Tron
When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world and becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.
Critics Sentiment
Flynn, Ram and Tron escape during light cycle games
Master Control Program blackmails Dillinger and expands control
The film jumps from weak early plotting to spectacular visual achievement when Flynn enters the computer world.
Tron starts with mixed reception for its corporate conspiracy setup but soars when Flynn enters the digital world, with critics consistently praising the groundbreaking visuals and iconic light cycle sequence. The film maintains strong visual appeal throughout the computer world segments but returns to more moderate scores as the predictable story concludes, leaving audiences impressed by the technical achievement despite narrative shortcomings.
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Jeff Bridges
Kevin Flynn / Clu
Bruce Boxleitner
Alan Bradley / Tron
David Warner
Ed Dillinger / Sark
Cindy Morgan
Lora / Yori
Barnard Hughes
Dr. Walter Gibbs / Dumont
Dan Shor
Ram
Peter Jurasik
Crom
Tony Stephano
Peter / Sark's Lieutenant
Craig Chudy
Warrior #1
Vince Deadrick Jr.
Warrior #2
Sam Schatz
Expert Disc Warrior
Jackson Bostwick
Head Guard
David S. Cass Sr.
Factory Guard
Gerald Berns
Guard #1
Bob Neill
Guard #2
Ted White
Guard #3
Mark Stewart
Guard #4
Michael Sax
Guard #5
Tony Brubaker
Guard #6
Charlie Picerni
Tank Commander
Crew
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