Hot Toys–MMS142-TRON: Legacy:Sam Flynn Cycle Spec +pics

[ProgMatinee]

are you a fan of the original's "story"? Most people weren't back then either.

 

[Biojex]

I have liked far too many movies critics have panned to ever take them seriously.

 

[Kuzeh]

hey... dont make fun of my avatar. a wrench is a good useful tool. you can tighten loose screws with it, and you can bash someone's head with it.

i'm no lemming, trust me. i'm a student of films. i watch films and read about films religiously. and in all those time i've come to learn to appreciate reviews, and i meant reviews by reviewers who know what they're talking about, not just some 'fanboy' reviews in some internet forum who are clueless about filmmaking. and it is in my experience that when reviewers are almost unanimous in saying a film is so and so, it is usually right, for me.

but of course, you can make the crappiest film ever, and there'll still be people that think it's actually great cinema.

So not a film student, but a student of films?
So you're not in film school?... more like a fan of films?...

Besides a LOT of reviewers lack the context of the movie,
you might call it "unbiased" but it might be uneducated instead...
Cinema is an art, and like all arts, despite all the "know-how", it all comes to wether you like it or not...
This movie is obviously not for you...

 

[cr`]

again, do you like TRON? It too was panned by critics. Most sci-fi movies are panned by critics.

sorry i thought you were directing the question to someone else. i liked tron when i first watched it as a kid. now i cant remember anything from it, except maybe for the lightcycle scene. i honestly cant say if i see it again today i will like or not. i've been trying to find the dvd to watch it again in anticipation of the new film, but here in my part of the world finding old films are not easy.

and critics are not all close-minded old farts you paint them to be. what sci-fi movies were panned? kubrick's 2001? starwars? clockwork orange? matrix? critics love them!

 

[cr`]

So not a film student, but a student of films?
So you're not in film school?... more like a fan of films?...

what difference does it make? did tarantino go to film school?

but if you must know, i did go to film school, i did some short films. i thought i'd just say "a student of films" because it's my belief that you dont need to go to film school to learn to appreciate films. you can just watch lots and lots of movies, and read lots and lots of books on films/filmmaking.

Besides a LOT of reviewers lack the context of the movie,
you might call it "unbiased" but it might be uneducated instead...
Cinema is an art, and like all arts, despite all the "know-how", it all comes to wether you like it or not...
This movie is obviously not for you...

no no no. there are art and there are turds. that's why you need to learn the "know-how" - so you can tell the difference. it doesnt come down to just whether you like it or not. there are such a thing as a crappy film, and if you happen to like it, then that means you have a crappy taste in films. it's that simple.

 

[Kuzeh]

Pablo Picasso once said:
"Good taste is the enemy of creativity..."

It's funny how you don't believe in film schools,
yet your point of view about the art is "by the book"

Indeed there are crappy films, I've seen plenty of those,
but I am sure it's not Tron's case...

Now, what if a well respected reviewer doesn't like Tron, and another one loves it?...
What do you do?...

 

[ProgMatinee]

While you list a few movies that may have transcended the sci-fi genre, the sci-fi genre is more often than not filled with Planet of the Apes, Tron, District 9, Serenity, Stargate, etc. Many more films in the sci-fi genre are MUCH MUCH WORSE.

None of those films I just listed are putrid crap, but they certainly aren't winning Oscars for best film either.

If you're looking to base your toy purchases on the greatest films of all time instead of films you personally enjoy, then your selection of collectibles is going to be quite limited. They typically make toys that focus on sci-fi movies or other genres that typically have cool designs. Like I said, "A Beautiful Mind" didn't spawn a whole lot of licensed product.

 

[cr`]

Pablo Picasso once said:
"Good taste is the enemy of creativity..."

It's funny how you don't believe in film schools,
yet your point of view about the art is "by the book"

Indeed there are crappy films, I've seen plenty of those,
but I am sure it's not Tron's case...

Now, what if a well respected reviewer doesn't like Tron, and another one loves it?...
What do you do?...

what did i say:

when 5 out of 10 people say it's not poo, then you at least have a 50/50 chance to enjoy a chocolate cake.

and no, i believe in film school. but i also believe in tarantino. and that guy didnt step a day in film school. and picasso painted abstract. you really believe filmmakers should forgo good taste altogether to be able to make better films? really really?

While you list a few movies that may have transcended the sci-fi genre, the sci-fi genre is more often than not filled with Planet of the Apes, Tron, District 9, Serenity, Stargate, etc. Many more films in the sci-fi genre are MUCH MUCH WORSE.

None of those films I just listed are putrid crap, but they certainly aren't winning Oscars for best film either.

If you're looking to base your toy purchases on the greatest films of all time instead of films you personally enjoy, then your selection of collectibles is going to be quite limited. They typically make toys that focus on sci-fi movies or other genres that typically have cool designs. Like I said, "A Beautiful Mind" didn't spawn a whole lot of licensed product.

i dont need my action films to win oscars. they just have to be great action films, by action film standard. you guys are really getting stupid with each new statement you're making, you know that?

and last i checked, "Planet of the Apes, Tron, District 9, Serenity" were all adored by critics. check the ratings on RT. when you want to make a statement and pass it off as fact, better cross check it first lest you sound like you're talking out of your ____.

 

[CelticPredator]

whats there to risk? Its three friggin days. Or are you saying you aren't going to even see the movie?

If you can't be bothered to see the movie despite a few reviews, then you probably should never had this figure on your radar at all.

I for 1 am waiting until the movie comes out and will be making my own evaluation based on what I see. Shoot, most "movie people" hate the original TRON in the first place, but I love it, so I don't care what anyone says.

Woah, what awesomeo world do you live in where the movie comes out in 3 days....comes out on the 17th right.

BTW, Tron the original is awesome. I wish I saw that flick when I was younger. Not that great in acting, but the story and ideas are brilliant imo.

 

[ProgMatinee]

GAAH! you're right. I got my fridays mixed up. This friday I am going out with Olivia Wilde.

 

[Darren Carnall]

the thing is I watched the original Tron again a few days ago. I love that film. Love love love it! It's always been one of my favourite films, a truly iconic piece.

But it's not that great a movie. It's all about the concept, the idea of where they are, cmputers taking over, and the super cool visuals.

And you know what? I STILL love it to bits. Sometimes things can still be great with just a few parts. I'm sure this new one will be no different.

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

The quality of the story doenst affect the quality of hot toys figures, the design of the film is amazing, if everything else sucks so what. the lightcycle will still be a fantasticly designed piece, i mean why do people continue buying xbox 360's, when they brake all the time, it because they look nice.

 

[Biojex]

The quality of the story doenst affect the quality of hot toys figures, the design of the film is amazing, if everything else sucks so what. the lightcycle will still be a fantasticly designed piece, i mean why do people continue buying xbox 360's, when they brake all the time, it because they look nice.

um....what?

 

[tylerdurden]

hey guys, does anyone here know for a fact whether ht will be making a 2nd lightcycle (orange, with clu figure)?

i've been thinking about this, and if they are making that one, then i'll pass on this sam flynn version. cos bad guys are always more interesting. plus the orange colour is cooler!

 

[The Entity]

hey guys, does anyone here know for a fact whether ht will be making a 2nd lightcycle (orange, with clu figure)?

i've been thinking about this, and if they are making that one, then i'll pass on this sam flynn version. cos bad guys are always more interesting. plus the orange colour is cooler!

Well, a member here said HT confirmed it, but we haven't seen a source or whatever so...

 

[EVILFACE]

uh oh...

good visually, but great it aint, apparently. brace for impact.

Eh, on par with the original. Which was a novelty at best.

 

[stshammgod]

For me, I love the concepts, characters and art design. I'm a fan of the first, so of course I will give the second one a shot. I'll make up my mind then. Don't get me wrong, I am very excited about it, but if it sucks, there'll be no disguising it.

 

[Hollywood]

To each his own......even if they are wrong. -

 

[sparkstron73]

As a big tron fan I have waited many years for this film to be made. Previous attempts were shelved, mostly by the original director due to respect for the script of the original and fan base, to deliver a good sequel.
The fact that lisberger is involved and jeff bridges and bruce boxlightner, also encourages me, I'll be satisfied with the result.
From the trailers I am 99.9 percent sure this film won't let me down.

Hot toys I am not so certain about, from the early pics, that looks nothing like sam flynn and hope they sort it out and the price, as that hurts my pocket.

I agree having an orange clu on a lightcycle would be far more interesting and hopefully it will be confirmed.
If this does well maybe the original cast figures will follow but I'm not holding my breath on that one.

 

[Hollywood]

As a big tron fan I have waited many years for this film to be made. Previous attempts were shelved, mostly by the original director due to respect for the script of the original and fan base, to deliver a good sequel.
The fact that lisberger is involved and jeff bridges and bruce boxlightner, also encourages me, I'll be satisfied with the result.
From the trailers I am 99.9 percent sure this film won't let me down.

Hot toys I am not so certain about, from the early pics, that looks nothing like sam flynn and hope they sort it out and the price, as that hurts my pocket.

I agree having an orange clu on a lightcycle would be far more interesting and hopefully it will be confirmed.
If this does well maybe the original cast figures will follow but I'm not holding my breath on that one.

I agree. I have been looking forward to this film since the first concept art was released. To me it looks great. May not be the be all end all, but its still going to be a fun time.

I ordered the lightcycle. If for nothing else that its just a cool piece and reminds me of my love for scifi.