Though I haven't seen either of the Tron films (original and modern version) I'm aware of the cult-like following it has and found the below video really interesting. The interview with the Director of the original Tron, and his thoughts on the comparisons between the processes of creating the original and the modern sequel, highlights just how far animation and special effects has developed - and how important the original Tron was to this process.
The Tron of 1982 (released by Walt Disney Pictures) contains 15 minutes of complete CG content, and was one of the first films of that time to use as much as possible, this therefore has made it be seen, in the industry, as a milestone. Both Tron's combine computer animation and live action, but it seems to be pretty clear that (as it was a more original concept at the time) the original Tron was a lot more impressive, whereas in a culture that takes CG for granted now, Tron: Legacy isn't as 'groundbreaking'.
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