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When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world and becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.
A brilliant video game designer, Kevin Flynn, is digitally «beamed» inside the computer world of a ruthless corporation's mainframe. Once inside, he must compete in a series of gladiatorial games against deadly programs and the tyrannical Master Control Program, all while seeking a way to escape and expose the MCP's corrupt creator.
Tron was praised for its groundbreaking visual effects and innovative use of computer-generated imagery, which were revolutionary for their time. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat thin, the film's unique aesthetic and imaginative world-building garnered significant attention and a cult following. It's often seen as a pioneering work in the realm of digital filmmaking.
Visually groundbreaking with pioneering CGI.
Engaging concept and imaginative digital world.
Plot occasionally overshadowed by its impressive visuals.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique visual style and the novel concept of entering a computer world. While some found the story a bit straightforward, the overall experience was considered exciting and forward-thinking for its era.
Nominated for 2 Academy Awards (Art Direction, Costume Design).
The filmmakers used over 15 miles of neon-lit cables to create the distinctive glowing costumes worn by the actors inside the computer world.
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[Noticed all the other reviews here are posted by folks who have no interest in technology in the first place...] TRON (1982) is an incredibly imaginative concept that was decades ahead of its time. At the time of production these graphi...
**Once avant-garde and innovative, this film feels archaic and old as an arcade game, and has an absolutely miserable script.** I'm not sure what Disney was thinking when they decided to make this film, but I understand the concept and t...
I saw this again yesterday - it's 40 years old! I didn't see it at the time, I was one of those kids who hadn't the slightest interest in "Space Invaders" nor did I ever have an Atari, but I do recall the fuss that was being made about Disn...
An acquired taste. For me, someone who has no knowledge of computer programming and the sort, it's a very slow, tedious and boring watch. <em>'Tron'</em>, unfortunately, didn't take my interest whatsoever. Not helped by the poor special ...