TR2N - Tron 2
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"Tron: Legacy almost operates as a litmus test for how much we will tolerate in our tent-pole filmmaking. Just how much bad dialogue, poor acting, inexplicable plotting, and emotionally-vapid characterizations will we accept as long as we’ve been convinced that the film is “cool”? How little actual content will we demand in exchange for $300 million light shows disguised as motion pictures? We casually accept seemingly intentional mediocrity in our franchise films, from The Flintstones to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, holding our nose but making these films into smash hits.
I am reminded of Patrick Stewart’s monologue towards the end of Star Trek: First Contact. “The line must be drawn here. This far, and no further.” If we as moviegoers accept this artless, soulless confection as a suitable example of big-budget filmmaking, then we deserve everything we get in the following years. The apparent absence of any attempt at quality renders even the (only occasionally) pretty pictures impotent and dull. And make no mistake; Tron: Legacy is a stunningly dull would-be movie."
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- You see, a valid point destroyed by referencing Star Trek: First Contact.ian
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^haters
- fooler20
"$300 million light shows disguised as motion picture" says it all.
This was the first 3D movie i've seen in the theater since Jaws 3-D in 1983 (Yeah I'm that old and saw the original TRON in the theater too) and was pretty impressed by the technology. It was a 100 times better than watching Caroline or My Bloody Valentine on Blue Ray at home.
I think I was more impressed when I saw the glowing neon effect in the first one as a preteen than the 3D effects in this one.
This Tron was pretty slow paced and all the fight scenes where ripped from every other action film ever made but the light cycle parts made it worth the price of admission.
- lol, I had no idea there was a Jaws 3-D********
- it was horrible
"the 3rd Dimension is terror"
http://www.youtube.c…fooler2 - oh c'mon...it was great at the time. I was 10 btw...marychain
- lol, I had no idea there was a Jaws 3-D
- scarabin0
people were expecting shakespeare from disney?
it's a kids movie FFS
- Pixar never fucks up their kids movies, so it is possiblemtgentry
- I disagree. Pixar's been missing a lot lately.luckyorphan
- ernexbcn0
It was great, would love to see again on the theater.
- scarabin0
all i see is people bashing it without pointing out anything in particular to merit their poor appraisal of it. what plot hole or story element was it that was such a huge obstacle for you that you couldn't suspend disbelief for an hour and a half to enjoy yourself?
- prophet0
I am personally stoked to go see it when i get a chance. And i'm gonna like it i'm sure. I'm not expecting a criterion masterpiece but i am expecting sexy action. And wilde in a neon scuba suit.
- _niko0
But let's give Kosinski a chance, there's a good possibility that the studios and execs hacked the movie to hell just to get it out on time or make it more family friendly or whatever.
I'll wait for the directors cut.
- antimotion0
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
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to all the hatas:
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oh no! don't tell me Tron2 sucks ass. Or maybe it'll repeat history over again. Bomb at its release, then years later witness a resurrection and develop a whole new cult following from today's present 10 year olds.
- All part of the plan to ensure a supply of future remakes********
- All part of the plan to ensure a supply of future remakes
- sea_sea0
just got back from watching it on IMAX and i was definitely entertained. loved the effects and the story wasn't bad. and yeah, the cycle on a stick was badass. lolz
- nthkl0
Saw it with my 10yo son Sunday. He and I dug it. Was personally thinking about how badass digital domain was the entire time. My son said it was better than avatar on the way out, but then proceeded to ask to see yogi bear next... Kids :)
- hellogoodbye0
Entertaining movie, yes.
The visual FX throughout were sick, except for the young Kevin Flynn (too fake looking).ps: Now, I want a Ducati. :)
- fooler20
honestly, the part of the movie I got the most excited about is when I saw the PK Ripper...
- capn_ron0
i was tense the whole time, but it might have been the music and wacky sounds effects. I would say it was fairly pleased with the movie. I knew not to go in with high hopes though, so the entertainment value was still there.
- scarabin0
watch it here
- ernexbcn0
I loved the opening sequence, and the whole art direction is superb, too bad for the silly script, but still I'll go to see it again on the big screen.