So, I feel like I may be in the minority here, but I actually enjoyed this movie a lot.
Was it the most touching human story, filled with epiphany and angst? No. Was it a rollicking visual feast with a rad soundtrack? Yes it totally was.
I am not a devotee to the Tron franchise writ large. I didn’t see the original as a child and actively disliked the Legacy sequel. However, friends of mine who are fans invited me to join them and I figured if I kept my expectations low, what did I have to lose?
I am aligned with those who have expressed a degree of confusion over the casting of Ares. I suppose I would expect a programmer as young as our villain to create an avatar for Master Control blessed with the vigor of youth.
I saw the film in IMAX and it was impossible not to notice the… vintage of Jared Leto in and around the face. His acting was sufficient to the purpose of being a program and thus, pretty 2 dimensional. Still, apart from the wet head they gave him (why?) I was pleased enough with his efforts.
I did enjoy seeing a young POC in the role of our protagonist and was on her side immediately. The villain was suitably detestable and it was a true delight to see Gillian Anderson make an appearance.
The visuals were lush and immersive. The soundtrack immaculate. I was completely entertained. Both times.
4/5
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