Author Topic: Tron: Legacy  (Read 10418 times)

Offline McMetal

  • Jedi Master
  • *
  • Posts: 7135
    • View Profile
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2010, 10:04 AM »
I just like that it's an actual sequel and not a "re-imagining" AKA rip-off.

And it's ALWAYS good to see Bruce "The ORIGINAL StarKiller" Beefcakener getting some work again. (That's a B5 reference for those of you unfamiliar with the best sci-fi series ever on TV :) )
A character’s face is melted by fantastical energy

Offline CloneF13Y35

  • Jedi Padawan
  • *
  • Posts: 716
  • I think I"m a CLone Now
    • View Profile
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2010, 07:49 PM »
I've been following the development of this for a while and hope it does well. It helps, to me at least that Daft  Punk, a great techno style group/duo is doing the soundtrack. The trailers are visually amazing and I'm hoping the story is well crafted. Probably not an 'oscar' movie but should be tons of fun. The toys are out and are kinda so-so. They have a light-up feature and the deluxe figs have some kind of 'image fancy doo-hickey' technology that projects the characters face onto its helmet and moves as it 'speaks'. That is pretty cool but limited.
{{|///////Frank//}[================>
"I think I'm a Clone now"
"No I'm not!"
"Yes - I AM"

Offline Straxus

  • Jedi Initiate
  • *
  • Posts: 315
  • Flaming Human Torso Productions
    • View Profile
    • My MYSPACE page
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2010, 01:53 PM »
I just like that it's an actual sequel and not a "re-imagining" AKA rip-off.

And it's ALWAYS good to see Bruce "The ORIGINAL StarKiller" Beefcakener getting some work again. (That's a B5 reference for those of you unfamiliar with the best sci-fi series ever on TV :) )

He was on NCIS as a Navy Admiral the other day.
...carbon stars with ancient satellites colonized by sentient fungi. Gas giants inhabited by vast meteorological intelligences. Worlds stretched thin across the membranes where dimensions intersect...

Offline iFett

  • Jedi Sentinel
  • *
  • Posts: 11402
  • wabbit hunter
    • View Profile
Re: Official Movie Thread
« Reply #18 on: December 18, 2010, 04:31 PM »
Anyone catch Tron?  I haven't seen a movie in the theatres since IM2 and I'm hoping to go see this tomorrow in the third dimension...I guess.
Learn new skills at home that some consider to be.....unnatural.  Easy repayment terms.  555-PLPTN

Offline CloneF13Y35

  • Jedi Padawan
  • *
  • Posts: 716
  • I think I"m a CLone Now
    • View Profile
Re: Official Movie Thread
« Reply #19 on: December 18, 2010, 08:18 PM »
May go tomorrow otherwise will go over the holidays. Been looking forward to this for quite a while.
{{|///////Frank//}[================>
"I think I'm a Clone now"
"No I'm not!"
"Yes - I AM"

Offline Rob

  • Staff Member
  • Jedi Elder
  • *
  • Posts: 25252
    • View Profile
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #20 on: December 19, 2010, 01:47 AM »
I saw it last night.  I loved it, but could see why some people won't.

The effects are incredible.

Offline iFett

  • Jedi Sentinel
  • *
  • Posts: 11402
  • wabbit hunter
    • View Profile
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #21 on: December 19, 2010, 04:09 PM »
I had no time to go see this today which means I missed out on the UltraScreen viewing so I will wait for ye ol redbox for home viewing.
Learn new skills at home that some consider to be.....unnatural.  Easy repayment terms.  555-PLPTN

Offline Phrubruh

  • Jedi General
  • *
  • Posts: 7847
    • View Profile
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #22 on: December 19, 2010, 05:56 PM »
I very rarely go to the movies but this time I went. This was a great movie! The effects were great and the story was good. I saw it in 2D.  This movie would make a great theme park ride. I'm in love with Wild. I can't wait to see her in Cowboys vs Aliens. I can't wait for the sequal.
« Last Edit: December 19, 2010, 05:57 PM by Master_Phruby »
This message brought to you by Wookiee Cookiees - "MMM... Chewie!"
Visit The Endor Express - The Ultimate Guide to Disney's Star Tours

Offline Jayson

  • Jedi Sentinel
  • *
  • Posts: 11050
  • I am one with the Force and the Force is with me
    • View Profile
    • www.yakface.com
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #23 on: December 26, 2010, 03:16 AM »
I saw this on Christmas eve on the IMAX 3D screen and EP Center and it was very cool. The effects were great and the soundtrack was rockin'. The only effects issue were of course the KLU/young Jeff Bridges shots. Some were spot on, mostly when he wasn't talking, but a lot of the time really stood out as CG. I'd give the movie a solid 4 out of 5.
Yakface.com Owner/Content Manager
Follow me on Twitter - @yak_face / @JediJaybird

Offline Phrubruh

  • Jedi General
  • *
  • Posts: 7847
    • View Profile
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #24 on: December 27, 2010, 03:01 PM »
I always put those KLU/young Jeff Bridges shots as being what KLU looks like in his world. His world's graphics resolution weren't quite up to par yet to make him look realistic. He still used his creator's voice. So the imprefections fit in perfectly.
This message brought to you by Wookiee Cookiees - "MMM... Chewie!"
Visit The Endor Express - The Ultimate Guide to Disney's Star Tours

Offline Matt_Fury

  • Jedi General
  • *
  • Posts: 9365
  • I aim to misbehave.
    • View Profile
    • Every Action Figure Parody has a beginning.
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #25 on: December 27, 2010, 04:11 PM »
I saw it today in IMAX/3D and thought it was good.
This is the way.


I have spoken.

Offline Symposium

  • Jedi Initiate
  • *
  • Posts: 425
  • I have Kubrickulosis™
    • View Profile
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #26 on: December 30, 2010, 09:40 PM »
I've just got back from seeing this terrible mess of a movie. The thing is it could have been so much worse so I can't complain too much.




"Pixelated beings are we, not this crude matter!"

Offline Chris M

  • Jedi Apprentice
  • *
  • Posts: 2368
  • Time to nut up or shut up.
    • View Profile
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #27 on: December 30, 2010, 10:08 PM »
I just got back from seeing this in 3D.  I thought it was really, really good.  I appreciated the throwbacks to the original, but the buddy I went with thought it was good all on it's own and he had no problem understanding anything even though he hadn't seen the original.

All in all, a good movie and I was glad I spent the cash to see it.
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."  Ben franklin


Embrace the suck.

Offline CloneF13Y35

  • Jedi Padawan
  • *
  • Posts: 716
  • I think I"m a CLone Now
    • View Profile
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #28 on: December 31, 2010, 09:11 PM »
FInally got to see this with my son on Tuesday. Hadn't planned to see the 3D version but the times I found didn't specify which version and since it didn't cost TOO much more, we went. I was a little worried going in but I loved it and so did my son. THe visuals were outstanding especially in 3D. I thought the story worked pretty well with logical nods to the original IMHO.
and of course the Daft Punk soundtrack was totally rocking. We both walked out very pleased. But as with any niche movies, not everyone will like it and that is OK.
This will DEF be a dvd I buy when it comes out!
{{|///////Frank//}[================>
"I think I'm a Clone now"
"No I'm not!"
"Yes - I AM"

Offline Phrubruh

  • Jedi General
  • *
  • Posts: 7847
    • View Profile
Re: Tron: Legacy
« Reply #29 on: January 4, 2011, 04:01 PM »
Well Tron didn't do as well as Disney hoped it would do in theaters. Disney was hoping for a Avatar-type box office for its opening weekend. It did ok though. It seems the Disneyland ride has been put on hold however the animated series on Disney XD is still going forward. Hopefully the DVD sales and the show will make Disney green light that ride and the sequal.

On the brighter side, there will be no Black Hole movie.  ;)
This message brought to you by Wookiee Cookiees - "MMM... Chewie!"
Visit The Endor Express - The Ultimate Guide to Disney's Star Tours