Lords of the Gridiron
The original film was a bit camp, and relied on digital wonder, sound, and root-worthy characters. Its plot was similarly simple, but fascinatingly fresh. Tron Legacy built upon that foundation, providing an update, and Daft Punk's extraordinary soundtrack. Legacy did a fine job of entertaining the audience while having a secure connection to the original film.
Like Legacy, Ares received early mixed reviews, but fits perfectly in the franchise. The look is still fasinating, and unsurprisingly, NIN's soundtrack works as effectively as Daft Punks, fitting rather seemlessly into this entertaining "popcorn-flick". The film sounds incredible.
Leto's Ares is the real show stealer, providing a bit more character depth than i expected. The films' plot is no more complex than the first two films, but none of the films are as systematically complex as the subject matter might suggest.
I suspect Tron fans, and those who don't mind some style over substance, will enjoy the film, while others will find it as forgettable as the original. That's to say that those who have looked forward to the film, those who kniw what to expect, will not be disappointed
At the very least; it looks good, it sounds great, and it didn't overstay its welcome - that's more than I can say about the third installments from some other franchises. Not bad.
69/100
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Like Legacy, Ares received early mixed reviews, but fits perfectly in the franchise. The look is still fasinating, and unsurprisingly, NIN's soundtrack works as effectively as Daft Punks, fitting rather seemlessly into this entertaining "popcorn-flick". The film sounds incredible.
Leto's Ares is the real show stealer, providing a bit more character depth than i expected. The films' plot is no more complex than the first two films, but none of the films are as systematically complex as the subject matter might suggest.
I suspect Tron fans, and those who don't mind some style over substance, will enjoy the film, while others will find it as forgettable as the original. That's to say that those who have looked forward to the film, those who kniw what to expect, will not be disappointed
At the very least; it looks good, it sounds great, and it didn't overstay its welcome - that's more than I can say about the third installments from some other franchises. Not bad.
69/100
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- witster18
- 30 oct 2025