Tron – Wednesday 8th October 2025

I used to love ‘Tron’ when I was a kid (back in the 80s). A film set inside an Arcade game, featuring ‘futuristic’ visuals and cool vehicles, what was not to love? Even if the nuance of the story probably went over my head, it was all about how awesome it looked!

That said, it’s not a film I returned to over the years, and I don’t think I’ve seen it since the 80s. Anyway, in preparation for ‘Tron Ares’, I figured now was as good a time as any to re-watch it.
It’s good! Almost surprisingly so!

It makes more sense to me now that I’m an adult, with the idea of corporate takeovers etc. But the general story (a ‘fish out of water), about a guy in a strange place trying to get home, whilst making friends as he overcomes the bad guys, is timeless.

It was definitely ahead of its time, so you can see why they’re still making sequels over forty years later.
It’s no masterpiece, but it’s fun, and I can totally see why the kid in me liked it so much.

Good film!