Episode 164: Tron Ares: Destroying Disney’s Franchise

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our Tron Legacy review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-10-09T04_00_00-07_00 In this episode of A Lost Plot, hosts Maverick and Andrew delve into the third installment of the Tron franchise, Tron Ares. They discuss their initial impressions, ratings, and the film's plot, which diverges significantly from its predecessors. The conversation covers character analyses, particularly focusing on Ares, Eve, and Dillinger, highlighting the film's themes, visual effects, and storytelling flaws. The hosts express their disappointment with the film's lack of depth and connection to the original Tron narrative, ultimately questioning the necessity of its existence within the franchise. The duo critiques the film's structure, likening it to a cash grab by Disney, and reflects on the future of the Tron franchise, emphasizing the need for meaningful storytelling.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Tron Ares’ Introduction7:05 Violating the Original Films20:52 Opening Scene26:26 The Protagonist: Ares35:59 Side Characters: Eve44:11 The Villain: Dillinger51:35 The Villains: Athena54:49 The Jeff Bridges Cameo58:19 The Climax1:01:59 Themes and Messages1:08:47 Lasting Impact & Missed Opportunities#tron #tronares #jaredleto #characterarc #characterdevelopment #disney #dillinger #athena #ares #storytelling #alostplot #film #movie #moviereview #themes #scifi #thegrid