This week on Forgotten Cinema: Now Showing, Mike Butler and Mike Field take their seats inside the Grid for the long-awaited "Tron: Ares". As the follow-up to "Tron: Legacy", the film brings dazzling visuals, IMAX-ready spectacle, and a pulsating score by Nine Inch Nails—all things that both hosts enjoyed.

But while the aesthetics and sound are electric, the story struggles to keep that spark alive. Field and Butler agree Jared Leto is fine as Ares; the film's issues aren’t his fault. Instead, they point to weak writing, underdeveloped supporting characters, and the frustrating decision to mostly ignore elements from Legacy that made that film stand out.

"Tron: Ares" is a feast for the eyes and ears—but not quite the follow-up the franchise deserved. After this, it might be at least another decade before we see the Grid again.

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