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Tron (20th Anniversary Collector's Edition) | 
 enlarge | Directors: Steven Lisberger, Robert Meyer Burnett
Actors: Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan, Barnard Hughes
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  227 reviews
Sales Rank: 2521
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 96 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.9
MPN: DISD23569D
ISBN: 0788830651
UPC: 786936161878
EAN: 9780788830655
ASIN: B00005OCMR
Theatrical Release Date: July 9, 1982
Release Date: January 15, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Previewed copy in very good condition!
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The surprising truth about Disney's 1982 computer-game fantasy is that it's still visually impressive (though technologically quaint by later high-definition standards) and a lot of fun. It's about a computer wizard named Flynn (Jeff Bridges) who is digitally broken down into a data stream by a villainous software pirate (David Warner) and reconstituted into the internal, 3-D graphical world of computers. It is there, in the blazingly colorful, geometrically intense landscapes of cyberspace, that Flynn joins forces with Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) to outmaneuver the Master Control program that holds them captive in the equivalent of a gigantic, infinitely challenging computer game. Disney's wizards used a variety of cinematic techniques and early-'80s state-of-the-art computer-generated graphics to accomplish their dynamic visual goals, and the result was a milestone in cyberentertainment, catering to technogeeks while providing a dazzling adventure for hackers and nonhackers alike. Appearing just in time to celebrate the nascent cyberpunk movement in science fiction, Tron received a decidedly mixed reaction when originally released, but has since become a high-tech favorite and a landmark in special effects, with a loyal following of fans. DVD is a perfect format for the movie's neon-glow color scheme, and the musical score by synthesizer pioneer Wendy Carlos is faithfully preserved on the digitally remastered soundtrack. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 03/02/2004 Run time: 96 minutes Rating: Pg
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| Customer Reviews: Read 222 more reviews...
 Games Without Borders November 14, 2008
Amaranth (Northern California)
"Tron" is one of Disney's singular live action achievements. Before the Matrix, before Dark City, Disney tackled virtual reality. One may chuckle at the primitive special effects now... but it still stands as a timeless classic. It's got a thrilling,suspenseful story,an interesting premise,good acting,and a cool techno score.
"Tron" is about a young video game designer,Flynn (Jeff Bridges,in computer geek slacker mode). His ideas have been pirated by the evil Dillinger (David Warner,enjoying it) Flynn has to regain his programs. He plunges into the world of virtual reality--meeting up with Tron (Bruce Boxleitner,in his pre-Babylon 5 days) and Sora. They are part of the "Electric Gladiator Games." They ride lightcycles,they compete in a form of jai alai,the traditional Basque game. In the extended edition,there are deleted scenes,such as a suggestive love scene between Tron and Sora. Tron sacrifices himself to save the day.
For Boxleitner,his Tron role made up for not receiving the coveted role of Luke Skywalker (at the time,called Luke Starkiller) Tron IS a memorable role,even for those of us who haven't seen him in Babylon 5.
"Tron" is truly an electrifying movie. Plug in!
The definitive 1980's technology film. November 12, 2008
Asterix the Gaul (Pacific Northwest)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Tron was a part of my childhood growing up in the 70's and 80's: a science fiction fantasy set in a perceived future where the mainframe computer would become a force to be reckoned with. The brilliant, albeit primitive, merging of photography and digital imagery, combined with the incredible musical score by Wendy Carlos (a deliberate hybrid of orchestral and electronic instrumentation - the soundtrack alone is worth purchasing), made this film a milestone and a must-have for any sci-fi lover.
End of line.
Tron is Great October 16, 2008
E. L. McNair
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Received the movie in excellent condition. I've played it several times on my DVD and the features are all I've hoped for and more.
great for scifi collectors October 4, 2008
Thomas Lee Mullins (Cranbury, New Jersey USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It is one of the first (if not the first) movie that used computers in making the movie.
TRON rules! March 10, 2008
B. Wingenbach (NY)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Being from the Atari generation... it's clear to see that TRON was a revolutionary movie. This movie must not be judged by its inherent bad acting, and 'prehistoric' CGA sequences - but rather judgement based on the genious endevour depcting what might occur inside of a CPU assuming that programs, disk utilities, and general computer functions have conciousness.
A must for any techno-dorks like myself that revel in our computer age world.
This is where it all started. TRON. dont miss it.
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