It is here we learn of the isomorphic algorithms or ISOs, digital beings that would serve to jump start Kevin Flynns revolution in science, medicine and religion. At the very last minute he is rescued by a mysterious program called Quorra (enter Olivia Wilde) and taken to his dads hideout in the wasteland. He's challenged by Clu to a lightcycle battle on the Grid which he nearly wins just before Clu destroys his bike. After a visual bombardment we are introduced to the main antagonist Clu and his reigning arena champion Rinzler as Sam is subdued and exposed as a human "user," rather than one of the Grid's programs. This is where the visual concepts of the original TRON is taken to its fullest and completed. There is no mistaking in the stylized visuals of lit red/orange/white upon dark polished surfaces. Here we are treated to some amazing visuals that will make the jaws of most movie goers hit the floor in a collective thud as the characters duke it out in disc and lightcycle battles. As he sits down and start to fiddle around he accidentally transports himself onto the grid and is almost instantly thrown into a set of gladiatorial games (simple known as "the games") as he is captured by sentinels. He fins his dads old secret workroom complete with a still running and functional computer even though some twenty years have passed. Needless to say, it's a treat to the senses if you grew up during that magical era of early video gaming. This prompts a nice little retro kick of a scene with sweet tunes of Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics and an abundance of early 80's arcade machines. Sam moves out to investigate the old arcade. He is later that same evening confronted by his dads old co-worker Alan Bradley who's received a mysterious page from a disconnected number once belonging to Kevin. Enter Sam Flynn, the son of prodigal computer wizard Kevin Flynn, also the founder of ENCOM international as he makes one of his yearly heists to upload the latest ENCOM OS onto the grid for free access to the public. Also, insert some Olivia Wilde for sex appeal and you have TRON Legacy in a nutshell. Bask it in the glory that is modern computer generated graphics and then remove and fun.exe that still might be present. Slow and dreary mid section that will put most movie goers to sleep. The Rotten Stuff- Nonsensical manuscript lost in high production values. Probably the strongest original audio score of the year so far. The Tasty Stuff- Jaw dropping visuals and absolute state of the art production.
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