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Tron [Widescreen]

Actor(s): Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan, Barnard Hughes
Director(s): Steven Lisberger
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Details

MPAA Rating: PG
Content Advisory: Mild Violence, Excellent For Children
Movie Release: 1982
DVD Release: 12/12/2000
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 36 mins
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Members Wishing: 18
Genres: Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Action, Tech Noir
See Also: Tron [20th Anniversary Collector's Edition], Tron [UMD for PSP]

Synopsis

One of the earliest feature films to reflect the video-game craze of the 1980s, Disney's Tron stars Jeff Bridges as computer programmer Kevin Flynn, who becomes part of the very game that he's programming. Flynn's principal antagonist is his glory-grabbing boss, Ed Dillinger (David Warner), who likewise metamorphoses into a video-game character. The title character, a computer-generated superhero, is played by Bruce Boxleitner. Though antiquated by 1990s standards, Tron represented the last word in special effects back in 1982. Surprisingly, despite its long-range influence on the movie industry, the film was a box-office disappointment when first released. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Jeff Bridges - Kevin Flynn/Clu
Bruce Boxleitner - Alan Bradley/Tron
David Warner - Ed Dillinger/Sark
Cindy Morgan - Lora/Yori
Barnard Hughes - Dr. Walter Gibbs/Dumont

Awards

1982	Best Costume Design (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Elois Jenssen
1982	Best Costume Design (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Rosanna Norton
1982	Best Sound (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Bob Minkler
1982	Best Sound (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Lee Minkler
1982	Best Sound (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	James LaRue
1982	Best Sound (nominee)	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie	Michael Minkler

Editorial Review

Although not a box-office success in its initial release, Disney's computer-animated cyberpunk epic has gone on to become a cult favorite amongst sci-fi enthusiasts and tech-heads. That said, the company's decision to release =Tron on DVD with almost no extras borders on the criminal. Save for a pair of trailers, there is no behind-the-scenes information of any kind. Thankfully, the picture and sound more than make up for this woeful oversight. Few discs can match Tron for its image, presented in its original 2.20:1 aspect ratio. The film is a showcase for deep, rich colors and stunning animated vistas. For fans and newcomers alike, this is the way to see the film. The sound is in Dolby Digital 4.1, successfully bringing the film's video game-style sound design directly into one's home. These features alone are superior enough to warrant owning Tron on DVD, and almost compensate for the lack of extras. ~ Jeremy Brown, All Movie Guide