Screening
Tron: Legacy

Monday, April 18, 2011, 2:30 p.m.

Presented in Dolby Digital 3-D

Dir. Joseph Kosinski. 2010, 125 mins. Digital 3-D. Written by Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. With Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde. The 1982 Tron was the first film to make extensive use of computer animation. The sequel catches up with arcade-game company owner Kevin Flynn’s son, Sam. While searching for Kevin, who went missing 20 years earlier, Sam is transported into the spectacular virtual world of a video game. The film’s thrilling visual effects and dazzling score by electronic music duo Daft Punk provide a unique sensory adventure, one of the finest uses of current 3-D technology and computer graphics.

Free with Museum admission. Please note there will be a $3 surcharge for rental of 3-D glasses. 

Recommended for ages 10+

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