Among the many action films planned for 2025 and beyond, Joachim Rønning’s *Tron: Ares* is generating significant buzz. It’s been 15 years since a new *Tron* movie was first discussed, and now the wait is over. The film, starring Jared Leto as Ares, premiered on October 10th. Ares is a computer program who ventures from the digital world into reality to carry out a crucial task, and the movie features a strong supporting cast.
Reviewers have been buzzing about the music by Nine Inch Nails in the new film, *Tron: Ares*, which stars Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Jeff Bridges returning as Kevin Flynn. Eric Eisenberg at TopMob gave the movie 2.5 out of 5 stars, expressing disappointment despite anticipating an exciting return to The Grid.
The movie delivers a visually impressive experience with stunning effects, exciting action sequences, and a fantastic score by Nine Inch Nails. However, these strengths are undermined by a predictable and uninspired plot, and somewhat flat characters. Jared Leto’s performance, in particular, feels like a poor fit for his role.
In a review for Mashable, Kristy Puchko points out that despite being released 43 years after the first *Tron* film, the franchise hasn’t offered any new or insightful commentary on technology. Nevertheless, she still enjoyed the movie, and believes the Nine Inch Nails soundtrack alone makes it worth seeing in theaters. Puchko describes it as flawed – “heavy-handed, dunderheaded, and over earnest” – but also surprisingly entertaining, appealing, and exciting.
The film features a fantastic cast, including Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges, and a really great soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails. While it’s not a particularly deep or complex story, *Tron: Ares* is still better than the original *Tron* and the disappointing *Tron: Legacy*. (I’m still bothered by the way they digitally altered Jeff Bridges’ appearance.)
Clint Gage at IGN rated the movie a 5 out of 10, calling it “Mediocre,” and noted that the score was only that high because of the music. He felt the movie lost track of its own story and failed to live up to the original.
This third installment in the Tron franchise feels like a shadow of the original’s groundbreaking vision. While it relies heavily on nostalgia and features a great Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, it doesn’t offer much beyond that. Despite strong performances from some of the actors, the film explores tired ideas it should have recognized as flaws, and ultimately seems to misunderstand what made the original Tron special. ‘Tron: Ares’ desperately tries to recapture the spirit of the first film, but ends up as a polished, yet empty, imitation set within a sterile corporate environment.
Jim Batts from We Are Movie Geeks gave the new sci-fi movie a 2 out of 4 rating. He noted the film features some clever and imaginative technology, but feels it lacks emotional depth and a relatable human connection. Batts believes that those who enjoyed the previous two films will probably still find it enjoyable, stating:
The update is visually stunning, with beautiful and vibrant effects that really bring the world to life. Director Joachim Ronning uses dynamic camera work and a fantastic soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails to create an immersive experience. However, the story and characters could have used more development.
David Rooney from The Hollywood Reporter acknowledges that *Tron: Ares* isn’t a masterpiece, but praises it for staying true to the original films while still moving the story forward. He describes it as a surprisingly fun and engaging blockbuster, boosted by a dynamic score from Nine Inch Nails. He adds that…
The music in Challengers doesn’t just accompany the on-court action—it fuels it, mirroring the fast-paced tennis, competitive spirit, and underlying tension. The composers’ work elevates director Rønning’s dynamic style, and really comes alive when the film moves beyond the tennis court. The powerful music and sound design also make seeing Challengers in IMAX a worthwhile experience.
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