Tron

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When talented computer engineer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) finds out that Ed Dillinger (David Warner), an executive at his company, has been stealing his work, he tries to hack into the system. However, Flynn is transported into the digital world, where he has to face off against Dillinger's computerized likeness, Sark, and the imposing Master Control Program. Aided by Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) and Yori (Cindy Morgan), Flynn becomes a freedom fighter for the oppressed programs of the grid.

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Though perhaps not as strong dramatically as it is technologically, TRON is an original and visually stunning piece of science fiction that represents a landmark work in the history of computer animation.

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Arthur Knight

Hollywood Reporter

It’s a bit like Through the Looking Glass combined with 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea — a skilled commingling of wonder and adventure.

Jul 10, 2022

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Chris Nashawaty

Entertainment Weekly

For most people, TRON's importance is as a historical footnote. It's the Model T of our CGI age. But the film's fans are passionate ones.

Rated: B-

Apr 7, 2011

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Without the rosy filter of nostalgia, it's a virtually unwatchable virtual-reality saga.

Rated: C-

Dec 17, 2010

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Employing cinema’s first use of computer animation on a large scale, Lisberger’s team breaks new ground that would later shape the way such genre pictures are made. But his distant tone and familiar plot structure have aged badly.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 3, 2023

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

All the glow-stick pizzazz is in service of a laughably mundane plot.

Rated: B-

Aug 30, 2022

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

The film was groundbreaking in its day for visualizing computing culture in an era before home computers, point-and-click operating systems, and cyberspace, and for using rudimentary computer animation to create the computer imagery…

Aug 19, 2022

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Quality F Such a great movie in a way that it captures the start of CGI in the film industry! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Joseph C Tron is one of a kind. it's like the coolest video/computer game in the world of cinema. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/02/24 Full Review Chris P The start of a franchise Disney hasn’t ruined yet.. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/24 Full Review Leaburn O A few marks for the quality of the special effects back in the day but the plot is dull as anything. A real film for geeks and not even a good one. Baaaasad. Watched on DVD. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/24 Full Review Eye C I have to say it, until now, at my 46, I like it, and it doesn't look boring anymore. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/24 Full Review Blu B A Cult Classic and arguably the first "Game" movie and still holds up.. The best part is the cinematography which is really good even though they are 100% dated. They have a style and color to them that makes everything pop and is super unique. I truly have never seen a movie with visuals like this one has and are super memorable. The effort still holds up despite being able to tell this is from the 80's. There are times I can't tell what is practically done and what is CGI a true testament to how well this is done. The idea of putting a color filter over the actors as well really helps mask and cover up and shotty outlines something that I haven't seen with any other flick. Everything else is solid. The only real issues is the characters are a bit one dimensional including the villian though Jeff Bridges is the best thing acting wise. giving a solid performance. Everyone takes this serious but sometimes they blend in. I know they are computer programs so the personality is limited though. Also, the plot can get very convuluted and this trades in character development for being eye candy and it does SLIGHTLY start to wear itself out towards the ending but it ends just at the right time. I also appreciate how this doesn't jump back and forth between the real world and video game which really immerses you in the world. Besides a convuluted plot, thin characters, and a bit more style than substance (though you could argue there is more substance here than meets the eye) this really is memorable, fun, and well put together. Anyone who is a fan of any actors in this, video game movies, or something really unique will like this. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven Lisberger Director Jeff Bridges Kevin Flynn Bruce Boxleitner Alan Bradley David Warner Ed Dillinger Cindy Morgan Lora Barnard Hughes Dr. Walter Gibbs

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Tron (1982)

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Synopsis When talented computer engineer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) finds out that Ed Dillinger (David Warner), an executive at his company, has been stealing his work, he tries to hack into the system. However, Flynn is transported into the digital world, where he has to face off against Dillinger's computerized likeness, Sark, and the imposing Master Control Program. Aided by Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) and Yori (Cindy Morgan), Flynn becomes a freedom fighter for the oppressed programs of the grid.

Director: Steven Lisberger
Producer: Donald Kushner
Screenwriter: Bonnie MacBird, Steven Lisberger
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Lisberger/Kushner
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 9, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2015
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby Stereo