Tron

Synopsis

A programmer who was recently let go from his company sneaks back into his company to try to find proof he was forced out. During the heist he is digitized and forced into the computer where he fights the program that is going rogue.

Review

I somehow have never watched this movie. And speaking that it came out in 1982, I understand why it never made it to TV. The CGI hasn't aged well at all. It made me laugh so hard with how bad it looked. I vaguely remember a TV show that I used to watch, ReBoot, but not quite as bad, but close. I bet for the 80s it looked good, it is just hard to see past it right now.

The story is pretty good. Tron Legacy make a lot more sense now for sure. I am not opposed to it the science completely, and I think the team does a pretty good job. It is a little hokey, I mean of course it is. Look at every 80s action movie such as First Blood. They just dive in and just act over the top. However, that over the top just adds to the enjoyment. There isn't a lot to be mad at.

The gladiator games in here do give a pre-cursor to Squid Game in a way with the death of the programs if they don't win. There is one game where they are throwing their Frisbee, I'm sorry I think it is called a life disk or something. But if it hits the ground then that ring is gone, and you have to jump over it to move around the board.

My Rating

After the shock of the CGI, I did enjoy the movie. The acting wasn't the worse I've seen, and I was entertained. I appreciate the games that were created and how they were displayed. It is cool story. I am giving this a 7.

Parental Rating

It being the 80s, this movie doesn't have a lot of language. So kuddos to that. There isn't a lot of real violence and obviously no sex. I think I can also say approved by both. Easy peazy.

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