Harry Potter with Guns

kauff writes "Slate has recently released a somewhat-inspired article about what the Matrix was. You have to read it for yourself. Good way to hype yourself up before Reloaded on May 15th."

Comments

Fun anyone?

[bobintetley]

What a load of bunk!

The Matrix was FUN! The storyline was unoriginal, but still an appealing one (Riverworld anyone?), the effects were excellent, the dialogue ropey but quotable (important for cult films).

It was what I call a "switch your brain off and enjoy" flick.

Why do people have to over-analyse movies? The film was fun and a pleasure to watch, end of story.

Great production design. Other than that, what?

[Animats]

I don't see what people see in the Matrix. It's fun to watch if you don't think too hard, but that's all. The production design is terrific. But the described future is nonsensical. (The machines want people as power sources? Hello?) The plot is at the level of Plan Nine from Outer Space. The acting is mediocre, although better than the current round of Star Wars movies.

If you just want to see women in leather kick butt, see Charley's Angels. (Skip Daredevil.)

Of course, in reality, "the Legion is not composed of heroes. Heroes are what the Legion kills". Look at Gulf Wars I and II, or Vietnam.

Re:Free thought

[Zork the Almighty]

I hate to tell you this, but The Matrix was a ridiculous, dum-minded farce filled with product placement. The only difference is that it was targeted at you, for a change.

I saw it yesterday

[PorkCharSui]

I came, I saw, I cried. I saw the film yesterday at a special trade screening in Los Angeles and was left with a new burning desire for more Matrix. The next film will be released in November BTW. The Matrix Reloaded contained some of the most amazing action sequences I have ever seen in my movie-watching career. CG animation was seamless, but it was especially noticeable when you realized that no one could stage a one on 50+ fight (see trailer for a sample) with traditional movie making techniques. Very exciting and funny at times, the pacing is a bit ponderous at first, but at the same time, you are given more information about the actually underground city of Zion and the upcoming conflict with the machines. Once the action kicks in, the movie never looks back. Unbelievably breath taking at times, the hype to the film is justified and well worth the cost of tickets. If this film or Revolutions doesn't win the Oscar for best special effects then I will be totally shocked! Possible Spoiler: The scene with the Matrix Architect near the end bugged the hell out of me. Why does the old guy need to use so many GOD DAMN philosophical words? He sounds lame... but the plot twist he reveals is very startling... (Note the scene is near the end of the film) Recommendation for those who have not seen the original movie: You must see the first before you see this film. The plot will make absolutely no sense and you will have a bad experience trying to figure out why the hell these people are running around and trying to kill each other. Recommendation for traditional movie nuts: Cry now. You'll never be able to see another film without same copied Matrix effect

Re:I disagree completely.

[bitrott]

It's almost cliche to say, but if your attention span wasn't as short as your dick, you'd have more fun.