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TRON: Legacy

TRON: Legacy

2010

A sequel to the 1982 Disney sci-fi film Tron, that pioneered CGI animation.

Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges, returning from the original), looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant (Olivia Wilde), Sam and Kevin embark on a life-and-death journey across that black cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous.

Starring Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde, Garrett Hedlund

Directed by Joseph Kosinski (feature debut)

Written by Adam Horowitz, Richard Jefferies, Edward Kitsis, Steven Lisberger

Thriller, Science Fiction, Adventure, Action | 2hr 5mins | Rated (PG) | Contains Medium Level Violence | Origin: USA | Official Site »

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    Aaron Yap, Flicks.co.nz

    Aaron Yap, Flicks.co.nz

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    NB: Aaron Yap saw the IMAX 3D version of this film.

    Tron’s legacy is probably exactly this: CGI-pumped event movies promising thrilling state-of-the-art-everything at the expense of decent storytelling, engaging characters, or a reason for being, other than to showcase expensive, groundbreaking tech. With that in mind, Joseph Kosinski’s reboot-cum-sequel of Steven Lisberger’s 1982 cult artefact is a slam-dunk, visually leaps and bounds over its predecessor’s 1.0 then-revolutionary effects. It allows more choreographic dimension and flexibility to the film’s light-cycle races and disc-throwing gladiatorial battles that weren’t possible 30 years ago. And those moments when Legacy opens up to IMAX proportions, we again get flashes of the format’s immersive potential to generate a heart-thumping kick to the system.

    But let’s face it: it’s a lame movie. The skin-tight, posterior-shaping neon-striped suits and twirling light trails might look a tad jazzier, but Legacy’s upgrade only amplifies the lameness of the original minus its time-capsule likeability. It’s a glorified motion-master ride that discharges levels of cornea abuse and motion nausea that bring back memories of the Wachowskis’ misbegotten Speed Racer. But whereas that film sporadically pushed the edge of taste and sanity to qualify as some kind of must-see misfire, Legacy is just two hours of oppressive, arbitrarily plotted dullness. Miscast lead Hedlund is in serious need of a personality transplant, forcing Bridges (x2) to do the heavy lifting and make any of the father-son heart-to-hearts even remotely matter.

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The people's reviews

11 reviews

  • 100 word review

     3

    100WordReviews

    Superstar (?)

    Usually I'd start off with a turbo-fire summary of the story. However, with Tron: Legacy, the story is all over the place. It’s hard to pin down the entire plot within one or two sentences because the movie spins numerous ideas around your head without clearly defining any of them. The pacing slows to a halt in the middle and doesn’t pick up much near the end. However, the incredible visuals and the PHENOMENAL score draw you into the gorgeous world of The Grid. And if you’re movie’s boring, at least you’re bored in The Grid. With Olivia Wilde. Groovy.

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  • Mindblowing!

     5

    Hannah

    Nobody (?)

    Has looked forward to this movie for a very long time and I must say this movie is amazing! i saw it 3 times in 3d.Soundtrack epic! Visuals mindblowing! in my top 3 favorite films of 2010

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  • A movie to see for 2010!

     4

    Tyle

    A-Lister (?)

    I rate this movie as one of the best this year and probably looking at going again for the 3D version

    The visual effects and action is just superb and the cast are A+!

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  • True to the name

     5

    Rob

    Nobody (?)

    this movie was simply amazing. the visual effects were outstanding and the story was true to the Tron name. loved the first movie, and the sequal did a wonderful job of bringing it into the 21st century

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  • That's a really big door!

     4

    Andrea-Dewhurst

    B-Grader (?)

    Woah. Frak is was good. Jeff Bridges is back and he is most definitely the stand out (again) in this film. If you are a fan of the original, this will surely surpass your expected standard. Flynn, Clu and Tron (after a fashion) are all back in this film but Yuri is nowhere to be seen which is sad. The visuals are absolutely stunning and easily distract from the sometimes poor plot issues.

    But who cares what the actors are saying when you are looking at something so freaking awesome! And the soundtrack makes the film all that much more engrossing. GO see it, just for the Light Cycles!

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  • Visually stunning

     4

    Flynn

    Nobody (?)

    Simply brilliant. You can't take your eyes off the thing even though there's an insane amount of things to try and look at and take it. Plot was a little thin at times but some of the obvious religious undertones at least made for interesting discussion post-flick.

    All in all, a great watch and you should most definitely see it.

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  • Looking forward to it

     4

    Jade Francis

    Nobody (?)

    My brother made me watch it as it is one of his favourite childhood movies. hes very excitied about the new movie

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  • OH MAN THIS IS GREAT

     5

    Gabriela Goulart

    Nobody (?)

    Daft Punk make all the song and still have a featuring in the movie!

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  • Looks Promising!!

     5

    SouthShadow

    Nobody (?)

    I've enjoyed watching the 1st movie as a kid & as what Cookie just said, the original Tron was ahead of it's time. This is 1 movie i'm definitely looking forward to see.

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  • The original Tron was ahead of it's time

     5

    Cookie

    Nobody (?)

    This looks promising. I am a fan of Jeff Bridges since Starman, The Big Lebowski , Tron and fearless. He always delivers.

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Press Reviews

  • Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

    Tron: Legacy, a sequel made 28 years after the original but with the same actor, is true to the first film: It also can't be understood, but looks great. Both films, made so many years apart, can fairly lay claim to being state of the art. This time that includes the use of 3-D.
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  • Christchurch Press (James Croot)

    Minor bugs mar slick sound and vision, says our reviewer.
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  • Dominion Post (Graeme Tuckett)

    The light cycles, the killer frisbees, the vinyl body suits, the god-awful dialogue, the cod mysticism, basically everything 12-year-old boys of all ages loved the first time around is back.
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  • Empire (UK)

     3

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

    It all ends up being a half-hour too much of a just okay thing.
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  • New York Times

    A sequel with far less color and cinematic imagination, and many more bells and whistles, including a freakishly special-effected Mr. Bridges going mano a mano in cyberspace with the grizzled real deal. Twice as much Jeff Bridges does not necessarily mean twice as much entertainment - bummer.
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  • NZ Herald (Russell Baillie)

    Dazzling reboot with story blips
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  • Variety (USA)

    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.
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