Anyone nostalgic for monochrome computer screens, BASIC or '80s video games should definitely check this out again.
Tron (1982)
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Reviews Counted:37
Fresh:25
Rotten:12
Average Rating:6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins
Genre: Childrens
Synopsis: The MCP, a master computer program, is appropriating all other programs in order to become the controlling program in the world. To regain access to the computer for users, hacker Kevin Flynn... The MCP, a master computer program, is appropriating all other programs in order to become the controlling program in the world. To regain access to the computer for users, hacker Kevin Flynn sneaks into the system, but gets himself digitized. Stuck inside the system, he pretends to be a program and manages to help another program, Tron, free the machine from the tyrannical control of the MCP. [More]
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan, Barnard Hughes, Dan Shor
Director: Steven Lisberger
Director: Steven Lisberger
Reviews for Tron
It does have one or two boring stretches, but the computer world it envisions is fantastic.
Visually, this film is state of the art, à la 1982, and Jeff Bridges turns in some of his better work.
A superb 20th Anniversary DVD proves that Tron wasn't just groundbreaking; it's also great fun.
Tron’s images intoxicate; this computer world, depicted in the vocabulary of computer graphics that are highly contemporary, is a deserved dog-ear in the history of cinema.
Tron looks almost as startling as it did when I was much shorter, largely because the designs by Moebius and Syd Mead complemented the austere style of early CGI.
Despite my reservations about the film’s story line, I’m sure I’ll be watching it a few more times before either the disc or I wear out.
while it touts its technological influence, Tron is actually more instructive a model for the special effects extravaganzas that continue to litter the multiplex.
The biggest letdown -- the MCP is a big red cylinder with a face reminiscent of the Kool-Aid Man.
There are some stolid sci-fi elements in it and some neat one-liners that'll appeal to computer users.
Latest News for Tron
March 31, 2009:
Disney/Pixar Delivers at ShoWest ![]()
Disney rolled out its ShoWest presentation today, including 3-D footage from the "Tron" sequel, news on the "Toy Story" 3-D reissues, a peek at "Alice in Wonderland," and more.... More...
March 04, 2009:
Daft Punk Scoring Tron Sequel Soundtrack? ![]()
Although Disney has yet to confirm, Billboard is reporting that Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter -- the electronica duo better known as Daft Punk -- have been... More...
March 03, 2009:
Tron Sequel Story Details Revealed? ![]()
If you're geeked for the "Tron" sequel -- and you don't mind gorging yourself on spoilers -- then you'll want to read the plot summary that made its way to AICN yesterday. More...
February 09, 2009:
Tron 2 to Make Second San Diego Comic-Con Appearance ![]()
Director Joe Kosinski is already filming "Tron 2" -- and planning on wowing crowds at the San Diego Comic-Con with footage from the sequel for a second straight year. More...
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