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7b13be03 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @bb644797 @f9408be4 @55bca1bf Just last week I introduced (or re-introduced) the movie to my kids. it is one of my favorites. So by principal i have to favorite this post. Upon watching the youtube video, I wish i could put more stars. It was an interesting look at the history.
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Dan Ramos :verified: | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @83feafbe @f9408be4 @55bca1bf 

I know people like to poop on the second one but I really loved BOTH of them quite a lot.  The original felt appropriately retro-computing inspired (which it technically was) and the new one feels very 2000's computing inspired... both work really well, although I really didn't like how they misused Tron himself.  Great movies!
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Dan Ramos :verified: | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @83feafbe @f9408be4 @55bca1bf 

I know people like to poop on the second one but I really loved BOTH of them quite a lot.  The original felt appropriately retro-computing inspired (which it technically was) and the new one feels very 2000's computing inspired... both work really well, although I really didn't like how they misused Tron himself.  Great movies! ...Even better music in both cases!!
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7b13be03 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @bb644797 @55bca1bf @f9408be4 I need to give the second movie more of a chance. I watched it in the theater, but it didn’t capture my imagination like the first.
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Dan Ramos :verified: | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @83feafbe @55bca1bf @f9408be4 

The first was all about imagination.  The second one was more about the ride.

It's like the movie Twister.  You don't go watch that movie because it has a wonderfully imaginative premise or even a great story.  You go because it's an experience and a fun ride with some great characters and acting.  In both Tron and Tron Legacy's case, also for the music.