Tron: Ares: Review

A long awaited sequel that delivers on the entertainment!

The story line was much different than I was expecting, but in a good way. I loved how they did two different versions of the Grid, and I loved all the callbacks to the original Tron film from the 80s. I liked that this film did have a lot of heart to it. My only real flaw to the film was the lack of callbacks or acknowledgments to Tron: Legacy, but that was my only flaw.

The acting was great. Jared Leto was perfect as Ares, and I couldn't have seen anyone else doing that role but him. Jodie Turner-Smith stole the show as Athena, she was ruthless, and very intense, good villain (But not as good as Clu and Rinzler from Legacy.).  It was so cool to see Jeff Bridges return as Kevin Flynn, even if it was for a few scenes. Evan Peters was a great villain also, I really hope we can get a sequel so we can see him return.

The action scenes, visual effects, and musical score were amazing! I was worried that they would mess this up and make it look cheap, or forget about these key pieces, but my worries were unwarranted. The Tron films have always done a great job at these things, and are arguably one of the better franchises when it comes to these things!

I really hope it gets a sequel, as they teased the return of Sam Flynn and Quorra at the end. I want to know what exactly caused Sam Flynn to resign as the head of ENCOM, I hope it has something to do with Quorra and/or Tron. That would be a great twist!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars

The Strangers - Chapter 2: Review

While not as intense as the previous film, The second film in the Strangers trilogy has plenty of moments to help it stand on its own!

The story line was just endless chasing sequences, but that was exactly what I wanted. I loved how it had more of a survival feel to it, and it had plenty of moments that made me jump out of my seat. I was also pleasantly surprised with the backstory that they gave to Scarecrow and Pin-Up Girl. I am still wondering what the backstory is going to be with Dollface. I was surprised with who got killed at the end, and while I have a good feeling as to who Scarecrow is, I have no idea as to who Dollface is, but I have a theory, but I am not 100% sure.

There wasn't much to say about the acting. Madelaine Petsch absolutely knocked it out of the park. I am pretty sure that Gabriel Basso is Scarecrow, as his facial expressions were too obvious, and he was very upset about certain things. Richard Brake's character is definitely involved somehow with the Strangers, and I am looking forward to seeing his bigger role in part 2.

I am so curious as to how much of the town is involved with the Strangers. It isn't everyone obviously, otherwise they would not have killed that nurse, and her 2 roommates. The sheriff is definitely involved, and it wouldn't surprise me if his daughter was Pin-Up Girl, or if his wife is Dollface. I do not see him being related to Scarecrow at all. 

I am also really hoping that they do not go with a twist ending where the Strangers manage to convince Maya to join their cult. I want Maya to kill the Strangers at the end, that's why I was disappointed they never did a direct sequel to the original film with Liv Tyler, as it would have been so satisfying to see her get revenge of them.

Really hope the final film is a great conclusion to the end of the series, as I have really been loving these movies so far!

Out of 4 stars I would give it...

3.5 out of 4 stars