TRON (1982)
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70% of critics liked it
(47 reviews) -
66% of users liked it
(69,593 ratings)
One of the earliest feature films to reflect the video-game craze of the 1980s, Disney's Tron stars Jeff Bridges as computer programmer Kevin Flynn, who becomes part of the very game that he's programming. Flynn's principal antagonist is his glory-grabbing boss, Ed Dillinger (David… More One of the earliest feature films to reflect the video-game craze of the 1980s, Disney's Tron stars Jeff Bridges as computer programmer Kevin Flynn, who becomes part of the very game that he's programming. Flynn's principal antagonist is his glory-grabbing boss, Ed Dillinger (David Warner), who likewise metamorphoses into a video-game character. The title character, a computer-generated superhero, is played by Bruce Boxleitner. Though antiquated by 1990s standards, Tron represented the last word in special effects back in 1982. Surprisingly, despite its long-range influence on the movie industry, the film was a box-office disappointment when first released. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Steven Lisberger
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy
- In Theaters
- Jul 9, 1982 Wide
- Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly
For most people, TRON's importance is as a historical footnote. It's the Model T of our CGI age. But the film's fans are passionate ones.
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Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
It's a simple idea that ought to serve, but Lisberger's failures of pacing, structure, variation, and characterization ultimately make the film seem monotonous and distant.
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, Variety
Tron is loaded with visual delights but falls way short of the mark in story and viewer involvement.
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Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Tron never reaches a level of excitement commensurate with its effects budget.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
A dazzling movie from Walt Disney in which computers have been used to make themselves romantic and glamorous. Here's a technological sound-and-light show that is sensational and brainy, stylish, and fun.
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Cast
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Jeff Bridges
as Kevin Flynn/Clu
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Bruce Boxleitner
as Alan Bradley/Tron
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David Warner
as Ed Dillinger/Sark
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Cindy Morgan
as Lora/Yori
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Barnard Hughes
as Dr. Walter Gibbs/Dumont
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Dan Shor
as Ram
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Peter Jurasik
as Crom
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Jackson Bostwick
as Head Guard
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Tony Brubaker
as Guard
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Loyd Catlett
as Conscript #1, Video Game Cowboy
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Craig Chudy
as Warrior
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Erik Cord
as Tank Gunner
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Vince Deadrick Jr.
as Warrior
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Michael Dudikoff
as Conscript
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Bob Neill
as Guard #2
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Sam Schatz
as Expert Disc Warrior
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Tony Stephano
as Peter/Sark's Lieutenant
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Jack Manning
as Bit
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Ted White
as Guard #3
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Gerald Berns
as Guard #1
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Mark Stewart
as Guard #4
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Charlie Picerni
as Tank Commander
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Dave Cass
as Factory Guard


