PoorAndDangerous
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All the sets looked like soap opera level production too. Horrible
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Boring and forgettable
StretfordRed
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I liked it. But it wasn’t what I was expecting at all.
Neo. The Only. The One.
THE ONE
I was wondering about Keanu too... what's going on with this guy?
dude does every movie the same way these days, doesn't matter if you're watching him in this movie, John Wick or Knock Knock.
He doesn't even put in effort anymore. Had me wondering if he was always like this and we just didn't notice it back then
Neo. The Only. The One.
THE ONE
How Neo and Trinity not bust 1 gun the entire movie
Neo hasn't used a gun since Matrix 1. He doesn't need guns
KalKal
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I think what the other poster was trying to say is the equivalent to "A Star Wars Story" vs a numbered Episode.
Rapmastermind
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Matrix Resurrections Review
4/5 STARS (GRADE B)
Watching a Marathon of the whole Trilogy and Animatrix before is must viewing. You can't go into this blind. Well where do I begin. First this was basically a Sequel, remake, reboot all wrap into one. At the same time it was actually commentary on sequels, remakes, reboots and IP. People call it "Meta" but it was done before in films like "Gremlins 2" or "Wes Craven's A New Nightmare". The biggest question I had going into this was how in the world is Neo and Trinity alive after what happen in "Revolutions". Well that was answered. I like the concept of them being reinserted back into the Matrix. Cypher talked about this in the first film. Having his memory wiped and starting a new life as a celebrity. Making Neo a video game programmer who's is Thomas Anderson again and Trinity a mother who loves motorcycles named Tiffany was interesting. Their RSI (Residual Self Images) were both different so nobody could find them inside the Matrix. (Neo was much older and bald, Trinity had blonde hair). The first half the of film is basically a Neo Rescue Mission. The last part turns into a Trinity Rescue Mission.
The biggest shocker of the film was the Time jump/skip. There were rumors it was 20 to 30 years. But it was actually over 60 years. That's wild like in "Aliens" when Ripley was in cryo sleep for all those years after "Alien". It really put into context how long Neo and Trinity had been back in the Matrix again. Basically Neo was tricked into believing everything that previously happen was nothing more than a successful Video Game he created. The Machines were really playing mind games. Bugs played by Jessica Henwick is basically leading the new Resistance. She's the top Soldier for Niobi in the Real World. There's a new crew and operator as well. Zion is no longer there, it's called "Lo". Machines kept the truce treaty but this caused there to be a internal war. Machines V Machines. Now Humans and Machines are working together. Jada's back in a small role playing an Elderly Niobi. Her crew heard stories about Neo for years which makes them want to do the mission. Yahya actually wasn't Morpheus but a program designed with characteristics of both Agent Smith and Morpheus. Neo's Boss at the the Video Game Company is basically Agent Smith in a new shell. Both of them go against their programming and turn on the Machines.
There were some Nostalgic beats by playing shots from the original Trilogy while also editing in actually scenes here to there. But the movie is definitely a sequel as it does answer the questions from "Revolutions" and what really happen to Neo and Trinity. Their bodies were both repaired from what happen. Neil Patrick Harris playing The Therapist/Analyst is basically The Architect Jr as I said. He's the new creator of this version of the Matrix. Neo was the 6th version during the Trilogy so this was the next version. I liked how it was different than the original trilogy. It didn't have the green tint and was much brighter like the end of "Revolutions". Also the things they do in this Matrix is much different so this version was crazy. Sati ended up having an important role as she had information on the new Pods Neo and Trinity were in. I noticed the Action was much smaller scale. A lot of agent shoot outs and a few hand to hand combat but not huge action set pieces. Only the climax felt big like that honestly. I think they were going for a more intimate feel. Overall I did enjoy it because it really expanded the Universe. Lana did pretty good with this but I think the smaller scale action is because her partner in crime wasn't there this time.
That 60 year time gap is a long time and a lot can be explored about what happen in a prequel or even another "Animatrix". I liked Bugs as a new character and the Analyst as the bad guy. He was much more active than the other Architect. In the Real World Morpheus has a huge Statue but they didn't get into what actually happen to him which may open the door for a future return. I actually wanted more Real World shots since so much has happen in those 60 years. The new Morpheus program and Smith Program were OK but I think they both could of just been brand new characters even though again they are more programs. Yahya was cool but I'm glad he wasn't actually Morpheus like I originally thought. Him being a program is a much better storyline. The Self Aware stuff in the beginning was pretty good commentary on the obsession with IP and Reboots/remakes. After my 2nd viewing I noticed some things I completely missed the first time. The movie basically was the Happy ending we didn't get in "Revolutions". Neo and Trinity not only live on but they are now in control of the new Matrix. I wasn't shocked Neo's powers were weak in this film. He clearly was suppressed for a long time. There was also commentary on addiction, reality and yes relationships etc. Love the last scene where he couldn't fly and Trinity could. By having a Matrix Marathon it really showed how much Neo and Trinity relationship was a very important part of the story.
Not to be too hyperbolic since it just came out but my initial feelings is that I did enjoy this more than what they did with the "Star Wars Sequel Trilogy", "Indy and the Crystal Skulls", "Blade Runner 2049" and even "Terminator Dark Fate" as far as bringing back Legendary characters after a long hiatus. I felt they had a better landing than those films. I also liked it as a Sci-Fi Part 4 better than "Phantom Menace", "Alien Resurrection", "Terminator: Salvation" or "The Predator". As soon as I was done watching I knew it was going to be polarizing and that's good. Matrix films are very layered and hit people differently. That's not a bad thing to me and shows how much depth the series has. As for the box office, Worldwide it pulled in about 70 Million but Domestically was definitely hurt by a mixture of Holiday season, Cases rising from the virus and Millions watching it at Home on HBO Max. Early reports are over 3 Million watched it this weekend at Home and it was the most pirated film as well. Other films including Spidey took some hits too. I expect theaters to struggle as we go into 2022. Overall I know it's early but I feel it's on par with "Reloaded" .but not better. Because it picks up after "Revolutions" so well I think it fits nicely after watching that film. I think this film made "Revolutions" even better because we know what happens after now. The Movie actually also works as an Epilogue to the Original Trilogy. Please do a Matrix Marathon if you haven't, made the film even better watching the others recently. Clearly one of the Greatest Sci-Fi Franchises Ever.
Watching a Marathon of the whole Trilogy and Animatrix before is must viewing. You can't go into this blind. Well where do I begin. First this was basically a Sequel, remake, reboot all wrap into one. At the same time it was actually commentary on sequels, remakes, reboots and IP. People call it "Meta" but it was done before in films like "Gremlins 2" or "Wes Craven's A New Nightmare". The biggest question I had going into this was how in the world is Neo and Trinity alive after what happen in "Revolutions". Well that was answered. I like the concept of them being reinserted back into the Matrix. Cypher talked about this in the first film. Having his memory wiped and starting a new life as a celebrity. Making Neo a video game programmer who's is Thomas Anderson again and Trinity a mother who loves motorcycles named Tiffany was interesting. Their RSI (Residual Self Images) were both different so nobody could find them inside the Matrix. (Neo was much older and bald, Trinity had blonde hair). The first half the of film is basically a Neo Rescue Mission. The last part turns into a Trinity Rescue Mission.
The biggest shocker of the film was the Time jump/skip. There were rumors it was 20 to 30 years. But it was actually over 60 years. That's wild like in "Aliens" when Ripley was in cryo sleep for all those years after "Alien". It really put into context how long Neo and Trinity had been back in the Matrix again. Basically Neo was tricked into believing everything that previously happen was nothing more than a successful Video Game he created. The Machines were really playing mind games. Bugs played by Jessica Henwick is basically leading the new Resistance. She's the top Soldier for Niobi in the Real World. There's a new crew and operator as well. Zion is no longer there, it's called "Lo". Machines kept the truce treaty but this caused there to be a internal war. Machines V Machines. Now Humans and Machines are working together. Jada's back in a small role playing an Elderly Niobi. Her crew heard stories about Neo for years which makes them want to do the mission. Yahya actually wasn't Morpheus but a program designed with characteristics of both Agent Smith and Morpheus. Neo's Boss at the the Video Game Company is basically Agent Smith in a new shell. Both of them go against their programming and turn on the Machines.
There were some Nostalgic beats by playing shots from the original Trilogy while also editing in actually scenes here to there. But the movie is definitely a sequel as it does answer the questions from "Revolutions" and what really happen to Neo and Trinity. Their bodies were both repaired from what happen. Neil Patrick Harris playing The Therapist/Analyst is basically The Architect Jr as I said. He's the new creator of this version of the Matrix. Neo was the 6th version during the Trilogy so this was the next version. I liked how it was different than the original trilogy. It didn't have the green tint and was much brighter like the end of "Revolutions". Also the things they do in this Matrix is much different so this version was crazy. Sati ended up having an important role as she had information on the new Pods Neo and Trinity were in. I noticed the Action was much smaller scale. A lot of agent shoot outs and a few hand to hand combat but not huge action set pieces. Only the climax felt big like that honestly. I think they were going for a more intimate feel. Overall I did enjoy it because it really expanded the Universe. Lana did pretty good with this but I think the smaller scale action is because her partner in crime wasn't there this time.
That 60 year time gap is a long time and a lot can be explored about what happen in a prequel or even another "Animatrix". I liked Bugs as a new character and the Analyst as the bad guy. He was much more active than the other Architect. In the Real World Morpheus has a huge Statue but they didn't get into what actually happen to him which may open the door for a future return. I actually wanted more Real World shots since so much has happen in those 60 years. The new Morpheus program and Smith Program were OK but I think they both could of just been brand new characters even though again they are more programs. Yahya was cool but I'm glad he wasn't actually Morpheus like I originally thought. Him being a program is a much better storyline. The Self Aware stuff in the beginning was pretty good commentary on the obsession with IP and Reboots/remakes. After my 2nd viewing I noticed some things I completely missed the first time. The movie basically was the Happy ending we didn't get in "Revolutions". Neo and Trinity not only live on but they are now in control of the new Matrix. I wasn't shocked Neo's powers were weak in this film. He clearly was suppressed for a long time. There was also commentary on addiction, reality and yes relationships etc. Love the last scene where he couldn't fly and Trinity could. By having a Matrix Marathon it really showed how much Neo and Trinity relationship was a very important part of the story.
Not to be too hyperbolic since it just came out but my initial feelings is that I did enjoy this more than what they did with the "Star Wars Sequel Trilogy", "Indy and the Crystal Skulls", "Blade Runner 2049" and even "Terminator Dark Fate" as far as bringing back Legendary characters after a long hiatus. I felt they had a better landing than those films. I also liked it as a Sci-Fi Part 4 better than "Phantom Menace", "Alien Resurrection", "Terminator: Salvation" or "The Predator". As soon as I was done watching I knew it was going to be polarizing and that's good. Matrix films are very layered and hit people differently. That's not a bad thing to me and shows how much depth the series has. As for the box office, Worldwide it pulled in about 70 Million but Domestically was definitely hurt by a mixture of Holiday season, Cases rising from the virus and Millions watching it at Home on HBO Max. Early reports are over 3 Million watched it this weekend at Home and it was the most pirated film as well. Other films including Spidey took some hits too. I expect theaters to struggle as we go into 2022. Overall I know it's early but I feel it's on par with "Reloaded" .but not better. Because it picks up after "Revolutions" so well I think it fits nicely after watching that film. I think this film made "Revolutions" even better because we know what happens after now. The Movie actually also works as an Epilogue to the Original Trilogy. Please do a Matrix Marathon if you haven't, made the film even better watching the others recently. Clearly one of the Greatest Sci-Fi Franchises Ever.
KalKal
Superstar
Yea that’s a good comparison except we knew what we were getting into with Coming to America sequel
I’m sure most of us expected a entire new story with this new matrix and something more creative than a “video game” storyline
I still don’t get what “video game” people were playing.
I don’t think this movie survived off nostalgia alone unlike coming to America sequel which still was a feel good movie regardless how good or bad it actually was
We're supposed to believe the clips from Matrix 1 that we saw in the opening scenes were made inside the "Matrix" video game that Tom Anderson created inside the new Matrix
A totally photorealistic VR game that just happened to look exactly like the first movie (with the same camera angles and everything) except with Hugo Weaving replaced by a virtual copy of Morpheus (that for some reason doesn't look like Larry Fishburn even though everyone else is the same)
Even though the new Matrix looks like "our" world, with our level of technology, apparently inside the Matrix video games reached perfect simulation level.
But, yeah, if you think about that part too hard it kind of falls apart. For example, if the "game" is not totally "on rails", then how could it ever play out EXACTLY like the first movie? That would only work if we were looking at a "cut scene", but we know it's not a cut scene because the Morpheus character was meant to be able to grow and evolve.
(Which would be impossible if the game were just totally on rails)
Json
Superstar
I felt like the entire movie was ragging on the OG trilogy and it’s place in pop culture. Neo not being able to fly. The bullet time and anti bullet time.
All the power he had gained didn’t do anything
Zion died with Morpheus and Io was way more advanced and the dynamic was changed with machines.
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StretfordRed
Afro-European
Spider-Man and Sony clinched the market. Something fishy is going on as I can’t even watch this in the main iMax cinema in London after this Saturday. It’s literally just Spider-Man showings.
Jen Hardwick is an absolute stunner too
Json
Superstar
The Trinity we saw in the opening break out didn’t look like Moss but was really similar. When Moss saw the game, she said she looked like her but if it wasn’t an exact copy, she would have seen herself.
The videos were just the original code the Resistance had access to. Technically all the stuff we saw of the original movie breakout was just code.
Json
Superstar
There’s a Predator movie coming out and the last entry( which brought back the original writer) is considered the worst one.
This movie keeps telling y’all
SHE WOULDNT HAVE SEEN HERSELF
BECAUSE THEY HAD HER THINKING
SHE WAS SOME BLONDE HAIRED WOMAN
THE SAME WAY NEO
WAS AN OLD MAN AND SMITH
WAS A DIFFERENT PERSON ASWELL.
BECAUSE THEY HAD HER THINKING
SHE WAS SOME BLONDE HAIRED WOMAN
THE SAME WAY NEO
WAS AN OLD MAN AND SMITH
WAS A DIFFERENT PERSON ASWELL.