"TRON: Legacy" now available on DVD

Disney’s “TRON: Legacy” DVD Review

“TRON: Legacy”, rated PG, is a science fiction sequel to the 1982 film in which Jeff Bridges stars as Kevin Flynn, an arcade owner who’s abducted into the world of a computer program and forced to participate in gladiatorial type video games.

In the 2010 film, Jeff Bridges reprises his role as Kevin Flynn, 20 years in the future. He also stars as the villain Clu (an acronym for Codified Likeness Utility). Clu’s face is digitally enhanced to look like a 20 year old Jeff Bridges. He’s a more advanced incarnation of Kevin's original hacking program of the same name. He has designed Clu to act as an exact duplicate of himself within the Grid.

Garrett Helund stars as Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn and majority owner of the ENCOM Corporation. While investigating his father's disappearance, Sam is transported onto the Grid himself. The story centers on Sam who, once inside The Grid, tries to fight his way out while attempting to rescue his father.

The reason to see this film is the outstanding visual effects. Once Sam is inside of the Grid, the film feels as though YOU are inside of a video game yourself. The effects are eye-popping! I would recommend this movie as a good family film. One of the weaknesses in the film is the lack of character development and story line. Otherwise, it is an enjoyable ride.

“TRON Legacy” on DVD provides home entertainment for the family. The DVD set comes in Blu-ray™3D, Blu-ray™ 2D, and a DVD movie download − lots of options for at home viewing, and future options if you decide to upgrade your TV system.

DVD Special Features:

• First Look at TRON: Uprising, the Disney XD animated series. A short film trailer.

• Visualizing TRON – Filmmakers discuss how they brought to life the world inside the Grid. Darren Cliford of production explains that the most important element in TRON is ‘light’ and pushing technology to the limits. Olivia Wilde, actress in the film, discusses the design and architecture. Jeff Bridges discusses the vision of director Joe Kosinski. Garrett Helund discusses the atmospheric changes in “TRON” and its evolution over time. Kosinski’s vision was to create a sense of realness to the film. A backstage look at the sets is shown. Some of the original props from “TRON” are used in the new film. The special effects costumes are featured, including inside information.

• Installing the cast –Michael Sheen, Olivia Wilde and Garrett Hedlund discuss working with Jeff Bridges. The past actors reunite and share their insights. Stars of “TRON: Legacy” talk about their experience in making the movie.

Blu-ray™ versions have the above extras plus the following:

• The Next Day: Flynn Lives Revealed– A look at what happened immediately following the end of the movie. Explains the meaning of the Flynn Lives movement. (Interactive computer game).

• TRON: Disney Second Screen – Using your computer, watch the movie with exclusive interactive elements available on a second screen.

• Launching the Legacy – Beyond the amazing visuals is a story about TRON's history. You'll discover how the writers and filmmakers created this complex fictional story..

• Music video “Derezzed” – written, produced, and performed by Daft Punk. A close-up look at the arcade game with a mix of graphics and real actors.

• Disc Roars – Director Joe Kosinski uses the crowd at Comic-Con to record actual ADR for the disc game stadium crowd.

Sarah Adamson© April 17, 2011