until Thirty-Eight-Year-Old Me crawled whimpering into a storm drain, promising to be good.

Ten-Year-Old Me’s point? The universe onscreen just takes the breath away. Director Joseph Kosinski and his team have built upon the basic concepts of the original TRON to create a universe unparalleled in its depth and wonder. The famous lightcycles which served as the first film’s signature have become infinitely more elegant, gliding across multi-level playing fields in graceful arcs rather than harsh angles. Yet they remain no less exciting for their imagery, and the sudden crashes and “derezzing” remain just as white knuckle as they did the first time around.

So too does the rest of TRON: Legacy invoke the past while reaching for the future, from the iconic disc duels to those giant floating stompers that periodically menace the hapless inhabitants below. The concept designs feel sleek and intoxicating, aided by music from the celebrated duo Daft Punk (the soundtrack… oh my God the soundtrack!) Even the use of 3D carries a special quality, not only for the way it allows us to revel in the depths of this universe, but in the way Kosinski sets our own mundane world apart with it (“real world” shots are all in 2D).

TRON: Legacy does little to explain the whys and wherefores of its universe, but you can sense its innate rhythm and flow, aiding by terrific performances from Bridges and Michael Sheen (providing a unique riff on Ziggy Stardust). Bridges’ CLU also reveals a lot more personality than the faceless Master Control of the first film, and the slightly off-putting nature of the actor’s computer-enhanced youth actually enhances the character’s artificial creepiness.

That all is just too much ammo in Ten-Year-Old Me’s corner to deny. The “A” grade at the top of this review reflects not perfection--far from it--but the way TRON: Legacy reminds us of the wonders this medium can bring. To watch it and be receptive to its vision is to understand how movies can show us things we’ve never seen before. It transports us in the same way Star Wars and The Wizard of Oz do. It makes us believe so strongly in its landscape that any questions about dodgy plot holes or thin characterizations simply die on our lips. The flaws are there, if you choose to look for them, but why on Earth would you want to? TRON: Legacy speaks to us on a more primal level: the only level where films like this really count. Leave Thirty-Eight-Year-Old Me at home for this one. He’s just too much of a killjoy.

OnTheBox Review 4/5

So the world of film-making has come as close to catching up with the imagination of Steven Lisberger as it ever will, but 28 years after it’s debut, many were wondering if Tron could finally deliver a film package worthy of such a sprawling premise. While the original certainly wasn’t the greatest movie of the 1980s, it was arguably one of the most important. Without that flawed but utterly entropic idea of mankind fusing itself with technology and hammering around on glowing motorbikes, there would have been no Neo, and Arnie’s career would have peaked with Conan.

Yet while the Matrix and Terminator franchises broke down like a pair of light-cycles in a Scottish snow drift, the Tron legacy is looking much brighter. We knew that this film would surpass the original in terms of visual effects, but we also needed a sense of purpose to make these various epilepsy-triggering sequences worthy of our attention. This could have been a contrived and wafer-thin tale which served simply as a futuristic vehicle for a CGI orgy, but thankfully there is a meaty plot arc at work here. Bringing together two long-seperated films is a difficult task, but under the watchful eye of Lisberger, director Joseph Kosinski has managed it briiliantly on his big-screen debut.

We pick up the story in 1989, with a waxy-faced version of Kevin Flynn telling his young son Sam about his adventures and creations on the grid. By all accounts he’s been pulling a lot of ‘all-nighters’ at the office of late, but they seem to be paying off because he boasts of a discovery that will change “everything mankind thinks it knows about religion, science and the rest of the universe..” However, before his bosses at ENCOM (who have become perturbed by Flynn’s eccentric behaviour) can offer him a pay-rise, he has vanished, leaving Sam the disillusioned majority shareholder of the company. Cut to the present day and Flynn Jr is now a computer whizz with a penchant for riding his motorbike too fast. Basically he has already managed to master the two most important skills that any Tron newby needs to survive life on the grid. Indeed we’re somewhat surprised to hear that he’s not a regional frisbee champion… Needless to say, Sam soon finds himself back at a very rundown Flynn’s Arcade and wouldn’t you just know it? He ends up being sucked through the same portal that his old man fell through a couple of decades before, thus realising that his dad has been neither “dead” nor “chilling in Costa Rica”.

During the high-octane ‘games’, which form a entertaining introduction to the world of the grid, Sam bumps into a couple of his dad’s old friends; Tron – who identifies Sam as a user during a disc duel – and CLU, the being created by Kevin all those years ago to help him create the perfect system. Through frequent well-positioned flash-backs, we find out that the once good Tron has fallen under the command of CLU (or CLU 2 to give him his official title), who has exiled Kevin to the outskirts of the grid, where he lives with a very sexy programme named Quorra (Olivia Wilde). Once Sam locates his old man, these short backstory monologues add much needed texture to the story and by explaining some of the grid’s political history, they make Tron: Legacy accessible even for those who have not seen the original.

With all that out of the way, we can finally cut to the (light-cycle) chase. Let’s face it – that’s what we’ve all been looking forward to. The corresponding scene was undoubtedly the most iconic in the 80s version and Tron: Legacy delivers a worthy re-imagining three decades later. 3D has been maligned in many quarters this year, but in some cases it really comes into it’s own. Forget Toy Story*, this is what those clunky specs were made for.

*Toy Story 3 was amazing..

io9 Review: "Tron Legacy is this year's Avatar"

io9 had the opportunity to see Tron Legacy prior to the film's international release. What can audiences anticipate when they enter the Grid? Here's our first impressions report.

For better or worse, Tron Legacy is this season's Avatar. Both films cost buckets of money to make, largely eschew star power, look dapper in 3-D, and offer their own (take-it-or-leave-it) philosophical digestifs once all the big crazy set pieces are done. Unlike Avatar, which strived to create the most naturalistic fake world it could, Tron Legacy embraces the synthetic. The film seemingly has a five-color palette (even the real world is swaddled in blacks, neons, and greys), and the color green is almost nonexistent. It's uncanny how Tron Legacy looked almost exactly like the multiplex I was sitting in — the theater's electric blue track lighting and black plastic stadium seats seemed like extensions of the film.

Whether this was intentional or not, this comparison is apt. Director Joe Kosinski has said the film is a tech-age Wizard of Oz and that the film's escapism from 2010 is unabashed. In a nutshell, Tron Legacy is an escape to a hyper-evolved 1982. When you step into the theater, you leave the spam and Stuxnets and other unpleasantries of 21st-century computing for a pocket dimension where a gang of totalitarian programs force dissenters to play life-or-death games of Arkanoid and Snake. The film looks new, but its dangers are quaintly 1980s. No one in the Grid will steal your Facebook password or sell your PIN number to deposed Nigerian royalty. Compared to the myriad frustrations of modern computing, the idea of your dad's digital doppelganger trying to kill you in a lightcycle match is a retrofuturistic delight.

But I'm getting ahead of myself. What's Tron Legacy about? Truth is, it follows a very similar trajectory to the first one. Spoilers ahead.

The film opens (in 2-D) in 1989 with Tron protagonist and ENCOM CEO Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) infodumping the entire first film as a bedtime story on his young son Sam. Flynn ominously disappears one day, and we cut to 2010, where Sam (Garrett Hedlund) is a twentysomething freedom-of-information prankster who leaks new software just to raise hell in the ENCOM board room. After Alan Bradley (Bruce Boxleitner) tells Sam that he got a mysterious message from the dilapidated Flynn's Arcade, Sam goes to investigate and gets lasered into the Grid.

First Impression: Tron Legacy is this year's Avatar At this point, the 3-D kicks in. Sam is shanghaied off by a Recognizer to the Tron City arena, where the comely servant programs — "the Sirens" — give him his disc and requisite speed suit.

Two high-octane arena games later, Sam discovers that his father's former digital avatar, CLU, is in charge, Kevin Flynn's in exile on the Grid's fringes, and that his dad's digital disciple Quorra (Olivia Wilde) wants to get all Weird Science with him (there's nothing as steamy as the lost Tron and Yori love scene from the first movie). Sure, Sam's got only eight hours to escape back into meatspace, but that's enough time for some quality bonding with his lost pop.

In terms of set pieces, Tron Legacy follows the first film faithfully — there are lightcycles, updated disc battles, and even a ride on the Solar Sailer. I do however wish this film had embraced some of the weirder designs of the first (see: the freaky tower guardians). The special effects give these scenes enough juice to make it not a retread. There's no flat-faced MCP or giant Sark, but there's the mysterious disc-slinger Rinzler, James Frain of True Blood as the servile program Jarvis, and plenty of pixel-scarred programs. The film also dabbles with the idea of spontaneous AI in a way that is purposefully vague — should there be a sequel, this is the plot point that has the most untapped potential.

If you've never seen the first Tron, you can make it through the movie no sweat, as Tron Legacy is primarily a chase sequence to the portal. It's not super-deep, but neither was the first film. It should sate the nostalgia cravings of fans of the first Tron, as the Grid of Tron Legacy is a product of the past. It's a virtual world that's grown up in a vacuum since 1989, so there's no technobabble and the greatest technological change was that the programs figured out how to take off their white bike helmets. It's sleek, unapologetic escapism, which is a rare feat given that even Optimus Prime gargles up pathos nowadays.

PS: Daft Punk's soundtrack is pretty spectacular too. There are a few generic orchestral tracks, but when it cooks, it cooks.

[GhostPoet]

I keep reading the bad reviews...and I'm just not sure where they are coming from. All I see are a bunch of typical, generic movie snobs with no real sense of taste as they are typically too busy tearing a part films to actually watch them. This is why I've found film reviewers to be extremely unreliable in 99% of the cases of movies. On the rarest of occassion I will find them to be correct...but mostly...they are just spouting crap.

[GhostPoet]

keep in mind the first Tron film got a 68%...so any hopes of good reviews from critics on ANY Tron film is going to be rare.

[Jackasscoley15]

Like somebody else said, I'm just going to watch this as a two-hour Daft Punk music video/theme park attraction, a purely sense-driven thrill-ride. In that regard, I predict it to exceed my expectations, because anticipating any kind of emotional stimulation or engaging plot would just be silly at this point, in my opinion.

[S.A.A.D.]

Emotional stimulation from the movie will be found in the form of Quorra and Gem. Aside from the visuals,cool vehicles,and music.

:oldrazz::o

[Symbiotic]

So, who's side is Michael Sheen's character Castor supposed to be on?

[dark_b]

;)
http://io9.com/5706231/watch-the-9+minute-tron-legacy-projection-mapping-show-thats-running-in-london

[Bastila]

Brought the soundtrack today, love it, can't wait for the film!

[corby]

double post

[corby]

So, who's side is Michael Sheen's character Castor supposed to be on?

I get the feeling he's the type of guy who plays both sides.

[echostation]

Too much blue, I figured something like this crap would happen... Making a huge budget sequel to a flop film just doesn't make any sense... this film is just so going to be confused visually and accused of copying which it does clearly

[LostSon88]

How about we wait til the movie actually comes out?

I mean, technically the first film wasn't a flop...it made twice its production budget at the time.

And frankly, if it it truly was such a flop, we wouldn't be talking about a high tech, big budget sequel 28 years later.

Clearly its resonated with some.

[Kane52630]

FYI, Monday Night Football is playing the Tron Legacy OST when it goes to commercial

TRON: LEGACY - Innovative Design

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New TRON LiveCycle Game Trailer & Daft Punk Track

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Here's a new CokeZero.com trailer for the TRON: LiveCycle iPhone video-game which is coming soon to Android based phones

Also, this Wednesday, December 8th, CokeZero.com will be streaming an exclusive Daft Punk track titled 'Castor' from the TRON: LEGACY Soundtrack. The track will eventually become available on a UK limited special edition of the soundtrack -- and there are no current plans to use the track in the US anytime soon. An exclusive Daft Punk image will also be available on the site then.

Thompson on Hollywood Review B-

"the story is silly...But like the first Tron, which had a huge impact on Hollywood, this sequel (rumored to have cost more than $200m) also pushes the frontiers of what's possible. The movie delivers enough of a wow factor to pull in viewers..."

Emanuel Levy Review C+
There's huge disparity between the seductive and sophisticated visuals and the dramatically uninvolving and overlong narrative, but young techno viewers (and fans of the original 1982 film) should make it a commercial hit.

[Webhead2006]

Echo you keep complaining about same thing over and over again. And blues/oranges are common dam colors used in films and posters.

[Spideyfan93]

Just heard more TRON trailer music for a promo for a game next week. ESPN making great musical decisions. Daft Punk is dope! :awesome: X10

[Darkness Falls]

i love the track "end of line" from the soundtrack
reminds me of game music from the 90's :D

[Deaths Head II]

Too much blue, I figured something like this crap would happen... Making a huge budget sequel to a flop film just doesn't make any sense... this film is just so going to be confused visually and accused of copying which it does clearly

Oh echo, never change. :atp:

[Kane52630]

Premiere of Daft Punk's Derezzed Official Music Video
:wow:

http://www.mtv.com/videos/daft-punk/603648/derezzed.jhtml

[TheWiseGuy487]

Premiere of Daft Punk's Derezzed Official Music Video
:wow:

http://www.mtv.com/videos/daft-punk/603648/derezzed.jhtml

That was awesome! :woot:

[SPider-T0rch]

I really wanna see some light jousting now!

[That-Guy]

Echo you keep complaining about same thing over and over again. And blues/oranges are common dam colors used in films and posters.

He's just doing it to get attention. I found it funny the first few times, but now, 1,000,000 posts later, he really should hang it up.

Unless it is true and he's never seen people wear blue or orange before. I bet if he went to a football game where the Colts were playing the Broncos, he's accuse the teams of ripping off Tron.

[Webhead2006]

Yea I know about echo it just gets annoying some times with him since that is all he complains about in any section of the hype I have seen him in.

[ttotheusher]

I have just got back from seeing Tron: Legacy.

However, I am too tired to write an in-depth review, so I'll leave you with this one, last word:

Mesmerizing

OK, here's one more; phenemonal.

[That-Guy]

I have just got back from seeing Tron: Legacy.

However, I am too tired to write an in-depth review, so I'll leave you with this one, last word:

Mesmerizing

OK, here's one more; phenemonal.

Good to hear! :applaud

[I Am The Knight]

Argh, I wanna see it right now!

[Webhead2006]

Well only one more week

[venom892]

Premiere of Daft Punk's Derezzed Official Music Video
:wow:

http://www.mtv.com/videos/daft-punk/603648/derezzed.jhtmlSimply fantastic!

[Dark Victory]

I have just got back from seeing Tron: Legacy.

However, I am too tired to write an in-depth review, so I'll leave you with this one, last word:

Mesmerizing

OK, here's one more; phenemonal.

Glad to hear that you loved it. Judging from the reviews so far, it seems to have the same reaction the first had on audiences way back when. I guess the movie will hit most of the right notes for fans of the original than anything else. I used to love Tron as a kid, but now I can only see it as nostalgic goofy fun. Bunker posted something a few pages back that he just wants a prolonged Daft Punk music video. Hit the nail on the head.:o

[S.A.A.D.]

It's time for a poll and this thing is going to have midnight showings come next week.

[I Am The Knight]

Glad to hear that you loved it. Judging from the reviews so far, it seems to have the same reaction the first had on audiences way back when. I guess the movie will hit most of the right notes for fans of the original than anything else. I used to love Tron as a kid, but now I can only see it as nostalgic goofy fun. Bunker posted something a few pages back that he just wants a prolonged Daft Punk music video. Hit the nail on the head.:o

Yup I just saw the first one a few months ago and it definitely had a lot of cheesy stuff in it, but also some incredible visuals...I don't think Tron Legacy will be goofy though. I'm not reading these reviews as they tend to spoil everything for you. I also don't want to have any negative thoughts in my head regarding the film :woot: I wanna go in as fresh as possible.

[KenK]

Got the soundtrack today (3.99 download from Amazon!), and it really is amazing. "Finale" is just spectacularly epic. "Sea of Simulation" pretty impressive, too (but you only get it on Amazon).

[Anita18]

Got the soundtrack today (3.99 download from Amazon!), and it really is amazing. "Finale" is just spectacularly epic. "Sea of Simulation" pretty impressive, too (but you only get it on Amazon).
Oh really? If the entire album's that cheap I'll go for it. Yay Amazon!

[batman11]

Score is indeed very cool. I love that they've been working on the score so long that it was actually incorporated into the marketing, dating back to the very first trailer. I think my favorite track is "The Fall," simply because of its short yet epic assault on my ears. I really like the main theme as well. It's particularly great in "Finale," which is a very good piece. Makes me want to be a hero or something... :woot:

[KenK]

The big question, though = Oscar-worthy (at least nomination-worthy)?

I figure if there's going to be any kind of wildcard nomination in the score category, it'll probably go to Trent Reznor for The Social Network, but I'm pulling for this.

[Darkness Falls]

i think it could go possibly for visual effects manily for the look of the tron world and the young jeff bridges

and possibly the music

[KenK]

i think it could go possibly for visual effects manily for the look of the tron world and the young jeff bridges

and possibly the music

That's, uh, all I was referring to. Even if the film were on track to get unanimous critical praise, I doubt the Academy would consider it for anything outside of those two categories.

[Yodaman]

Maybe sound and production design?

[KenK]

Maybe sound and production design?

Fair enough.

[Bunker]

The big question, though = Oscar-worthy (at least nomination-worthy)?

I figure if there's going to be any kind of wildcard nomination in the score category, it'll probably go to Trent Reznor for The Social Network, but I'm pulling for this.

Between Tron, TSN, and Inception, I can't pick a favorite score. All are so ****ing good.

[Webhead2006]

Yea they will probably get noms in production stuff/costumes.

[Kane52630]

some more reviews and its currently 75% on RT

Empire Magazine Reivew 3/5

A triumph of art direction, sound design and Gallic phat beats, but could do with a script upgrade and fun.exe patch.

Film4 Review 2.5/5

An embarrassing and unhappy compromise between the bland, lacklustre characterisation of The Phantom Menace and the achingly naff would-be cool of The Matrix sequels.

Guardian [UK] Review 3/5

It is often beautiful to look at, and could come to represent the fashion tropes of its era as faithfully as its predecessor did. And the silliness somehow adds to the enjoyment rather than detracting from it. It's the best kind of bonkers.

This is London Review 3/5

This reboot may not be as revolutionary as it thinks, but it's definitely worth a second glance.

Time Out Review 3/5
Appropriately, the sequel suffers from almost the same problems as the original: while it's visually dazzling, thematically intriguing and fronted by the single coolest man in the universe, it's also empty, derivative and rather directionless

[Blackman]

Pretty much getting decent reviews. Of course the more nerdy sites are creaming, but the general sites seem to like it enough

[batman11]

Between Tron, TSN, and Inception, I can't pick a favorite score. All are so ****ing good.

Add Deathly Hallows to that, and I'd say Black Swan as well, and those are my fav scores of the year too. I'd personally give Inception the edge over them all, but that's just preference. I just think it evokes the most from me, in both listening to it by itself and listening to it in the context of the film (obviously, can't say about Tron yet). I can't wait to see how the Tron score works in the film, as I already really like it without even seeing it matched up to the visuals and the emotions of the movie. It's interesting when things work out like that, because I was slightly underwhelmed and disappointed with Mansell's Black Swan score upon my first listen, but once I saw the film, I completely fell in love with it. It's a character in the film, just as much as Zimmer's score is in Inception I'd say. But yeah, overall, very good year for scores indeed. :up:

[Webhead2006]

Yea we seem to get like 50/50 good or bad reviews.

[Eelectro 2]

aside from the people that demand the first movie being seen in order to get this film, am i going to be lost at all having never seen the first one? or should i watch it before? im thinking of watching it either way im just unsure how much of the new movie is going to rely on knowledge of the first film

[rashad]

Between Tron, TSN, and Inception, I can't pick a favorite score. All are so ****ing good.

There's been an insane amount of great soundtracks this year. Including those 3 mentioned.

Black Swan
127 Hours
How To Train Your Dragon
Let Me In
Scott Pilgrim vs The World
Deathly Hallows Pt. 1

[rashad]

iTunes Bonus Tracks
"Father and Son" 3:12
"Outlands, Part II" 2:53

Amazon MP3 Bonus Track
"Sea of Simulation" 2:41

Special Edition Bonus Disc
1. "ENCOM, Part I" 3:53
2. "ENCOM, Part II" 2:18
3. "Round One" 1:41
4. "Castor" 2:19
5. "Reflections" 2:42


Gotta keep up with these bonus tracks. lol

[That-Guy]

The big question, though = Oscar-worthy (at least nomination-worthy)?

I figure if there's going to be any kind of wildcard nomination in the score category, it'll probably go to Trent Reznor for The Social Network, but I'm pulling for this.

So am I. I'm a huge fan of Reznor, but I think he's fallen into a rut recently. I didn't like How to Destory Angels (just sounded like NIN with less interesting vocals) and his Social Network soundtrack was rather forgettable, IMO.

But I can't get enough of Daft Punk's Tron music.

[Anita18]

If anyone has free time to kill today (I don't, unfortunately...), the TRON ARG has a "first one here wins" exercise happening RIGHT NOW.

http://www.flynnlives.com/digitalpulse/

East coast is on and running. You have to get to the place shown in the .pdf, find the TRON sticker, and call it to get instructions.

[venom892]

iTunes Bonus Tracks
"Father and Son" 3:12
"Outlands, Part II" 2:53

Amazon MP3 Bonus Track
"Sea of Simulation" 2:41

Special Edition Bonus Disc
1. "ENCOM, Part I" 3:53
2. "ENCOM, Part II" 2:18
3. "Round One" 1:41
4. "Castor" 2:19
5. "Reflections" 2:42


Gotta keep up with these bonus tracks. lol
Where Can I get the special edition?

[ttotheusher]

Thought I'd type up some more thought's on the film for you guys, I'll try and avoid spoilers, but there might be some mild one's in there too.

First off, I've never seen security like this at a cinema screening. 3 guards surrounded the screen like we were about to meet the president or something. They even made me and my friend turn our phones off in front of them. Madness.

Just to point out, my friend who I went with had never seen the original film and had little concept of Tron, so he's quite a good comparison to me, who list's Tron as one of my favourite films.

It would be easy enough to lavish praise on the design and special effect's of the film, but I think you'll see for yourselves. My eye's were literally bouncing across the screen scanning every detail, and it is immense. Even my mate, who is very much the average film goer, remarked on the beauty of design within this film.

Joseph Kosinski is a director to watch I think. Some of the camera movements were stunning, and not at all what you would expect. The film oozes creativity from every pore on that respect.

The story is actually rather well thought out, or at least I thought so. Apparantly the majority of the critic's disagreed. I mean, there's motivations for each character, and, refreshingly, the main characters dont always make the right decisions. The main problem I have for the film is pacing. There's a rather large buildup in the real world, followed by a lenghty non-stop series of action scene's set in the Arena, but once Sam meet's Flynn, the film grind's to a halt. Now, personally, I have no problem's with longer than normal films. These scene's are needed in order to build character, but for your average moviegoer, it might drag the film down a little too much. The film naturally picks up pace in the third act, but it's a lenghty wait inbetween the begining action scene's and the later one's.

Acting is fantastic across the board. I've read a lot of reviews that say Garrett Hedlund is the weak link, but his characterization barely allow's for much deviance. He play's the material well, but the character himself is stuck in "moody teenager mode" for much of the movie, and it's kinda hard to put in a show-stopping performance with it. Bridges is the man, as always. I find it incredible to think that he played Flynn and Clu. The two are so isomorphically different I doubt any actor other than the Dude could pull it off. The real suprise for me was Wilde, who I've never seen act in anything before. Of course I knew she was stunning, but was she just eye candy? No sir. She actually has a vital role to play, and she potrays a kind of childlike innocence that's inherently charming. Loved her in this. Sheen plays up the camp factor, but he does it with such brilliance you kinda wish he'd have more screen time. Aside from Clu, the other antagonist is Rinzler, whose kinda like this films Darth Maul. He even wields a double bladed lighsabre-y thing. It's a shame (and you'll see why I say this) that he wasnt given more time in the movie.

The action is intense. It really get's your blood pumping. The lightcycle chase is an amazing piece of action cinema. Say what you will about story and pacing, but the action is A+.

Finally...the soundtrack. I'm listening to it as I write this, if that's any indication as to it's quality. I'm a relatively recent Daft Punk fan, but I can see why they were chosen for the film. The real beauty of the score is the way the track's mesh so well with the film, yet stand on there own as powerful electro/orchestral hybrid's. I read somewhere also that they edited the action to the music, as opposed to the other way round, and it shows. Stunning in every sense of the word.

For those who wondering, you in no way have to see the original in order to understand this film. My mate wasnt sure if it was a remake or a sequel, but he had no problem following the actual story. There are shout out's for sure, but it doesn't compromise the film.

Simply put, the film rocks. I know a lot of people are going to disagree with me, but I dont care. I've the got the sequel I wanted. It's everything you would want out of a Tron sequel and more.

[Donut]

Thought I'd type up some more thought's on the film for you guys, I'll try and avoid spoilers, but there might be some mild one's in there too.

First off, I've never seen security like this at a cinema screening. 3 guards surrounded the screen like we were about to meet the president or something. They even made me and my friend turn our phones off in front of them. Madness.

Just to point out, my friend who I went with had never seen the original film and had little concept of Tron, so he's quite a good comparison to me, who list's Tron as one of my favourite films.

It would be easy enough to lavish praise on the design and special effect's of the film, but I think you'll see for yourselves. My eye's were literally bouncing across the screen scanning every detail, and it is immense. Even my mate, who is very much the average film goer, remarked on the beauty of design within this film.

Joseph Kosinski is a director to watch I think. Some of the camera movements were stunning, and not at all what you would expect. The film oozes creativity from every pore on that respect.

The story is actually rather well thought out, or at least I thought so. Apparantly the majority of the critic's disagreed. I mean, there's motivations for each character, and, refreshingly, the main characters dont always make the right decisions. The main problem I have for the film is pacing. There's a rather large buildup in the real world, followed by a lenghty non-stop series of action scene's set in the Arena, but once Sam meet's Flynn, the film grind's to a halt. Now, personally, I have no problem's with longer than normal films. These scene's are needed in order to build character, but for your average moviegoer, it might drag the film down a little too much. The film naturally picks up pace in the third act, but it's a lenghty wait inbetween the begining action scene's and the later one's.

Acting is fantastic across the board. I've read a lot of reviews that say Garrett Hedlund is the weak link, but his characterization barely allow's for much deviance. He play's the material well, but the character himself is stuck in "moody teenager mode" for much of the movie, and it's kinda hard to put in a show-stopping performance with it. Bridges is the man, as always. I find it incredible to think that he played Flynn and Clu. The two are so isomorphically different I doubt any actor other than the Dude could pull it off. The real suprise for me was Wilde, who I've never seen act in anything before. Of course I knew she was stunning, but was she just eye candy? No sir. She actually has a vital role to play, and she potrays a kind of childlike innocence that's inherently charming. Loved her in this. Sheen plays up the camp factor, but he does it with such brilliance you kinda wish he'd have more screen time. Aside from Clu, the other antagonist is Rinzler, whose kinda like this films Darth Maul. He even wields a double bladed lighsabre-y thing. It's a shame (and you'll see why I say this) that he wasnt given more time in the movie.

The action is intense. It really get's your blood pumping. The lightcycle chase is an amazing piece of action cinema. Say what you will about story and pacing, but the action is A+.

Finally...the soundtrack. I'm listening to it as I write this, if that's any indication as to it's quality. I'm a relatively recent Daft Punk fan, but I can see why they were chosen for the film. The real beauty of the score is the way the track's mesh so well with the film, yet stand on there own as powerful electro/orchestral hybrid's. I read somewhere also that they edited the action to the music, as opposed to the other way round, and it shows. Stunning in every sense of the word.

For those who wondering, you in no way have to see the original in order to understand this film. My mate wasnt sure if it was a remake or a sequel, but he had no problem following the actual story. There are shout out's for sure, but it doesn't compromise the film.

Simply put, the film rocks. I know a lot of people are going to disagree with me, but I dont care. I've the got the sequel I wanted. It's everything you would want out of a Tron sequel and more.

If you want you can just send me this answer via private message. The Soundtrack has a track named Flynn Lives. Which Flynn survives the movie ? That has me curious

[B.A. Baracus]

What soundtrack is TSN?

[Anita18]

What soundtrack is TSN?
The Social Network? Trent Reznor? What question are you asking? :funny:

Okay, the ARG thing is finished and I played along for the online component, and I have NO IDEA wtf just happened. :funny:

http://www.flynnlives.com/digitalpulse/

Moreover, what I want to know is how do they code for that stuff? I was entering in numbers on my cell phone keypad and it interacted in real time with the website. And then when I got the right combination, a bunch of popups appeared and moved around on my screen, then disappeared one by one.

And then a picture of a pager appeared with a phone number which I called, and the voicemail left me with a mysterious code I have no idea what to do with because Unfiction is blocked at work. :funny: