10 Groundbreaking Movie Special Effects (That Aged TERRIBLY)

TRON: Legacy failed to win critics over nor did it make a splash at the box office. However, the long-awaited sequel was commended for its kaleidoscopic visuals, especially during the the Light Cycle chases.

But in hindsight, some of the visuals aren't up to par. The main villain, CLU, is a digital program designed to resemble Jeff Bridges' character in his 30s. Because Bridges was 61 during filming, the creative team utilised the same de-aging tech used for Brad Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Sadly, CLU is rendered so badly, you swear the effects team did it on purpose.

Now, you could argue that the de-aging technology wasn't perfected yet. However, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has superior effects despite coming out two years earlier. The difference is the production team behind Benjamin Button knew the technology's limitations, and obscured the titular character when he was de-aged. But TRON: Legacy shows off Clu in all his glory, making no effort to hide how unfinished he looks. When you see the de-aging effects in films like Captain Marvel, Gemini Man, and Spider-Man: No Way Home, CLU is embarrassing by comparison.