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.
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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