Weekends have become a worry to me. It doesn't matter if I am working or enjoying or whatever things which I do normally, but the fact of the matter is my itinerary is being prescribed by others. This sunday was different. I did what I wanted, even if it is not complete in all respect. I made couple of questions.. fundǽs, as some might say.. and then saw Tron – Legacy in 3-D... now I am writing this listening to Clapton in his formative years, rather than the definitive Clapton.
Tron was awesome movie. Tron - Legacy is awesome-r. If anybody, rather I'd say anyone who is interested in movies, or sci-fi or special effects or someone who just likes to let lose, miss it, then it would be a loss. Jeff Bridges reprises his roles as Kevin Flynn and CLU, while Bruce Boxleitner reprises his roles as Alan Bradley and Tron. Garrett Hedlund as Sam Flynn, with a cool Ducatti, __________ (will fill up something later when I feel like). The girls in the movie are Olivia Wilde as Quorra, an ISO who looks like Kiera Knightly and Beau Garrett as Gem, one of the Sirens who also looks like someone, whom I can't place. I liked Olivia Wilde in this movie, though I never liked her before.
The movie starts with Kevin Flynn with his young son, Sam in 1989. You hear Kevin describing 'The Grid' and telling him about a miracle. The camera doesn't give you a direct look at Kevin's face. You see the young Sam asking his dad when he will be back. Then Kevin turns and answers. You know you are in for a visual treat the moment you sees Jeff Bridges' face. The next few minutes takes you to the basic plot line of the movie. I wouldn't write a plot :P but then you may hear t from your friends or someone who just happens unable to stop blurting out the story, so what the hell :). Nevertheless, I will stick to my policy.
The movie is a classic example of American inability to accept the reality, and still thinking that they are the sole savior or beacon of hope for mankind. The idealists of 60's and 70's in the programming world have been replaced by lots of other kind. They also have ideals, everyone has, and there are many who says those are THE right. Time judges. I still love to read/hear about the 60's/70's ideals with only the good things. I know there are lot more, darker sides to those. I will take it both, still.
Some of the best thing about the movie are the pace, effects and soundtrack/BGM. The music is awesome. There is not a second in the movie where you feel you are not a part of the theme or plot, because it is not just a visual experience. Daft punk who did the music has always been good at electronica. The cinematography by Claudio Miranda takes you to a different level of visual treat. The bright colors stand out in the dark background. I believe he understands technology, and from the movies in his credit, he really put right colors in the reel. Hats off to first time director, Joseph Kosinski , for spectacular work. I really enjoyed the movie. I believe this is perhaps the best 1000 bucks I spent on a movie.
To give an idea how the movie have been taken by the audience, I will give you this piece of quote.
“Don't get me wrong, i love me some "Avatar". I once said that it was a visual revolution. Well, it seems that it's wake has proceeded it. The best comparison i can give is this......If The Beatles are to Avatar, then Pink Floyd is to Tron. Take that how you will.” - blackmambamark
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