Tron

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Tron

PG

1982

1h 36m

Sci-Fi

Action

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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Carrie Rickey

Village Voice

Oct 6

To say that Tron envisions technology as it has never been seen before is an understatement. No movie more deserves the praise, state of the art.

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Archer Winsten

New York Post

Oct 6

To put it bluntly -- and entirely outside the familiar realm of movie entertainment -- this is Something Else.

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John Coleman

New Statesman

Oct 6

Some of the effects are worth a fanfare and there is even a cracker-barrel bit of moralising... But the fun is at kiddy-level.

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Phil Kloer

Florida Times-Union

1d

In the end, TRON seems to have been written by a computer, as well as realized by one.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 5

2.5/4

Just mute that sound and marvel at the groovy computer imagery -- the plot doesn’t provide any real reason for the volume to be raised.

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Joe Lipsett

Movie Oubliette (Podcast)

Oct 17

2/5

An impressive technical feat that undoubtedly influenced cinema history. Alas all of the new and novel special effects can't salvage Tron's narrative and character shortcomings

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dan M.

@AstroCreep79 17h

This is a favorite film of mine, cutting edge graphics in its time, fun idea and loved the whole world living inside the machine

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Jake H

@Jake82 Jan 18

For the graphics of the time its really good, the story line is great.

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Ed R

@JustcallmeER Jan 12

One of the worst production movies I have yet to watch.

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Noah H

@Noah85 Jan 11

A cult classic from the '80s. The story may be simplistic, but Tron 1982 does enough to make up for that simplicity in those areas. The CGI definitely looks dated by modern standards, but I feel like that's part of its charm. I can't imagine what it would have been like seeing this movie for the first time in theaters. The action is really fun and I feel like Jeff Bridge's Kevin Flynn has excellent chemistry with Cindy Morgan's Lora. Wendy Carlos's score is excellent too. My main problem with this movie is Kevin Flynn himself. There isn't really a whole lot to him. He's just a cool guy computer programmer who loves playing video games. I felt like they could have developed his character a little more. Oh, well. Despite these problems, I'm sure you can have a fun time with Tron 1982. END OF LINE!!!!

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tiago m

Jan 9

Chato pra cacete, vilão bosta, os personagens dados são muito qualquer coisa, o roteiro é genérico pra caramba, não tem imersão nesse mundo. Não tem muito o que salvar, é ruim.

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Ry N

@RyGuy Jan 7

Dillinger creates an evil AI, Master Control Program, to protect his tech company, ENCOM, but Flynn tries hacking in to prove he's the creator of their best-selling videogame with the help of Alan and Lora using a program called Tron. Before he can, MCP uses an experimental laser to transport Flynn into The Grid and forces him to play in death games. The story is great with Flynn having the power to rewrite anything, but the CGI can be hard to watch.

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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: Lisberger/Kushner, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: 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

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