
Reviews — Tron
Audience write-ups from TMDB
rbeckboodro
It seems like most of the other opinions shared here come from people who aren’t really interested in technology. TRON (1982) presented a remarkably inventive idea, something far ahead of its era. Considering when it was made, the visuals were state-of-the-art; I even think some of the physical effects are superior to what we see now with computer animation because they give the film a rough quality that’s frequen…
Filipe Manuel Neto
This movie feels like a relic from the past, similar to an old arcade game—it's come across as quite outdated. I’m not entirely sure what prompted Disney to create it, but I do grasp the reasoning behind their decision to take a chance on this type of project. Back in the 1980s, the rise of computers (those massive machines that appear in the film and seem so primitive now) sparked considerable excitement, leading to…
CinemaSerf
I watched this again just yesterday – can you believe it’s 40 years old! I missed it when it first came out; I was one of those kids who wasn't interested in "Space Invaders" or owning an Atari, but I do remember all the talk surrounding Disney’s attempt to enter the computer games market. The plot isn’t really that bad, actually. It borrows heavily from other stories, featuring a very good-looking, young Jeff Bridge…
r96sk
It’s something you have to work to appreciate. As someone unfamiliar with computer programming, I found it to be a slow, drawn-out, and frankly dull experience. *Tron* simply failed to capture my attention. The less than impressive special effects didn't help—and even considering its 1982 release date, I’m not sure they hold up well—nor did the unremarkable acting performances. It’s hard to connect with the story …


