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Jenkehs	OT: Tron Legacy Jan 7 2011, 2:13 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2011, 2:13 PM EST Okay ~ thing is, I grew up on the original movie; my brother and I loved it and obsessed over it, with toys, games, etc .... I STILL haven't seen the new movie yet :( I am struggling with justifying the price, and can't make up my mind . . . 1. Is it an absolute MUST to see this, in DLP? digital liquid picture + 3D which would be $12.00 before 5:pm and $14.50 at night . . . 2. See it at a regular film theater in 3D which would be $7 before 5:pm and only $9.50 at night . . . O_O I saw Avatar in DLP for $14, and have to say it was worth it 100% (without having a prior connection to it) So I understand this new Tron is like mostly CGI, but how "worth it" is it really . . . Post reply Do you find this valuable? Keyword tags: Tron
tscc1000	1. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 7 2011, 4:14 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2011, 4:14 PM EST "Okay ~ thing is, I grew up on the original movie; my brother and I loved it and obsessed over it, with toys, games, etc .... I STILL haven't seen the new movie yet :( I am struggling with justifying the price, and can't make up my mind . . . 1. Is it an absolute MUST to see this, in DLP? digital liquid picture + 3D which would be $12.00 before 5:pm and $14.50 at night . . . 2. See it at a regular film theater in 3D which would be $7 before 5:pm and only $9.50 at night . . . O_O I saw Avatar in DLP for $14, and have to say it was worth it 100% (without having a prior connection to it) So I understand this new Tron is like mostly CGI, but how "worth it" is it really . . . " O_O What's the difference between "DLP+3D" and simple 3D?? In Germany I only know of the classic 2D and the new 3D versions .... BTW, Tron Legacy will hit the cinemas in Germany on Jan. 27th. Still haven't seen the trailer so far. Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
tscc1000	2. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 7 2011, 4:28 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2011, 4:28 PM EST "Okay ~ thing is, I grew up on the original movie; my brother and I loved it and obsessed over it, with toys, games, etc .... I STILL haven't seen the new movie yet :( I am struggling with justifying the price, and can't make up my mind . . . 1. Is it an absolute MUST to see this, in DLP? digital liquid picture + 3D which would be $12.00 before 5:pm and $14.50 at night . . . 2. See it at a regular film theater in 3D which would be $7 before 5:pm and only $9.50 at night . . . O_O I saw Avatar in DLP for $14, and have to say it was worth it 100% (without having a prior connection to it) So I understand this new Tron is like mostly CGI, but how "worth it" is it really . . . " I think, that all this 3D hype is exaggerated and pushed to sell old stories again at a even higher price. Just look at Avatar. Honestly, what would be left, if you take away all the CGI and 3D? Not much more than the old, old "Cowboy and Indians" story. And smurfs as alien life form??? How ridiculous is this! Take "Aliens" or "Predators", these deserve to be called aliens. I even don't want to start talking about the crap finale of Avatar (suddenly the whole planet is acting as an intelligent being ... what the frakk????) .... :-)) (BUT, I admit Avatar was at least kind of worth watching once just for the 3D eye candy. ;-)) Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
Jenkehs	3. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 7 2011, 5:10 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2011, 5:43 PM EST "O_O What's the difference between "DLP+3D" and simple 3D?? In Germany I only know of the classic 2D and the new 3D versions .... BTW, Tron Legacy will hit the cinemas in Germany on Jan. 27th. Still haven't seen the trailer so far. " Basically, DLP enhances the CGI making it MUCH more noticeable + with a more crystal clear surround sound (like actual breaking crystal fragments) + PLUS adding 3D on top of it all . . . http://www.dlp.com/cinema DLP Cinema technology projects crystal clear, razor-sharp and lifelike images for the ultimate in picture quality. DLP Cinema technology delivers a true digital picture with incredible clarity and vibrant colors every show. With DLP Cinema technology, there is no more color fading, jump and weave, scratching and dirt accumulation which are common problems that plague film. DLP Cinema offers a consistent image with no degradation over time. With DLP digital, moviegoers can see a movie in its original pristine condition, exactly the way the director intended it, whether they see it during the first or fifth week of the run. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
I.Join	4. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 7 2011, 9:06 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2011, 9:06 PM EST I've viewed Tron Legacy ~10 days ago. It was my first 3D movie, and what I suggest you is simply... chose the cinema with the bigger and lighter 3D glasses! They gave me some heavy, dirty and small lens equipped glasses (lightly colored) and I had headache in few time CAUSE THE WEIGHT AND THE RESTRICTED VIEWING! (similar to the ones in your link) I don't know how that technology is called, but at another cinema (at the same price of 6.5EUR afternoon/Wednesday) they use light single use lightly polarized glasses with big lens... I don't know which is better (which gives the best 3D effect), but I will, since I'll never longer use the first! So, my suggestion is: chose the cinema looking at the glasses they want to give you... Anyway, this is the suggestion of someone who doesn't wear glasses... and not all the movie is in 3D (as they clearly write at the beginning of the movie!), so many times you can remove the glasses if you want... About the movie, I barely remember the plot of the first, and I found this as an average movie to view... the friend I convinced to come with me, who better remembers the first one, disliked it... I want to view again the first movie... You've payed to view avatar?!?! I've viewed it two weeks ago, and if I had payed a single cent for that I asked it back! It's an horrible copy of Miyazaki's movies (by the philosophy from Mononoke or Nausicaä to the exoskeletons from Conan...) with an highly predictable plot! Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Jenkehs	5. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 7 2011, 9:54 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2011, 9:54 PM EST @I.Join ~ Well, in the States the 3D glasses are much more advanced than they were many years ago. Now they are like actual black sunglasses but larger; more comfy to wear and don't screw with your brain! :P The old-school 3D glasses were made of cardboard/paper with one lens red and the other blue, and it seriously messed with your vision! lol Gave me headaches. So I understand where you're coming from in trying to chose a theater; however, the glasses are not the issue. It's just about the money, cuz I am dirt poor right now with no job . . so it's kinda hard to blow $12 bucks on a movie when there's no gas in the car to get there, or shortage of food in the house, etc . . I'll cave, in a few days! :P Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Jenkehs	6. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 7 2011, 9:57 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2011, 9:57 PM EST Ohhh, and to the Avatar comment: LMAO! :D Post reply Do you find this valuable?
I.Join	7. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 7 2011, 10:27 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 7 2011, 10:38 PM EST "@I.Join ~ Well, in the States the 3D glasses are much more advanced than they were many years ago. Now they are like actual black sunglasses but larger; more comfy to wear and don't screw with your brain! :P The old-school 3D glasses were made of cardboard/paper with one lens red and the other blue, and it seriously messed with your vision! lol Gave me headaches. So I understand... It's just about the money, cuz I am dirt poor right now with no job . . so it's kinda hard to blow $12 bucks on a movie when there's no gas in the car to get there, or shortage of food in the house, etc . . I'll cave, in a few days! :P " I don't see the red/blue 3D glasses by maybe 20 years :P The one I used are unofficially called "active" (not to be confused with the one to be used with 3D TVs) and are similar to the ones in your link: . I don't remember the name, but they were heavy and had an anti theft transponder. I studied them before the movie, there were no batteries or contacts (like in TV glasses), but the earpieces were fixed. The one in the other cinema (that I have in front of me now, since they are single use and a friend gave to me) are the RealD ®, and are polarized, cheaper, lighter and bigger. EDIT: I don't know which give the best 3D result, but I hate small glasses, and the ones I used were HEAVY! For the gas in your car... go to Brazil and buy an ethanol powered car, it's cheaper :P Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Jenkehs	8. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 11 2011, 7:54 PM EST \| Post edited: Jan 12 2011, 10:48 AM EST Okay problem solved ~ made a freaking decision! :P saw it at the cheaper quality theater (or so I thought) at a 1:30 pm showing for $9.50 (cuz of the 3D glasses) . . AND was very surprised to discover the entire place was upgraded . . . new leather seats! Yeah was like, WOW. And they rock too - was totally playing, lol AND also found out there were 2 new huge subwoofers in the room up at the ceiling, which helped give that "pounding" effect in your rib cage. Was very nice! :) I had the whole room to myself too! :D Well, I have to say: I was very impressed with the storyline, having not read anything about it ahead of time, to gain full "surprise" benefit for more enjoyment . . It was much better than I even imagined it would be :) Not the kind of 3D that jumped out at your face . . . But it did enhance the neon effects of the custumes, etc. Definitely worth paying for 3D! Whew. Done. Okay, next movie mission! :D Post reply Do you find this valuable?
I.Join	9. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 11 2011, 11:32 PM EST Well, good to know that someone who well knows the original movie liked this new one. As I wrote, I've been to the cinema not well remembering the original movie and with a friend who well remembered it... and he didn't like this new one. Now I've viewed the original movie again yesterday and I say I like this new one anyway... maybe he expected too much. I don't liked the way the guy opened the huge door in the new movie: if the door is clearly a quote of the original movie (or the same, as my friend also told me during the movie) the way he uses (the PDA showing a list of codes) remembered me something else... Another "quote" can appear the triple helix code... that remembered me "The Fifth Element" (in which the helix where 5 or 5 pairs, I don't remember) You're right, the 3D effects are not excessive (they don't jump on your face, as the opening titles do, they only add the right deep to the images, as I think it is right to be). If you payed for the glasses (as I understand by your post) they are single use, so the light RealD ones: good for your nose! Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
Dr._Allison_Cameron	10. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 12 2011, 10:10 AM EST I haven't seen this movie yet, but I'm thinking about going. Thanks for the positive review, Jen. I had not seen the first one (before my time!) and I had heard mixed reviews about it, so I have been hesitant on Tron Legacy. Now I'm tipping toward seeing it. I have a question! Will I be missing a lot if I do not see it in 3D? Your comments don't sound like the 3D was a big deal, and I really don't like wearing any of those hokey glasses. (Got a little headache at Avatar.) What do you think? Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
Jenkehs	11. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 12 2011, 10:47 AM EST \| Post edited: Jan 12 2011, 10:49 AM EST F.Y.I. 3D was only to enhance the glowing neon effects and fight scenes . . . nothing came out towards your face from the screen like sword fighting movies, etc. You will still thoroughly enjoy the movie without the 3D! :) If you are a computer geek though, and love visual effects using CGI, then it "IS" required :P Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Jenkehs	12. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 12 2011, 10:52 AM EST YouTube Video ~ The Making of TRON Legacy . . . . Here is an example of watching parts of the movie "without 3D" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhyScbAZrFs&feature=player_embedded This video (even on a large screen computer) is very cool, but NOTHING compared to 3D in the theater!! It's very exciting to watch in the best quality you can afford! :) Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Dr._Allison_Cameron	13. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 12 2011, 11:35 AM EST "YouTube Video ~ The Making of TRON Legacy . . . . Here is an example of watching parts of the movie "without 3D" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhyScbAZrFs&feature=player_embedded This video (even on a large screen computer) is very cool, but NOTHING compared to 3D in the theater!! It's very exciting to watch in the best quality you can afford! :) " Whew! Thanks, that's like almost psychedelic. I guess the story is about Sam looking for his father in the Tron world and having to fight all these unreal characters in there using the equipment and physics of the Tron world. Looks very cool. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Jenkehs	14. RE: OT: Tron Legacy Jan 12 2011, 1:49 PM EST "". . I guess the story is about Sam looking for his father in the Tron world and having to fight all these unreal characters in there using the equipment and physics of the Tron world . . " " Yes :) The Father & his friend were business partners, in creating the company from the video game arcade he owned "Flynn's" . . they made the game Tron, then both got sucked into it for real! Today, Flynn's son Sam, is looking for his father (who had disappeared and gone back into the "grid" or game) . . It has a pretty good storyline, with more that I won't reveal . . :D Post reply Do you find this valuable?

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