Writer(s): Edward Kitsis/Adam Horowitz
Production Co.: Walt Disney Pictures/LivePlanet
Year of Release: 2010
I'll keep this relatively short today I think, because I'm lazy but y'all need some film schoolin'. So what should you all expect from a sequel to a 28 year old revolutionary cult Disney film? ...Visuals. Oh Lawdz the visuals. I'm sure you've all seen the trailers by now (or the film itself) and noticed just how stunning it looks. As far as the script goes, come on, it's TRON. The film succeeds and falters in the same places that the original did. Kosinski and Co. have really tried hard to make this film as revolutionary as it's predecessor, and in truth, I think they've succeeded. While it wasn't the best move to create an entirely CGI-ed young Jeff Bridges, it certainly does speak bounds about the films ambition and helps create the sense of "this is now, our world is advancing". In truth though the film would have been much better without dialogue at all (although this is in a perfect world mind you, there's no way a production company would shell out the bones for something that artsy fartsy). As far as Daft Punk's score that everyone seems to be talking about, it's a score. It serves it's purpose and creates a good sense of momentum in the vein of Hans Zimmer's scores, only with a few more analog synths. The plot was thin (of course) and Jeff Bridges character was a little too reminiscent of The Dude, which didn't help the film at all. But I doubt anyone is watching the film for a great story. If you are expecting absolutely gorgeous visuals, great costume and art design then by George I think you'll love it. But don't be expecting an Oscar winner as intriguing as the trailers may be. As hesitant as I and everyone else in the stratosphere was about this film, I deem it overall, a worthy sequel.
Overall rating: 7.5
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