Top 10 Movie Robots - Jays Top 10

I started a top ten movie list at the end of last year, I thought I might copy some of the movie magazines and create my own top ten’s of movie things.

Add your own!

To start off:

July

My top ten Movie Robots (in honour of the upcoming Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman – which I am a little excited about)

10:  Data ­– Star Trek: Generations Series

There’s smart, then there’s Star Trek Generations’ Data. He gets a nod for being the most useful, smart and enigmatic robot to ever want to be human. Data has seen it all as the USS Enterprise traverses through the universe captained by Jean-Luc. He was upgraded with an emotion chip and turned into a partial human by the Borg; an experience that only he and Picard would share. Oh, and he's always happy to help scan for life forms.

9: T1000  - The Terminator

THE MOST DANGEROUS robot to be sent back from the future, the T1000 is a silent, methodical killer intent of destroying John Connor, the revolutionary that will one day bring down Skynet. Built from liquid metal, barely saying a word, the T1000 is a revolution in special effects turning into all manner of objects and humans.

8: Iron Giant – Iron Giant

From the critically acclaimed (but under performing) film based on the classic Ted Hughes book and directed by Toy Story’s Brad Bird, The Iron Giant is a remarkable film with a touching, confronting anti-war message. The robot in question, falls from space and quickly gobbles up anything made of metal. Set at the height of the cold war, Giant is a war machine, capable of mass destruction, but through the heart of a young boy, discovers that he can be more than a killing machine.

7: Teddy – Artificial Intelligence

The wonder toy of the future, Teddy is the Teddy Ruxpin of the 21^st century on steroids. If David is “Pinocchio” then Teddy is certainly Jiminy Cricket. He is a bear that looks wonderfully soft to hold and looks remarkably real as a toy. He offers David all sorts of advice and caution and like Jiminy; he travels with David every step of the way. At the end of the film, we are left to ponder if he lives, or like David, dies.

6: Johnny 5 – Short Circuit

Number 5 is alive! The 80’s treated us to a robot intent to learning as much as he could about the world and humans in the little time he was free from the experimental lab. Struck by lightening, becoming self-aware, he discovers the joy of the Bee Gees, dancing and love and what it means to be a sacrifice.

5:  Pris – Blade Runner

No robot list would be complete without an entry from the iconic sci-fi film Blade Runner. With a list of robots as long as your arm to chose from, Pris (Darryl Hannah) has to be one of the most memorable replicants. She’s a replicant built for “basic pleasure”, but this robot has one mean gymnastic ability; she can kill you at 20 back flips!  

4: Bishop – Aliens

Could this synthetic human put right all the wrong things that his predecessor, Ash caused?  For Ripley, he needs to stay away from her, and she makes that terribly clear, but what makes Bishop different, (besides his behavioural inhibitor) is that he actually has a heart and right when Ripley thinks all is lost, he appears like a knight in flying armour to save the day!

3: Optimus Prime - Transformers Trilogy

Who’s going to save the world from the evil plans of Megatron and Co? Optimus Prime, that’s who. Not only does this robot have the ability to transform into the coolest looking Mack truck, he has the coolest arsenal of weapons. From a sword that cuts through metal like a hot knife to butter, to a transforming trailer that becomes a battle platform, Optimus is constantly there to save Sam, and humanity, just like Jesus..speaking of, did I mention he can also be raised from the dead? 

2: Wall-e – Wall-E

A Waste Allocation Load Lifter – Earth class; WALL-E is one of the most expressive robots to cross the silver-screen, yet, he barley says a word.

He collects junk, finding treasure in humanities waste and is the only resident on the planet earth after we polluted it. Although only a little square robot, he encompasses all that it great about humanity and gives us reason to hope again.

1: R2D2 – Star Wars saga

There is no other robot like R2D2! He is looks like a trashcan on wheels, but he is so, so, so much more. Communicating in a series of beeps and whistles, lights and spins, he is the veritable swiss army knife in robot form. He can talk to any computer, open doors, throw holograms, deliver important messages, carry your trusty light-saber, electrocute monkey-like aliens, serve beverages...and then, he saves your life when you’re about to be crushed in a trash compactor! HE IS THE ROBOT!

And the worst?

Skids and Mudflap – Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

They are Michael Bay’s equivalent of Jar Jar Binks. Offensive, pointless and racially stereotyped, not only are they the worse robots to grace the silver screen, but their alternate forms are just as ugly as when they are robots.

 (Not even worthy of a video link)

The Hobbit - 15 years too late?

Martin Freeman dons the Hobbit ears as Bilbo Baggins.

The movie adaption of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit is underway in the “new” Middle Earth, New Zealand.

Gratefully, after years of protracted talks, a failed movie company, a lengthy court battle, about 700 directors and a casting strike, Peter Jackson has returned to helm this epic movie monster. Also returning are Ian Mckellan as Gadalf, Ian Holm as the older Bilbo Baggins and recently confirmed, Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins.

It’s been 8 years since the last film Return of the King premiered and 10 since Fellowship of the Ring graced our screens. It was way back in 1997 when it was announced that Peter would take on the mammoth task of recreating the much loved book as three movies; a 5 year journey that would see him make all three films at once, a feat never before accomplished, nor repeated.

Since then, Peter has only directed two features, King Kong and The Lovely Bones and now, he returns to directing duties on the Hobbit, filming both films at once. It has so far been a 15 year round journey for him and his team, one that makes me wonder if he can still be as focussed on the subject as he was before? He has been sleeping, reading, eating, filming, selling, writing, creating, JRR Tolkien for 15 years, could he be a tad stale?

Peter directs Martin in Bagend

By all accounts, I still think this man is the man for the job. When I met him in 2001 for the premiere of FOTR I was amazed by his passion and love. When he spoke about the films and about the source material, he did it with respect and appreciation. I don’t agree with all his choices for the films, but you cannot deny that he made some amazing films.

The snippets we are hearing (you can follow Ian Mckellen and Peter Jackson on Facebook and Twitter) reveal a positive return to Middle Earth from a man who is a perfectionist  with an almighty eye for detail.

I think its time to pick up my book again!

Do we need to return to The Dark Crystal?



The cast of the original Dark Crystal, Kira, Jen and Fizzgig



For years there has been speculation, confirmation and rumour that a sequel to Jim Henson’s, The Dark Crystal will be made. At last look, the film had the Aussie-based Spierig Bros (Daybreakers) attached to direct. That last update was more than 12 months ago and it seems that the production has stalled or will never get off the ground.

There has been a lot of talk about how good a sequel could be when it is void of the imagination of Jim Henson. Yet the sequel has a working title - The Power of the Dark Crystal; a release date of 2011 and a plot summary! (source: IMDB)

There have been all sorts of promises too follow; that artist Brian Froud would be returning (the original is based on his ideas, artwork and design), that as many of the original crew would be re-hired and that the film would be a mix of puppets and CGI.

The film for me is one of THE most pivotal movies that inspired my own imagination and love for film making. Had I the determination, I would have been a puppeteer, but I can watch this film now, as a 30+ adult and enjoy every single frame, every single line and every single moment.

For me, The Dark Crystal reigns as Jim Henson’s masterpiece and for me, it is his heart and an amazing gift he left for us.

I’m not sure I want see a sequel. I doubt it will have the same heart. I agree with what Frank Oz (legendary “muppet” partner-in-crime and co-director of the original) said when he was asked about the sequel.


“Why?"

Anne Hathaway - Catwoman pics emerge

Finally, even if a little early, a teasing picture from the set of The Dark Knight Rises has emerged of Anne Hathaway. Many will have hoped it was in her Catwoman suit, but I think Chris Nolan and the people at Warner Bros. would want to keep some things secret.

When the casting choice was announced, the internet went into meltdown about how “wrong” the choice was. According to a friend of mine, she was not sexy enough to pull off the role of such a tempting seductress. Then, according to another friend (an avid comic reader) she was the perfect choice because she fit with where the current comic runs had taken the character by creating a very different Selina Kyle/Catwoman.

I reckon that Anne will pull it off under the direction of Nolan. If her turn in Rachael Getting Married is anything to go by, she can certainly give credence to dark, twisted and bitter characters

I’m looking forward to it!

Transformers 3 - 3D 2011

Transformers 3 – 3D 2011

Transformers 3 will be the blockbuster of the season, like it was made to be. There is no denying the pull that battle-crazy robots trying to save earth has on the general populous. Both previous films have grossed an amazing amount of cash in ticket sales and merchandising, that the third outing is a sure fire definite to make people hand over their hard earned cash. Epecially now since the film is in glorious 3D!

There are things that are amazingly fantastic about this film, but as with many of the films by director Michael Bay, there are some bad things (but not very bad!)

There are certain things we know about Michael Bay.

1.       He loves women
2.       He loves cars
3.       He loves big things
4.       He loves explosions
5.       He loves it loud, and
6.       He is a pubescent teenager stuck in a 40 year old body!

Michael Bay came out earlier in the year and admitted that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen was not the film he wanted to make and that he made some mistakes. Really? He blamed the writers strike of 2008 in Hollywood which brought almost every film and TV show production to a standstill and promised a better film with a better story. I think we got a much better film and I would even go as far as saying that this could have functioned very well as the first film in the franchise, but I don't think we got a better story.

It's no secret that summer blockbusters are the bread-and-butter of any production company. Most blockbusters are void of storylines and have plot holes you can drive a semi through. TF3 is no different, and there are times you are left wanting just a bit more; just a bit more development, a bit more sense and a bit more continuity.

Yet, again what the film lacks is a sense of substance, although I concede that it must be difficult to find “substance” in a story about children’s toys that transform from robots to cars and trucks. The cartoon was simply a tool that Hasbro used to sell toys, specifically in Japan, yet the film version of that cartoon, released in 1986, did a really good job in finding substance in the mythos of Transformers. In that film, there were two human characters, a father and a son, which in its simplicity, was where the cartoons heart lay. They were a manifestation of Prime’s heart of humanity, a thread that these films so desperately need and is so jarringly absent.

It's just not enough to save the world, we want to care about it.

TF3 is missing that substance. Where we want to see robots, the story focuses too much on Sam Witwicky (Shia Lebeouf) who is at the next crossroads of his life: getting a job. We had his teenager angst in getting his first car, then the young adult angst of going to university, and now we have his adult angst of making his mark on the world, but, hasn’t he already done that? He saved the world from near destruction yet, he can’t get a job?

The exposition which sets up the story rests on the shoulders of another government secret. Much to Primes dismay, there is a spacecraft just sitting there on the moon waiting for some transformer to find it. It seems that it is the Ark (a nice reference to the cartoon) which was sent at the height of the Cybertronian war with a device on board that would create a new Cybertron. How it works with the Cube, I’m not sure, but the ark crash landed on the moon which caused the space race of the 60’s between Russia and the US.

For any “fan” or movie buff, the enormous plot hole that exists here is not worthy of bothering about and many may simply gloss over it, but as a story, the three films don’t fit together well, but when you think about it, very few series of films do.

But where this film lacks in story, it succeeds in attacking the audience with an astounding shock and awe campaign to numb your senses. As with the first two films, there are some insane action sequences that show off Bay’s style, flair and ego and gratefully, Bay has slowed down some of the action and sequences so that the audience gets to see more. However there are still times you really wish you could differentiate between the robots when they are clashing.  Bay knows how to shoot war and fighting and cars (especially cars!) and he pushed TF3 the the extreme. He really does lift the bar for action.

It is mind-boggling to see some of the scenes take place; especially in 3D. The scene of the skyscraper falling down which featured heavily in the trailer can only be seen on the big screen! The enormity of clashing robots and speeding cars that transform while driving to catch falling humans leaves you aghast. There is even a freeway sequence that gives “The Matrix: Reloaded” a run for its money.

The robots look fantastic. If they could look more real than from what we have previously seen, this is the film that does it. They blend in with the earthly surrounds and interact with human characters in a far more believable way.

There are some darker moments too where the film takes on a “Black Hawk Down” feel and there is  much more violence, which surprised me. Robots gush blood, have their spines ripped out and humans are vicerated by Decepticon weapons similar to that of the aliens from “War of the Worlds”.

There is much more robot time which will please the masses and you get the feeling that the film is trying really hard to cater to the fans this time although die-hards will be very disappointed that certain Autobots don’t have the names they are supposed to, but there is plenty to be happy about. The inclusion of Primes trailer is a welcome addition and when it transforms, OMG! Megatron is the real let down. Again, Bay and Kruger have no idea what to do with him nor do they understand is role in the Transformers world.  This villain is underused and pointless which is disappointing.

The transfer to 3D is astounding; groundbreakingly so. 60% of the film was filmed in 3D and unlike films that have the transfer added for the sake of it, this movie is meant to be enjoyed as a 3D experience. It has raised the bar since Avatar.

There is a lot of potential left in the Tranformer world. It’s doubtful this will be the end and it would not be surprising if the fans really get their own way and we see the introduction of the famed Unicron.

This could have been a 5 popcorn rating, but it gets a 3.5. There was plenty of moments I had goosebumps, even a moment I almost shed a tear (gotta love me some Bumblebee) and a few moments I was silently pounding the air with my fist.

Oh, and do yourself a favour, see this in 3D.

This is not for kids under 13! The violence is very strong.

X-men: First Class - 2011

X-men: First Class

First Class is a welcome return to beginnings both cinematically and in narrative.

Opening with scenes taken from Bryan Singers original X-Men where Erik (who will become Magneto) discovers his mutant power, First Class confidently walks the path made before it, but goes on to blaze a new trail of its own.

Having left Last Stand angry and downright broken hearted, vehemently hating the name “Brett Ratner”, vowing that should I ever cross his path I would tear out his heart and shove it down his throat and make him choke to death….sorry.

Rant over. I apologise. It still hurts.

I still have not seen Wolverine, my best friend forbids it. Hell, I forbid it! But after seeing First Class I am happy to see it return to form. I only hope it stays the course.

It is no doubt that the film is what it is because it starts with a credible story and script, has a strong cast and passionate director and producer. Director Matthew Vaughn successfully helmed last years sleeper hit, the ever-violent Kick Ass while Bryan Singer who directed the first two films, stepped in to offer assistance creatively and in a producing capacity. Singers subtle inflections  and influence are noticeable throughout the narrative and production.

The story is great at setting up a new, and earlier, chapter of the franchise; starting in 1944 at the peak of the German invasion and travelling through to the 1960’s when the US was heading into the Cuban Missile crisis. Some exposition allows the story of Xavier (James McEvoy) and Erik (Michael Fassbender) to come to the fore which then continues on through the rest of the film. This really is a story about them and their internal battles; Xavier believing that the human world will accept them and Erik knowing that they will not. And this is where the story finds its strength.

There is no doubt that X-men (the comic) is about human vs mutant and the deep rooted feelings of isolation, rejection and loneliness we all feel. The X-men are simply caricatures of humanity, hidden behind a power rather than a mask. First Class subtly weaves this through the core of its premise.

What is also appreciated is that we get insight into is the friendship that Xavier and Eric share, right up to the fateful moment that puts Xavier in the wheelchair. Given that we only catch glimpses of this love/hate relationship in the previous films, it is refreshing to see especially for those who have not read the comics, however, for a prequel or reboot (or whatever you want to call it), perhaps a second film could have been focussed on Eriks decision to create the Brotherhood. What I missed was the reference to Erik helping Xavier create the ..., but this could easily be visited in another film, they have always needed each other (as we see in Last Stand the exposition for Jean Greys character, they are friends meeting her together – although Erik has ulterior plans).

The cast of mutants is impressive and as this is a film to set up the “origins”, each mutant gets adequate introduction and development (unlike previous films...sorry!).

Hot-property-of-the-moment, January Jones (Mad Men, Unknown) makes a delicious sight as the scantily-clad, diamond-telepath Emma Frost. There’s certainly more to this woman than meets the eye! And everyone’s favourite shape-shifter Mystique (Raven) is introduced as a 9 years old who befriends Xavier which is a nice touch to the overall development of the story and a through line that will come full circle in the later films. It’s an opportunity to provide the juxtaposition of Erik – who believes all mutants should embrace who they are and Charles (Xavier) who believes mutant powers should be concealed so that humanity will accept them. The core fight between acceptance and rejection lies squarely on Mystiques shoulders and carried confidently by relative newcomer Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone).

Director Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass, Layer Cake) proves again he has flair for the comic-book adaptions, perhaps even better than Singer and must have enjoyed working with more money and scope to create a huge, and sometimes epic, motion picture. The scale of the action is mountainous and works hand-in-hand to propel the narrative forward as opposed to just being in it for the sake of the genre. Matthew Vaughn best be careful, lest he becomes the king of the comic geeks.

In all, this is a brilliant film worthy of its positive critical acclaim.  

Solid 4.5 popcorns out of 5

Buried - Ryan Reynolds - 2011

Buried

Solo character films have been done before and for some they can be a boring attempt at being “artistic” or “art house”. The problem can be that having one character occupy the entire screen for 90+ minutes can ultimately be a boring exercise in doing everything possible to make the film interesting. And while the director is pulling every trick out of his hat to do that, you wind up not caring about the character.

The film is only as good as the nuances of character the actor can bring to the role.  Cast Away was a genuine attempt to make a successful film out of nothing remotly interesting, but Tom Hanks brought something more to the film. Moon, starring Sam Rockwell is probably the most valiant success, but the film rides on Sam’s impeccable abilities as an actor (see Lawn Dogs, The Green Mile).

Ryan Reynolds has not done much that would allow you to automatically assume he could carry a film all on his own. He’s a great actor and has done a great many things. He’s funny and good-looking which makes him perfect rom-com talent, but really, there is only a few films that he can hold up as being dramatically challenging (see Fireflies in the Garden, The Nines).

Buried is a corker of a premise and relies on the innate human fear of being buried alive. Ryan is Paul, a contractor working as a truck driver in Iraq who is kidnapped and buried in a coffin. He has a mobile phone and 3 hours to get ransom money to be freed.

Yeah, that’s right, the whole film is Ryan Reynolds (that funny guy) stuck in a wooden box!

The technical difficulties alone would have been a challenge. Yet the script, story and performance are remarkable. Think the suspense of a Hitchcock film jammed into the confines of a 6x4 coffin and you will have a good idea of the angst you will be feeling as you wait and hope for sunlight. Yet, when you burrow deeper down, the film is probably the most honest film I have seen about Iraq, although I hope much of its political comment is far from the truth.

You see (spoiler alert), Paul is betrayed by everyone he comes to hope will rescue him. From his employer who terminates his employment from just before the incident, therefore relinquishing their responsibilities of protection and insurance, to the hostage team who are supposed to find him but end up lying to him, it’s a rollercoaster of emotions that are compounded by the claustrophobic confines of a wooden box. Paul can only communicate by using a mobile which has been left on his person and as much as it is his link to possible safety it’s also the link to the terrorists who have taken him hostage. It’s through the phone that we learn the best and worst about Paul himself but also the situation he finds himself in.

What works well are the technical aspects of the film which really help create a suffocating environment. The only light is artificial and either bathes Paul in yellow or blue and every time the light goes out, we are presented with a black screen which in itself is not a common production element to use, but here is works. To be presented with darkness, even ten seconds of it, feels like eternity and you are holding your breath with each passing moment. Every close up of Ryan’s face reveals the terror and emotion of the moment and as much as the close up is used, it’s hard to tire of it when what your being given is a powerful and heart wrenching performance. Director Rodrigo Cortes stretches out the elastic band as far as it will go, then, it simply snaps. He’s certainly proved he is a great director.

 Buried is a mesmerising, breathtaking psychological drama with an A-grade performance from Ryan Reynolds.

Don’t hold your breath... for anything good to come of this.

My Opinion:

5 Popcorns out of 5

Not suitable for children of any age. Deals with very adult themes and has a high level of adult language.

Whats your greatest film?

I plan on doing at least 2 reviews a month. Considering I cant get to the movies that often, I will also consider reviewing films of old. So tell me, what is your favourite film? Or,what film should I look at reviewing.

You can leave your ideas here, on FB or email me at jrwilson7@bigpond.com



Cheers

Jason

Little Fockers

Little Fockers

Honestly, there really is something hilarious about seeing tough man, Robert De Niro (now in his 60’s) standing in pyjamas sporting a raging boner as he does in the latest instalment of the Meet The Parents franchise The Little Fockers.

Ben Stiller and Co return to take the Fockers/Fuckers pun out for one last spin in what essentially winds up to be a tired version of the original gem.

However, the film does have some redeeming qualities and perhaps is not as bad as some say. If you have the right expectation, it is an enjoyable film with some funny moments and soft one liners, but the gags are what we have seen before and nothing new is added to the dynamic ensemble cast – which is the real shame. The story itself is ok and watchable, but you really wish for something more, something that they could have sunk their teeth into.

Gloriously returning to her role as Mother Focker, Roz, is Barbara Streisand who fills the role with a sassy, sexy, voluptuous confidence that belies her age. Dustin Hoffman, although in limited supply, returns as Bernie the wacked out Father Focker who in my opinion stole the show in Meet the Fockers but has little to do here. Jessica Alba makes an appearance (after her stunning , dramatic performance in The Killer Inside Me) as strikingly attractive (and annoying) drug rep Andi Garcia (yes, plenty of puns there) who becomes the films central catalyst.  Owen Wilson reprises his role as Pams ex, Kevin from the first film, but seems to mistake him as Zoolander character Hansel for most of the film.

As the film gets going, Greg is tempted to take on a job as the spokesman for an erectile dysfunction drug by Andi. Greg has been tempted by Jack to become the God-Focker of the family, which of course has responsibilities, like providing for the family, having a good home and giving the kids a good education.

Considering the film is based on the kids, they have very little to do with the film apart from their birthday party. So much humor could have been successfully centred around these characters (and their respective A-grade performers) that the point of a film about the Little Fockers would have actually been about the Little Fockers.

It’s a funny film in part and enjoyable if you are really in the mood for an easy film to digest.

For me:

2.5 Popcorns out of 5

Suitable for kids over

Moderate adult themes and language

No violence (unless you consider sticking a needle of adrenaline into a pecker as violent – which for some, it would be!)

Tron: Legacy - 2010

Tron: Legacy

Tron: Legacy, the sequel to the original Tron movie released in 1982  lives up to its predecessor in all its glaring neon glory. With stunning visuals (especially in3D) which pay respectful homage to the original and a rocking, rave-like soundtrack (courtesy of 90’s house band Daft Punk) the film transports you back to the “grid”, a computer platform of stark, geometrical simplicity where users and programs pit themselves against each other in a series of “games” designed to wipe each other out.

The original Tron was groundbreaking in almost every aspect of its production and while there may not be much groundbreaking occurring in Tron: Legacy, you will be dazzled by its sheer brilliance of bright neon lights and almost impenetrable scale. The film really is Disney’s flagship for its future in 3D.

The story itself is fairly basic. Sam enters the Grid which has been taken over by CLU who has imprisoned his father Kevin and is building an army to rule the world. Sam must convince his father to return home and save both worlds. There’s some nice exposition that helps to build the events of the missing years that fits in well to the overall story, but the premise is a tried and true formula that we have seen plenty of times before. Yet you don’t seem to notice how simple it is behind all the eye popping visuals and mind altering sound track! It would have been nice to see the writers scratch the surface a little more with the characters and their motivation, but in all honesty, if you are a fan of the original, you are going to be happy with a basic storyline.

And the point is that it’s the visuals that you’re going for, not the story. Like Avatar, Legacy is all about enjoying the feast for your eyes rather than the food for your brain, and where Tron gave us light-cycles that left a blaze of light in their wake like a highlighter was spewing ink behind them, Legacy offers you the same thing – only better! Instead of “straight” lines, the light cycles give off a beam of colour that has a fluidity and life to it that you can only imagine the original creators would have wished for.

Every colour represented is a bright neon or stark white and stands out against the black, lifeless backdrop of the city which has grown into a sprawling metropolis. The assumption the viewer needs to make is that as with any computer platform that evolves to become bigger and better than the one before, so too has the Grid and where once a landscape of squares and geometrical shapes existed, now a sunning vista exists.

What is impressive is the addition of new vehicles and new concepts on how they work. The Light Cycles that were a staple of the original return with renewed conceptual design which sees the bike and user become one with each other. Not to give much away, but the idea behind how the user “enters” the vehicles is quite a unique idea.

Daft Punk electrify our ears with a retro/futuristic beat of synthesiser music as a soundtrack. It is said that the duo share a similar obsession about the original Tron movie and that the soundtrack to the film has inspired them. Who else better  then, to make a pure electro soundtrack the heartbeat of this film? It’s even fitting that they have a decent cameo appearance.

Performances in the film are ok, nothing Award-worthy, but Brit actor Michael Sheen is the stand out as Zuse, a futuristic version of David Bowie (on crack). Worthy of applause though is director Joseph Kosinski who helmed a massive film of enormous proportions – and has never directed a film feature film. Disney trusted him with $200 million of their money to build and create the new world of Tron and help launch them into the 3D stratosphere.

As said earlier, Tron” Legacy is a feast for your eyes, not for your mind. Don’t go in expecting much, but you might leave looking forward to the future.

3 Popcorns out of 5
Good for kids over 7
No swearing
No extreme Violence (no blood but plenty of programs being "derezzed")