Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel

innerSpaceman · 12-26-2010, 08:52 PM

Yep, what I found most unforgivable about Tron 2 was how BORING it was, almost as soon as it stopped being a remake of Tron 1. Though, like its predecessor, the only things to really recommend being the visuals and the score - I actually agree with GD that the original Tron is the far more engaging film. Which is a sad commentary indeed on the sequel.

And while the graphic visual delights were plussed by the very pretty (if ultimately boring) Garrett Hedlund, I was surprised to be disappointed with the vaunted Daft Punk score. Their orchestral stuff was, imo, too plentiful and too standard. The more Tron-ish electronica was better, and I wish there had been more of it.

Also, Jeff Bridges x 2 in Tron = < 1/2 of the singularly awesome performance by Bridges in True Grit. That movie rocks, and is the far better film to see if you must choose between the two. And I join with Alex in also recommending 127 Hours and Black Swan for your year-end viewing. Also Tangled, if you haven't seen it yet.

12-26-2010, 08:52 PM	#11
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yep, what I found most unforgivable about Tron 2 was how BORING it was, almost as soon as it stopped being a remake of Tron 1. Though, like its predecessor, the only things to really recommend being the visuals and the score - I actually agree with GD that the original Tron is the far more engaging film. Which is a sad commentary indeed on the sequel. And while the graphic visual delights were plussed by the very pretty (if ultimately boring) Garrett Hedlund, I was surprised to be disappointed with the vaunted Daft Punk score. Their orchestral stuff was, imo, too plentiful and too standard. The more Tron-ish electronica was better, and I wish there had been more of it. Also, Jeff Bridges x 2 in Tron = < 1/2 of the singularly awesome performance by Bridges in True Grit. That movie rocks, and is the far better film to see if you must choose between the two. And I join with Alex in also recommending 127 Hours and Black Swan for your year-end viewing. Also Tangled, if you haven't seen it yet.
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