As Kevin Flynn searches for proof that he invented a hit video game, he is 'digitized' by a laser and finds himself inside 'The Grid', where programs suffer under the tyrannical rule of the Master Control Program (MCP). With the help of a security program called 'TRON', Flynn seeks to free The Grid from the MCP.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 wins & 8 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
A dazzling movie from Walt Disney in which computers have been used to make themselves romantic and glamorous. Here's a technological sound-and-light show that is sensational and brainy, stylish, and fun.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
23 Oct 2004
rotten:
Tron never reaches a level of excitement commensurate with its effects budget.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
rotten:
Tron is loaded with visual delights but falls way short of the mark in story and viewer involvement.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
4 Jun 2007
rotten:
It's a simple idea that ought to serve, but Lisberger's failures of pacing, structure, variation, and characterization ultimately make the film seem monotonous and distant.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
4 Jun 2007
fresh:
For most people, TRON's importance is as a historical footnote. It's the Model T of our CGI age. But the film's fans are passionate ones.