Rating: PG
The Bouw-Man.
As a general rule, I would contend that sequels are not a good idea. It seems more times than not, the motivation is financial and has very little to do with adding something new/important to the original work. The odds would probably go up significantly of sequels being bad news if the second were to come out 28 years later. This is the case with “Tron: Legacy,” but something tells me this may be a situation where adding a sequel to its legacy (no pun intended) may be justifiable.
The original relied on one of a kind special effects back in 1982, so one can deduct that “Tron: Legacy” will set a new standard in effects as well. With the basis of “Tron” being the development of video game programming, it makes too much sense that this sequel should come out now. All you have to do is look at how video games were back in 1982 (Atari anyone?), and see how they have changed in modern day (I even want a Wii, and I don’t even like video games). Hopefully, “Tron: Legacy” doesn’t disappoint. It has the potential to really change things visually in the film spectrum, so they better not waste the opportunity. The trailer looks interesting, without giving too much of it away. Bringing Jeff Bridges back worked out well, considering he received his Oscar before he began shooting.
Prediction.
“Tron: Legacy” could be the biggest money-maker of the Christmas holiday season. Although it may be almost impossible to catch “Harry Potter,” it does have a lot going for it. Let’s say it starts out at $65 million, but with good “word of mouth” could be around bringing home dough for an extended period of time.
Opening Weekend Gross: $65 Million
Noodles.
Prediction.
I had to go out and find a copy of the original Tron when I heard that they were making a sequel to the cult favorite film. I had seen it as a kid but I needed to know why someone would spend today's money for a sequel over 20 years in the making. After watching Jeff Bridges act his way through, what at the time was state of the art cgi, I found the plot interesting and the movie entertaining. Now I'm at least ready to go out and see this new one especially with the cool effects their using to make Bridges look years younger as his computerized double. The fact that they filmed in 3D even makes that added cost bearable since we know we won't have to sit through fuzzy scenes altered into 3D just for the sake of bleeding a few extra dollars out of our pockets. I give Tron a good shot at making somewhere in the mid to late 30s.
Opening Weekend: Gross: $38 Million
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