| Tron | | Cast : | Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner | | Director : | Steven Lisberger | | Studio : | Disney Studios | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen | | Released Date : | July 09, 1982 | | DVD Released Date : | March 02, 2004 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 29, 2005 | | Summary | Tron Collectors Edition, a lot of fun | Content
 | TRON suffers from an uninspired storyline, insipid dialogue and a horribly cast title character (BRUCE BOXLEITNER?). Thos 3 elements bring the film down to three stars. On the flipside, TRON carries one of the strongest production designes in the past quarter decade. If you look at just one frame from almost anywhere in the film, you'll recognize it as TRON.
Jeff Bridges portrays charismatic computer programmer, FLYNN whose got a bone to pick with the company he was fired from. They stole his video game creations and took credit. Now, he wants them back. He enlists a couple of friends (and silly sub-plots) to help him get into the MCP (The Master Computer Program) and locate his material. But, the powerful MCP pulls FLYNN in where he must live in the world of video games of his own deign.
That is the basic storyline, but that is all easily forgotten when the films visual splendor is examined. Although current CGI films accomplish so much more, TRON's quaint use is still very effective, even twenty years later. Especially noteworthy is the combination of CGI with cell animation. Even today, the "Lightcycle" race is as 'cool' as anything in the MATRIX.
Although the film plays mostly to the young teen male category, it should also fare well with anyone who used to be a young male about 20 years ago. After all, TRON came out within 10 years of other Sci_fi adventures like STAR WARS, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, STAR TREK, THE BLACK HOLE, and other spoace operas.
The film got its genesis from the company that created the animated short "ANIMALYMPICS". Now, it stands as a great experiment in filmmaking. The Collectors Edition is beautifully mastered and a wonderful sound mix. But it also contains a new hour and a half 'making of' documentary. There are also many elements that were lifted from the Disney Laser Disc box set.
So, the film is visually strong but is weak in story and structure. Watch for a special uncredited appearance by Mickey Mouse about 72.5 minutes in to the film!
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| Rating | | | Date | July 08, 2005 | | Summary | "Computers and the programs will start thinking and the people will stop" | Content
| There are two types of people: those who like TRON and those who don't. I don't like it. The special effects may have been revolutionary in their time, but that's no reason to watch the movie now, with CG that any seven-grader can conjure up on his PC at home. It should be noted that Tron bears a suspicious amount of similarities to Star Wars (Stormtroopers, Tie Fighters etc) however considering the amazing-in 1982- human interaction within a computer world; the highlight is Wendy Carlos' techno musical score. Steven Lisberger's second film shows the director's lack of talent for sharp pacing and original screenplay. Apart from Jeff Bridges, this is a no-name cast who do really poorly, but it's not their fault, you can still see movies like the Star Wars prequels where actors have nothing to relate to except for an intimidating blue screen. The story isn't exactly enthralling, the visuals are un-inspiring, and while this is a milestone for the progress of SFX in movies, this one doesn't stand up well today. Remember it for its kitsch and clamor, but don't expect anything amazing. |
| Rating | | | Date | June 22, 2005 | | Summary | Homer Simpson: "Did Any of You See 'Tron'?" All: "No"..."No"... "Yes...I mean, No" | Content
| Jeff Bridges plays a young computer programmer who goes too far in trying to hack into a system he shouldn't be messing with, and is transported into the program itself, where he has to battle gladiator style in a video game-like environment. It's not as fun as it sounds.
The story is weak and is kinda boring. The only reason for the movie's existence is to show off the computer animation, and its apparent that not much thought was put into the movie itself. It's cool to see where the computer animation revolution first began in the movies, but this really could have been just fine as a ride at Disney World. |
| Rating | | | Date | May 29, 2005 | | Summary | buy it | Content
| if you're reading this you probably already know what tron is about and if it is good or not. if you don't: it's awsome. for a time it was my favorite movie. But to review the DVD itself: very good. tons of extras and interesting facts/things.
buy it if you've seen it or like fantasy movies |
| Rating | | | Date | February 24, 2005 | | Summary | can't take your eyes off the screen kind of movie | Content
| saw this with my dad in theatres when I was very young
loved it all the way from start to end
amazing visuals
got this on dvd about a year ago
watch it again and again and never stop being amazed
the cinematics it conveys
the plot
the whole story
the visuals
truly a classic to watch over and over over the years and remember for its entire idea and convolutions. amazing job you guys did on this movie. that includes cast and directing |
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