[The first card.]

Just threw this into PS. It's 1.75in x 2.5in. Not sure what you're trying to do, just passing it along.

[Tron: Legacy (spoiler-free review)]

I was eagerly anticipating your review after having seen it last night. Like you I attempted to learn nothing about the film before I saw it, and rewatched the original last weekend in anticipation. Personally, I loved the film. I went in fully expecting a "Phantom Menacing" of the franchise, but came away totally giddy. They did a great job at fan service in this one and it was enough for me to look past any of the movie's faults. In fact, I actually enjoyed the major plot line, and never once thought it was far fetched (even if it is). I mean, the original was pretty far fetched as it was, and so I came to it with that viewpoint (just let go and let it happen).

 

If anything, the main disappointment to me was that there weren't more of the gaming grid. Also, while I didn't mind the overarching plot point, I do agree that they could have done more to make the bad guys really seem bad. In the original, you really hated Dillinger/Sark/MCP. In this one it felt somewhat grey, perhaps that was intentional given who was involved, I'm not sure. But that was probably the only real downside to me. Uncanny valley, I agree with, but it didn't bother me a ton. I can very much see it bothering me in 10 years time though (but hey, if it's CGI, they can always go back and fix it for a special remastered collectors edition).

 

Great review as always. I'd give it a 8.5/10.

[Is it Wiirth it?]

I'm probably in the minority here but I would say no. This is coming from a game freak who has basically every console ever made. It's not that the Wii isn't good, it's just that once you get past the "oooo, shiny!", there isn't much really there. I love the new control scheme, but it's not always used to best effect, and many times is used when it really shouldn't be just because it's available and devs feel they have to use it. I still think the best game for it is Wii Sports Bowling, and that comes with the system. It's awesome if you have parties at your house a lot, otherwise, the excitement tends to wear off rather quickly. Then again, I'm not overly impressed with any of the consoles this time around. The DS is better than all of them, IMO.