TRON: Ares

Arek Zasowski 11/30/2025 5:59:10PM 8.4

Visually stunning and rhythmically charged, TRON: Ares expands its digital world with heart and energy. I loved how it blends legacy style with a fresh pulse for today’s audience. All around great story, entertaining from start to finish. A mesmerizing ride that reminds you why cinema and technology belong together. The VFX work is outstanding — great job to the entire team. I had a great time seeing it!

Dark Jedi 3/23/2026 9:17:48AM 8.4

Me and the kids sat down and watched this movie a couple of weeks ago. As somewhat of a fan of the original, having watched the sequel and being a sci-fi, computing and sfx geek I of course had to watch this one. I’ve read some articles claiming it was not that good but I have to disagree. I think it was pretty good. The fact that the professional retards at a certain (very) rotten site claims it to be rotten was of course a sign that it might actually be good. TRON is obviously a movie that is supposed to cater for sci-fi, computer and sfx geeks and in this I would say that it succeeds. The various chase and fight scenes were cool and when Athena brought out the big guns I went “Hell yeah!”. In addition the story is not all that bad. There’s not too much of Hollywood’s usual woke finger pointing and the story works okay to tie the sfx together. There is quite a bit of fan service which I personally like. I do not know why people keep complaining about this? If you have successful franchise then do not stop catering for your fans. Unfortunately plenty of Hollywood morons do not seem to grasp this simple fact. Of course, although this is supposed to science fiction, the science part went out of the window already in the first movie and this one is no different. It is a sfx driven action/adventure movie and, as I wrote, I quite liked it.

misubisu 10/12/2025 10:24:27AM 8.4

##A Visually Stunning Sequel That Plays It a Bit Too Safe The Grid awaits once more, and its return is a welcome one. *TRON: Ares*, the long-gestating next chapter in the cult-favourite franchise, delivers exactly what the trailer promises: a breathtaking dive back into a digital world of light-cycle duels and identity-disc battles. It’s a spectacle for the senses that faithfully honors the legacy, even if its human heart sometimes gets lost in the neon glow. **The Visuals and Sound Are the Real Stars** Let's be clear: this film is worth the price of admission for the aesthetic alone. Building on the foundation laid by *TRON: Legacy*, *Ares* pushes the visual envelope even further. The Grid feels more vast, more detailed, and more dangerous. The signature light-cycle sequences are more visceral and intelligently choreographed, and the disc wars have a satisfying, weighty impact that will please fans. The real standout, however, is the sound design and score. While no one can truly replace Daft Punk, the new musical team (or rumoured guest artists) have crafted a pulsating, electronic heartbeat that seamlessly blends nostalgic tones with fresh, aggressive synth-wave rhythms. It’s a triumph. **A Compelling Premise with a Rushed Execution** The story follows Ares (a perfectly cast Jared Leto), a powerful A.I. program sent from the digital world into our human reality—a clever inversion of the first film's premise. The goal is one of peace and understanding, but as any *TRON* fan knows, nothing on The Grid goes according to plan. The philosophical conflict—what happens when a perfect digital consciousness confronts the messy, illogical nature of humanity?—is fertile ground. The film is at its best when exploring this core idea. Leto brings a compelling, otherworldly quality to Ares, making him both empathetic and intimidating. However, the screenplay struggles to balance its high-concept themes with its blockbuster obligations. The human characters, including a weary corporate tech executive (played ably by a under-utilised Jodie Turner-Smith), often feel like narrative devices to move the plot along rather than fully fleshed-out people. The third act, in particular, rushes toward a climactic battle that, while visually spectacular, resolves the film's central philosophical dilemma a bit too neatly. **A Worthy, if Flawed, Entry** *TRON: Ares* doesn't reach the iconic status of the original nor the cult-cool heights of *Legacy*. It feels like a carefully crafted, slightly safe attempt to reignite the franchise. It does so with immense style and a clear love for the source material, but it stumbles in giving its human elements the same depth and complexity as its digital ones. **The Verdict: 7/10** *TRON: Ares* is a solid and entertaining sci-fi adventure. It delivers stunning visuals, a thumping score, and enough classic *TRON* action to satisfy devotees. While its story doesn't fully explore the profound questions it raises, it successfully opens a new door to The Grid, leaving you hopeful and eager for the next round. **See it if:** You're a fan of the franchise; you crave a big-screen visual and auditory experience; you enjoy high-concept sci-fi, even when it prioritises spectacle over depth. **Skip it if:** You demand deep character development from your blockbusters; you have no prior connection to the *TRON* universe.