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Tron: Ares’ Draws Raves for Spectacle as Early Reviews Question the Script

German theaters open the film on October 9, with buzz centered on IMAX scale plus a Nine Inch Nails score.

Overview

  • The film premiered in Los Angeles this week, with first reviews arriving ahead of its October 9 release in Germany.
  • Critics highlight Jeff Cronenweth’s cinematography, Darren Gilford’s production design and the large‑format 3D/IMAX presentation.
  • The score by Nine Inch Nails earns strong notices, with several reviewers calling it a standout element.
  • Many reviews cite a thin screenplay and shallow character work, noting logic issues that undercut the high‑end visuals.
  • Jared Leto stars as an advanced AI entering the real world, with Evan Peters as a tech CEO advocating military uses in Joachim Rønning’s return to the Tron universe.