If you can see this film in 3D IMAX, do it that way. Because I was just completely wowed by the entire film, it’s an experience you don’t want to miss.
The Stacked Cast and the Story That’s “Over My Head”
The cast is incredible, starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Gillian Anderson, and a slew of others.
Now, I’m going to read the synopsis, and the reason why is because this storyline is over my head. Like, I’m probably not smart enough! (Seriously!)
The film is about mankind encountering AI beings for the first time when a highly sophisticated program, Ares (played by Jared Leto), leaves the digital world for a dangerous mission in the real world. That sums it up better than I could have, because I would have gone on a tangent and done a deep dive! There is a lot of story here, and there are intricate elements to the plot.
Walking Out with Zero Expectations
I went into this with absolutely no expectations. I literally walked out of the theater saying, “Wow, wow, this film.”
A couple of things stood out as absolutely brilliant:
- The Story: Good. Check.
- The Acting: Incredible. Check. Everyone’s good, but I have to give it up to Jodie Turner-Smith, who plays Athena. Holy cow. Badass.
- The Effects: The post-production effects are brilliant. Really, really amazing. They were done well and didn’t feel cheesy at all.
- The Homage: There is even this moment that was so cool because I remember the ’80s film very well (I was alive then!). My brothers were obsessed. They pay homage to that in a whole sequence of the film, which is so clever. I’m glad they did that; they weren’t trying to completely take you away from it, they’re bringing it back, too, which I can tip my hat to.
The Perfect Sound: Nine Inch Nails
And let’s talk about the soundtrack. I mean, it’s Nine Inch Nails throughout the entire film. Hello! There is nothing more of a digital sound that you could get for a film like this than Nine Inch Nails, especially today. It’s just magnificent. It’s perfect. The sound and the way the sound editing was done in this is amazing.
To go along with that post-production, digital effects that they were able to create and do, this is just a wow for me.
My Verdict
I’m giving Tron: Ares a solid four and a half out of five stars! I know you did not see that coming from me because sometimes I’m really, really hard on these sci-fi films. But I have to say, this is probably one of the best sci-fi films I’ve seen in a very long time.
I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that I did get to see it in IMAX 3D. I encourage you, if you can see this in IMAX 3D, do yourself a favor. You will not be disappointed. It’s good, good!
I was really happy because, again, I went in with the lowest expectations.
Go check out Tron: Ares now in theaters. Make sure it’s IMAX 3D if you can!
