I've never seen the first Tron and I'm not a Trekki
For those who want an opinion on the movie from someone who has never seen the first movie nor is a science fiction freak, this may be the review for you. My expectations for the movie weren't high, but the story came together well. It wasn't overly complicated or techie. It was also not like the Matrix where there was a lot of jumping back and forth from two realities. The characters were framed nicely so that it was easy to become attached. The effects were dazzling, and one could go just to enjoy the wonders of a world created by one man (Jeff Bridges) in 3D and still go home satisfied. The ending was slightly confusing, because there were a couple of unanswered questions, so who knows if there will be a sequel. Kids would like this for the effects and the action, since the movie is a little more intellectual than most PG flicks, but that leaves room for parents to enjoy it, too. I would see it again, if that's any indication of my satisfaction.