To commemorate the simultaneous release of the latest film in the American "Tron" series, "Tron: Ares" (directed by Joachim Rønning), in Japan and the US on October 10th, a clip from the film was released on the 10th, showing the series' signature red neon-lit "Lightcycle" motorcycle engaged in a chase in the real world.
Known as the world's first feature-length film to fully utilize computer graphics (CG), the American film "Tron" (1982, directed by Steven Lisberger) became a social phenomenon, depicting the genius programmer Kevin Flynn, who is sent into a digital world to take on a life-or-death game. Eighteen years later, in 2010, the sequel "Tron: Legacy" (directed by Joseph Kosinski) was released, captivating many fans with its cutting-edge visuals at the time, centered around Kevin's son, Sam, and a dazzling pale neon glow.
In the latest film, "Tron: Ares," the first in 15 years, Ares (played by Jared Leto), the most powerful humanoid AI soldier in the real world, is developed. He is the ultimate soldier, endowed with overwhelming strength and superior intelligence, but he can only "survive" in the real world for 29 minutes. In their quest for "eternity," the AI soldiers go out of control, and the digital world begins to encroach on the real world. Then, something strange happens to Ares, who learns about "humans" in the real world. Will Ares really become the savior of humanity? This is the story.
The released clip shows a spectacular chase scene in which the series' iconic "Light Cycle" races through the real world. Eve (Greta Lee) discovers a "persistence code" that allows an AI program to materialize in the real world for more than 29 minutes. She then seizes the Light Cycle of Athena (Jodie Turner-Smith), an AI soldier who is chasing her in an attempt to steal the code. On the Light Cycle, she races through the city at high speed.
Another AI soldier, Ares (played by Leto), recognizes the rider on the Lightcycle as Eve and attempts to block her path using a neon trail. Filming took place over six weeks, closing off a high-rise highway in Vancouver, Canada, at night.
Cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth commented, "I think the scene that will blow audiences' minds in IMAX is the opening lightcycle chase scene. Ares and Athena escape from Dillinger and find Eve in the city, and the chase begins. I've seen a lot of chase scenes, but I've never seen one where the lightcycles cast beams of light and create walls of light. It's truly spectacular." Lee, who plays Eve, also praised the film, saying, "The cinematographer did a fantastic job. The visual beauty is truly heart-pounding."
In the trailers that have already been released, Ares has been seen working together with Eve. What is Ares' true purpose in rebelling and helping Eve escape to the real world? Will the digital world survive? Or will reality? We can't wait to see it on the big screen.
