Tron: Legacy (of awesomeness)
When I saw Tron: Legacy , I couldn't remember the last time I saw the first Tron . I could only vaguely remember the blue circuit motorcycles, Jeff Bridges, and those goofy glowing helmets. I also remember that it was a very long, strange, and even sometimes arduous movie. (What were those guys smoking back in the early 80s???) The first Tron came out in the early 80's. However, for all its weirdness, it was ahead of its time. Now, we are in 2011. The new Tron begins by explaining that Kevin Flynn, (Jeff Bridges) CEO of the software company that, among other things, created the video game "Tron", mysteriously disappeared in '89. he left behind a sprawling publicly traded software empire, and a very broken-hearted twelve year old son. His son, Sam Flynn, grows up without a father. He pretends like he's over it, but we know it consumes him. He avoids responsibility with the software company because he's "immature". But really, it's because ...
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ReplyDeleteLOL! Evan, this is brilliant! LOVE the new video format! As a Disney affincionado and a Star Wars fan, I think this is an excellent move for both Disney and George Lucas. He created a concept that captivated the imagination an entire generation, but he can't write a screenplay to save his life. I have high hopes for what Disney will do with the new movies.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, keep the videos coming!