TRON – Legacy
Long-awaited sequel of the famous cult movie of the 1980s, “Tron: Legacy” by Joseph Kosinski is a nice bonus for the eyes and ears. An exhilarating game which is capable of entertaining despite its excessive scenario 2 bits.
1982. Despite his failure at the box office, “Tron” Steven Lisberger wins a critical success, becoming a reference to a specialized clientele and on. With its unique special effects (watch out for people who may suffer from epilepsy) and its clever mix of action and reflection, the fervent admirers have multiplied over the years, turning this simple story into a classic of its time. 18 years later and after almost completely removed the original work of shelves (what a bad stroke of marketing), Walt Disney offers its sequel, which takes advantage of the latest technology available which is, of course, very impressive.
The hero of the first version is still central issues. Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) has disappeared from the radar for a long time. One day his son Sam (Garrett Hedlund) decides to go looking for him, which will result in the creation of his father, where an evil twin trying to destroy the existing population. But organized resistance, and hope takes the form of a beautiful and powerful fighter (Olivia Wilde).
It was logical to doubt. Dare touch an album as unique as “Tron” is a sacrilege, especially at a time when nostalgia seems to guide the film creations. The first advertisement calm the passions, the second intriguing, and now that the movie arrives on screens. Result? A story much more exciting than the two ‘Transformers’ may be less complicated that “Avatar”, but much more exciting and thrilling than the endless creation of James Cameron.
Like the underrated “Speed Racer” by the Wachowski brothers, is all about style. That of the “Legacy” is at once retro and visionary delirium to the retina that is entranced by all those flashy and outlandish forms, between the leather and neon. While the film lover returns to his inner child thanks to the efforts of director Joseph Kosinski felt he had the taste to dance and stomp with great melodies of Daft Punk. Although the music is very similar to “Inception”. There’s even a scene where the famous French duo appears on the screen, a delicious nod among many others.
Produced for the whole family where violence is rare, the issues are reduced to their simplest form, a theme that reminds one of “Star Wars”, but especially the holy trinity with the Father, Son and the Spirit saint who seek to illuminate a dark world where the quest for perfection of prometheus turned against him. Even if they are not supported too, these religious symbols always seem a bit displaced, especially for a book that promises to be the largest gun for Christmas.
Who says huge success in perspective too often said that scenario is flawed. This is the case of this test that shows so exciting to prosecution (of bicycles, aircraft, fighting boomerangs, etc.). For little words and uplifting dialogue. In this regard, although the alternating action and drama follows the format of the traditional 1982 version, humor and emotion are still pending. Like nuanced interpretation of the main actors. Garrett Hedlund still lacks the charisma of the young first, while Jeff Bridges wants to be a bit on autopilot despite his dual role. Delightful all, Olivia Wilde, however, it has proved much more than physical labor, like the always excellent Michael Sheen who put their hearts and joy in jester ambiguous.
No doubt the public of “Tron: Legacy” is not a rhetorical statement on Kierkegaard. In terms of entertainment efficient, intelligent and without side effects, it is a rare commodity at this time of year. The physical universe with its borrowings incurred in “The Matrix” is spectacular to perfection, the three-dimensional effects finally bring something, it has action to spare and want anyone to go buy the soundtrack in Leaving the movie theater. With so much stimuli coming lull the senses again and again, you can unplug your brain for two hours – which is still a bit long – and be guided by this amazing artificial intelligence.
