Originally Posted By Christi22222 I've not read every post in some of these threads -- cuz I'm going to see it tomorrow in Stockton. Have fun!! We expect a report.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 Darn! That last post should have read.....101 Trontastic Dalmatians riding light cycles on the Grid! (A little tribute to EE who ought to be returning from his magical WDW vacation soon!)
Originally Posted By brotherdave Most people I know who have seen the movie seem to like it. Maybe they don't "love it", but I've heard very few complaints from people. Some felt the story was "cold" (which I get), but were totally wowed by the concept and special effects, with just about everyone saying that the 3-D was absolutely spectacular! I don't think it's a flop by any means, but I'm sure that the accountants think otherwise. If a movie doesn't break $100 million on the opening weekend anymore, it seems to automatically get a "mediocre" ranking. At least TRON is beating most of the competition and ended number one for the weekend. It might be interesting to see how well it holds up this weekend to judge if it will have any legs.
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 Sitting in a theater now to go see it for a 3rd time. There are 10 other people in here besides me, and we have 3 minutes until the movie (not commercial start) I hope this movie has staying power.
Originally Posted By DlandDug We saw it in a traditional 2D showing last weekend. Tomorrow morning ds (15) and I will be heading to a 3D IMAX screening. I will be interested to see how many are at the theater.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 Seems like it will be hard to tell until after Christmas. Folks are being held up by bad weather everywhere, and panic shopping for the big day. Too busy to go to a movie. But after Christmas, with a house full of bored folks and a little too much togetherness.... hopefully Tron and Tangled both will see some action.
Originally Posted By dizkid >>We saw it in a traditional 2D showing last weekend<< Dude me and you saw it in 3-d.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance I think I'll go see it Thursday night with my husband. We have zero knowledge or backstory on the movie. Is that okay?
Originally Posted By dizkid I think most people dont CC so you should be fine. If anything seeing this movie will make you want to see the first one even more.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance I hope I can follow it okay. I don't know anything about grids or computer programming, so I'm going to have to wing it.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 Didn't know diddly and enjoyed the movie just fine. As someone stated earlier or in another thread, they did a nice job of catching you up to speed from the first movie without boring you. You will be fine. Enjoy, and report back please!
Originally Posted By DlandDug I should have said we saw a traditional 3D screening, as opposed to IMAX. CC-- you will be fine, as TRON:Legacy stands alone. It is nice to know the first film, but not at all necessary.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Well my favorite movies of all time are Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Star Wars. I better give this a try! lol
Originally Posted By dshyates I just saw the 9:55pm showing in IMAX 3D. There were at least 50 people in the theater. about 2/3rds of which were guys. I thought the film was visually stunning and has the most spectacular audio mix/ soundtrack I have ever experienced. I thought the story was fine. The acting was also ok. I actually liked the surfer dude stuff. It incorporates the original Kevin character and also gave a great opportunity to use the Zen line from The Big Lebowski. Overall I really liked the film, and even if it doesn't hit it big with general audiences, I can see it having a huge niche audience that will keep it alive in the geeky sci-fi world for many years to come.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Check that -- I'm going to Stockton on Thursday to see "TRON: LEGACY"
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well CC, given your taste in movies, I can't wait to hear your thoughts (as we share favs there). And Jim, I really cannot wait to hear yours, you always surprise me.
Originally Posted By leemac <<I would have thought you worked in California for long enough Lee to know that some of still talk like this, even when we are professionals.>> Thanks for the patronizing comments. As a native of La Jolla, CA I'm firmly versed in the surfer culture. <<The man plays the best surf bum of all time in Cinema, and you were annoyed by it? Just never watch The Big Lewbowski then...>> Exactly - no originality at all. If I want to hear Big Lewbowski dialog I'll watch that movie. <<I mean, come on - this was a popcorn movie, not high-art. >> The point is that this movie isn't supposed to be usual popcorn fare - the writers, director and producer have made it clear that they believe the movie is above that. I found the book scenes to be incredibly dull and trite - particularly the visit to Flynn's zen lair.
