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grove21Dec 22, 2021

It's not that bad. I like how wachowski got a big dump on marketing team and warner brothers themselves. Not that bad for fanfiction but it's definitely not a sequel.

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VindicatorDec 22, 2021

Incredible in very unexpected ways. Looking forward to watching it again. There is a lot going on that isn’t just surface deep.

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MicLesJan 5, 2022

It seems to be à la mode and easy to complain about the Matrix Resurrections, but I bitterly remember how the movie 2 and 3 had extreme weaknesses in sense and writing (albeit many aspects of the real/sensorial human city that wereIt seems to be à la mode and easy to complain about the Matrix Resurrections, but I bitterly remember how the movie 2 and 3 had extreme weaknesses in sense and writing (albeit many aspects of the real/sensorial human city that were interesting and sometimes misunderstood I feel). In comparison to the enormous deception that were movies 2 and mostly 3, I really appreciated this "resurrection". The sense and writing were clearly superior. Also, for me, this new film had a lot of symbolic resonance (Resonance: that makes sense to me; Symbolic: or metaphor). I like it.

I presume our memory of The Matrix (I) stops a lot of people from just letting themselves be immersed and appreciate a different chapter and take on the story. Is it not also a sign that we have become so spoiled and saturated that we cannot appreciate decent (but not great) movies and give them horrible scores?… Expand

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IllusiveMan91Dec 23, 2021

Originally, I thought this was a terrible movie. However, upon watching it again, I think I was able to see the "director's" vision. Yes, it is a "goofy" film, but the concept of "coding" and "programming" is brilliantly displayed and IOriginally, I thought this was a terrible movie. However, upon watching it again, I think I was able to see the "director's" vision. Yes, it is a "goofy" film, but the concept of "coding" and "programming" is brilliantly displayed and I cannot wait to see what the future of this franchise has in store for us moving forward. P.S I love goofy things. "Why be so Serious"- Joker… Expand

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AhmonJan 6, 2022

The second-best Matrix movie. The writer develop ingenious ideas that challenge you, personally, while telling a simple love story in a post-apocalyptic hellscape. This movie will survive the test of time compared to much of the trash thatThe second-best Matrix movie. The writer develop ingenious ideas that challenge you, personally, while telling a simple love story in a post-apocalyptic hellscape. This movie will survive the test of time compared to much of the trash that populates the box office today.… Expand

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michajsenJan 21, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love Is.

POW! CRACK! SWISH! BOOM! DEJA VU! IMPEDING DOOM!

18 yrs have passed in the "our" world since Revolutions, 60 yrs in the Matrix "real" world, & "The Matrix" franchise as we knew it has been cleverly turned into a video game series.

Trivial video games, coded & created by none other than, our high-flying digital superhero, Neo "The One", who is once again his Matrix friendly "Thomas Anderson". Blue-pilled & despondent, coding his faint memories into even more controlled actions via a game controller.

It is utterly depressing. Defeating. Bitter disillusionment. As Agent Smith (Anderson's new business partner) would say, "It is inevitable."

But within the Matrix, reoccurring paths are taken & those faint memories are slowly reawoken with the help from new character "Bugs" & a "Thomas Anderson" digitized memory of Morpheus.

Soon after, Thomas (Neo) & Tiffany (Trinity) are reunited, rescued & released from the Matrix human copper-top pods & suddenly the Matrix is not just another video game.

The fight for freedom once again is set in motion between our human heroes & Matrix bots. And in dire need & perfect prophecy, Trinity harnesses the power of the Matrix to fly, saving them from free fall & inevitable death.

Triumph ensues for our beloved couple because in the end, & in the beginning of it all, through the complex codings & philosophy, religious undertones & flying bullets, love is the overarching theme of "The Matrix".

Love is what binds, breaks & bonds us all. Love is a belief in one another - a thought, a memory, a feeling, & conquers all. And with the two of them together, they are fully formed, complete, & unstoppable. Together they are, "The One."

As the evocative end quote states, "Love is the genesis of everything."… Expand

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gmVasidJan 6, 2022

Not sure why a hate mob is forming around this movie, but I strongly disagree with it. Matrix Resurrections is an extremely well-done film that has a solid story that covers both what you'd expect out of a follow up to the Matrix RevolutionsNot sure why a hate mob is forming around this movie, but I strongly disagree with it. Matrix Resurrections is an extremely well-done film that has a solid story that covers both what you'd expect out of a follow up to the Matrix Revolutions but also spends the early part of the movie dealing with the meta text of what it means to make a new matrix movie and the glaring problems with reboot and sequel culture. This is a far more meaningful film than any late sequel/reboot to come before it (perhaps because one of the original authors is involved, thank you Lana).

The only problems I see people regularly complaining about that are reasonable relate to the use of CGI and the cinematography, simply put this movie just doesn't look as good as the previous entries however that is purely down to the way the scenes were shot and edited, the sets, the costumes, and the concepts are all great. Still, such a thing is a minor complaint and I'd suggest anyone using that as a reason to give this movie a low rating is missing the forest for the trees. This movie is deeper than its action, just as the previous Matrix films were about so much more than their set pieces.

Oh, and if you dislike the movie because it's "woke"; congrats, you failed to understand that the whole series has always been "woke" from the start. Your prize is this dunce cap. Enjoy.… Expand

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zigmendDec 25, 2021

Amazing movie, less about action and more about the message. Though the gunplay is awesome as well. There’s a lot to unpack here, just like the first movie. This is the second best movie in the franchise. And it’s 100x more meaningful thanAmazing movie, less about action and more about the message. Though the gunplay is awesome as well. There’s a lot to unpack here, just like the first movie. This is the second best movie in the franchise. And it’s 100x more meaningful than anything disney/marvel has put out in years. Like a critic said, it’s the antidote to those Disney superhero films. I didn’t understand the disparity on this site between critic reviews and users’ until I realized the only quick way to register here to write a review is via Facebook. It’s those people who are, in a way, what this movie is a commentary on.… Expand

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Ulrich4Jan 1, 2022

I cannot understand people giving 0 to a movie. It seems like a so poor judgment. BTW, the movie as its own pace. It's way different from the old trilogy. And sometimes it is not a bad thing. Some ideas simply does not work, others works veryI cannot understand people giving 0 to a movie. It seems like a so poor judgment. BTW, the movie as its own pace. It's way different from the old trilogy. And sometimes it is not a bad thing. Some ideas simply does not work, others works very well. It's a deep movie if you don't get stuck on its surface.… Expand

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zzzbraDec 23, 2021

Really great. I alternated between big stupid grin at clever conceit and literally crying at few parts because of radical liberation ideas posited. also it was just a cute romance movie basically.

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fastmodeDec 25, 2021

Loved it. It’s not perfect, but found it surprisingly moving and very smart and mature. I never really saw the trans vibe in the original trilogy - so much distraction with explosions and effects - but it’s “subtly overt” here —
and I thoughtLoved it. It’s not perfect, but found it surprisingly moving and very smart and mature. I never really saw the trans vibe in the original trilogy - so much distraction with explosions and effects - but it’s “subtly overt” here —
and I thought it worked so well and smartly. It was like “ooooh…now I see it.” The costumers and cinematographers did such a perfect job of making Neo and Trinity look so similar throughout. Made so much more sense. When I was 20-ish and watching the first one, this wouldn’t have been the movie I wanted. But one of the few times 20-some years later that the franchise and I both matured at the same rate. Bugs was amazing. Really liked her.… Expand

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DustinBDec 22, 2021

It wasn't bad. Kinda felt like a nostalgic trip. Really didn't add anything to the other movies

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arnavdimsDec 29, 2021

I don't resonate with the matrix like the west does (i am Indian i just watched the 3 parts on my tv) Tbh I like all the matrix film equally . I watched resurrections . It starts pretty good the middle u seem it's falling apart but then itI don't resonate with the matrix like the west does (i am Indian i just watched the 3 parts on my tv) Tbh I like all the matrix film equally . I watched resurrections . It starts pretty good the middle u seem it's falling apart but then it handles it self back. I understand the legacy the og has but i don't at all see the hate towards 2 , 3 and 4 . I like they gave Trinity more power i did not expect that . I just don't under why many people don't like this .

It did not have the weird ass over abundance marvel comedy .(sometimes it's fine and nothing against marvel tho i love them)

I really enjoyed the last fight scene .

Tbh before they revealed it i was really confused if it was his delusion or reality .

I liked how both of them need each other .

I liked the new morpheous .

I liked the new smith.

The new explanation as to why they both are in the matrix was cool .

I like how **** meta it was i always love that **** .

Did the film shoudl have been made ? No .
Did i enjoy it being made ? Yes… Expand

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xmo28726Dec 23, 2021

Not as great as the original, and doesn't take itself too seriously, would've been better timed to release as a summer movie. More like a solid 8, but the internet Trans hate brigade is downvoting, so giving it the nudge up it deserves.

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Nocturno999Dec 22, 2021

The philosophical themes weren't as good as the original.
Action scenes were all over the place.
Bad ending.
It was entertaining overall, but not a spectacular comeback.

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GorehoundDec 23, 2021

I watched it last night in the cinema and I enjoyed watching it I've seen the previous 3 in the cinema back in the day and I enjoyed those too ok this movie does things a little different this time around but it didn't put me off enjoying itI watched it last night in the cinema and I enjoyed watching it I've seen the previous 3 in the cinema back in the day and I enjoyed those too ok this movie does things a little different this time around but it didn't put me off enjoying it and for those who are giving a negative review for sake of giving a negative grow the **** up!… Expand

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ober37Dec 23, 2021

I very much enjoyed this movie. As a fan of the series and a fan of the prequel Animatrix, I found the main arc of the story to be quite innovative and clever.

My main complaints about the movie have more to do with the delivery of theI very much enjoyed this movie. As a fan of the series and a fan of the prequel Animatrix, I found the main arc of the story to be quite innovative and clever.

My main complaints about the movie have more to do with the delivery of the story, the feeling of it overall being rushed, and the special fx being mediocre. I think this movie would have been much better in a limited series format, where they could take the time to properly evolve it and go a bit deeper.… Expand

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kirkenderJan 1, 2022

Resurrections is a fantastic return to the world of the Matrix. It's thoroughly entertaining, extremely thoughtful, and visually stunning. It serves as both a remake, a sequel, and another ending.

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teatomDec 27, 2021

At its heart, Resurrections is not "The Matrix 4", but a conversation between Lana Wachowski, the movie studio, and franchise fans about why the franchise doesn't need a fourth instalment. Whilst Keanu ostensibly reprises his role asAt its heart, Resurrections is not "The Matrix 4", but a conversation between Lana Wachowski, the movie studio, and franchise fans about why the franchise doesn't need a fourth instalment. Whilst Keanu ostensibly reprises his role as Anderson/Neo, it would be more accurate to say that he's playing Lana Wachowski, as much of the movie is, essentially, Lana talking directly with the viewer, about what The Matrix means to people and why a fourth instalment in the franchise would be pointless and disappointing and why she simply won't make one.
Towards this end there is an unenthusiastic continuation to the story, but just as it goes nowhere and feels empty, we're constantly being told by Keanu/Lana why a sequel is such a bad idea, even as it happens before us.
I think it's pretty funny that a movie that so clearly states its intentions, over and over again, is so bashed by the exact same people that the movie tells us it's not going to try and placate.

This isn't The Matrix 4; this is a two hour admonishment of the way movie studios and franchise fans, force artists to make garbage sequels.
It's not subtle. The message is front and centre and delivered astonishingly effectively. Anyone not understanding that deserves to be unhappy that they didn't get The Matrix 4, because the joke is very clearly on them.… Expand

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samichsupernovaDec 26, 2021

I am a huge fan of the first three films and this one, while a disappointment, still has more to offer and say than most braindead Hollywood blockbusters. As far as franchise reboots go, this wasn't bad. I enjoyed the meta-commentary for theI am a huge fan of the first three films and this one, while a disappointment, still has more to offer and say than most braindead Hollywood blockbusters. As far as franchise reboots go, this wasn't bad. I enjoyed the meta-commentary for the most part, the script has some good ideas, and there are some really beautiful shots. It's definitely not perfect, but an attempt was made to continue the story and move the lore forward, and for that, I am grateful. IMO as far as soft reboots/sequels go, this is better than The Force Awakens.… Expand

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egmnlknDec 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I get there are some differences between the first movies but as Smith says in the last movie "I know you said the story was over for you, but that's the thing about stories. They never really end, do they? We are still telling the same stories we've always told, just with different names, different faces and I have to say I'm kind of excited. After all these years, to be going back to where it all started. Back to the Matrix." I think what people need to see that things were never gonna be the same after the first movie. People were never gonna be happy with the following movies. Making a sequel doesn't mean **** on the legacy of the trilogy. I felt great going back to the matrix and I don't understand the hate. The movie still made me ask wtf is going on at times, just like the trilogy. I just feel like people nowadays complain and cry like babies when they don't get what they want.… Expand

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Stream2BigScreeDec 31, 2021

Streamers, last week came the long-awaited return of a franchise that changed the way many thought of the world around y2k, The Matrix. This Christmas, 22 years later, the franchise has been resurrected from the John wick depths of movies inStreamers, last week came the long-awaited return of a franchise that changed the way many thought of the world around y2k, The Matrix. This Christmas, 22 years later, the franchise has been resurrected from the John wick depths of movies in the form of The Matrix Resurrections. Of course, we have Keanu Reeves bringing back his classic role of Neo trying to break free of the matrix once again. Let's see how this 4th installment went.

Now, I know plot wise from the third movie you're thinking... Didn't white Jesus die in the last movie? The answer is literally that answer; and so, the action sequences are the only reason to watch this movie. The plot as a whole is whack, uncreative and a waste of time and money. What I will say is that they should've combined the third movie and this film because that might have been a better use of entertainment time. This movie felt better as a continuation, ending and hope-for-a-future sequel than third installment of the original Matrix Trilogy, which to me confirms that they wasted time with The Matrix Revolutions. The problem is this movie's plot feels like a complete retread. It almost feels like The Matrix re-do me-too movement. As a whole there's nothing wrong with the plot per se, but following a movie like The Matrix which was so iconic and game changing, the payoff with Resurrections just feels weak. If you're looking for a game changer, this isn't the one.

Now, as far as action goes, the movie is semi-entertaining, particularly as a streaming option. Why semi you ask? Well, a lot of the action was repetitive and again not as cool as the original film or a lot of new violent films out now. I blame you Johnny-Two-Toes-Wick. I guess what it really comes down to is that the movie has good elements but it's just not as cool as you want it to be. It's above average in execution but everything else is just average.

Unfortunately, The Matrix Resurrections just doesn't live up to the hype of the original Matrix. After 18 years of waiting, you just want a bit more. The movie was actually very crisp and looked very good, but the storyline was just boring and uncreative. If you're looking for some nostalgia and good action, this is definitely the flick to catch on a streaming service but no need to rush to the theater. Grab the matinee for the theater (or not because omicron is crazy) and a big box for the hell of it on HBO Max (I mean it's free you can't not watch it).… Expand

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Spacepilot2000Jan 2, 2022

By far the best sequel to the original Matrix. The last two felt like what the movie studios wanted, this one feels like the red pill that the Wachowskis want you to take again.
I can understand that the break from the trilogies aesthetic andBy far the best sequel to the original Matrix. The last two felt like what the movie studios wanted, this one feels like the red pill that the Wachowskis want you to take again.
I can understand that the break from the trilogies aesthetic and action will be jarring to many, but if that is all you come into this movie expecting then you are missing the point, the mental stimulation it intends to give and the enjoyment to be had.
LOVED THIS MOVIE!… Expand

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SuperduperjewDec 22, 2021

It's definitely a different slant to the franchise but it's fun, deep and ultimately The Matrix. They throw a lot at you, hoping you can draw the parallels to our current system/reality but it's all shooting by so fast that it's not hard toIt's definitely a different slant to the franchise but it's fun, deep and ultimately The Matrix. They throw a lot at you, hoping you can draw the parallels to our current system/reality but it's all shooting by so fast that it's not hard to miss. It's sure to trigger a lot of anger from the alt-right. Expect babies to complain.… Expand

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PigeonWaspDec 22, 2021

Dont beleive the whiney entitled haters. This story is sharp, fast, complex and thought provoking. the visuals are clean and fresh. The acting is great, and casting excellent. movie length great, nice change of gear half way briefly inDont beleive the whiney entitled haters. This story is sharp, fast, complex and thought provoking. the visuals are clean and fresh. The acting is great, and casting excellent. movie length great, nice change of gear half way briefly in between what almost feels like 2 action movies. thoroughly enjoyed. Definitely a re-watch. Only critiscim, a littel to much camera shake sometimes, but that does add to urgency. Easy 8/10. For me a 9 (love the actors, and Matrix lore)… Expand

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bossmozDec 22, 2021

She nailed it. The "pitch meeting" scene is some of the best film comedy of 2021. And then it kicks ass on top of that. What a joy!

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dharmaDec 22, 2021

Being released near Spider-man No Way Home shows two different trajectories for 2 different franchises, a 'creative' auteur lead like the Matrix or the MCU, also led by Feige, a 'business' auteur. The Watchowskis did not expect their MatrixBeing released near Spider-man No Way Home shows two different trajectories for 2 different franchises, a 'creative' auteur lead like the Matrix or the MCU, also led by Feige, a 'business' auteur. The Watchowskis did not expect their Matrix to become a cultural phenomenon. As such, both of its sequels fell into the usual trap of topping itself. They both failed miserably. This time around, Lana sans her sister attempt to provide a follow up, serving their exact sensibility and commentary to today's audiences. The result is a divisive response. Where are all the old casts? Where are the so called bullet time level innovations? Guess what folks. There is none of that here. The action sequences are surprisingly very lukewarm. There is no attempt to top the previous efforts. Even Watchowsky in a meta way commented about it. Yet, what we cannot deny is that this is a labor of love for all involved, and seeing Reeves and Anne-Moss back again, and the surprising and heart felt storyline is worth the price of admission for old fans like me. The original Matrix is more like a thriller, and when this Matrix is in that mode, it delivers that suspense. So to summarize, it is better than the previous two efforts but is not the original, which is a 'one in a million' kind of film.… Expand

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seanfriend23Dec 23, 2021

2nd best matrix ever made! As an obsessed matrix nerd in my teens my anticipation for this film was a bit anxiety a bit excitement. I WAS PLEASED! Story was so well told while staying 100% true to the matrix universe (no new made up stuff no2nd best matrix ever made! As an obsessed matrix nerd in my teens my anticipation for this film was a bit anxiety a bit excitement. I WAS PLEASED! Story was so well told while staying 100% true to the matrix universe (no new made up stuff no Mary sues). The ending was a bit anti-climatic would be my only complaint. The new characters didn't feel forced and there acting was exceptional. Everything fit together so well in context with the original matrix trilogy, Ani-Matrix, the video games and didn't feel rushed. The matrix nerds like myself will appreciate the way everything was tied together and will definitely identify how much they stayed true to the source universe. IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand

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ForzaE2Dec 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What is Matrix?
I found the answer I am looking for.It is not perfect. It is not bad either. It never was.… Expand

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D3M0N07Dec 22, 2021

Good or bad i really dont know. . .but feel detached from original story line. . .

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NxtDocDec 23, 2021

The Matrix is back, and just as fun as the original. Keanu Reeves, Carrie Ann-Moss were great. And the new supporting cast was solid as well, such as Yayah Abdul-Mateen was very likable as "A Morpheus". The soundtrack was excellent, asThe Matrix is back, and just as fun as the original. Keanu Reeves, Carrie Ann-Moss were great. And the new supporting cast was solid as well, such as Yayah Abdul-Mateen was very likable as "A Morpheus". The soundtrack was excellent, as were the set pieces. Lana did a fantastic job of bringing the Matrix forward to a younger audience that while keeping feeling in line with the original trilogy. It was a fun ride, and it is great to have the Matrix back, and hope we can continue to learn about this great world, and story with a couple more… Expand

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VicFerrariDec 23, 2021

Engaging dialogue and disappointing action defy expectations built on the previous films. The set up is audacious and the film works best as a satire of contemporary pop culture. When it eventually goes down the expected rabbit-hole it isEngaging dialogue and disappointing action defy expectations built on the previous films. The set up is audacious and the film works best as a satire of contemporary pop culture. When it eventually goes down the expected rabbit-hole it is diminished by familiarity.… Expand

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Lonnie_MFDec 24, 2021

It’s really difficult to capture lightning in bottle twice. It’s also difficult to imagine now, but the initial Matrix was released with very little promotion, especially against the anticipated release of the Phantom Menace. I went intoIt’s really difficult to capture lightning in bottle twice. It’s also difficult to imagine now, but the initial Matrix was released with very little promotion, especially against the anticipated release of the Phantom Menace. I went into Resurrection with little expectations and excitement. I loved the first movie, felt so so about the following sequels, but respected they told a complete story, and felt this new one was a nostalgic cash grab. I don’t know if that’s true, but the film is very meta and overall enjoyable. The story moves along quickly and I was impressed they let people age, particularly women which is rarity in movies. The younger cast is cool, and there are much worse ways to spend an evening.… Expand

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Necrolegion89Dec 22, 2021

I think the initial poor reviews are from dudes who can't stand when a chick becomes the lead or center of attention. Everyone wants Neo to come back and be the center of the movie, but it turns out that he is not, which is great for aI think the initial poor reviews are from dudes who can't stand when a chick becomes the lead or center of attention. Everyone wants Neo to come back and be the center of the movie, but it turns out that he is not, which is great for a change. I don't want the previous trilogy retold, I want something new and this movie brought that. Not here to spoil things or argue about "woke" culture. The story itself is pretty interesting and the writers and story tellers have done a wonderful job of updating it to modern times. Frankly, I had a blast watching it and would recommend anyone who wants to watch it and was a fan of the previous trilogy to watch it without any preconceptions or bias. Sure Neo (Keanu) is an amazing person and his character was pretty damn great in the first trilogy, but so was Trinity (Carrie-Anne). Just keep that in mind.… Expand

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livinmediocreDec 23, 2021

The thing about this movie and this series is that everything has always made sense. It makes sense the sequels would be what the are, and 22 years after the original, it makes sense that this movie is what it is. And everything still works.The thing about this movie and this series is that everything has always made sense. It makes sense the sequels would be what the are, and 22 years after the original, it makes sense that this movie is what it is. And everything still works. You still get that Matrix feeling and you’re still in tune with everything. This movie was everything I could have asked for and more, even though it felt a bit over self-indulgent at times, but I’m so glad I was finally able to watch it.… Expand

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TheSpartonDec 28, 2021

I very much enjoyed this as a Matrix fan. It directly follows on from the original trilogy and it's great to see what has happened to the real world after the end of Matrix 3. I had no issues with the editing, effects or the martial arts asI very much enjoyed this as a Matrix fan. It directly follows on from the original trilogy and it's great to see what has happened to the real world after the end of Matrix 3. I had no issues with the editing, effects or the martial arts as other reviewers have said. I recommend a watch for sure and I hope they continue wit this story.… Expand

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m21mcriticDec 22, 2021

To all of the people leaving 0s & 1s…

What do you say to the people who enjoyed this movie?

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vwykDec 22, 2021

surprisingly cohesive. the movie opens doors to a new future into the hopeful yet grim dark future of the matrix for both the humans and the machines and makes you want to know and see more

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MagicHATDec 23, 2021

It was good 7 out of 10. Morpheus performance was amazing! Smith was terrible. Its not amazing, its not terrible, its good. Hopefully Brother and Sister can make next one together and be about machines, aliens, magic and not love.

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moviemitch96Dec 22, 2021

Welp... Here we are. Another return to another long-dormant franchise. In this one, we see Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) having returned to a normal life and living blissfully unaware within the Matrix as a top-dog video game developer basedWelp... Here we are. Another return to another long-dormant franchise. In this one, we see Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) having returned to a normal life and living blissfully unaware within the Matrix as a top-dog video game developer based off of his experiences from the previous films, only to find himself being pulled back into reality to further face his destiny as Neo, as well as past threats and familiar faces, including Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss). I think I speak for just about every fan of the incredible and game-changing first film when I say that both 'Reloaded' and 'Revolutions' left so much to be desired in terms of overall execution, as well as building upon the first and all of the mind-blowing and innovative things it ushered in for the action and sci-fi genres when it was first released back in 1999. So it goes without saying that I approached this new one that's released 18 years after 'Revolutions' with hopeful caution. If it could at least top the last two films for me, then my expectations would be glady met and satisfied, and I'm happy to report that that's exactly the case here with this film! Director Lana Wachowski seemingly knew how difficult of a task it'd be to try and live up to the already perfect first film, and so instead, we're graced with a film here that embraces and celebrates all of the best aspects of it, such as the stunning action choreography and sequences, with just the right amount of nostalgia sprinkled throughout. The action here is as top-notch and entertaining as almost everything we saw in the first film! Furthermore, the inept Jesus/messiah symbolism surrounding Neo is completely done away with that really bogged down the last two installments. Reeves is also in top form here, giving us some of Neo's most epic and even humanistic moments as well. Carrie-Anne Moss is also a welcome return here and stands out in several moments throughout as well! The film even finds room to cleverly poke fun at itself and the franchise's past, becoming very meta in some scenes, especially towards the beginning. Granted, there are some pacing issues here and there, along with a slightly excessive amount of exposition, but all of this is greatly overshadowed by a very ambitious and for the most part expertly-crafted new addition to the franchise that none of us knew was coming or needed for the longest time. Overall, I found it to be a very worthy and greatly entertaining installment that was able to right the wrongs of so many things about the last two films, and is easily what I'd consider to be the next best film in the franchise behind the ever-so-classic and amazing first film!… Expand

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dan112Dec 23, 2021

I'm astonished by all of the bad reviews. This movie successfully revitalizes the matrix world and pays homage to the original, sometimes shot for shot. The stunts are new, but still have classic matrix whimsy. I think the plot flew over manyI'm astonished by all of the bad reviews. This movie successfully revitalizes the matrix world and pays homage to the original, sometimes shot for shot. The stunts are new, but still have classic matrix whimsy. I think the plot flew over many people's heads.… Expand

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disobedientlibDec 22, 2021

Way better than I was expecting. Subverts expectations in most of the right ways (the obvious gender one's why so many incels and right wingers are giving this one a bad rating). Maybe goes a bit too meta in a couple places, but is stillWay better than I was expecting. Subverts expectations in most of the right ways (the obvious gender one's why so many incels and right wingers are giving this one a bad rating). Maybe goes a bit too meta in a couple places, but is still excellent in highlighting, in so many subtle ways, the many, many dichotomies/dependencies we all live and struggle with between desire and reality, capitalism and freedom, free will and comfort, money and happiness, memory and perception, etc.… Expand

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arkady313Dec 22, 2021

Had a blast seeing these characters return. Don’t believe all the negativity. Fun, big, meta, satisfying movie.

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GlamracketDec 23, 2021

I wasn't expecting much from this but I was genuinely surprised. The story feels a lot smaller. It's laser focused on the relationship between Trinity and Neo and that, in my opinion, is a good thing.
It would have been impossible to make aI wasn't expecting much from this but I was genuinely surprised. The story feels a lot smaller. It's laser focused on the relationship between Trinity and Neo and that, in my opinion, is a good thing.
It would have been impossible to make a film like this and please the people who hated Reloaded and Revolutions, so Wachowski channels the massive weight of twenty years of discourse into her narrative in a 'meta' form which is at times overbearing but never boring.… Expand

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D_maleDec 23, 2021

Yes it played to the fans but dude it was faithfully correct. I think this was an epic film and gave me shivers on my back.

Pitty that not all the original characters could return but it was good. People getting pissed because gender rolesYes it played to the fans but dude it was faithfully correct. I think this was an epic film and gave me shivers on my back.

Pitty that not all the original characters could return but it was good. People getting pissed because gender roles changed are in their right to do just that but that's silly in my opinion. Just a load of people hating on women imo.… Expand

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GrimlorDec 25, 2021

I've seen it a couple of times now, I really don't understand where all these bad reviews are coming from...

If you went to the theatre expecting another Matrix (the original), then you had unrealistic expectations, as no movie from thisI've seen it a couple of times now, I really don't understand where all these bad reviews are coming from...

If you went to the theatre expecting another Matrix (the original), then you had unrealistic expectations, as no movie from this franchise will ever equal or surpass the original. And so to give this movie a bad score based on that unfounded disappointment, seems rather unfair to me.

I liked the updated Matrix. I was glad I found out what happened to Neo and Trinity after the end of Revolutions. I'm also quite happy with how the movie ended. The new architect was spot on (remember how much **** everyone gave the old architect?). Smith's storyline could have received some more screentime. The way the Merovingian was treated would be my only critique of this movie, as it was quite over the top, to the point it was cringy...

I hope everyone gives this movie a second chance, and finds it worth their time to review their initial reviews.… Expand

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M4dh4tt3rDec 23, 2021

Movie felt like it was going somewhere, got really good then started speeding up like it was running out of time.

Overall a great movie, so ignore the reds.

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Rick_DeckardDec 22, 2021

Matrix Resurrections is a very different sequel, It doesn't feel like I was watching a sequel, but it is. Resurrections is beautifully crafted, the narrative makes this film to be a tale from the Matrix... And I love it! We can't compare itMatrix Resurrections is a very different sequel, It doesn't feel like I was watching a sequel, but it is. Resurrections is beautifully crafted, the narrative makes this film to be a tale from the Matrix... And I love it! We can't compare it to the first Matrix when came out in 1999. How could we? Although, Resurrections is so much better than Reloaded and Revolution. Believe it or not, this film is a love story... I wouldn't be surprised if Lana and WB make the fifth installment.

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JayQuirozDec 22, 2021

For me, as a fan since childhood, The Matrix Resurrections was everything I wanted it to be. 9/10 with some awesome twists and visuals and of course.. Kung Fu!

Ok this needs to be said.. the real reason this movie is getting low scores isFor me, as a fan since childhood, The Matrix Resurrections was everything I wanted it to be. 9/10 with some awesome twists and visuals and of course.. Kung Fu!

Ok this needs to be said.. the real reason this movie is getting low scores is because dudes cannot FATHOM that Lily and Lana are trans and therefore were submitting their low scores the second it was available. GET OVER IT. The movie rocks and Lana rocks and shows her talent yet again.. and for the record, I didn't see a single trans person or metaphor in the movie, maybe I'm missing it, but this movie was about Neo and Trinity first and foremost and they pulled it off!… Expand

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DurhamizhoganDec 24, 2021

Great fun film. Highly recommended for any matrix fan.
If you haven't seen the earlier film it would be a hard recommendation.

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MrimperatorDec 22, 2021

I didn't think this horrible monster you are comparing. It was way better than Matrix Revolutions. And even though it doesn't have a SEVENTH WORLD WONDERS script, it's pretty consistent. The film explains why the absence of Mortpheus, and whyI didn't think this horrible monster you are comparing. It was way better than Matrix Revolutions. And even though it doesn't have a SEVENTH WORLD WONDERS script, it's pretty consistent. The film explains why the absence of Mortpheus, and why it has the new "Morpheus".
Anyway, I can be the only one but I liked it!… Expand

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rolitheoneDec 26, 2021

This is exactly what this sequel needs to be: different. Why the movie's start is "weird" is explained later on and makes sense within the movie's world. The story continuation makes sense, evolves the world and the characters. The visualsThis is exactly what this sequel needs to be: different. Why the movie's start is "weird" is explained later on and makes sense within the movie's world. The story continuation makes sense, evolves the world and the characters. The visuals are absolutely top-notch. Don't let people tell you they are not, while they keep watching the umpteenth mediocre marvel movie. The action is great too. And, most importantly, this movie is about emotion and connection, and as a day-one matrix fan, this movie certainly clicked for me in that regard. Sure, there are some silly things I would change, but I'm not going to assume everyone make their movies how I personally want them.
This leads to one of the key problems with many sequels these days. You have hardcore fans, and time. Everyone has their own theory of how this should have been continued, if at all. Personally, I was in luck, as the movie did almost exactly what I had imagined it would need to do and so the story made sense for me. This is a solid 8 from me.… Expand

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SolearDec 22, 2021

The viewing is fresh, so the review might be a bit chaotic but might adjust later as more things settle down. My first fear when I saw this was "please gods just don't let Neo be castrated and all the woman kick all the ass and save the day".The viewing is fresh, so the review might be a bit chaotic but might adjust later as more things settle down. My first fear when I saw this was "please gods just don't let Neo be castrated and all the woman kick all the ass and save the day". Unfortunately, that fully happened. For that alone the move worth a few scores off. Neo did some ass kicking, but there was a clear agenda there that Woman have all the choice, Woman save everything and women are the bestest ever.. I think they should have added Neo a bit more agency. The fact that he was not able to get it up (the sky, when he was trying to fly) was showing everything about his character in this film..
Regarding the Ani-Neo, Smith - Well, I think that's also a botched effort, the first films were in equilibrium, Neo had Smith in strength equalling their own, here it just felt empty. "The Smith-Morpheus hybrid" was not really a great choice especially since they had a separate "Smith", who was there only to deus ex machina the failure situations and then left.. This would be a great opportunity to introduce a female antagonist to the story to keep a balance, if they made Trinity the new Neo, they should make a new female Smith or similar also. But I guess, it's 2021, you cannot have a female portrayed anything less than perfect nowadays, let alone be an antagonist.. The fight scenes I felt were pretty forgettable. I still remember when Neo was fighting 100 agents, or when they fought in the subway, with great detail, but for some reason none of the fight scenes in this move were memorable at all. I cannot recall a single instance of a fight scene that was "organic", or got enough focus. Fight scenes felt that they happened in their mandated time, and they sort of tried to make every fight a grouphug. Lot of people fighting a lot of people, mostly in places which are not really meant for fighting.. This was especially obvious with the Merovingian fight with the rainbow brigade.. Unmemorable, chaotic, and ultimately pointless, The Merovingian's character was a pointless callback with no substance, just to have a fight scene.. Like at the end in the coffee shop.. Neo's fight scenes were felt like he was bullied auntil he had a nerd rage. Not really though through, just sort of like "Ehh I don't like fighting at all, but ok let's fight" All in all I enjoyed the movie more than I have not, I liked how they painted the line between video games and the Matrix. The cooperation between machines and men are natural and was not bad at all. CGI was better than expected. Regarding design of characters, Eh.. Seen better.. I know you cannot go around the SJW aesthetic, still it was quite bad in some places (there was one character who's hair was soo ugly, I was like uhh.. You can have any hairstyle in the world, and you went with THAT??)
The character of Morpheus was coming out as worst I think of all, felt like he was having too much fun with it, it wasn't as serious as the original (or not even as close to the rigid Smith)
I want to give props to editing and cuts that were comebacks to the original films, sometimes mid sentence, that was executed well, but I must say the callbacks to the original movie was almost too much.. Almost.. I need to think about the movie a bit more, but I fear every time I do, the score will go down more. I guess we all should just say thanks that it was not more agenda fuelled than what it already was or what most people expected..… Expand

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IngvordDec 24, 2021

I like this movie, it definitely worth to watch. Well balanced irony, humor, action and finally the ideas. It delicately reference the previous ones, and on a contrary it gives a feeling that the Matrix Universe has evolved. Good job!

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Roscoe782Dec 22, 2021

I thought it was an interesting take on the reboot while still continuing the story from the trilogy. It does start slow, but when it picks up, I really enjoyed it all the way through to the end.

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HirsbrunnerDec 23, 2021

It was pretty good. Pokes fun at itself, which I appreciate. I don't like his beard or long hair, though. I've watched it twice so far and will probably watch one time more. Joined HBO Max for this movie. I say watch it.

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Miktek73Dec 24, 2021

So we now live in the world of the retro-sequel instead of the remake. After the Halloween retro, the Bill and Ted retro, and gods know how many other retros we get we now have the Matrix retro, clearly made since Reeves is now a hotSo we now live in the world of the retro-sequel instead of the remake. After the Halloween retro, the Bill and Ted retro, and gods know how many other retros we get we now have the Matrix retro, clearly made since Reeves is now a hot commodity thanks to his good-guy media persona and John Wick. I enjoyed the nostalgia and the Analysis is interesting; though it might have been the Architect. It was good to be back in the world again and the music poured into my veins. However, Smith was under utilized and the pacing dragged. Overall was glad to see where the story went after 3. Thought it was a better retro than I have seen but no hold on the past 3.… Expand

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Rscflo7Dec 23, 2021

To be honest te movie is a bit disappointing , but it has some good ideas and still has a strong cast. It’s a weird mix of original and fresh elements with bland choices and no risks. For me it’s a 7/10 but I’ll give it one more point toTo be honest te movie is a bit disappointing , but it has some good ideas and still has a strong cast. It’s a weird mix of original and fresh elements with bland choices and no risks. For me it’s a 7/10 but I’ll give it one more point to counterbalance the lots of 0’s and very low scores that have 0 objectivity.… Expand

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DeceptiTomDec 23, 2021

I liked it. It wasnt bad and nowhere near as bad or convoluted as the first two sequels. It had the right bits of nostalgia and enough intrigue to keep it going. Neo and Trinity are always welcome. It wasnt anywhere near as great as the 1st,I liked it. It wasnt bad and nowhere near as bad or convoluted as the first two sequels. It had the right bits of nostalgia and enough intrigue to keep it going. Neo and Trinity are always welcome. It wasnt anywhere near as great as the 1st, and yes some of the cgi felt clunky, but overall I enjoyed the movie and its narrative and want some sequels. It resurrected the world and did what it needed to do while introducing enough new elements. That said, should they make a Matrix 5, They do need to do better. I give this movie a solid 7. Its not great, but it sure as hell wasnt bad and its a good start.… Expand

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Jesterhead85Dec 22, 2021

Casual plebs won't get it. Much like Reloaded and Revolutions. For the rest of us hardcore fans, we get to enjoy a movie that explains what happened, while calling back to the old trilogy, and setting up a dazzling future. As long as theCasual plebs won't get it. Much like Reloaded and Revolutions. For the rest of us hardcore fans, we get to enjoy a movie that explains what happened, while calling back to the old trilogy, and setting up a dazzling future. As long as the plebs don't ruin the chances of future Matrix movies, the set-up is looking brilliant. The action, the story, the implications of it all, it's all so exciting when you think about it. Where it started, and where things can go now. There are so many new possibilities now. Bottom line... If you're just a casual viewer, and you're not totally invested in the story - you won't get it. You won't enjoy it much. But if you're up on the original trilogy, its storylines, its philosophies then you'll see so many enjoyable things. But you have to be UP on everything. The original trilogy, and the relevant stories from The Animatrix. Don't let the plebs with the low-score reviews make your decision for you. They were clearly never invested anyways. It's painful seeing people leave low-scores on a movie series they never paid attention to anyways...… Expand

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ArnoCasiusDec 24, 2021

Я снова вернулся в свои 10 лет) Спасибо за офигенный фильм!!! Я очень надеюсь, что будет продолжение!!!

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QreDec 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first half of the Movie is really great, and they did actually the impossible to create something new and unexpected here. Afterwards, you get introduced to a lot of new characters, who don't bring much personality to the table, that would somehow affect the plot, and only kind of do their jobs. And since you can't really care about them, all the action scenes fall flat, and seem kind of noisy, not having much impact or meaning to them, besides of serving as action sequences. Some parts seem very hastily done, like Neo getting imprisoned and freed a few seconds later, when they could have told him spending weeks there in a minute of screentime, a missed oppertunity to explore how (differently here) he would deal with it. I guess it's just lazy writing, as well as the finale, where trinity and neo just duck off,leaving their companions for dead. Anyhow, if the matrix was an important movie to you, you will enjoy this one as well, and it's easy to forgive the movie some sloppyness. What i really don't get is though, how the free people live under an authoritarian military rule. I mean, couldn't the moviemakers imagine something more uplifting, than saying that the next best alternative to what we have now would be actually worse, politically. This way the movie seems more like a threat than allowing you to think something else somehow...… Expand

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berylekmotylekDec 25, 2021

Z jakiegos powodu kiedy bajka ostatecznie okazuje sie bajka ludzie podnosza larum. dorosnijcie kurwa.

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jdamickDec 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'd say this film is on par with Revolutions. I enjoyed the chemistry between the actors and the emphasis placed on the power of relationship. However, there are definitely some things that bugged me. Some of the new characters felted bland and lacked much of the chemistry I spoke of earlier. The "new and improved" Agent Smith was a no go for me, and I disliked the attempts at humor. All in all, a good movie but don't expect something as good as the original or Reloaded.… Expand

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TrypsinogenDec 24, 2021

My only real complaint is that the movie wasn't as thought-provoking as I would've hoped for it to be, but as an avid lover of the original Matrix I still really enjoyed getting to venture into the matrix once more. It feels almost in a wayMy only real complaint is that the movie wasn't as thought-provoking as I would've hoped for it to be, but as an avid lover of the original Matrix I still really enjoyed getting to venture into the matrix once more. It feels almost in a way like a reboot with a modern-day spin to it. It feels more light-hearted, especially with Neil Patrick-Harris' character. I definitely want to give it a second watch.

However, I think if you're a "woke"-hating, older conservative you should probably give this movie a pass because it will trigger you with things like females taking leadership roles that classically belonged to men as well as youth-centric culture and lingo. If you cringe at terms like "lol", aren't interested in things like video games or the inclusion of minorities then you should probably do yourself a favor and pretend like this movie never happened because you will very likely get upset from watching this.… Expand

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oga8867Dec 22, 2021

솔직히 재밌습니다. 1 2 3 편 다 안봤으면 보고 와야지 완벽하게 이해해요. 액션신이 아쉽긴하지만, 내용 이해하면 스토리, 철학, 풍자 다 완벽합니다.

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Jordan161Dec 23, 2021

Was honestly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I can see why some people aren't liking it though. I grew up on the Matrix and I loved all the fan service that the newest installment provided. It obviously isn't as good as the OG Matrix, butWas honestly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I can see why some people aren't liking it though. I grew up on the Matrix and I loved all the fan service that the newest installment provided. It obviously isn't as good as the OG Matrix, but for me it was still a fun.… Expand

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GamingCouchSpudDec 27, 2021

I was promised a terrible woke sequel, but the bad guys are still the Communists (machines) and taking the red pill still wakes you up.

The story is cringe at times, but it's still a somewhat enjoyable action film. Set sixty years after theI was promised a terrible woke sequel, but the bad guys are still the Communists (machines) and taking the red pill still wakes you up.

The story is cringe at times, but it's still a somewhat enjoyable action film. Set sixty years after the events of The Matrix Revolutions, the film follows our hero Neo, who is now living a somewhat normal life as Thomas Anderson in San Francisco as a Game Developer, and creator of The Matrix video games, (insert major cringe at this point with terrible 4th wall breaking dialog). Anderson is seeing a therapist and describes a psychosis of him believing The Matrix is real, after a while a new version of Morpheus offers him the red pill and reopens his mind to the world of the Matrix.

Neo joins a group of rebels and we have pretty much the same old story being told again.

Not only is there a new Morpheus, there is also a new Agent Smith, the problem here is that they have just recast old characters, and the original actors were so iconic in their roles, that this instantly seems alike a huge let down.

The Good

It is still the tale of good vs evil, the common man versus the elite, the special effects are incredible as you would expect.

The Bad

The film is not great, it is also not terrible

Overall

The promises of "reclaiming the red pill" narrative doesn't really materialise, the film is not overly woke, the problem is the film is just not that good. But that is because of the very high standard of the original.

I score the film a super generous 7/10 mainly as I am a huge Matrix fan. Could've and should've been better. We are literally living in a world right now that the original film fantasized about, but the film makers were too cowardly to take head on.

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JCSSDec 23, 2021

Starts strong, and undulates in intensity/ enjoyability. Yes it has its flaws, but at least we can return to the matrix.

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DonkeyBunchDec 22, 2021

A fantastic entry into the series! It is self referential and there are nods to the philosophical and action film roots but this is overwhelming a love story. It was nostalgic and just a little cheeky but at the end of the day I wasA fantastic entry into the series! It is self referential and there are nods to the philosophical and action film roots but this is overwhelming a love story. It was nostalgic and just a little cheeky but at the end of the day I was entertained and moved. A fun movie that old fans and newcomers can both enjoy.… Expand

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rMJu9CSUtCDec 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed the movie a lot. There is a lot of self-referential/meta-humour in the first third of the movie but it works well in my opinion, I don't think it is distracting or annoying and it also makes sense within the plot of the movie.

Since we already understand the matrix going into the movie, the bending of reality can be turned up a notch without confusing the viewer and I found that they made good use of that in the first act to still keep us guessing about what is "really" happening in the Matrix or what are superstitions within Neo's mind within the Matrix (so second-degree simulations, I guess).

Dialogue and in-universe concepts are multi-layered in a good way, many lines and aspects of the world are clearly social commentary not so coded that one would miss it but also not so blatant that they would be immersion-breaking.

Of course, there are some holes in the plot and some plot points are at least unclear. But none of that is totally unexplainable and so big that it would have taken me out of the experience. Some of the exposition is a little vague and some doesn't go anywhere.

The movie has action and violent conflict but they are not the focus. The focus is clearly the experience of the main characters, Neo and Trinity, within a system that tries to control them and their decisions. At no point was my main concern whether Neo or Trinity were about to be hit by a stray bullet. That might make the action scenes less exciting but if the action had been the focus of this new Matrix movie I would have been disappointed.… Expand

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8026Dec 22, 2021

I loved it from beginning to end. The first one may free your mind but this one feels like a bandaid for the heart after all the disappointing remakes and reboots that have been released lately. It works on multiple levels. Loved it!

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daveinpublicDec 24, 2021

Matrix resurrections had to walk a fine line to deliver something special. It had to create something distilled and essential, while large in scope. While Matrix 2 & 3 couldn't accomplish this, Matrix 4 does it effortlessly .

Matrix 4Matrix resurrections had to walk a fine line to deliver something special. It had to create something distilled and essential, while large in scope. While Matrix 2 & 3 couldn't accomplish this, Matrix 4 does it effortlessly .

Matrix 4 manages to inject a fresh eyed view of the universe and put the focus back on the relationship between Neo and Trinity. I think the only issues with the movie is the beginning. The lighting on Keanu and Carrie-Anne when they meet lacks dimension, almost like a soap opera on tv. Given the opportunity the director has here to show the meetup of an iconic pairing, I think this subconsciously feels disappointing, but it’s only a few scenes in the beginning. Also, movie clips from the first movies are shown, multiple times. This does not feel great, it’s very self aware and almost feels cheap a few times. But none of those are major roadblocks.

Matrix 4 succeeds in sucking you back in, making you actually care about the universe it created. 2 and 3 felt drawn out, but 4 is unique, exciting, fresh, and bold. It crafts a script that explains the details of the first 3, answering what happened in our time away and what that means. And it does it while making a great movie.… Expand

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Brianfresh007Dec 25, 2021

Best Matrix sequel ever second beat movie after the original it's a beautiful ending a great way to close out a nice trilogy

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Pouya500Dec 22, 2021

Whoa ! Its awsome i want watch one more time this masterpiece and i hope Wachowskis create part 5 and 6

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charlot1085800Dec 26, 2021

Actually enjoyed this movie! It does feel like it's made by a dad trying to portray the views of his gaming kid and not totally understanding. It was really entertaining and original. It could have been better but I'm happy we even gotActually enjoyed this movie! It does feel like it's made by a dad trying to portray the views of his gaming kid and not totally understanding. It was really entertaining and original. It could have been better but I'm happy we even got something! It's a good addition to the franchise in my opinion.… Expand

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TeffhkDec 22, 2021

People hates this movie because of the ending, simple enough.
I love this movie also simple enough.

- Catrix
- Face-Zucker-Suck
- A better sequel movies than any Star Wars sequel trilogy
AND - Rubberduck on NUDE Keanu Reeves 10/10 Would watch again

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Psilocloud12Dec 23, 2021

Imagine going here and giving this a 0…there is no way it’s a 0. I mean it’s not a 10 but I’m just trying to counteract the hate parade metacritic allows users to do

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PjcostDec 25, 2021

I have been a fan of this series since the beginning. Went to the theater to see all of them. Loved everything about this trilogy. I was a little apprehensive when this was announced but remained hopeful. Well, it doesn’t disappoint. LovedI have been a fan of this series since the beginning. Went to the theater to see all of them. Loved everything about this trilogy. I was a little apprehensive when this was announced but remained hopeful. Well, it doesn’t disappoint. Loved this one too. The story focusing on Neo and Trinity is a great one. It really pulled on the feels at times. I know this movie has been trashed by people and I will say that if you are looking for mindless gun violence then this is not the film for you. It does contain spectacular action sequences and they are a joy to watch. But it’s the story and deeper meaning of things that win out here, just as in the originals. The movie feels like a genuine continuation of the series. He new characters are great as well. I liked all of them and they all really have a positive impact on the film. I hope they are able to continue the franchise and bring us more of the matrix to enjoy.… Expand

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KiroIDec 29, 2021

This movie, true to it's title, is a great resurrection of the series. The story is well thought out, modernized, yet still deep and captivating. I enjoyed every minute of it, and look forward to re-watching it many times.

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ittiittiDec 26, 2021

The movie nails the concept of meta especially as it relates to simulation theory. There is a continuation in the universe and characters from the previous Matrix films. As it relates to the rating of the original Matrix film, this is theThe movie nails the concept of meta especially as it relates to simulation theory. There is a continuation in the universe and characters from the previous Matrix films. As it relates to the rating of the original Matrix film, this is the best sequel. The action is good and it attempts a next generation "bullet time".… Expand

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geometricalDec 27, 2021

Really like this movie, I've viewed it a couple times now. I'm satisfied with the way it ties together the series and gives a more satisfying ending to the whole franchise

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exTRme87Dec 25, 2021

I'm be honest, this movie not better than old Matrix movies, but it be even so it doesn't deserve these too much lower user score.

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TVJerryDec 25, 2021

The trio of primary characters, Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Morpheus (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II taking the place of Laurence Fishburne) are back, but reality has changed…or are they still in the Matrix? There’s plenty ofThe trio of primary characters, Neo (Keanu Reeves), Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Morpheus (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II taking the place of Laurence Fishburne) are back, but reality has changed…or are they still in the Matrix? There’s plenty of discussion about their situations, but this franchise is more about visuals and this one delivers. Director Lana Wachowski has masterfully created dazzling worlds and cool effects, all gorgeously framed and lit. Even though the dialogue sometimes drags, the performances are engaging. To top it off are the incredible action scenes; wild fights and insane stunts, all with breathless editing. Fans will appreciate the continual showdown between the realities, but everyone can enjoy the cinematic eye candy. As a result, it really needs to be seen on the big screen for full effect. NOTE: Watch thru the credits for the only really funny moment.… Expand

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Sadegh_Dec 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything Was Good Exept Neo thomas Wayn Andreson And Trinity… Expand

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XENOMORPHFAN092Dec 23, 2021

It's a best movie ever the excitement, nostalgic and emotional , indeed a good movie

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ZathaDec 23, 2021

It's not perfect. It's not as original as, well, the original. And it obscures some of its better commentary in smatterings of techno-babble. Nevertheless, it offers up a number of excellent twists on the theme, including one big one thatIt's not perfect. It's not as original as, well, the original. And it obscures some of its better commentary in smatterings of techno-babble. Nevertheless, it offers up a number of excellent twists on the theme, including one big one that would have been excellent to see in the first film. Perhaps the world wasn't ready back then for action films with big ideas. Regardless, it is now and this Matrix tries and often succeeds in delivering an action-thriller which cares as much about its ideas as its set pieces and fight sequences. And, if some of its bolder messages -- like questioning the necessity and value of neverending war -- are an awkward fit for a film that revels in so many explosions, it pokes enough fun at itself (and the Matrix universe in general) to get away with it. Audience disagreement could be seen as part of the overall joke; as in, "Did you really choose to like or dislike the Matrix, or was that just your programming?"… Expand

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reactionforceDec 25, 2021

So good. Loved it. I don't have anything to say; I'm an internet rando. Cinematography was great. Stunts were great. The story was interesting.

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Ch42Dec 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um filme bastante ousado e com ótimos efeitos visuais e ótimos efeitos sonoros
A cena da reconstrução da Trinity e do Neo foi impecável, a química entre dois funciona muito bem, vale a pena pela nostalgia… Expand

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wesseldjDec 25, 2021

Matrix literally resurrected in every possible way with this installment and what a superb resurrection it is. Every actor performed well in this movie even the extras. It was like seeing good old friends as soon as Keanu and Carrie-Anne wereMatrix literally resurrected in every possible way with this installment and what a superb resurrection it is. Every actor performed well in this movie even the extras. It was like seeing good old friends as soon as Keanu and Carrie-Anne were on screen. A good balance of suspense, humor, sarcasm and bunch of new concepts and ideas, which can be used for further continuation of the franchise. The CGI and special effects were well done, they look upgraded but also felt familiair with previous movies. The dialogues were well written and flowed surprisingly well. All in all it was a good fun ride and a welcome treat!… Expand

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LuciferSynd666Dec 24, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a huge fan of the matrix Trilogy... I literally consumed my first collection that included the Animatrix along with plenty of extra footage on how Keanu and all the others trained so hard...

Now... That was the past. And what do we get here? A bunch of online keyboard lions crying that woke colture has once again destroyed something that we grew to love during our younger years... Like it happened to Ghostbusters and Star Wars.
Why?

And I'm gonna get deeper into this: the union between Neo and Trinity was what always made things work, even in the past.

You think that now she has been changed and is a woke character? So it was fine when she gave Neo a kiss of life? What about Trinity busting Agents' asses on that highway to secure an asset and all the other stuff she did? She's a badass and always was.
And when they died, as it said in the movie, Neo and Trinity's source codes combined. Which was what could bring energy to this new machines faction that want to reopen the fields for growing humans... But instead, with just those two, that they saved from death, it would be sufficient. Why? Because they are BOTH THE ONE now.

The only problem is that a mind that was already freed tries to break the illusion again... And while the coding for this altered Matrix was being done it's damn obvious that part of Neo went into Trinity...

In short, what the flying **** are you all complaining about! It's freaking amazing and perfectly working in the Matrix lore! Trinity was always a badass, Neo was the superman of Matrix, now we have two Chosen Ones born from their feelings for each other, through death and time!

Bring it on! I loved all of this. And I hate gratuitous wokeness. This movie had none.

Most of these idiots with multiple accounts downvoting this movie to oblivion probably didn't even realize that Smith, The Merv and all the others were just bots created within the simulation and not the real programs from the past.

Here's my 10 to you, Keanu, still my favorite of all time. To you, Carrie-Anne, for being the best badass EVER (probably along with Ripley from the Alien movie series)... It's a masterpiece, worthy of the name Matrix.… Expand

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MoodlerDec 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The bad reviews here are from people stuck in their own Matrix in their own head. It’s actually genius how this film used the opportunity of yet-another-fricking-Hollywood-sequel to comment on WHY those things are happening, why these things make the money, why our modern culture builds these echo chambers that trap us in our own comforting illusions. Sadly, despite the film trying it’s best to do all this within a clever re-imagining of an upgraded Matrix world, it seems many people are just not able to get it at all. Instead they get straight back to being outraged in their own little matrix of socials like Metacritic. Well done, Wachowski and crew! You had a seemingly impossible mission and you did a great job. You even explicitly spelled out what you were doing in the film and still folks are missing it. Which just proves your point.… Expand

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HowufDec 26, 2021

I liked it. I enjoyed it. I just wish the action scenes were better. But if they do another I would definitely watch. That being said, sequels to this trilogy were unnecessary, but I'm glad they gave a proper narrative reason as to why theyI liked it. I enjoyed it. I just wish the action scenes were better. But if they do another I would definitely watch. That being said, sequels to this trilogy were unnecessary, but I'm glad they gave a proper narrative reason as to why they are continuing.… Expand

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scott_324Dec 27, 2021

Good overall. Different tone at times and style to the action than the first movies. Glad they made it.

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MooncalfianJan 19, 2022

The best they could have done, considering everything. It was unexpected, had some very nice fresh elements, and the writing was actually solid in parts (in other parts it was terrible). It engaged my imagination, and that's all I would haveThe best they could have done, considering everything. It was unexpected, had some very nice fresh elements, and the writing was actually solid in parts (in other parts it was terrible). It engaged my imagination, and that's all I would have asked for.

I'm sad that they didn't bring the OG Morpheous (Fishburne) back as he's one of my absolute favourite actors, and let's face it, if he's going to be playing as a video game character why not make him into a young rendered Fishburne character? It would have made sense.

I also didn't like some of the fan-pandering and nostalgia-mongering but thankfully this is overshadowed by some great cinematography and thoughtful plot points.

The first half of the movie is actually kind of excellent, and I'm not at all bothered by the lack of good action scenes as we get enough of those from just about every other movie that comes out.

It probably won't age that well, but it's better than Reloaded, easily.… Expand

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HealingToolboxJan 30, 2022

No way to rate this film for everyone. Many fans of old Matrix will feel let down. It's very surreal, not a crowd-pleaser. It's more about female agency than male agency. Lots of males will hate that. Matrix 4 was a thankless task fromNo way to rate this film for everyone. Many fans of old Matrix will feel let down. It's very surreal, not a crowd-pleaser. It's more about female agency than male agency. Lots of males will hate that. Matrix 4 was a thankless task from the beginning, as Lana W. has said and has Thomas Anderson say in the film. Two other films may help the confused relate to this Matrix reboot better. One is Charlie Kaufman's Adaptation (2002) where breaking the fourth wall between fiction and the viewer's expectations is much of the foreground of the narrative, spectacularly in the third act. The other is Johnathan Mostow's Terminator 3 (2003) where another director publicly lamented his task: following up and improving on Terminator 2. In this context of movies about making movies, I liked Matrix 4 better than I thought I would. I appreciated Reeves' understated presence. I liked teh moments of clarity and insight framing the issue of sheeple-followers vs. independent and critical thinking (waking up). What might have improved this and made it more coherent is more awareness of and attention to two memes: Healthy democratic socialism as alternative to corporate consumerism neo-feudalism; and, Cultural Creative/Divine Feminine rhetoric. Both these themes haunt the fringes of the film as these really are the likely ways forward culturally and for which new leaders are needed.… Expand

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scb47Jan 9, 2022

Matrix Resurrections was much than I expected, and I was dubious about adding a fourth film to the franchise. But the story picks up in an ingenious way where the third film ended. Several previous characters reappear, albeit some in newMatrix Resurrections was much than I expected, and I was dubious about adding a fourth film to the franchise. But the story picks up in an ingenious way where the third film ended. Several previous characters reappear, albeit some in new forms. A few new characters are deftly added to the mix. The latest (last?) film honors the previous ones, while advancing the story line in new and effective ways. Highly recommended!… Expand

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ShiningLionJan 9, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Remove the faux philosophy of Reloaded and Revolutions, and throw in a dash of scathing real-world commentary, equally targeted at the studio machine and at the frothing audiences that demanded its existence, and you get The Matrix: Resurrections. I guess it's arguable whether this film is 'canon Matrix' or an experiment in using an existing film franchise to make a statement about the nature of impractical and unneeded sequels to completed stories. There's a very clear subtext in the film that Warner Bros strong-armed the Wachowskis into making a Matrix sequel and told them if they didn't do it, they'd do it without them (and we've all seen how that turned out for George Lucas). To me this is a much more clever and cutting Matrix than the last two that is more focused on present-day societal problems and how we interface with media. It's extremely metatextual, and takes critical swipes at large portions of its own audience. Some will love it, some will hate it. Personally, I found it refreshing and about time some creator with clout said something about what the endless fart stream of unnecessary sequels is doing to the movie industry and to people's minds. There was also a handy parallel between the film's Matrix and today's internet and how it makes people act and think.

There are fresh new concepts like some magnetic nanoparticles that allow programs to take a physical form in the real world (cool!), and not ALL the machines are evil, which paves the way for interesting human-machine relations. I liked all the new characters and loved that Agent Smith was portrayed by a different actor this time. I personally like that they didn't bring back the entire old cast because I'm getting sick of seeing all my childhood heroes grow old, unflattering and fat, as is done in many other film rehashes. If I want to see Hugo Weaving's deft performance as Smith I need only to boot up any of the original three films. Watching it again for the member berries would have done nothing for me, so it felt nice to change it up. They kept the primary actors/characters, wrote some out, and reimagined others. The new characters were more fresh and enjoyable than many of the trilogy's original side characters, though they're no more or less throwaways overall than your average film side characters. I feel as if many people haven't seen the original trilogy lately and are looking back at those films through rose-colored glasses. Aside from the first film, they aren't as good as anyone remembers. The fights in them aren't all as good as people remember, either, and the new ones in this film are on par. I think it goes over people's heads that the "Morpheus" in this film is not actually Morpheus, but a program Neo created for his video game from his vague memories of Morpheus and with dashes of Agent Smith thrown in. It's a new character who is simply named after Morpheus. The actor did a very good job playing a character that was a bit of a mashup of Smith and Morpheus (the fusion of their personalities was fun) and I enjoyed him a lot. Bugs is the show-stealer of the new crew, however, because unlike many characters in this series she blunders more often and has a bit more of a novice edge, making her seem actually vulnerable and enhancing the dramatic tension of fight scenes. I liked her charm and humor, and that the film overall had more wit and humor, not as over-serious as its predecessors. NPH is a great villain.

At the core of the story is really just a heartfelt romance between Trinity and Neo. It ended with flashes of Magnolia and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and I wasn't sure where it was going to land, but was happy with it ending less bleak than the last one. As for claims that the film is woke, I didn't see it. The messages and humor take jabs at all sorts of groups and felt nonpartisan overall. There's a subtle jab at MAGA that might trigger you if you're balls-deep invested in the MAGA slogan, but there are as many parodies of snarky liberal hipsters, so I don't really see the big deal. The cast of the film is full of lots of women, many races, and a handful of gays, but it's never politicized. Any "feminist" moments in the film are pretty practical ones I think any rational person could get behind (e.g. don't judge me unfairly just b/c I'm a woman), not the horribly artificial gender tiffs and male-character-bashing of films like The Last Jedi. I'm sure this will result in many downvotes, but I think there are two reasons this film is getting lambasted.
1) It should never have existed, and rather than the creators simply folding to audience/studio demands to make it or watch someone else make it (and potentially ruin the trilogy's legacy) they wrote a film that directly addressed the issue.
2) This went over people's heads, or they simply don't like that the creators decided to do that instead of just trying to churn out some needless sequel.… Expand

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ARmy251084Jan 14, 2022

Cynical, yet very personal dive into Matrix. Lana goes far beyord fanservice expectaction and bravely create something new with clever meta content surpassing both Reloaded and Revolutions in terms of telling important things about out reality.

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Jim222001Feb 6, 2023

The special ingredients that made the original good was a smart script, Laurence Fishburne and Hugo Weaving. Resurrections isn’t as entertaining without Fishburne or Weaving. It is however at least more like the first film than Reloaded andThe special ingredients that made the original good was a smart script, Laurence Fishburne and Hugo Weaving. Resurrections isn’t as entertaining without Fishburne or Weaving. It is however at least more like the first film than Reloaded and Revolutions. It is trippy and has the Wonderland like references that made the first good. It just takes longer than it should to get started.
It also doesn’t exactly know how to be as exciting as the original. Though, I would still call it the second best. Since I was not as disappointed in it as I was with the first two sequels. Especially Revolutions, which lacked any Kung-Fu.
My biggest complaint though is that if you are going to get new actors to play Morpheus and Smith. At least get ones that don’t feel like they are Hallmark channel actors.
Neil Patrick Harris and Jessica Henwick are the best new additions, easily. The movie in the end though is still pretty much just the 1999 film again. With the same story of finding yourself and it also asks “what is reality ?”… Expand

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