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One of the earliest feature films to reflect the video-game craze of the 1980s, Disney's Tron stars Jeff Bridges as computer programmer Kevin Flynn, who becomes part of the very game that he's programming. Flynn's principal antagonist is his glory-grabbing boss, Ed Dillinger (David Warner), who likewise metamorphoses into a video-game character. The title character, a computer-generated superhero, is played by Bruce Boxleitner. Though antiquated by 1990s standards, Tron represented the last word in special effects back in 1982. Surprisingly, despite its long-range influence on the movie industry, the film was a box-office disappointment when first released. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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by sfspaz
January 13, 2004 - 5:04 PM PST
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Too niche for many and too slow for others, Disney's Tron was quickly relegated to "cult" status upon its release in 1982. Comprised of programming inside-jokes and carried out at a less-than blinding pace, Tron's specialized appeal was largely lost on a mass audience.
20 years on, however, the movie stands in almost better stead than when it was released: as quite a gorgeous animated spectacle, whose futuristic visions have proved largely accurate. The story of 2 freedom-seeking programmers caught inside the workings of a facistic, monolithic supercomputer applies surprisingly well in current times, depending on your particular affiliations.
In addition, Tron's vanguard animation style looks frankly gorgeous in digital form, sporting one of the most dazzling opening sequences on film. The light cycle sequence, the discs of Tron sequence, the solar sailer, all have gone into movie legend. While certain animation techniques might show their age (imperfect blue-screening being the chief one), the imagery is largely still compelling 2 decades on, and as a compliment to the animators, looks surprisingly contemporary.
For those with a penchant for art direction, this movie is still time well-spent. for those with a penchant for art direction and an interest in computers, it is indispensable.
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