: Kosinski blended practical sets, like the neon-lit "End of the Line Club," with cutting-edge CGI to create a grandiose, alien landscape. : You cannot discuss without the
Jump to "the present" (2010). Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) is a rebellious, grief-stricken adult who lives a life of privilege but emotional isolation. After being tricked by Alan Bradley (Bruce Boxleitner, reprising his role), Flynn’s old partner, Sam investigates a signal emanating from Flynn’s long-abandoned arcade. He discovers a hidden laser portal that digitizes him and transports him into —a digital universe his father created. Tron- Legacy
: Jeff Bridges became the first actor in history to play a lead role opposite a younger, digitally recreated version of himself—the program CLU. : Kosinski blended practical sets, like the neon-lit
But look at the culture now.
The movie's innovative use of 3D and IMAX technology also helped pave the way for future sci-fi blockbusters. proved that audiences would respond to visually stunning, thought-provoking science fiction, even if it didn't quite fit into traditional genre categories. After being tricked by Alan Bradley (Bruce Boxleitner,
Strip away the glowing suits and the laser grids, and is a surprisingly intimate drama about paternal failure. Kevin Flynn was a father who chose his creation (the Grid) over his child (Sam). When they reunite, Sam is angry and distrustful, while Kevin is wracked with guilt. Their relationship is the film’s true core.
When Tron: Legacy hit theaters in December 2010, it arrived carrying the weight of a 28-year legacy. The original 1982 Tron was a groundbreaking, albeit commercially tepid, pioneer of computer-generated imagery. Disney’s belated sequel had to justify its existence to skeptics who saw it as an expensive, nostalgia-baiting gamble.