Tron Original & Tron Legacy BD [Blu-ray] [Region Free]

Tron: Legacy has it’s flaws, I admit. But oddly I can’t seem to pinpoint them. There is something missing from the movie as a whole, but overall it’s an effective Sci Fi/Father-Son/Coming of age movie.For anyone who is a fan of the original (for all of it’s flaws) you should revel in the innovative production value that is a faithful effort to do what the 1984 version was trying to do; make something original. Tron: Legacy offers a beautiful rendition of a computer world that is obviously no longer just a 2.0 version but a fully realized world with life, good & evil, desperation, hope and evolution. The suspension of disbelief chasm is a bit large to imagine computer programs actually living and existing in any way close to our existence but if you can get past that, the reward is plenty.With a brief and informative intro that explains how Flynn re-invigorated the IT Company, Encom that he regained control of in the 1984 version, we are given a glimpse on his relationship with son Sam, which is obviously a strong one. He explains to him how he actually did get into the computer world and discovered how programs ‘live’ and conflict with each other from inside the system. Then Kevin disappears. Leaving him with the question of not only where did he go, but why did he go. Twenty years later, Sam has become a somewhat hostile and rebellious computer genius who still owns a majority share of the Encom company but doesn’t really want anything to do with it. On a request from Alan, the alias of Tron from the original movie, Sam goes to the old arcade and is pulled into the computer world via the same means his father was pulled in. Now the computer world has changed though. It’s deadlier, and CLU, the created servant/custodian created by Kevin to watch over the world when he wasn’t there, has tyrannically taken control and is trying to move into the outside world.The emotional aspects of the movie don’t come into play until much later in the movie, but needless to say, and this is a bit unfortunate, the movie doesn’t really work as well on the first viewing. After 2 or 3, I think it’s easier to see what the director was doing. And even though Tron: Legacy is not perfect, it’s a great piece of entertainment and a great long term sequel to the original. It’s beautiful to look at, the action sequences are incredible, the story is very good, if not great. And Jeff Bridges plays the character with the same loose ‘groovy’ attitude for the most part but now he knows there is a lot more at stake.If you watch this, try to watch it a second time at some point, and then make judgment.

The original TRON is an iconic film featuring Bruce Boxleitner and Jeff Bridges. Even today the effects are still great to appreciate and the story is fantastic. TRON Legacy picks up years later with Flynn's son. The continuity, with the return of Bruce and Jeff, make the second installment fit seemlessly into the universe of the original film. The effects in TRON Legacy are crisp and hold to the original lighting scheme of the original wherein the lighting is inverted. Rather than being lit from without, sunlight or light fixtures the lighting instead comes from the characters and set pieces, all very cleverly done and conceived. If you are a fan of the original movie you will almost certainly become a fan of the long awaited sequel. The set is a great addition to the sci-fi library of any true genre fan.

I have always been a fan of the original tron movie, and although the new movie could be considered a drastic departure from the original, it is still a great movie with exciting chase scenes and computer graphic visuals. The original movie still crosses the lines between looking dated and looking fresh and new. Although the original movie is now over 30 years old, the restoration and attention to detail still makes it look good. When comparing the two movies side by side, and seeing the advancements in CG, you can see how far we have come. It is also nice to be able to see the original actors return to reprise their roles, while being able to be 'painted over' with their younger faces. All in all, an enjoyable double feature for movie night at home.

The Tron/Tron Legacy combo is quite a mixed bag but overall, its worth the price.I saw Tron in the theater and recall the WOW factor it invoked as a film created by computer graphics. That innovation can't be understated in appreciating this film. My memory didn't include the incredibly horrid acting by every member of the cast. Watching Tron in 2011, I was reminded that almost all of the movies I saw back then were wrapped around named actors who delivered some incredibly wooden performances. Still, the concepts were cool and the unique idea of diving into the world of the computer makes all the rest worthy.Tron Legacy comes to us in a different timeframe and both benefits and suffers from its predecessor. Watching it, I recognized how sophisticated we'd become in the special effects of our time. Visuals that would have blown me away a couple of decades ago passed by without as much as a "meh" and the detailed world of the computer was so rich and so enhanced that in some ways I found myself wanting the more simplified grid with boxed clouds and straight walled alleyways. The Legacy grid was so detailed that it seemed like another planetary environment from Star Wars or some similar film and that actually removed me from the "in the computer" feel. I'm not sure how I would have reacted to this film had I seen the 2D version.The 3D version is amazing. The lightcycles were updated in a manner that screamed there was 30 years of computer graphics technology behind them. The dimensional aspects worked outstandingly well, with a true "viewmaster-look" with depth beyond what I'd hoped to get out of a 3D movie. The movements and flow of the animation was top-rate and the detailing of programs being shattered into bits really shone over the light flares used in the original. If I had any complaints on the effects, its that they were too fully developed and seemed too much like the real world. I'd have opted for something a bit more sterile to ensure that you never forgot this was supposed to be inside the computer.The biggest anchors of the film were its storyline and unfortunately, Jeff Bridges. To be fair, I don't know how much was Bridges and how much was his character but the older Flynn didn't work (at least for me). The guy in Legacy isn't the same guy in Tron. In the original, Flynn was happy and go lucky. In Legacy, he's tired, worn-down, and lifeless. A cardboard cutout would have served the same purpose. The story supports this portrayal but the ending demanded a more inspired character. Instead, the older Flynn seems like little more than a battery depleted of its charge. Likewise, the younger Flynn is so subdued that its hard to embrace him. The same dullness reigns through-out most of the cast until you get 2/3rds of the way into the film, and even then, the spark is only temporary. I know this was done to give Legacy a more serious feel but it seemed to weaken the movie rather than strengthen it.The fights off the grid game area were lacking as well. The end contest seemed somewhat obligatory rather than thrilling and the final conflict had essentially no impact whatsoever. Part of this comes from the magical aspect of being able to create anything on the fly. It removed any sense of danger. Part of it comes from the characters being so lifeless. Unlike the earlier sequences on the game board, these fights unfolded as nothing more than pretty visuals going through the motions.However, the game grid contests make the film worth purchasing and the larger grid world is visually appealing. The 3D work is top-notch and I'm looking forward to seeing that these same animators will do with other storylines.Overall, this is a definite buy but understand you are getting it with some inherent shortfalls.

What a bargain! Two incredible and innovative films of which the like you will probably never see again. I love the original though I never understood it as a child. The fact, like the original Star Wars Trilogy, that you can actually see how people were approaching the technical problems delivered by the scripts. Th actual physical animation in the original and the early attempts at face mapping in the sequel.The story will go down as one of the greats. Add some Daft punk and some glorious scenery in the second and this is a twin pack that takes pride of place....and yes, I am old enough to still 'buy' these things and not stream them.

I've seen Tron: Legacy before, I liked it a lot. Even though acting sometimes is a bit off putting and the story doesn't offer much depth to it, I enjoyed the overall experience. It's a good film that people choose to ignore for some reason.The original though, that's new for me. Usually I don't like old films, because they feel so outdated (obviously there are some exceptions), this film is an exception too. Even though CG is obviously old and very 80s, I still managed to enjoy the film. The story is better, but also confusing. I feel that without watching Tron Legacy first, It would have been very hard to understand what's going on, because the whole idea is not used very often, and so it feels fresh and hard to follow sometimes. The combination of the two is amazing. I highly recommend this Blu-Ray release.

ive always been a fan of tron.from the orignal in 1982 to the updated follow up in 2010.so was great news that a double blu ray would be released including both films.Tronstraight off tron the original looks magnificent.for a near 30 year old film you aint going to see it any better.ok granted the effects look dated,but that adds to the whole feel of the film. Disney have done a real good job at cleaning it up.the sound is pretty good to presented in dts,and utilises all speakers.extras.Are in abundance,including a commentary,the tron phenomenon,photo tronology,making of etc.subtitles.english,french,italian,german,spanish,swedish,norwegian,danish,finnish,portugese and dutch.languages.english,french,spanish and italian.Tron legacywell this is probably the best quality blu ray i posses!the picture quality is sublime and the dts is just a pure "daft punk" thunderous soundtrack.sounds submerge you in the action.your neighbours will love you with this on full blast.there is a variation in screen size,like the one on batman the dark knight.this is due to the film being shot partly in IMax.extras.some good extras,making of etc but no commentary track but a daft punk derezzed music video in 5.1 sound makes up for this.subtitles are the same as tron the original(see above)languages.english and spanish.also includes an audio description.all in all a great double bill.the story may not be up there with the best but lets be honest these are meant to be pure escapist eye candy,and both tron movies are visually stunning,and worth repeat viewing.a stunning double set that should be on any sci fi/daft punk fans list.5 stars.

Tron is one of those early 80s movies that has gained a large cult following, due to its ground breaking effects and relatively simple story. I first saw Tron around 83/84 I think on video (showing my age there) , in a double bill with First Blood.Tron has been available on various formats since the videodisc, video, laserdisc & DVD and now blu ray.Stating that this probably the best it has ever looked would be doing it a disservice.Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner (always a good villain), star, Tron looks Awesome.The extras are superb as well with more added for the blu ray release.Tron Legacy is the belated sequel -Jeff Bridges returning to his role, and a newer digital look to the movie-i actually quite like Tron Legacy, but it does have the problem of being a "sequel", that said the presentation is superb and Daft Punk soundtrack also very good.

I thought this film was really good, much better than some reviewers would like to lead you to believe.The Tron films create an alternative digital universe, a believable dimension that immerses the viewer within that world. These films both capture the qualities that make this attainable, also the action scenes are really well crafted and thought about, unlike certain other block-buster type movies.This is precisely why i believe these films work, they totally create the illusion of entering new worlds & new realms, if a film achieves this goal then it should be applauded for it's achievements, not frowned upon because the plot is not as tight as a drum. I thought the story for Legacy was not bad.We do not watch these films for brilliantly executed story and plot frameworks, this is not War & Peace or Crime & Punishment, but Tron.If i had to rate both films, i would give them both an 8/10, basically if you enjoyed the first film, then you should enjoy this one.Let us praise new sci-fi films that take us to places that we could only dream of visiting.