TRON (4K UHD Steelbook Review)
September 15th, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Back in 1982, Disney released TRON—a film that looked like it had beamed straight out of another dimension. Long before CGI became the backbone of Hollywood blockbusters, TRON threw audiences inside a computer, visualizing cyberspace before most people even knew what that meant. At the time, not all critics knew what to make of it, and audiences were more puzzled than impressed. But over the years, TRON has transformed from an oddball curiosity into a cult classic, inspiring 2 sequels, a TV series, video games, and legions of fans who never stopped loving its neon glow.
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