TR2N - Tron 2
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It was a child's movie, which was to be expected. There should be a conscious effort from adults whom view these types of films, that is the case. Many films are criticized in this fashion that really don't need to be - of course, this is my opinion and doesn't need to be heeded - but none the less, all films should be viewed upon for what they are - if it is a "children's film," then it shouldn't be so analytically scrutinized for the plot/dialogue - most children's films are built on powerful ideas, but executed with simplicity - such as this.
Here's a nice interview with Daft on their work regarding the film:
http://collider.com/daft-punk-in…I appreciate these statements - I feel they sum up a great deal of what was envisioned:
What attracted them to the film:
Bangalter: “We were interested in the relationship between society and technology, and how the place of technology in the world had changed so much. The first movie in 1982 was a very colorful, hopeful, naive look at technology, and the power of the computer. Thirty years later, this new movie would be a dark and not-innocent look at technology. It was in common with how we feel about technology, which is this love-hate relationship with it. It can be wonderful and terrifying.”
What kind of approach they took:
Bangalter: “I think Tron is a good example of minimalism. That’s what we liked with the direction of the new film. It can be huge film, but there’s a lot of negative space, so there’s this certain minimalist approach, that “less is more” feel, that we appreciate artistically.”
I for one really enjoyed the film. One of my favorite scenes was actually in the very beginning - Sam Flynn (older version) on a motorcycle driving through the city being chased by a cop to Daft's score. It was elegant. To me, it was like those moments before you fall asleep, just when you're about to hit REM - you're in 2 places at once. That's what a good film does - but... in my opinion of course...
- the film made more than a passing reference to zen (elegance in minimalism, simplicity)scarabin
- one of the things i really liked about itscarabin
- I can't disagree more with your thesis on "children's films". Two words: "Toy Story."luckyorphan
- Two more words: "Finding Nemo." It is possible—and the director's job—to make a good movie. Period.luckyorphan