“Tron: Legacy” is one of those movies that makes you stop and seriously wonder whether there isn’t some kind of Stupid Test you have to pass in order to be allowed to work at a studio these days.
I mean, what sort of producer looks at a film that was an under-performing disappointment and critical failure 30 years ago — as was “Tron” — and then says, “Hey, great idea! Let’s do a sequel! And while we’re at it, let’s throw $150-200 million at it — it’ll be great!”
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