Tron: Quickstart Edition

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Original Movie Title:
Fanedit Type:
Original Release Date:
1982
Original Running Time:
96
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
89
Time Cut:
8
Time Added:
1
Subtitles Available?
Available in HD?
Brief Synopsis:
While an enduring cult classic, the original Tron film suffers from a critical pacing issue in its opening act. Cutting between the world of the Grid and the real world only serves to alienate new viewers and confuses the internal logic of the story. By removing the first 8(ish) minutes, the plot is not only clearer, but gets going much faster and with fewer distractions.
Intention:
After trying to show the film to several friends of mine over the years, I took note of how much I had to explain what was going on, especially during the first act. Inspired by a recent viewing of The Wizard of Oz, I took it upon myself to keep the mystery of the grid intact, and in doing so improve upon the pacing of the film.
Additional Notes:
I also remade the deleted text intro found on the DVD and blu-ray as a way to ease the audience into the world.
Other Sources:
Tron OST by Wendy Carlos
Tron 1982 Arcade SFX for Fanedit Warning
Deleted Text Intro (DVD bonus feature) (reference only)
Release Information:
Digital
Cuts and Additions:
00:00:00 - Fanedit Warning
00:00:20 - Faneditor credit
00:00:38 - Remade deleted text prologue
00:01:43 - Crossfade from title card to Dillinger in helicopter

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