About Tron: Legacy

Tron: Legacy is a 2010 science fiction film directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Steven Lisberger. It is a sequel to the 1982 film Tron. The story follows Sam Flynn, who is drawn into the digital world his father Kevin was trapped in. Sam embarks on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous.

Making / Production

The production of Tron: Legacy was a painstaking process as it involved a blend of live-action and ambitious CGI. Director Joseph Kosinski enlisted the help of Digital Domain to create the groundbreaking visual effects. The movie was shot in 3D and had a unique visual style, influenced by the aesthetic of the original movie but updated with cutting-edge technology.

Actors

• Jeff Bridges, reprised his role as Kevin Flynn and also played his digital alter ego, Clu. Minutely imitating his character's psyche he enacted both as a supportive parent and as a controlling antagonist.
• Garrett Hedlund, played Sam Flynn, showcasing the rebelliousness and courage that marked the character, adding a depth of emotion and vulnerability.
• Olivia Wilde, was cast in the role of Quorra, an adaptive and potent warrior. Through her depiction, Wilde emphasized Quorra's curiosity and naivety about the real world.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The character of young Kevin Flynn (also played by Jeff Bridges) was based on his looks from the late 1980s, this digital touch-up was one of the first of its kind.
• Tron: Legacy was the first feature film directed by Joseph Kosinski.
• The movie took about five years to make, from concept to release.

Awards

Tron: Legacy was nominated for numerous awards, highlighting its sound mixing, sound editing, and visual effects. The film won the Hollywood Post Alliance Award for Outstanding Visual Effects and was nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 83rd Academy Awards.

Quotes

• "The Grid. A digital frontier. I tried to picture clusters of information as they moved through the computer. What did they look like?" - Kevin Flynn
• "Your father was the creator." - Quorra to Sam
• "I'm not a program. My name is Sam Flynn!" - Sam Flynn

Music, Soundtrack

• The score for Tron: Legacy was composed by French electronic duo Daft Punk.
• The soundtrack encapsulated the film's atmosphere with a blend of orchestral and electronic elements.
• Standout tracks include "Derezzed", "The Game Has Changed", and "TRON Legacy (End Titles)".