Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel

[innerSpaceman]

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.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I actually agree with GD that the original Tron is the far more engaging film. Which is a sad commentary indeed on the sequel.

Sad indeed! I like the first Tron film, but it is by no means a great movie. I always wondered why they decided to do a sequel. Of course, I wonder why there's a Yogi Bear movie out at the moment.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

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.

Totally agreed. I mean, the score was at least 20% Inception horns, wtf was that about? The dance party was great, but even then, they cut away just as Castor cued what seemed like was going to be the best beat dropped in the whole scene! With the way everyone was talking about the score I was pretty much expecting a 2 hour Daft Punk music video and it fell FAR short of that.

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.

Would have definitely been our second choice, but with theater-going opportunities a rare commodity for us it was decided that, of the two, Tron would lose the most by not seeing it in the theater. If I was going to see that movie at all, it HAD to be in the theater, True Grit I'll still be willing (and itching) to see at home.