Let me go on record now as admitting that I did not see Tron. I did, however, see this guy, which was quite scary, so you should all be super happy that I was able to overcome the trauma and see Tron Legacy.
I also want to add that there are limitations to my review when it comes to this type of movie. It’s not my thing. Jim, however, was beyond thrilled to have a chance to see the movie; and Eilis, who had said she wasn’t sure she wanted to go at all when she thought we were seeing Narnia, was nearly as excited as her father.
Let’s start with the fact that they do a fair explanation of the background story, for those of us that opted to spend our Friday nights back in 1982 going to see Cyndi Lauper in concert. I felt like I was fairly caught up when the new storyline kicked in.
But then it all became just a little bit too familiar. As Kevin Flynn was standing there, I kept saying to myself “What’s familiar about him?” Then it dawned on me that his clothes came from the Jedi Goodwill Store.
The whole film felt “borrowed” to me. I saw glimpses of The Matrix, Star Wars, and maybe even a little Harry Potter. And the storyline felt old, like I had seen that somewhere else, too.
The best thing about the movie is the soundtrack, but once Granuaile fell asleep, it was more of a distraction than an enjoyment.
And your review from a certified Geek? Jim declared this a movie he would definitely not pay to go see 🙁
On the plus side, we got a cool poster and Dove chocolate samples. The whole evening wasn’t a bust!
Thats a really big door
and
End of Line
Two tributes to the original film. Outside of that, its a second rate sequel.
Hey you didn’t mention the 3D. Its lost on me, since I can’t see it. Was it any good?
Yeah the soundtrack was good, and the graphics are an updated for today – but like every other piece of cinema crap, they have hyped it forever. Better to put that time and money into a better story