The Matrix Resurrections
Warner Bros. | Release Date: December 22, 2021
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Mph77Jan 11, 2022
More fun than the sequels, and explains, expands the story. The action isn’t as good, but actually re-watching Revolutions recently… I was tired of the precise fighting and overly-computer feel. This was messier, but still fun. I have myMore fun than the sequels, and explains, expands the story. The action isn’t as good, but actually re-watching Revolutions recently… I was tired of the precise fighting and overly-computer feel. This was messier, but still fun. I have my complaints, but I was clapping for the heroes in the dark at home. Would love to see in theater sometime too. Thanks for bringing it back and for making it fun again.… Expand
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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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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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lessacebolaMay 12, 2022
O filme é bom, mas acaba sendo um pouco confuso para quem não assistiu aos filmes anteriores da franquia.
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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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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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strawhashiraJan 16, 2022
Audiences went into this with expectations of a blockbuster like the first.
Little did they realise that this ambitious, poignant sequel was more than just the action scenes they preferred
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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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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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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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XirtamJan 7, 2022
While it may not have had any particularly amazing action piece, the way this movie played with expectations had me laughing. Just going back to the world of the Matrix was refreshing enough for me! If there were to be another movie, theWhile it may not have had any particularly amazing action piece, the way this movie played with expectations had me laughing. Just going back to the world of the Matrix was refreshing enough for me! If there were to be another movie, the opportunity to have Hugo Weaving back is still a possibility, especially with how Agent Smith is written at the end. Anyway, this could have gone much worse, and I'm just happy to have a new entry to watch a dozen or so times before I can own it.… Expand
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DukeJonFeb 26, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Middle aged people in love. The bullet time and sped up martial arts, outstanding in 1999, are now mundane. The plot is all over the place, though I liked the first hour where Anderson is trying to figure out if his reality is the real thing or not, lots of meta references to the original movies including scene by scene copies. As the film was made in the woke age Trinity is now more powerful than Neo and all the leaders of the human enclave are female. Keanu looks bewildered throughout, and you then remember that his character wasn't very interesting in the original trilogy either. There is zero chemistry between him and Trinity (also like the original movies). There is a huge gap in this movie where Hugo Weaving and Laurence Fishburne should be - their cut-price substitutes just don't cut it, unfortunately (Though Dougie Howser almost makes up for it as the analyst). The French chateau guy also reappears as a bum in an unintentionally hilarious scene. IT's liked they tried to cram in so many throwbacks to the original three movies there wasn't much left that was original. There are some parts of the movie I feel they should have developed further, such as the machine civil war. However what we get is a finale which is a messy and confusing fight. I also don't like the fact that they retconned the original movies - we find that nothing much changed after Neo sacrificed himself and brought peace between the humans and machines. This is similar to how they undermined Anakin Skywalker's redemption arc by bringing back Palpatine in the last Star Wars film. Moral of this review? Sometimes things are just better left alone.… Expand
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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zaratiscoolJun 20, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do understand all the hate this movie is getting. It feels almost as it it wasnt a Matrix movie, but if you see the whole picture, since Matrix 1 the movies focused on the relationship between Neo and Trinity and how life both in reality and inside the Matrix kept punishing them for being together (almost like Butterfly Effect), the movies also showed how this love surpassed all boundaries for as grim as they might look (Neo refusing to back into the souce, removing the bullet that hit Trinity on Matrix 2). So looking at this, you could see where the directors where going, love can win over anything, and I think in this movie they reassured that, and lets be honest Neo ending up with Trinity is a whole lot more happier than him being seen as a mere sacrifice for humanity's peace. I give it a 7 because it felt like they tried to fit 2 movies in 1, almost like other comments said happen on Game of Thrones, so if movies/series have something to learn from this is not to rush things, take your time, its better to deliver quality over timing. I would have waited 2 more years for this movie and it would have been at least a solid 9.
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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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ElimGarakovskyDec 28, 2021
Cinematography and special effects are much worse but the lore and story are there. This is not spectacular but it makes more sense than in the 3rd movie. Watchable, not awful or terrible. The main reason for the low reviews is probablyCinematography and special effects are much worse but the lore and story are there. This is not spectacular but it makes more sense than in the 3rd movie. Watchable, not awful or terrible. The main reason for the low reviews is probably due to comparisons with the first Matrix and with special effects or cinematography of the later ones.… 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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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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hellpittDec 28, 2021
Hey I'm the most anti woke guy there is... I was following Jones before he made it on youtube.... saw the movie... and it is not the greatest movie of all time... but can't really understand the hate is getting.... it continues the story, itHey I'm the most anti woke guy there is... I was following Jones before he made it on youtube.... saw the movie... and it is not the greatest movie of all time... but can't really understand the hate is getting.... it continues the story, it explains what happened with Zion, morfeus and the the old matrix, explains what happen with the Robots that accepted the peace with the humans, explains how the humans evolved in the 60 yeas that past... it explains why this Chosen one was so special and what made him special...something that was very well explore since matrix one and his connection with trinity... introduces this cool concepts of a matrix within the matrix, AI machines factions, Smith being rebooted into a new body and being awaken by anderson, the new matrix being one of complacency and control with Social media and NPC real NPC people walking among real humans... the concept of humans being put into stress producing more energy ...right away you see that the new matrix is identical to our world...it even hat Covid ....all the catastrophes the Annalist could dreamed to create stress and produce more power out of humans....contrary to what I heard from a lot of sites this has very little trinity... why It took so long for Neo to wake up...he was 60 years on the Matrix...how trinity got her powers so fast....60 years in the matrix the moment she regain consciousness was the same as Smith...why Neo took so long...maybe it was all those blue pills he was taking.....using the slow motion and rewind against Neo himself...shows how the Matrix even adapted to people like Neo...they even retired the agents since they had the NPCs...almost like we have those raging NPC mobs ready to take orders from social media.....I don't know if it is this super divided times we are living now...but the movie does not deserve the what it is getting... like this is more true to the source material, than the new Ghostbusters movie...like come on guys yeah the Fembusters was the worst spin on a classic...right there with the last star wars trilogy...but having kids ghostbusters, it was really not that good.... I know some took it as..." we better get behind this one or the Fembusters will win the argument"... but it was not that good ...a 10 compare to the fembusters ...but not a jewel... and this movie is definitely not the bad movie they are making out to be. ...I will give this one a 7/10.… Expand
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Method__ManMay 14, 2022
An all around decent movie. Great visual effects, good acting, lots of great fight scenes Plot is okay. Nothing special. Not bad either.
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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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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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SleazebaganoNov 22, 2022
Not all that bad... I think most of the detractors are either pissed off about the "woke" imagery or due to the fact they took the film far too seriously.

Seen as a comedic sequel to a 20 years-old trilogy, it's pretty good actually. INot all that bad... I think most of the detractors are either pissed off about the "woke" imagery or due to the fact they took the film far too seriously.

Seen as a comedic sequel to a 20 years-old trilogy, it's pretty good actually. I wouldn't have paid to see it in theaters, tho it undoes many of the problems with Matrix 2 & 3, while also creating a mess of its own, especially with the gruesome "resurrection" subplot.

A few missed opportunities still, as the movie could have been made more boldly with an oblique approach to the original story, with better-grounded main characters (new Morpheus was just created as a bot?). Which makes it a worthy sequel, while not being anywhere near as groundbreaking as the first Matrix movie.… 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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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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Johann7Jan 9, 2022
I'll get straight to the point, as the film itself does: The Matrix Resurrections wears the trappings of a cyberpunk/post-apocalyptic Jesus-monomyth love story just like and following the continuity of the original Matrix trilogy, but it isI'll get straight to the point, as the film itself does: The Matrix Resurrections wears the trappings of a cyberpunk/post-apocalyptic Jesus-monomyth love story just like and following the continuity of the original Matrix trilogy, but it is first and foremost a work of metafiction about the original franchise and the cultural impact it has had in the intervening two decades.

While the first film was an anarcho-socialist manifesto and an allegory for capitalism's use of cultural constructs like gender (and race and sexuality: there's a reason all of the bad guys are *White* men - when they don't appear as literal machines - fighting a multi-racial, queer-coded group of good-guy revolutionaries) to control the masses, as flippantly described in throwaway lines here during an early montage set to Jefferson [Flying-Machine]'s "White Rabbit," this is a film about what has become of the film industry (and video games to some extent, though the gaming commentary is more about the culture and "gamers" as a population) and the sociopolitical implications of the Death of The Author concept as it relates to The Matrix specifically, which - rather unexpectedly for an ultra-leftist transgender manifesto - has been misappropriated by a vicious Right-wing fanbase that may in fact constitute a majority of its fans (though this can also apply to franchises like Star Trek and Star Wars, which have overt socialist utopian and anti-imperialist messages, respectively, that one hell of a lot of their fans somehow managed to ignore).

The commentary is far less subtle (and less esoteric - no need for a Classics or Medieval History minor to understand the references here) as a result; for example, the context for the production of the film itself is explicitly described as part of a film-within-a-film (well, game-within-) discussion, right down to naming the actual publisher. We still get some broader discussion of the Plato's Cave nature of reality, and there IS a central philosophical theme*, but unlike the original film, it's primarily in service of criticism of media corporations (especially interactive art as a monetized Skinner box), tech bros, the normative bias of the mental health industry, fandom (especially entitled obsessives and the manosphere, which I can all but guarantee is why Bugs has dyed hair; search "manosphere dyed hair" if you're blissfully ignorant of their bizarre fixation), and the broad fascist resurgence of the post-2001 era (I suspect that Lana has read Bob Altmeyer's The Authoritarians, given some of Neil Patrick Harris's lines).

So those going in looking for post-apocalyptic sci-fi, a beat-em-up action thriller, a monomyth arc, or even a love story are bound to be disappointed. Intentionally so. The plot is haphazard and shallow (think video game fetch quests); the character motivations are similar (literally fan worship or being a programmed algorithm; the latter, again explicitly discussed in dialog, is a metatextual reminder that you're watching actors following a script); the fight scenes are lackluster, often framed without a sense of real threat or consequence and cut so the action is difficult to follow; and discussions of the history of the dystopian "real world" - and shots of it - are short and perfunctory. Essentially, this film takes all of the elements that fans of the previous films might have latched onto while ignoring the core political message and dials them way back or eliminates them entirely; the result is more likely to appeal to fans of The Guild than, say, Joe Rogan.

The execution isn't perfect, but it does what it intends, entertainingly. If you like metafiction and hate a large portion of The Matrix's fanbase - and post-industrial capitalism - as much as Lana Wachowski does, you may well enjoy this film. If you don't, you'll almost certainly react like the commenters describing it as "woke trash" - somehow missing the extensive in-your-face use of the same waking up metaphor that informed *that* phrase in the original film, including the use of RATM's "Wake Up" as closing music (a cover of which closes out this film as a final callback and middle finger to fans who hate that a sequel isn't simply the original work).

*There is a consistent philosophical theme throughout the film: a discussion of human brains as algorithm processors - not altogether different from computer programs - the loops on which we operate, and how the systems of control that are the main focus of the previous films are constructed from these loops. It's not groundbreaking - most of The Matrix's philosophy is hundreds to thousands of years old - and was explicitly discussed in similar terms in, for example, Mr. Robot (appropriately so, as the latter shares at least as much with the former as with Fight Club), but it is a consistent philosophical theme that is interwoven with and reinforced by all of the various textual elements.… Expand
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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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mikesgold2KFeb 8, 2022
Wiele odwołań i paraboli do oryginalnego Matrixa. Sama historia wydaje się jednak zbędna dla uniwersum i jest takim TFA - powrót na sprawdzone tropy i śmieci
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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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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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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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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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BigPPreviewJan 7, 2022
It's pretty good. I found the ending to be a little cheesy and I'm sure there are moments I'll reflect on later and say "that was dumb". But all in all it was a unique approach to the material and it definitely surprises in that aspect. ThisIt's pretty good. I found the ending to be a little cheesy and I'm sure there are moments I'll reflect on later and say "that was dumb". But all in all it was a unique approach to the material and it definitely surprises in that aspect. This movie shouldn't be getting review bombed so badly. It's a decent enough movie and people should to be less extreme when giving a 0-4 score.… Expand
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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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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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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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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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Nev3r_Pr0Jan 1, 2022
Not bad deserves more than 0 and 1. It's still worse than previous movies. It's great to see another matrix movie and I'm waiting for next one (and hopefully it will be better)
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jammy9990Jan 23, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s obvious if you stop for a second Lana made this movie a Micky take & to try and prevent Warner Brothers making more and more sequels. It’s supposed to make you cringe and p*** you off. It’s basically a blatant rewrite of the 2-3 done in the manner the marketing t***s wanted with a happy ending that’s cheesy. I thought it a great middle finger to sequels that stands NOT as a part of the originals just a *** off WB. Note I don’t see the need to watch it a second time though.… Expand
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JamonHDFeb 18, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all the good things of the movie:
- the new characters are written and played good
- I like how they expanded the real world with new machines
- The fight scenes are not as bad as in a "Liam Neeson with a gun"-Movie
- the effects are looking pretty good
- the meta jokes, which the Matrix didn't really need, are pretty good and I laughed sometimes because of them
- the settings of the fight scenes are much more realistic than the fight scenes in the other movies
- camera work is pretty good except from some fight scenes
- most stunts are real for example the jump of the skyscraper
now the bad things:
- the story isn't really unique
- the new actors for Morpheus and Agent Smith are good, but I liked Laurence Fishburne and Hugo weaving more
- the dojo-fight-scene was funny to watch because of the costume
- many fight scenes has the stupid shaking cameras
- the music was a little bit too silent for my taste
- Keanu Reeves looks like John Wick and not like Neo because of his hairs

All in all i enjoyed the movie, but it didn't catched me in the fight scenes because of the many cuts and also the story was stolen by the movies of the original triology. I preordered the Blu-Ray because I want to watch the movie a few times to maybe get some hidden signs. If you want to see a Matrix film, which isnt a sequel and not really a prequel, you can accept the shaky cameras and you like meta jokes, than this movie may be worthy to watch.
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2. The Matrix Reloaded
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DanazoidJan 3, 2022
I was pretty amused by the anarchic goofiness and the middle finger to the 'anti-woke' gamer brigade which, as usual, is out in full force on Metacritic trying to pool together their brain cells in order to whine semi-coherently. That beingI was pretty amused by the anarchic goofiness and the middle finger to the 'anti-woke' gamer brigade which, as usual, is out in full force on Metacritic trying to pool together their brain cells in order to whine semi-coherently. That being said, it was a pretty bad movie with bad acting and action, so I can understand some of the complaints.… Expand
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RaygirlJan 14, 2022
A little cornier and campy compared to prior Matrix movies, doesn't take itself too seriously. The movie is primarily about the continuation of Neo and Trinity's love story. Nothing much new here, but still enjoyable to Matrix fans like myself.
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marco34laDec 25, 2021
If there were a 5.5 vote button, i would have scored it that. This movie was indeed a colossal disappointment. Not only are most of the characters absent, but the signature action and bend-minding concepts are also missing. For a night out atIf there were a 5.5 vote button, i would have scored it that. This movie was indeed a colossal disappointment. Not only are most of the characters absent, but the signature action and bend-minding concepts are also missing. For a night out at the movies, it's no worse than most of the garbage put out in 2020 and 2021, with the exception of 'Spiderman,' but if you're expecting anything akin to the original Matrix, you're sh*t outta luck. The entire first hour of the film was a wink and nod to the original Matrix, with flashbacks etc... and it played like an episode of a TV series doing a season recap, rather than a serious sequel. Did I hate it, no, but I would never watch it again.… Expand
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crstfrDec 28, 2021
As a fan, I was simply happy to re-enter the Matrix. Overall, Resurrections is a bit messy and ultimately can't live up to its own ideas. The first half of the film is way more interesting than what follows, which becomes a much more genericAs a fan, I was simply happy to re-enter the Matrix. Overall, Resurrections is a bit messy and ultimately can't live up to its own ideas. The first half of the film is way more interesting than what follows, which becomes a much more generic plot. What saves the film is Reeves and Moss - they have such magnetic chemistry after all this time and really help sell some of the wackier moments that don't land.… Expand
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ShekkyJan 24, 2022
Movie was ok wasn't as good as the original and nothing really creatively different how and retconned some things from the original trilogy that was a bit of a let down but was ok.
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gracjanskiJan 15, 2022
The beginning is very good and reminds to the first Matrix, where you are always thinking, what is going on and how does these scenes fits to the world. The middle part is the worst: fast edited action and the feminist elements are annoyingThe beginning is very good and reminds to the first Matrix, where you are always thinking, what is going on and how does these scenes fits to the world. The middle part is the worst: fast edited action and the feminist elements are annoying (women everywhere, especially in the top positions) and the political correctness also. The ending is ok.
Technically the movie is on great level, but they are not revolutionary (remember the first Matrix...). The story is good, with some clever connections the the first 3 matrix movies. The not so serious dialogues in the beginning about the sequel were a bit out out of the place in the serious world. And it would be better to show a completely different part of the matrix story with different characters and not the old Keanu Reeves and even older looking Carrie-Ann Moss. I didnt enjoy their love story in this movie either: If they love each other so much, they should be together since a long time. In addition Jessica Hanwicks as Bugs and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II are without charisma (remember the charisma of Laurence Fishborne?) and Janda Pinkett Smith as Niobe is also annoying.… Expand
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WihglahDec 22, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It feels like the synopsis of a really great 4 hour movie. It lacked flow and seemed to skip tonnes of exposition. The writing was sloppy and cinematography lacked any nuance. The story, CGI and action is great though. The movie makes sense from a chronological standpoint, but there a many leaps in the timing. For example: The first time Morpheus attempts to contact Neo is immediately followed by a 2nd attempt - it feels like a complete scene is missing between them. Perhaps the directors cut will be more compelling.… Expand
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JLuis_001Dec 22, 2021
Beyond my expectations as a massive fan, I see this film as a very late coda to the saga for reasons that Lana Wachowski herself has expressed and that have to do with her grief and loss over the death of her parents. And I think that afterBeyond my expectations as a massive fan, I see this film as a very late coda to the saga for reasons that Lana Wachowski herself has expressed and that have to do with her grief and loss over the death of her parents. And I think that after all these years, she wanted to give her most iconic characters an ending that could be called happy.
Even without the involvement of her sister Lili Wachowski.

It abuses of its metafiction plot quite a bit, and the excellent fight sequences are completely absent, but that has a lot to do with its own meta-assimilation that permeates all its elements, so it's part of the process, especially since at least I wasn't expecting more of the same from the trilogy, and the trailers had made it clear that that wasn't the main goal of this new adventure.

The social and philosophical critique isn't really clever, but at least it provokes the plot to be aware of itself as the final realization that humanity prefers the facade of the Matrix, although ultimately, it doesn't really contribute to anything transcendental or emblematic like the original film. And that's to be expected.

The Matrix Resurrections is the film I expected it to be. An unnecessary addition perhaps, but I don't see it as a throwaway.
It could have been much, much worse, and that doesn't exempt it from anything, but to say I was bored or disappointed is not in my vocabulary when it comes to this story.… Expand
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AshmasterXXDec 22, 2021
it's really just OK. wish it could've been a much better movie, but it just ends up being quite average in the end. would've been nice to see it rely less on nostalgia and flashbacks, also having hugo weaving play his character in the movieit's really just OK. wish it could've been a much better movie, but it just ends up being quite average in the end. would've been nice to see it rely less on nostalgia and flashbacks, also having hugo weaving play his character in the movie would've made agent smith in this movie believable as that character… Expand
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ViddiotDec 27, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Matrix....delivered as a student movie.

The beginning was thrilling, the initial thrill of here we are, again, back in The Matrix, we are experiencing a loop the Matrix rebuilding itself and the cycle repeating...the suddenly...wtf is that haircut on the kid? They are fans?? Ewwww.
O.K. the situation is changing. Hmmmm.

The premise surprised me, but it did grow on me in the first act as we see Keanu as a game designer, and the struggle between his 'real' memories and the fiction of the world he 'created'. The flashbacks were working, I felt intrigued. This is the strongest element of the new film. The concept and rescue of Trinity is a solid idea. It pains me to say they couldn't follow through.

The Annalist was a good choice...but only for a bit part; The 'new' Smith is a disaster. I felt he was completely non threatening and totally unconvincing. The lack of a genuinely threatening 'bad guy' completely pulled me out of the film every time the characters of Smith and the Annalist were on screen. Horrible casting (sorry/not sorry guys), and badly written.

The horrible section with the Merovingian was truly, utterly, devastatingly bad. The action scenes were poorly executed (although Keanu moves well) the feeling was this was produced by Uni students using The Matrix style as inspiration and having got the cast stoned enough decided to shoot a scene.

The return of Trinity was exhilarating, but her rescue...which should have been the sole focus of the film was so badly done. Show, don't tell! We had to endure horrid exposition cut up with scenes of what was being described, in what should have been the focal point of the whole film; an exhilarating, risky attempt to rescue Trinity in the 'real' world.

The experience, as a huge fan of the originals, gets a barely pass mark. Neo and Trinity re-united for a Happy Ending could have worked. But it feels like the film was miscast, lacked any real threat, and didn't go deep enough. It looks like it was shot for TV, and the whole zombie hoard 'swarm' vibe was still born.

The story itself was good. I can see why they wanted to tell it. It could have worked with better attention to the writing; ultimately this is NOT the matrix we were looking for...it's a pale facsimile, a low resolution copy in an era of High definition I-Max blockbusters.

I give it a 6 purely for seeing Neo and trinity on screen.… Expand
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MarkHReviewsJan 27, 2022
When the original Wachowskis’ film “The Matrix” arrived in 1999, it was rightly hailed as “wildly imaginative” and a “dazzling pop allegory” with “transforming energy.” The CGI and the fight scenes were groundbreaking and the storyline wasWhen the original Wachowskis’ film “The Matrix” arrived in 1999, it was rightly hailed as “wildly imaginative” and a “dazzling pop allegory” with “transforming energy.” The CGI and the fight scenes were groundbreaking and the storyline was audacious.

Twenty-three years later, some of the themes and structure are recycled. The protagonists still must choose between the red pill (truth, reality) and the blue pill (blissful ignorance), a concept now fully embedded in pop culture. Another, less positive, carryover is a storyline that’s even more confusing than the original. Co-writer/Director Lana Wachowski (sister Lilly sat this one out) has delivered a new work that revisits many of the philosophical concepts launched in the original. But this installment feels overcrowded with ideas.

The acting is worth the price of admission. Neil Patrick Harris (TV’s “How I Met Your Mother,” Broadway roles including “Cabaret,” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”) as The Analyst skillfully depicts what can lurk beneath an empathic, charming exterior. But it’s getting reacquainted with Neo/Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity/Tiffany (Carrie-Anne Moss) that offers real satisfaction. Seeing Reeves and Moss reinhabiting these iconic roles is like visiting old friends. Anderson is now the programmer for a video game called, wait for it, The Matrix. But he has a boss (an excellent Jonathan Groff – TV’s “Mindhunter,” vocals in “Frozen,” “Hamilton”), so he’s back to a mundane existence where others hold the power. Tiffany is a mom whose molars grind when her husband calls her “Tiff.” Based on this screenplay, explaining whether and how they escape The Matrix to recognize their full selves could take years and cost millions of lives. Suffice it to say the plot is a bit challenging.

Two factors drag this effort down from the original’s lofty pedestal. First, the CGI and special effects, particularly the fight sequences, so novel and stunning in 1999, now seem pretty mundane. While the original film offered groundbreaking CGI, the special effects in “Resurrections” don’t distinguish themselves from the average superhero movie out today. Second, the script relies too much and too often on exposition to move the plot along and to underline the choices of the main characters. When the exposition isn’t being condescendingly redundant, it’s just preachy and boring.

Despite the jumbled script, the core theme of “Resurrections” is quite straightforward. If you pare down the story to its essence, it’s a simple message: love conquers all.… Expand
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seabassreviewsDec 23, 2021
same old or something new? The Matrix Resurrections feels like a Matrix movie for a new generation, with the story elements of the first two films. i understand that the point of the Matrix itself is to be a cycle but do they have to followsame old or something new? The Matrix Resurrections feels like a Matrix movie for a new generation, with the story elements of the first two films. i understand that the point of the Matrix itself is to be a cycle but do they have to follow most of the same beats?

i don't dislike the movie, i just thought it would offer more because of the new concepts they introduced but then i took a step back and realized that most of the things they introduced were just a setup for sequels and possibly spin offs. i do want to see more of the Matrix franchise but i felt this was just kind of disappointing, to long and just a little boring and bland. i like this film but i was hoping for more. the acting was pretty bad and the characters from the previous franchise were either underused or just poorly written and the new villains were all bad, but that's just my opinion. i think the franchise should be handed off to new hands to see what new writers and directors can do with it. maybe a new group of creators can bring new life to the franchise.

p.s. the Visual Effects were better than I thought they were going to be and i really want to see more of the new characters because they were the most interesting thing in this film. ↓ point rating ↓


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Chempion1Dec 22, 2021
Короче попытка обычного в наше время "ремейка" со всеми современными, постыдными реалиями.
Начну с того, что сюжет здесь сильно запутан, но запутан он не как у Гая Ричи, а просто в фильме не понятно кто и откуда берётся, почему он это делает,Короче попытка обычного в наше время "ремейка" со всеми современными, постыдными реалиями.
Начну с того, что сюжет здесь сильно запутан, но запутан он не как у Гая Ричи, а просто в фильме не понятно кто и откуда берётся, почему он это делает, почему только он, а не все. В фильме разные герои носят одни и те же имена, одни и те же манипуляции с разными героями проходят по разному и вообще куда делись персонажи из оригинальной трилогии, а те которые вернулись стали другими и как они вообще вернулись, ведь это 100% продолжение "Матрицы - Революции" как выяснилось. И вообще персонажи появляются неоткуда и вдруг исчезают не пойми куда по воле режиссёра. Более или менее объяснили судьбы, только Тринити и самого Нео.
Морфиус теперь это такой фрик меняющий каждые две минуты петушиные наряды, сам является программой перешедшей на сторону людей, бывший агент машин при том отзывающийся, в бытность службы, на имя "агент Смит". Кстати, агент Смит в фильме тоже есть и это не Хьюго Уивинг, это начальник Томаса Андерсена. Опять таки откуда взялся, как выжил? А Пифию вообще стёрли. Опять таки кто, как смог? Она же во всех матрицах жила. Герои, что то пытаются объяснить, но с первого раза лично я не понял. Ух, я думал у меня мозги закипят. Ну навалили в одну кучу всё, что могли вспомнить.
Теперь о нынешних реалиях.
Как можно догадаться миром правят женщины. Из команды нового корабля "Мнемозина" большенство это женщины, мужскую половину составляют два негра и белый почитатель "Культа Нео", капитанша азиатка-лезбиянка (нигде это не оговаривается, но всё время обжимается с одной своей подчинённой на камеру). Та ещё команда! Новым городом людей "Ио" правит маразматичная бабка-генеральша впадающая каждый раз в крайности, она та самая Ниобэ из второй и третьей частей. Опять таки как погиб "Зион" я так и не понял.
Теперь о нововведениях. Теперь агентов нет, так как все неразбуженные сами по себе типа агенты, но в начале фильма они почему то есть (фрик-Морфиус например). Перемещение между мирами теперь происходит не по телефону, а через зеркало. Программы могут жить в мире людей в виде неких метаморфозных шариков. Да и сами машины теперь могут дружить с людьми. Вместо Архитектора теперь матрицу курирует всесильный Аналитик. Которого к слову как щенка избивает новый Смит. Да о Смите. Он, то пытается реально убить Нео, то спасает ему жизнь, почему, зачем, вопрос.
Меровинген, переживший несколько матриц, после которых становился только могущественнее, здесь превратился в бомжа. Как, почему?
Короче мешанина, каша.
Все эффектные моменты фильма взяты из первой части, буквально дословно. Ничего прорывного в фильме нет. Графика стала бюджетней. При этом фильм почему то идёт не в 3D.
Для истории посмотреть можно, но не ждите откровений.… Expand
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vidalteDec 26, 2021
I would say it is OK. If you like Matrix 2 & 3, this one is fine. It expands on the story and lore and introduces some minor new stuff. If you're looking for something that blows your mind like Matrix 1, then you're gonna be dissapointed (andI would say it is OK. If you like Matrix 2 & 3, this one is fine. It expands on the story and lore and introduces some minor new stuff. If you're looking for something that blows your mind like Matrix 1, then you're gonna be dissapointed (and probably you already don't like 2 & 3 either, so why see 4?). It's entertaining, action sequences are cool, etc. In my opinion it's what you would expect. Not outstanding, but in my opinion not that bad as some people say. Average. Main low points: We don't have the real "Morpheus" and "Agent Smith", and that sucks.… Expand
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Bradh6886Jan 16, 2022
THE MATRIX: RESURRECTIONS is baffling- it opens a Pandora’s box which, by the film’s own admission, never needed to be opened. Unclear which “meta” was satire and which was true commentary. Nice to see the gang back together with some freshTHE MATRIX: RESURRECTIONS is baffling- it opens a Pandora’s box which, by the film’s own admission, never needed to be opened. Unclear which “meta” was satire and which was true commentary. Nice to see the gang back together with some fresh faces, but a muddy watch overall.… Expand
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enoquemacielDec 29, 2021
Keanu Reeves paying the bills, Lana Wachowski tied to an iron ball called "THE MATRIX Franchise", Agent Smith without "Mr. Anderson!" An average movie that might be fun for those who only know cinema, but fans will cry a lot. Thanks WarnerKeanu Reeves paying the bills, Lana Wachowski tied to an iron ball called "THE MATRIX Franchise", Agent Smith without "Mr. Anderson!" An average movie that might be fun for those who only know cinema, but fans will cry a lot. Thanks Warner for limiting one of the best franchises (and its creator) for money.… Expand
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NikoDukeNasarDec 22, 2021
Okay, looks like fans are mad and I know why but also why? haha New film feels like someone forgot to shoot it on 24p yes it does have multiple questionable choices and its rushed and feels like matrix on low budget, but I'm still kinda gladOkay, looks like fans are mad and I know why but also why? haha New film feels like someone forgot to shoot it on 24p yes it does have multiple questionable choices and its rushed and feels like matrix on low budget, but I'm still kinda glad they did it again and ending was not bad also I liked blue hair girl character. It's not old matrix not even close but hey...… Expand
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Spartan_117Dec 25, 2021
Ah yes, The Matrix, one of the best and most influential sci-fi films of recent decades and one of my all-time favourite films. When it was announced that another sequel is coming, I was mostly indifferent about it because that is justAh yes, The Matrix, one of the best and most influential sci-fi films of recent decades and one of my all-time favourite films. When it was announced that another sequel is coming, I was mostly indifferent about it because that is just Hollywood now, anything can be brought back. When the first full trailer dropped for The Matrix Resurrections, it piqued my interest a bit but I didn't get hyped or had high hopes even if some of the original cast is returning as well as one of the creators i.e Lana Wachowski because, in this day and age, it is more likely to be a letdown. And as it turns out, that was precisely the case. This is, without a doubt, the worst movie in the franchise. BUT I was pleasantly surprised that after seeing the negative reception from a lot of people it wasn't an outright terrible experience for me and I ended up enjoying several parts of it even if I wouldn't call the movie good but rather a middling to above-average experience owing to my predisposition and fanboy bias towards this world.

Returning to the world of The Matrix after more than 20 years certainly carried a hefty dose of nostalgia and it was plainly enjoyable simply being thrust back into that realm. Seeing Keanu Reeves as Neo again lit up the fan in me. Having to deal with the matrix again and retreading events from the first one, despite being an obvious nostalgia bait, was entertaining especially when the movie was self-aware about it and had a meta-narrative going on. In fact, the time spent in the matrix during the first half was probably my favourite, especially when you view it from the machines or The Analyst's POV. It would have been wonderful to have Laurence Fishburn and Hugo Weaving reprising their roles but the replacement for Morpheus, Yahya Adul-Mateen II, wasn't bad. Felt like a hip version of Morpheus. Can't say the same for the new Agent Smith but he did bring some unintentional hilarity, so there's that. In fact, there was a lot of comedy relative to the previous parts, both intentional and unintentional. Some of it worked, a lot of it didn't with some scenes being pure cringe as was the case with a certain cameo.

You get a new crew of characters but apart from Jessica Henwick's character Bugs, none of them were interesting or had any proper presence. The only connection I felt was that several of the actors were from Sense8, a series I happen to like. The performances were fine, including Neil Patrick Harris and Carrie-Anne Moss returning as Trinity. The second half of the movie deals more with the real world and at first, I was enjoying seeing how things have developed after Revolutions. There were intriguing tidbits and scarce info dumps as well as developments which I liked and I was wishing the movie would explore more but it was busy rushing on with its own clunky main plot. Maybe they are saving it for further sequels which I'm not sure they'll even get a greenlit on. To make matters worse, the movie, regrettably, leaned too heavily on the nostalgia baiting and dangling keychains instead of balancing it out. It was spread out throughout the runtime with the most egregious one being flashbacks of scenes from the previous movies which acted as a constant reminder that while you're back in this world, it's nowhere near as well-executed, a self-inflicted detrimental element. The element that actually disappointed me the most was the audiovisual experience, something I expected we would at least get in a strong manner even if all else fails. The action, while being fine-ish for a modern Hollywood big-budget movie, was way too poorly executed in comparison to the previous films. The trilogy was known for its Martial Arts and Gun action and you hardly get anything of the former while a flimsy toned down version of the latter with stormtrooper aim dialled up the highest level as if the operator has hacked the matrix and is purposely making the bad guys miss every shot. The biggest sin was having the now John Wick at your disposal and not giving him a gun throughout the movie or having any scene with Neo going all out and instead relegating him mostly to force push and pull. There was also no real tension or actual danger/threat in the movie. All in all, this was a clunky and messily executed amalgamation of some cool ideas and concepts, new and old, and a trip down memory lane which kept it from diving into the abyss further propelled a bit by my inner fan bias of this world. By no means a good movie and after pondering upon it for a while, I can certainly see where the hate is coming from. If you're a massive fan of the trilogy, you might enjoy it but if you only like/love the first one and didn't enjoy the sequels, chances are this won't bring your mind around. And if I were to rate it, I'd give it a 6/10.… Expand
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AquaberrySkerryDec 22, 2021
This movie had a lot to live up too and for the most part it kinda failed to do so. However, that doesn’t mean this is a bad movie. Is it amazing? Hell no. Is it good? Kind of. It was a fun watch and Keanu was great, but this had a completelyThis movie had a lot to live up too and for the most part it kinda failed to do so. However, that doesn’t mean this is a bad movie. Is it amazing? Hell no. Is it good? Kind of. It was a fun watch and Keanu was great, but this had a completely different vibe compared to the original trilogy, which I didn’t mind too much but I can see why a lot of people don’t like it. Much less doomsday and a lot more comical. It really bothers me though that the ending leaves room for more sequels, which at this point would just feel like a cash grab. We got a happy albeit stereotypical ending, so for the love of god just let it end there. It was a nice nostalgia trip but more movies past this would just be beating a dead horse.… Expand
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levieuxde1837Feb 12, 2022
visual not too bad, but the worst strory never write, a real shame, please don't do the 5
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ChanekeCholoDec 26, 2021
The first thing that I must clarify is that I am not a fan of this franchise, I've only watched the first film. So, I belong to those people who liked the first act, in the first instance I considered it quite risky but manages to unfold inThe first thing that I must clarify is that I am not a fan of this franchise, I've only watched the first film. So, I belong to those people who liked the first act, in the first instance I considered it quite risky but manages to unfold in an intriguing way and in a certain way, taking existential concepts again.
The second act was the worst of the film, I have very rarely been so bored watching a film and unfortunately happens here. Almost all the middle was pure explanation, the action scenes in this part were quiet heartless.
The third act gets to take power with great chase scene, the most exciting scene of the film. The conclusion is fine, but in this point you almost forget how they get there. In the end, this film manages to be a great show at times, but regrettably is forgettable.
Last but not least, the cast were very fine and about the visual effects I would say like a character in the film says "It's so perfect that it doesn't seem real".… Expand
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PopopkernDec 23, 2021
I skimmed most of the reviews here.. i think the fairest, most accurate one i agree with is from AquaberrySkerry.. a solid 6.. the original was great.. 2nd was good.. 3rd was ok.. this is like the 3rd one.. there's definitely several scenesI skimmed most of the reviews here.. i think the fairest, most accurate one i agree with is from AquaberrySkerry.. a solid 6.. the original was great.. 2nd was good.. 3rd was ok.. this is like the 3rd one.. there's definitely several scenes and ideas that i thoroughly enjoyed.. but overall.. meh.. underwhelming and unnecessary
oh and btw, re the 10's and 0's for scores here.. they're ironic, as they're perfect examples of what Neil Patrick (The Analyst) is talking about when he says that facts are not nearly as important or easy to control as emotions … Expand
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sanctuarydecineDec 25, 2021
same old or something new?

The Matrix Resurrections feels like a Matrix movie for a new generation, with the story elements of the first two films. i understand that the point of the Matrix itself is to be a cycle but do they have to followsame old or something new?

The Matrix Resurrections feels like a Matrix movie for a new generation, with the story elements of the first two films. i understand that the point of the Matrix itself is to be a cycle but do they have to follow most of the same beats?

i don't dislike the movie, i just thought it would offer more because of the new concepts they introduced but then i took a step back and realized that most of the things they introduced were just a setup for sequels and possibly spin offs. i do want to see more of the Matrix franchise but i felt this was just kind of disappointing, to long and just a little boring and bland.

i like this film but i was hoping for more. the acting was pretty bad and the characters from the previous franchise were either underused or just poorly written and the new villains were all bad, but that's just my opinion. i think the franchise should be handed off to new hands to see what new writers and directors can do with it. maybe a new group of creators can bring new life to the franchise.

p.s. the Visual Effects were better than I thought they were going to be and i really want to see more of the new characters because they were the most interesting thing in this film.

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8.3 out of 12 = 69%


⚡️ acting - 0.6

⚡️ cinematography - 0.7

⚡️ costume design - 0.7

⚡️ directing - 0.6

⚡️ film editing - 0.6

⚡️ makeup & hairstyling - 0.7

⚡️ music - 0.7

⚡️ production design - 0.8

⚡️ score - 0.8

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Shameer_saimDec 27, 2021
Dont get your hopes up because this movie is just not good
I hate to say this but i am very disappointed because keanu is my favorite actor but hus acting was poor in this movie
This movie is just a cash grabber to the company
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EegleEyesDec 29, 2021
As a lifelong Matrix fan, I was busting see Resurrections
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elviejoyorsJan 14, 2022
DO NOT GO TO THE MOVIES TO WATCH THIS!
If you DON'T like what Disney did to Star Wars, you WON'T like this movie. If you DO like what Disney did to Star Wars, you WILL like it.
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CarstenoleFeb 20, 2022
not the best not the worst movie ever.. It have the potential to become better in the future, so i hope this does not ruin of any more matrix movies to come.

wachowski what were you thinking?
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jrocknycDec 23, 2021
i expected it to be as bad as the two sequels, but it wasn't... so that's a win, right? i think?
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RighterDec 23, 2021
I was initially excited for this and avoided trailers and now that I've seen it, I just wish they'd left well enough alone. It's crap. Sorry, but it's crap. I won't review bomb it and give it a 0, but honestly, it's no more than a 5. TheI was initially excited for this and avoided trailers and now that I've seen it, I just wish they'd left well enough alone. It's crap. Sorry, but it's crap. I won't review bomb it and give it a 0, but honestly, it's no more than a 5. The acting is poor, the storyline is an unnecessary re-tread. The first half-hour is almost promising, with them re-framing the previous trilogy in an interesting way, but soon we find out it's essentially an inferior remake masquerading as a sequel. The acting is poor, the script tries to be profound occasionally, but it's running on an empty, spent tank. The fight scenes are janky and stiff, and the CGI is good, but who cares when the fights are so clumsy? There's really nothing here but a steaming pile of WHY DID THIS GET MADE?

And the final scene has the AUDACITY to think they can launch a series of this crap.… Expand
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AlphaRebelDec 23, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So after watching this and thinking about it for a while I am still not sure if it's a movie with a lot of meta pretentiousness in it, or is it pretentiously meta... or is it both?
It was enjoyable enough to watch in the latter half and there are overall some great ideas at play but certainly I spent most of the first half wondering just when the characters were going to go full on do a 4th wall break.
And while the remaining Wachowski can competently deliver a movie, having so many fan service "greatest hits" moments (very much like GB:A) actually makes the movie feel like a tired retread of old ideas in a fan fiction then a new canonical work. Acting overall was pretty good with NPH almost outright stealing the movie. The "twist" was predictable given the source and undermines the previous movies somewhat. Overall this falls somewhere between returns and revolutions so the 3rd best in the franchise.… Expand
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Daz4xDec 23, 2021
Movie is not horrible but it feels like a soft reboot. Gives me The Force Awakens vibes. Doesn't add anything to the old films and just rehashes what was good from the originals.
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max1cJan 1, 2022
Mediocre writing and acting. The story is awful as well. Basically average to bellow average all around. Good cinematography though.
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RalfbergsJan 11, 2022
First half of the movie felt like it might have something interesting about it storywise (even though it did feel like many scenes were so called fan service and only there for fans to remember how cool Matrix was when it came out etc), butFirst half of the movie felt like it might have something interesting about it storywise (even though it did feel like many scenes were so called fan service and only there for fans to remember how cool Matrix was when it came out etc), but second part felt a bit dumb and even more with many scenes just repeating past movies and no real substance to the movie. I know that many expected action type thriller and thats why put even lower ratings, but I did not really expect that and to me this felt similar to last Matrix of original trilogy in many ways (I dont rate it highly). Anyway, it was watchable, but nothing impressive or on level of first Matrix at all.… Expand
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harpwnJan 4, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like the attempt at a super meta sequel, but it falls flat. Kind of wish the film had continued on with the first half premise and done away with the return to reality/rescue trinity part. Could have been interested to just have a whole film where its Keanu trying to figure out what's real and then maybe just at the end bring some actual doubt of reality into things. Might have left things open for an 5th film.… Expand
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winzentweenJan 6, 2022
I wanted to hate it because there was no need for it to exist and 3 was was already bad enough but as a fan I have to admit...It was ok. So let's be clear it was ok as in average. Not good or bad. Just meh. For fans of keanu Reeves and theI wanted to hate it because there was no need for it to exist and 3 was was already bad enough but as a fan I have to admit...It was ok. So let's be clear it was ok as in average. Not good or bad. Just meh. For fans of keanu Reeves and the matrix enjoyable at times. At times.

The cgi is poor and the sound and music forgettable. The action scenes are bland and confusing. The story is very messy but with interesting ideas poorly executed. The acting was good but only in that they all tried their best but didn't have much to do. Keanu and Carrie look great as older people which is nice (for them). Laurence Fishboner doesnt return because Lana doesnt like him but that scientology nut returns...Will Smiths wife and she's quite good. Hugo Weaving was meant to be in M4 but also had a falling out with Lana so his part is played by that chap from Mindhunter. The problem with this is Hugo is meant to be part of a story twist but they forget to make changes to accomdate the new actor swap so the twist falls flat leaving audiences confused.

But it's a very odd film and not what you expect. A middle age love story in some ways. The ending is surprisingly romantic. But the two have no chemistry or even less than they had before but I get the feeling they respect each other which is nice. Though trinity is the new lead but she doesn't have one scene without keanu which seems odd. For a film about female empowerment the latter is contrary to that theme. The problem is...I believe Warners were going to make this film. Without Lana and Lilly (who co made 1-3). And (now) sister Lilly, wisely said 'no I've done that and dont wish to return'. So Lana made this film I believe partly out of spite. She is on record saying she 'didn't want to make it but she did under duress' clearly to stop others from tampering with some thing so personal to her and her transition / life journey. And honestly ...this is very prevalent in much of the writing... especially in the middle. They literally do a meta parody naming Warners and stating they are forcing Keanu (Lana) to make matrix 4 (video game) and he (she) says I don't want to and they insist so keanu (lana) considers suicide. I mean that's some fudged up ship. Then keanu (lana) says I feel i put too much of myself in the games (films). So this entire film is kind of a middle finger to the studio and sadly it's to the films detriment. It could have been cleverly interwoven into the matrixverse but instead it's likely intentionally blunt with a possible wish to kill the franchise. I feel the fans deserved more but who really cares as we can watch the first 3 any time we like.

So when...if ...you watch 'The Matrix 23: ReReLoadedRevolutionsRenovations' maybe consider all this and you'll have an easier time understanding what the hell is going on. But you'll still be confused as much of it is a confusing mess....But possibly this is the one time in a film that the mess is intentional. A mixed bad 5/10 better than I thought it be… Expand
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kobe24Dec 26, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The matrix back 1999, was way ahead of its time, bringing lots of new ideas for technical point of view and storytelling point of view. The matrix reloaded and revolutions are also excellent movies. During my rewatch before going to resurrections, this was opinion about the trillogy. The matrix ressurrections however is a type of parody of first 3 movies, which I am really suprised. Why would someone wants to do this? What was the purpose behind it? The matrix 1-2-3 was so cool back in the day. This one lost its magical touch, this is the main problem with the movie. In order to be objective, I’ll share my pros and cons so let the readers decide:

Pros: swarm, progs can be in physical form (morpheus), neo and trinity, resurrection scenes (remaking the bodies of neo and trinity), meroviengian, but thats pretty much it :(

Cons: The analyst, Smith (Is he also ressurrected?), new characters, old niobe, new morpheus, fight scenes, action scenes, music, visual effects, new zion, the matrix as a game, neros fat friend in the office, trinity’s family, red pill blue pill, so many old scenes from trilogy…and many more.

Conclusion: this also happened to star wars. Exactly 1:1. Now how and who will save the matrix…… Expand
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MandraDec 24, 2021
The twist in the premise was fun, and I was really glad to be there. But then... it became more and more wokish and wtf-ish and I dozed off mid-movie because it was boring, with long useless sequences and unnecessarily loud music and FXThe twist in the premise was fun, and I was really glad to be there. But then... it became more and more wokish and wtf-ish and I dozed off mid-movie because it was boring, with long useless sequences and unnecessarily loud music and FX towards the end.

It was not supremely good. It was not awfully bad either. It just adds nothing of value to the franchise. They should have stopped with the 3rd.

Also, and as much as love Keanu Reeves, he just always plays the same emotionless character and it's becoming a tad annoying to me.… Expand
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DubeauDec 24, 2021
Well I left this movie with confusion. The story has a nice idea. But the dialogues are technical mumbo jumbo from the start. The dialogues exposed everything so fast that is amount to background noises. Even Merovingian is incomprehensible.Well I left this movie with confusion. The story has a nice idea. But the dialogues are technical mumbo jumbo from the start. The dialogues exposed everything so fast that is amount to background noises. Even Merovingian is incomprehensible. The combat scenes are a mess. There is too much information, too close combat and no clarity. Technically the are well done but everything else is too fragmented. The music wasn't really good, except maybe in two or three places. At least the actors are pretty good. The main characters seems to have fun. The best of them was surely the Analyst. I give M4 a 52%. There was a story but it was send at the speed of a train to the viewer, with little though on how it's processed.… Expand
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billmarkmSep 24, 2022
An admirable attempt - just enough self-aware nods, but the story made as much sense as a Lana Wachowski interview. I kept waiting for the plot to come into focus but it never did. Imagine Neo leaping from one rooftop to another andAn admirable attempt - just enough self-aware nods, but the story made as much sense as a Lana Wachowski interview. I kept waiting for the plot to come into focus but it never did. Imagine Neo leaping from one rooftop to another and allllllllmost making it before falling to the pavement below: It’s exciting to watch, it looks cool, but, ultimately, you gotta chalk it up as a fail.… Expand
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LordOMODec 30, 2021
Especially in the beginning the movie entertains some interesting ideas. Being incredibly self-aware and meta the movie reflects on the legacy of the Matrix movies and ponders where a sequel should go next.
The initial premise is alsoEspecially in the beginning the movie entertains some interesting ideas. Being incredibly self-aware and meta the movie reflects on the legacy of the Matrix movies and ponders where a sequel should go next.
The initial premise is also interesting: What if the Matrix was just a piece of fiction designed by a mentally ill game dev? Once again the movie makes us doubt what is real and what is fake. And in those moments I think Matrix Ressurections really shines.
However, especially in the second half it all falls apart and just seems like mediocre nostalgia bait. There is little agency, there are way too many pointless cameos and callbacks to the previous movies and ultimately the movie doesn't seem to have much to say after the initial points it raises in the first hour of its runtime

It's a damn shame that they couldn't take the initial premise and take it into a new exciting direction rather than just rehashing the old stuff.
The potential was there. I think a lot of the new characters were actually fairly likeable (e.g. Bugs or the Psychiatrist) but ultimately they get sidelined so that we can see an aging Neo and Trinity in action again (by the way, the action is also not as great as the previous movies either).

All in all a huge letdown. There are some highs but also lots of lows. I think it's a bit better than Matrix Revolutions but definitely worse than the original or even Matrix Reloaded… Expand
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PauloAFADec 22, 2021
Unfortunately The Matrix definitely lost its essence in this movie. Resurrections is easily mistaken for a marvel superhero movie. 2 hours and 28 minutes of unnecessary scenes and boring jokes, which even for me, a big fan of the franchise,Unfortunately The Matrix definitely lost its essence in this movie. Resurrections is easily mistaken for a marvel superhero movie. 2 hours and 28 minutes of unnecessary scenes and boring jokes, which even for me, a big fan of the franchise, got tired of watching the movie halfway through. Yes, it has good points like good special effects, good music and good acting, but that stand out only for the budget of the movie, after all this was the minimum to be given to the fan. Definitely a 5 out of 10.… Expand
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AwesumDec 22, 2021
TLDR
No fistfighting
No drama Not bad Not bad for a movie done during covid,but thats not saying much. It seems the whole budget was spent on cgi, there was really only one, short, fight scene near the begining of the movie so it does notTLDR
No fistfighting
No drama
Not bad

Not bad for a movie done during covid,but thats not saying much. It seems the whole budget was spent on cgi, there was really only one, short, fight scene near the begining of the movie so it does not seem that any martial arts specialists were consulted in this film to choreography anything, lots of cgi bullets though and explosions. Also, no drama, no one dies not even a single program so this is like a super campy version of the matrix however i am still holding out for a good movie from Keanu in John Wick 4.… Expand
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fart123Feb 12, 2022
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UncleWillardDec 22, 2021
It's a 5 for me. Less a resurrection and more of a Force Awakens scenario. A big ole slab of memberberry pie a la meta. Add to it the almost expected gender swap, which is still more tactfully handled than Ghostbusters or Oceans 8. NotIt's a 5 for me. Less a resurrection and more of a Force Awakens scenario. A big ole slab of memberberry pie a la meta. Add to it the almost expected gender swap, which is still more tactfully handled than Ghostbusters or Oceans 8. Not shocked given the creators.

I did like the video game angle and more importantly, though underutilized, the sentient digital angle. The idea of a weird singularity where computer programs gain sentience and go to the real world is intriguing. But in the end, that little glimmer of hope and creativity is subsumed in crappy action and forgettable effects.

There's something here, just like there was something in the latter two sequels, but it's just not up to the original movie. Lot of action, hipster clothes, and silly hairdoos, but little substance.

I really would have preferred a prequel here. Something like the episodes in The Animatrix detailing the original war between humanity and machines. That could've been a whole new trilogy explaining all the gobbelty-goop of Revolutions.… Expand
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Quiet_Spark87Dec 22, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Looking at the reviews I feel like I was overly harsh so here's the most fair review I can write sans political angling by both “woke” and anti-woke people(both of which have no place in constructive criticism): Resurrections is definitely watchable but mostly retread ground, it ends up being a poor facsimile of what came before it. The ending feels unearned because of poor character development throughout. Here’s my personal list of nitpicks:

-The first 20 minutes are pure cringe. The writer clearly had no idea how to resurrect Neo and went overly meta with a game designer identity even name dropping Warner Brothers and referring to bullet-time repeatedly.

-The slick action is gone and replaced with what seems to be endless incoherent pseudo-intellectual rambling.

-The slick Cinematography is gone, the Matrix isn’t even tinted green anymore to differentiate it from the real world.

-The fight choreography is just bad and the jumpy editing doesn’t save it.

-It feels the need to continuously justify its existence via visual callbacks to the original.

-Neil Patrick Harris was an absolutely terrible pick for the analyst. I’m still not clear what his character’s job even was.

-The surrogate for Morpheus is so meta it becomes pure cringe, even making fun of the original. I actually liked Smith’s surrogate though, well done there.

-The exiles scene made no sense, they were throwaway characters to begin with. Just why?

-Neo is now too powerful despite the matrix being reset and his amnesia.

-For me the ending was thouroughly predictable given the clear pattern throughout the film of every male character being overly emotional and every female character being cool and calculated. Sadly because of this in the end Trinity’s ascension just doesn’t feel earned primarily because the suffering was all Neo’s and always had been. The only way in which Trinity even remotely can be said to have “earned” this power is her being stuck in an identity she hated and that wasn’t her, finally she finds freedom and becomes her true self(i.e. clearly the writer’s surrogate character which is not bad just poorly done).

-Finally: while this is likely unintentional on the writer’s part the ending feels like a middle-finger to Matrix fans where the writer assumes as fans we are all only interested in male saviors and that “it’s time for change”, which for me is untrue. I’m interested in well written stories and fleshed out characters in which saviors, regardless of gender, deserve to be saviors because of the trials they went through. Had Trinity been the main character instead of Neo and went through what Neo went through she fully would have deserved that power and the film would have been better for it! In fact I am surprised that route wasn’t taken.… Expand
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Saul_TarDec 23, 2021
It's not as bad as USER score, but it's not good as CRITIC score either.
There are some great scenes and ideas, but the movie as a whole doesn't feel like Matrix at all. They turned it into a messy fairy tale and at many points it feelsIt's not as bad as USER score, but it's not good as CRITIC score either.
There are some great scenes and ideas, but the movie as a whole doesn't feel like Matrix at all. They turned it into a messy fairy tale and at many points it feels hollow.
Scenes with Niobe were great, acting was superb, and I wish the movie centered around Neo and her. All in all, too much of mambo jumbo and hocus pocus. The Matrix worked because it was grounded in reality. This one went on a fantasy trip...… Expand
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wesleyseg75Jan 28, 2022
Matrix ressurections se resume à desperdício de dinheiro e desrespeito com a trilogia original. Enredo fraco e pouco criativo, artisticamente falando não enriquece em nada a franquia, personagens pouco carismáticos, Neo e Trinity sem químicaMatrix ressurections se resume à desperdício de dinheiro e desrespeito com a trilogia original. Enredo fraco e pouco criativo, artisticamente falando não enriquece em nada a franquia, personagens pouco carismáticos, Neo e Trinity sem química e o frenesi de amor que carregavam na trilogia. Não era pra ter existido. Decepção. Recebe cinco pelos efeitos visuais maravilhosos.… Expand
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Sosmooth1982Jan 4, 2023
Very disappointed in this movie. It's just Neo and Trinity. They don't even remember who they really are. It's more of a love story then a action film. It was pointless to make this movie. Anticipation for a bad movie. Unless their going toVery disappointed in this movie. It's just Neo and Trinity. They don't even remember who they really are. It's more of a love story then a action film. It was pointless to make this movie. Anticipation for a bad movie. Unless their going to make another sequel from here, this was a pointless movie.… Expand
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HihihahahohoDec 22, 2021
I've been watching the trailers every day. I was waiting for this movie so so much! After watching it the only thing I can say is disappointment. I'm almost crying...
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anfeherle89Dec 30, 2021
Is a good movie, but cannot surpass the 3 classic movies, the explanation of how was resurrected the main characters, can be acceptable in the story, but could be better, that they made with morfeo was unforgiven.
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Dee-Jay_DeliDec 26, 2021
Not a safe, but still unnecessary sequel to the Matrix trilogy. It's a shame that nothing in this film works as well as it should. Not the action, not the plot, not the references, not the characters.
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Not-ImportantDec 26, 2021
This movie was always going to be in a difficult position; given how the story was entirely completed with Revolutions; and in the beginning it feels like the film was built around that difficulty. In the first leg of the film, ResurrectionsThis movie was always going to be in a difficult position; given how the story was entirely completed with Revolutions; and in the beginning it feels like the film was built around that difficulty. In the first leg of the film, Resurrections seems like it's trying to be a self aware satire of the industry and tribute to the original film; yet this dynamic fades away quickly, and eventually changes to just a boring, poorly paced retread of the franchise's tropes without any of the charm. Once the second act starts, this movie just runs out of energy. Story beats from the original film are dug up and re-used in just the right way to feel genuinely pointless without even invoking nostalgia. The way characters are re-introduced, (especially the ones played by different actors)feels inorganic, and ultimately just comes across as futile. These returning characters feel like bad imitations of themselves, and the actual backstory linking the events of the previous films seems forced; the fact that this was never planned when the original series was made is painfully clear. Even if you can look past the disappointing plot the action scenes this series is known so well for really don't do much to come across as special in this one. While there are some memorable moments, the spectacle in this movie is at best almost on par with the original series, and at its worst incomprehensible. TL;DR This movie is competently made, and in the beginning genuinely interesting, but it quickly devolves into uninspired rehashes of what's come before, which fail to ever achieve the same level of significance or even spectacle as the original films.… Expand
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Pan_KrytykJan 29, 2022
może być... róbcie kontynuację... neo ever i forever :)
wychowałem się na matrixie. był przełomowy, ten jest zwykł, ale to matrix bez x ;)
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