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Tron (1982) Rank 5 Reviews
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Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
The interior of a computer is a fine and private place, but none, I fear, do there embrace, except in TRON, a dazzling movie ...read the complete Tron movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
UpcomingDiscs.com (Jeremy Frost)
I got quite a kick out of this film. It is great to see the creative minds of 20 years ago try to put a spin of the world of computers. I had forgotten the basis for this film, and watching it 20 years after it was released was really ...read the complete Tron movie review at UpcomingDiscs.com (Jeremy Frost)
DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")
Having had his video game creations stolen by the corporation he once worked for, a hacker in search of evidence gets assimilated into a virtual computer world where he must defend his life in gladiator-like battles against other computer programs. A ...read the complete Tron movie review at DVD Clinic ("The Shootin Surgeon")
Citysearch (Dan Fazio)
Anyone nostalgic for monochrome computer screens, BASIC or '80s video games should definitely check this out again. ...read the complete Tron movie review at Citysearch (Dan Fazio)
Monkeyboy Review
Back in the day, as my Tarzan work was well and truly drying up, I had to amuse myself in other ways. Fairy nuff, I had my pick of the cream of Hollywood women. I was beating the mucky little minxes off with a stick. But you get dry patches, and it was ...read the complete Tron movie review at Monkeyboy Review
SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Tron was an astounding, revolutionary film. At the time of its release, public attention was minimal and even today it has not really been recognized as the fascinating landmark it was. ...read the complete Tron movie review at SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
Filmtracks
The music was previously available on CBS Records in 1982, including the two
bouncy if not remarkable rock songs performed by Journey ("Only Solutions" and
the dated "1990's Theme", which isn't much of a song). Unfortunately, it had
never been ...read the complete Tron movie review at Filmtracks
Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
I was 12 when Tron played in Boulder at the Basemar cinema. I probably went to see it five times, after which I could recite most of the dialogue and name all of the cast and much of the crew. It solidified a life-long love of the movies and a desire to ...read the complete Tron movie review at Movie Habit (Marty Mapes)
DVDActive (Chris Gould)
If you’re unfamiliar with the film you may find it slightly hard to get in to, but for fans this is a dream come true. This is the best ever presentation of Tron; a cult-classic with fantastic visuals, audio and a stunning array of quality extras, ...read the complete Tron movie review at DVDActive (Chris Gould)
filmcritic.com gets inside Tron
Back in 1982, special effects never seemed more assured. In 2000, they look downright hokey. Disneyfied. And in fact, for its 20th anniversary reissue on DVD, Tron still looks pretty darn goofy, though it's easy to appreciate it as a pioneering work of ...read the complete Tron movie review at filmcritic.com gets inside Tron
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Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
"TRON" has a very distinct look about it which means the translation would always be a difficult one. The most obvious error that could happen is edge enhancement rendering the sharp lines very rough and difficult to watch - thankfully that never ...read the complete Tron movie review at Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
DVD-Dweeb.Com (Oliver Korioth)
Netflix (James Rocchi)
A superb 20th Anniversary DVD proves that Tron wasn't just groundbreaking; it's also great fun. ...read the complete Tron movie review at Netflix (James Rocchi)
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MediaCircus (Anthony Leong)
... the first feature-length production that utilized computer animation to an unprecedented degree-- a watershed moment in the evolution of special effects technology. ...read the complete Tron movie review at MediaCircus (Anthony Leong)
DVD Authority.com (Chad Estrella)
modamag.com - On-line Entertainment Magazine
Review of Tron and of the new Collector's Edition DVD
Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)
DVD Review e-zine
DVD Authority.com (Christopher Bligh)
A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
I'd almost consider "Tron" to be one of the biggest cult films of all time. An early 80's picture that was largely regarded before release as a groundbreaking visual effects effort, the film did well ($33m gross, which isn't bad for the time), but not as ...read the complete Tron movie review at A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
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WhatDVD 20th Anniversary Edition review
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filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Back in 1982, special effects never seemed more assured. In 2000, they look downright hokey. Disneyfied. And in fact, for its 20th anniversary reissue on DVD, Tron still looks pretty darn goofy, though it's easy to appreciate it as a pioneering work ...read the complete Tron movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Movieprop.com: Review and Plot Summary
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DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
Despite my reservations about the film’s story line, I’m sure I’ll be watching it a few more times before either the disc or I wear out. ...read the complete Tron movie review at DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
DVD Verdict (Mike Pinsky)
Flipside Movie Emporium (Eric Beltmann)
The new Disney DVD contains two discs, a generally excellent transfer, and plenty of riches, including a 90-minute making-of documentary that features new interviews with most of the primary cast and crew. At one point, Jeff Bridges confesses he ...read the complete Tron movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Eric Beltmann)
Cinema Laser (Derek M. Germano)
Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
In retrospect, Tron may be the film that kicked off a generation of movies about guys getting sucked into the operational innards of powerful computers. Visually, this film is state of the art, Ã la 1982, and Jeff Bridges turns in some of his better ...read the complete Tron movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
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Flak Magazine (John Gorenfeld)
Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
DVD Breakdown
Movie-Vault.com (Vadim Rizov)
not coming to a theater near you (Rumsey Taylor)
dvdfuture.com (Rumsey Taylor)
Friday & Saturday Review
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filmdeculte.com (Benjamin Hart)
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filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
The biggest letdown -- the MCP is a big red cylinder with a face reminiscent of the Kool-Aid Man. ...read the complete Tron movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
Sci-Fi Weekly
Ficha y notas de produccion.
El Criticon (Antonio Méndez Casanova)
Boxoffice Magazine
The Cinema Scale
Truly a nerd movie if there ever was one, Tron deserves kudos for one of the most inventive and often strikingly beautiful visual styles ever achieved in film, and it also features some surprisingly on-target acting, especially from Jeff Bridges. ...read the complete Tron movie review at The Cinema Scale
DigitalVD.de (Patrick Fiekers)
Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)
while it touts its technological influence, Tron is actually more instructive a model for the special effects extravaganzas that continue to litter the multiplex. ...read the complete Tron movie review at Film Freak Central (Walter Chaw)
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