I had the chance to see "Tron: Ares" early, and I'm sad to say, it's a big letdown. In our current, rapidly evolving technological era, one that's actively being revolutionized by AI, Disney's "Tron" franchise feels like the perfect place to explore our changing relationship with cutting-edge technology.
Alas, if you were optimistic that "Ares" might offer up some intriguing ideas ... temper those expectations. After seeing some of the early negative reactions ahead of my preview showing, I went in somewhat apprehensive but open to being impressed. Sadly, once the credits were rolling, I had little choice but to concede that the takes you can find online are right. "Tron: Ares" might look futuristic, but it arrives feeling underbaked and outdated.
