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Released in 1982, the original Tron still stands as one of the most iconic sci-fi movies of all time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Viewers gasped in wonder at its visionary special effects, which saw Tron\u2019s human hero (then a young Jeff Bridges<\/a>, who pops back for the obligatory \u2018legacy\u2019 cameo in Ares) digitally reborn inside a glowy neon computer mainframe. Fans were less wowed by the storytelling, however, an imbalance that\u2019s been faithfully maintained throughout the franchise\u2019s history.<\/p>\n And so we get Tron: Ares.<\/a> <\/p>\n Limping in 15 years after the disappointing reboot Tron: Legacy, it is the definition of an unwanted blockbuster sequel and one that other critics have branded as the \u2018worst film of the year.\u2019 <\/p>\n A painfully extended catch-up montage explains where the story finds us. Today, two rival mega-companies are both chasing the \u2018Permanence code\u2019 which will turn whatever you 3D laser print into a living thing.\u00a0<\/p>\n In the blue corner are the goodies, led by Past Lives actress Greta Lee and her breakfast burrito-munching \u2018comedy<\/a>\u2019 sidekick (Arturo Castro).\u00a0<\/p>\n To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web In the red corner are the baddies, led by Evan Peters<\/a>\u2019 bratty coder and his steely mum (Gillian Anderson<\/a>), who have created a private army of \u2018ultimate\u2019 AI soldiers, armed with laser frisbees. <\/p>\n Commanded by the titular Ares (Jared Leto<\/a>) and his deputy Athena (Jodie Turner-Smith<\/a>), these infinitely expendable soldiers can leap into the real world, but only exist for 29 minutes, and then have to be reborn.\u00a0<\/p>\n Something Ares is getting increasingly narked off about. And if the movies have taught us anything, it\u2019s that you don\u2019t want to nark off an elite, assassin-trained AI.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tTron: Ares: Key details\t\t\t<\/p>\n Director <\/p>\n Joachim R\u00f8nning <\/p>\n Writer<\/p>\n David DiGilio, Jesse Wigutow <\/p>\n Cast <\/p>\n Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jeff Bridges <\/p>\n Age rating <\/p>\n 12A <\/p>\n Run time <\/p>\n 119 minutes <\/p>\n Release date <\/p>\n In UK cinemas from October 10 <\/p>\n \t\t \u2018Who am I?\u2019 Ares asks Peters on being reborn. \u2018Not \u2018who?\u2019 \u2013 but \u2018what?\u2019 corrects his creator. \u2018Who cares?\u2019 would be more accurate. There\u2019s absolutely nothing to engage you with this hollow, boring, airless, and sexless movie.<\/p>\n Some totally groovy laser trail ribbons, the special effects are less memorable than the wincingly obvious brand and product placement. And since the \u2018rules\u2019 of what can kill you in the metaverse realm are unclear, suspense never revs up.<\/p>\n \t\t Sporting his signature beardie Jesus\/Russell Brand look, Jared Leto, the \u2018star\u2019 of megaflop Morbius and currently facing #MeToo allegations<\/a>, is miscast as Ares, but the support cast otherwise does a good job. However, there\u2019s nothing substantial for them to grasp.<\/p>\n The script has zero interest in saying anything about the urgent topic of A.I. and mainly begs the question, who is this movie for? Fans of Tron will find yet another missed opportunity, and there\u2019s nothing new to win over the next generation.<\/p>\n Plus points: a terrific score by Nine Inch Nails. Also, the trailer is properly exciting. Save yourself 119 minutes and re-watch that.<\/p>\n Got a story?<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff<\/a> page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow
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