Right??? Of course the visuals are amazing and updated as expected, but the sound design of this trailer was really striking to me. Sound has always been an important part of Tron. The sound design of the first film really gave the imaginative world in which the film took place a more weighty and textured feel. From the digital roar of the light cycles to the wall breaking of the game grid, the sound is what grounded the film and made it bit more realistic...As realistic as a computer world can be, I suppose. It's a relief to see, or should I say hear, that they've continued to focus on the sound rather than forgetting about it completely. From what I've read Daft Punk will handle the score, which is okay I guess...The subtle music used in the trailer works great, I just hope the score doesn't get too obnoxious and works within the framework Wendy Carlos laid out for the first film.
Although I dread Hollywood's plan to produce 3D movies by the truckload, I'm okay with this being 3D. Immersing myself into the world of Tron and hanging out with Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) sounds like THE best time ever. Conversely, being immersed in the world of My Bloody Valentine 3D and surrounded by bad actors (save for Tommy Atkins, of course) delivering awful lines terribly, was just painful. I've heard a number of theories as to what the plot will be, but I'm ignoring all of them until I read something a bit more official. Judging from the new trailer, it seems as if Kevin Flynn's original computer program "Clu" has a bit of a dark side. Bruce Boxleitner is rumored to be reprising his role as Alan Bradley and with any luck, Tron. I wasn't anticipating this level of excitement for this movie but I'm super pumped, the trailer did not disappoint.In closing, I'd like to leave you with a clip from the light cycle scene from the first film. Sure, it may look a bit dated and goofy, but for 1982, it was quite impressive.
I'd like a 300 word paper comparing and contrasting the Tron and Tron Legacy clips from this blog post on my desk Monday morning. Or you can just leave a comment instead!
5 comments:
Did you see the video that Jeff Bridges sent to the Lebowski fest this, where he's in full Dude gear, but wearing a goofy Tron helmet?
You're a such a dork Dyl. I love it!
We may actually have to go to the theater for this!
I love Tron. Barb doesn't. That makes me kinda sad. New trailer looked amazing. Here's hoping they deliver.
I liked Tron a lot as a kid, but I haven't really had much interest in a sequel until seeing that trailer. As soon as the light cycle formed, I got all sorts of giddy and giggly! Anticipation for the film is now very high.
And the old light cycle clip is so great still!
I'm a huge Tron fan but had serious doubts as to whether I wanted to see a new Tron film. After that trailer, though, I'm totally sold. Can't wait to see it!
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