Kosinski has a tremendous aptitude for world-building and setpieces -- there was Prometheus-level visual brilliance on display at times. Cruise replacing Hayden Christiensen 2.0 was also an automatic upgrade over Tron: Legacy (which I liked anyway...it would've been a great silent movie).

the plot had holes but nothing that bothered me greatly (unless those vapid, sepia-toned flashbacks count). a fun diversion that was made to be seen in theaters.