Just when “Tron” could have lain dead and buried, we’re all getting served another helping here in 2010 and now it looks like even more is on the way. “Tron Legacy” writers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis are reportedly in line to write a sequel to their soon to be released film, essentially forging a trilogy. Just when something relevant in 1982 was forced into relevancy 28 years later, the good people at Disney are planning to make it happen all over again.
We’ve never been fans of the original finding it to be extremely gimmicky film, with no standout performances, no thrilling story, no hook to be seen except for the special effects, half-laughable by then standards. That said, the trailer and stills for the forthcoming film do promise to have raised the stakes on all levels so it may be a worthwhile time-waster. But a trilogy? Aren’t we getting ahead of ourselves? Perhaps wait and see if the film finds an audience outside the geek set first.
Of course, plot details on the film for the sequel are being kept under wraps at this point. “Tron Legacy” will hit theaters on December 17th. – Eric T. Voigt