In 1982, Walt Disney Studios took a chance on first-time producer Donald Kushner as well as first-time writer Steven Lisberger by making and releasing their science fiction film TRON.
The movie, deemed extremely risky by many studios and accordingly passed on, went on to bring in over $30 million at the box office and has become a groundbreaking cultural phenomenon. Ultimately, TRON influenced a whole generation of moviemakers to use CGI in their productions (including Pixar/Disney animation head John Lasseter) and has spawned TRON books, video games and a sequel that is easily one of the best movies ever made.
TRON: Legacy is a visually stunning, incredibly fast-paced roller coaster ride of a film that will have audiences loving every minute. The movie follows original TRON protagonist Kevin Flynn’s son, Sam Flynn, as he stumbles into the digital city his father created called “The Grid.”
From the moment Sam steps into this new world, he is drawn into the world of the programs — fighting for his life, learning the details of why his father disappeared 20 years prior, and much much more (which we won’t spoil for you!).
The story moves rapidly from the film’s start, and there is absolutely no slowing down. From beginning to end, TRON: Legacy doesn’t let up for a instant; it’s an action driven, wildly exciting 125 minutes of American film making at its very best.
Casting for TRON:Legacy was superb; with a strong line-up of recognizable stars and fast rising talent, the cast brings first-time director Joseph Kosinski’s movie to its full potential. Sam, the main character, is played by Garrett Hedlund, who turns in a strong performance as the lead.
Kevin Flynn’s role is reprised by Jeff Bridges, and the actor also doubles as CLU, his computerized counterpart in the world of The Grid.
Olivia Wilde plays Quorra, the wide-eyed, strikingly beautiful and deadly protege of Kevin Flynn.
Bruce Boxleitner returns as the loyal and stoic Alan Bradley,
and the cast is rounded out by Michael Sheen in the role of Castor, a scene-stealing Ziggy Stardust-esque club owner in The Grid. Sheen’s performance is particularly amazing as the Londoner, famous for his talent on the theatrical stage, is quite the believable madman on the silver screen.
The movie is presented in 3D, filled with mind-blowing visuals and special effects that once again will set the standard for science fiction films just as the original TRON did. In particular, the action sequences in The Grid’s coliseum stand out as phenomenal, with animation so well rendered that viewers won’t be able to help but forget that they are watching CGI, finding themselves lost in the brutal sports being played out on the screen.
The score for TRON: Legacy was put together by Daft Punk, the French electronica duo, and is well deserved of much critical acclaim. With a mix of synth as well as classical overtures (Daft Punk utilized an 89 person orchestra in the sountrack’s creation), the score for the film ranks as one of the best for the new millennium, on par with Hans Zimmer’s masterpiece soundtracks of “The Dark Knight” and “Inception”, as well as Andrew Kaiser’s amazing score for the independent film “Timer”.
Positively Celebrity gives TRON: Legacy a perfect 10/10. The strong cast, great story, amazing visuals, fast pace and incredible score make this movie the can’t-miss event of the year.
TRON: Legacy will be released everywhere on December 17. The movie’s soundtrack is available now, and is a definite must-have for any music lovers collection! All of us here at Positively Celebrity highly recommend TRON: Legacy, and can’t wait to see the amazing film again in IMAX 3D!
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