In “Tron: Ares,” we’ve got this super advanced AI program named Ares, played by Jared Leto, making his way into our world on a risky mission. It’s humanity’s first brush with AI, and as Ares starts exploring his new surroundings and meeting people, he begins to grow and change. He ends up teaming up with Eve Kim (played by Greta Lee), who’s a brilliant techie running things at Encom. She’s trying to track down some important code left behind by Kevin Flynn (played by Jeff Bridges).

The movie kicks off with a CEO from a big tech firm known as Dillinger—a name that kind of sets them apart from their supposed “good guy” rivals at Encom. This CEO has some sketchy ways and isn’t on great terms with his mom, played by Gillian Anderson. Anyway, he creates a wall-busting tank and an android soldier he calls Ares right in front of some big-shot investors and military people. They’re both ready to spring into action almost instantly.

Compared to the older Tron movies like “Tron: Legacy” or the OG from the ’80s, this film really dives into what’s happening right now. It’s all about how quickly things can shift to war these days and throws in the heavy topic of AI—something that’s becoming a huge part of everyday life. The whole vibe is like watching an immediate take on today’s crazy world wrapped up in sci-fi style.
In “Tron,” imagine a digital world so real it jumps out into our own. Pretty wild, right? This idea stirs up all sorts of fun, brain-bending questions about reality and technology. You’ve got this character named Ares, sort of like the Greek god of war—only he’s actually designed to protect this virtual space, known as “the grid.” But now he’s starting to think for himself.

The story kicks off with these AI themes courtesy of Jesse Wigutow’s screenplay. It plays around with the concept of an artificial consciousness developing within the software. There’s a nod to Asimov’s robotic laws, too—kind of wondering if AI could be good in spite of us humans making a mess sometimes.

Here’s where it gets really interesting: Ares figures out he’s technically disposable but decides he’s not going down without a fight! He rebels against his creator while Athena, another cool character in the story who sticks with her programming, turns into his foe—throwback to some Greek mythology drama.

And let me tell you, watching Jared Leto and Jodie Turner-Smith go toe-to-toe is one heck of a ride. They bring tons of energy that keeps the film alive. Props to director Joachim Rønning for making everything look amazing; he’s definitely brought his A-game here. It’s visually stunning and captivating—a total winner!
Alright, so this movie is all about the color red—yeah, it’s a thing. Just like the earlier ones, it digs deep into the “grid” world. You’ve got hacking programs battling security programs face-to-face, which keeps things exciting.

Now, the motorcycle chases in the real-world city might give off some serious Terminator vibes, but man, do they nail it! Thanks to Tyler Nelson’s sharp editing chops (and Pietro Scalia helped out too), those scenes are slick and fast-paced. The movie zips along quicker than before, except for when Jeff Bridges pops back in as Kevin Flynn. Honestly though, who doesn’t love a dose of his philosophizing?

And let’s talk music—a big shout-out to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross from Nine Inch Nails! Their soundtrack really hits you with those electronic beats that take you back to 80’s video game days. It’s like a blast from the past wrapped up in today’s techno style.