The Matrix Resurrections

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WillhelmDec 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, this film felt like a high budget fanfic. The names were there, but the CGI and effects felt like something that a fan would THINK is cool and awesome, but as a AAA flic falls way short.
There are SO many flash backs using footage from the originals, the focus on meta-meta was largely unnecessary. I get it as a plot point, but heavens it was over done.

It had SO MANY great concepts; again really great fanfic, but smashed together made for some unfortunate, lack-luster interactions. The /feel/ of the original trilogy was just absent; like this whole series of events was some kind of surreal dream that the characters will wake up from. Again, it felt like, if you got a bunch of invested tryhard fans, and asked them to make a sequel, THIS is what would come out of it.

They told an interesting world building meta story for the real world, then stopped, didn't expand, and just moved along, causing some of the actor's decisions to feel trivial and meaningless.
They tried really hard, but even the best fanfics feel fan-fic-y if they don't make it its own thing.

It smacks your nostalgia, but doesn't offer the same feel or quality story of the originals. I'm going to pretend this 2.5hour long fanfic doesn't exist and just pretend that the trilogy ended at Revolutions. I'm rating it 2 stars because of the nostalgia factor.

I would NOT recommend this movie, sadly.… Expand

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lyin4rmuDec 22, 2021

This movie is crap. Zero creativity. Constantly relying on the trilogy. Characters sucked, casting sucked, story sucked, dialog sucked, cgi sucked.

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arostislavnaDec 22, 2021

Initially even before release, I was apprehensive about another film because I was not sure it was needed at all, and largely I stand by my initial opinion. The Matrix: Revolutions actually ended the story.

This film has lost it'sInitially even before release, I was apprehensive about another film because I was not sure it was needed at all, and largely I stand by my initial opinion. The Matrix: Revolutions actually ended the story.

This film has lost it's philosophical vision in place of recreating scenes from the first trilogy, and turning this film into essentially a love story. All while cheapening the experience by actually saying that the matrix is a video game.… Expand

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m21mcriticDec 22, 2021

To all of the people leaving 0s & 1s…

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

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MattyiceDec 22, 2021

I can see why Lilly didn't sign on for this project and why Lana wanted to shelve this movie in the middle of production, cause it clearly shouldn't have been made, at least in this form. The Matrix Resurrections tinkers with cool ideas ofI can see why Lilly didn't sign on for this project and why Lana wanted to shelve this movie in the middle of production, cause it clearly shouldn't have been made, at least in this form. The Matrix Resurrections tinkers with cool ideas of personal choice in the modern age, as well as direct meta attacks on the reboot/sequelization of IPs that should remain dead, but doesn't do or say anything with these ideas. The storytelling is downright confusing and I felt so lost throughout it. Following an intriguing first act is a truly terribly paced second act filled with endless nonsensical monologuing and a near loss of any sense of what's going on. Furthermore, the cinematography truly contains some downright ugly shots and the action sequences also range from acceptable to broadcast TV bad, as it doesn't do enough with the intricacies of The Matrix and contains some of the worst gun choreography I've seen in a movie. All of the actors give good performances, but the recasting of Smith and Morpheus felt much more jarring than I thought it'd be, with both feeling like they should've been excluded rather than recast. The Matrix Resurrections shows why this franchise should've been left on the IP shelf, as it was ridiculously overwritten, nonsensical, and honestly quite a bit cynical.… Expand

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denden024Dec 22, 2021

"omg" what a heaping pile of ****.. no atmosphere or music score, this was honestly terrible to the point I was falling asleep during the first half of the movie which seemed like I was watching a parody or some weird premovie interview.. all"omg" what a heaping pile of ****.. no atmosphere or music score, this was honestly terrible to the point I was falling asleep during the first half of the movie which seemed like I was watching a parody or some weird premovie interview.. all the lame*** jokes and innuendo, all of the stupid references to gaming nfts and metaverse, all the flashbacks.. all the forced propaganda and feministic garbage being pushed down my throat made me want to vomit. the second half with all of the awful special effects which honestly look way worse than the first or any other matrix movie.. like the parts when they try to replicate agent Smith's movements him punching look so much worse than the original in 1999.. the plot is completely all over the place and doesn't make any ******* sense.. I had no idea wtf is going on, most of the script and dialogue being ineligible and incoherent. I was so stoked to go see this, even though I got hbo max we went to the movies for the full experience and it is just mindblowingly bad. i wanted to walk out halfway through the movie, it was the worst two and a half hours of my life wasted away. nothing makes any sense.. it triggered my depression to overtake me and gave me a headache.. the trailer for it looked amazing, the movie is nothing like the trailer leads you to believe it will be. I don't recall seeing a single scene having the original agent smith in it, instead you get a lukewarm soft spoken feminine baby face guy and its just the same with morpheus.. it's just full of weirdos who are completely laughable and forgettable and I can't tell what gender they are and then there is Neil patrick harris.. the action scenes and shootouts are atrociously bland and I couldn't focus or understand what was happening.. what a ******* trainwreck!!!… Expand

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disobedientlibDec 22, 2021

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

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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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LiveFoxDec 22, 2021

Another dog **** botched abortion of a film, from an aging, woke, unoriginal Hollywood dip****. Disconnected from the fan base, much like everyone should have remained disconnected from the matrix. I thought revolutions was bad, but thisAnother dog **** botched abortion of a film, from an aging, woke, unoriginal Hollywood dip****. Disconnected from the fan base, much like everyone should have remained disconnected from the matrix. I thought revolutions was bad, but this makes revolutions look like an academy award worthy film. What a pathetic, nostalgia abusing, attempt at a cash grab. I don’t know what the **** Keanu was thinking. Ever since John wick, he’s lost his ****ing mind as well. Just disgusting.… Expand

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DustenmDec 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Complete garbage. There's a monologue in the first 25 minutes giving a review of the first 3 movies. This is self serving trash that completely craps on the originals. Nothing is really added to the story.. this is just a cash grab by wachowsky and Warner bros… 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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ajmoore0351Dec 22, 2021

I have never hated anything as much as I hate this movie. It lost me completely somewhere between Trinity being reintroduced as a "total milf" and the fist bumps with the cute robot sidekicks.

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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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AreYouSeriousDec 22, 2021

"The Last Jedi" of the Matrix series... This out-ruin's Ruin Johnson on every level.
Neo even says something like "It makes me feel like everything we did in the past was pointless." Yup. Yup. Yup.
Writing, direction, cinematography -"The Last Jedi" of the Matrix series... This out-ruin's Ruin Johnson on every level.
Neo even says something like "It makes me feel like everything we did in the past was pointless." Yup. Yup. Yup.
Writing, direction, cinematography - everything; just a messy pile of WTF?
Truly excruciating to watch, like a bad, really bad, fan-film. A wannabe, without even a single moment to enjoy. And not one moment of "bullet-time" even though they mention it (and show it in flashback shots). Really bizarre.
I wonder if it would have been better with both Wachowski's at the helm? Saying that, Matrix had it's time with a complete beginning, middle and end (even though I wasn't a fan of 2 & 3), so there's no need to bother continuing it now. I assume Hugo Weaving turned it down after reading the abomination of a script?… Expand

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jlevDec 22, 2021

This isn't a reboot or reimagining of the trilogy. It's more like a bad parody, just without any humor. Honestly, it's so bad I am not sure how to feel. It's almost like it was tailored made to enrage fans of the original Matrix whileThis isn't a reboot or reimagining of the trilogy. It's more like a bad parody, just without any humor. Honestly, it's so bad I am not sure how to feel. It's almost like it was tailored made to enrage fans of the original Matrix while blatantly cashing in on the IP. Yet another great series falls casualty to idiots. At least it was free on HBO.… Expand

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chapgDec 22, 2021

I'm so frustrated, have no words to describe, so... just a waste of time... so sad

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kpaulDec 22, 2021

I wanted to LOVE you! But you didn't invite back Hugo Weaving and Laurence Freaking Fishburne! Gave us hyper-cut action all while just being a slightly updated retelling. You broke my heart.

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digbigglyDec 22, 2021

I am embarrassed that this movie exists. Horrible from top to bottom. Makes Matrix 2 and 3 look like the Godfather

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PigeonWaspDec 22, 2021

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

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JayQuirozDec 22, 2021

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

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

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

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The_KevinDec 22, 2021

There are many ways to rate a film- cinematography, soundtrack, character development and depth, artistic style, etc. This movie failed every. single. one. I felt like I was watching a fan film remake of the original by a freshman high schoolThere are many ways to rate a film- cinematography, soundtrack, character development and depth, artistic style, etc. This movie failed every. single. one. I felt like I was watching a fan film remake of the original by a freshman high school drama student with a GoPro that just so happens to be dying of cancer so Keanu and Carrie--Ann help out via the Make a Wish Foundation. NPH tries so hard to save this movie but it's just not the right fit for him to play the bad guy. After playing Barney in HIMYM this was simply bad casting for this Analyst role. Don't even get me started on the casting for Morhpeus, Agent Smith and Bugs. This is up there with Tommy Wiseau's The Room- it's pure cringe. "Oh Haiii Morhpeus" was the first thing I thought of when credit's rolled. There are some great drinking games that could be made our of this movie, so at least something good came from this film. I give it a 1 because we did have some fun making fun of this movie.… Expand

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DigitalCaffeineDec 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It started out so good but took a hard nose dive halfway through. The introduction opened so many possibilities and then none of them were taken. I thought the cast was fine enough, but the 2nd half didn't feel like there were consequences for anyone's actions. Remember the original trilogy? People died when mistakes were made; they even referenced it in the duologue here. But now every single person gets saved and it's a happy ending? It doesn't carry the same weight and feels like the easy way out.… Expand

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Necrolegion89Dec 22, 2021

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

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SuperduperjewDec 22, 2021

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

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JonnymacDec 22, 2021

This script, story, and movie are an absolute jumbled mess, It was so forced. I can’t believe how bad everything was. The whole opening scene you can just tell they are on a movie set. The directing was god awful. But, yeah, thatThis script, story, and movie are an absolute jumbled mess, It was so forced. I can’t believe how bad everything was. The whole opening scene you can just tell they are on a movie set. The directing was god awful. But, yeah, that script/story…. So stupid (that attempt at comedy in the beginning, facepalm). What a shame.… Expand

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RichJDec 22, 2021

Meh. Wanted to like it.. Felt way under done. Good ideas followed by atrocious results. The women are the power mantra would be a good switch but again poorly executed with little to no explanation and or reason. It would feel way out ofMeh. Wanted to like it.. Felt way under done. Good ideas followed by atrocious results. The women are the power mantra would be a good switch but again poorly executed with little to no explanation and or reason. It would feel way out of place but the director has stated there was no plan.. and it feels like that's the truth. So unfortunately the winner here is "Money"$$$. I wish it weren't so ridiculously true but it is $$$. Not so much for some of the actors who believe in what there doing but with the hap hazard mess this movie is... It feels like the movie and gaming are now hand in hand with the "plan" release nostalgia that's underdeveloped and overtly PC resulting in "money" made while basically picking the carcass of whatever story has a cult following and killing it for another 10+ year wait till they do it again. Not one to want to be so negative people do get reboots and or retries right. Blade Runner 2049, Dune, and Mad Max F.R. come to mind. So not all is so bleak but it seems like a 1 and 10 shot for most of these retreads.… Expand

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LucenzoDec 22, 2021

Waste of time. Had to use alcohol to get through this pile of garbage, jezus

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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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ashley808Dec 22, 2021

Worst film I’ve seen this year. The first film was fantastic, it made you question your reality, was life just your 9-5 job at your desk? How deep does the rabbit hole go?

The 2nd and 3rd film are what they are.. weren’t the best sequels butWorst film I’ve seen this year. The first film was fantastic, it made you question your reality, was life just your 9-5 job at your desk? How deep does the rabbit hole go?

The 2nd and 3rd film are what they are.. weren’t the best sequels but we’re watchable in that era.

This fourth film.. I want to gouge my eyes out with bleach. I can’t believe Keanu signed up for this, and I’m glad Lawrence and Hugo haven’t made an appearance they must have respect for their work and craft. The story is god awful, why they’ve decided to dig up the old story and add onto it I have no idea. The fight scenes are like watching your drunk uncle trying to fight other people at the Christmas party, and the portrayal of Morpheus leaves a lot to be desired the same goes for agent smith. These characters were brought to life by the actors and to replace them and to try again just feels lazy and sub par to the originals I didn’t have high hopes but I didn’t think it could be this bad. And why that guy from how I met your mother is in it makes it even worse. I’m glad I didn’t pay money to see this in the cinema.… Expand

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cainezenDec 22, 2021

A few great ideas that could have been really interesting fall very short by trying to carry the weight of all the previous films. This feels like a retread (The Force Awakens) rather than a sequel.

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KingTrashBoatDec 22, 2021

Curiosity killed the cat. I am warning you, DO NOT WATCH IT. This is like Shawn if the dead for the matrix. The first half is comedy, the second half is I don’t even know what. Plus innuendos I will not mention that just add to ruining theCuriosity killed the cat. I am warning you, DO NOT WATCH IT. This is like Shawn if the dead for the matrix. The first half is comedy, the second half is I don’t even know what. Plus innuendos I will not mention that just add to ruining the movie. I am saving you if you’re a matrix fan, do not watch… Expand

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TellGoodStoriesDec 22, 2021

The Matrix - but it feels like fan fiction made as a tv movie. I wish I hadn't seen it, it tarnishes the original trilogy. I know their heart was in the right place but it fell way short. Better not to watch it. Not nearly as crisp as theThe Matrix - but it feels like fan fiction made as a tv movie. I wish I hadn't seen it, it tarnishes the original trilogy. I know their heart was in the right place but it fell way short. Better not to watch it. Not nearly as crisp as the original. Special effects weren't as good. The plot just felt wobbly all over. My recommendation is not to watch and preserve what you can of the old trilogy in your mind.… Expand

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8026Dec 22, 2021

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

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MotoserdarDec 22, 2021

I am sorry to say this to a Matrix movie but unfortunately this is a horrible movie. So cheap and sloppy. The only good thing is to watch the original actors again. It's obvious that they tried their best to make this ship wreck to lookI am sorry to say this to a Matrix movie but unfortunately this is a horrible movie. So cheap and sloppy. The only good thing is to watch the original actors again. It's obvious that they tried their best to make this ship wreck to look better. I wish the producers would show the same respect instead of trying to be a bad copy of Marvel. 4 points are for the actors only.… Expand

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anderp87Dec 22, 2021

Really bad movie.
After 1h watching the movie a was waiting to finish as soon as possible a go back home.
Very disappointed.

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netsoftwareDec 22, 2021

Матрица была и навсегда останется иконой... Иконой стиля во всем.... в плане костюмов героев, цвето-коррекцией кадра, свежими ракурсами камеры, нарушающими постулаты Голливуда, выверенными диалогами, из которых нечего убрать и нечегоМатрица была и навсегда останется иконой... Иконой стиля во всем.... в плане костюмов героев, цвето-коррекцией кадра, свежими ракурсами камеры, нарушающими постулаты Голливуда, выверенными диалогами, из которых нечего убрать и нечего добавить, музыкой, которая вызывала эмоции и мурашки, спецэффектами, которые спустя четверть века выглядят очень и очень эффектно и главное уместно. Но главное в Матрице - это многослойный и философский сюжет... до сих пор люди находят нюансы и детали, которые поражают воображение. То что мы получили сейчас.. это... АнтиМатрица, это жалкое паразитирование на культовой вещи. Мне вдвойне жаль, что к этому приложил руку один из авторов оригинала. Хотя, теперь очевидно, что она, увы, "не умеет", а Матрица - стала культом в результате работы команды талантливых людей, в которых Вачовски был лишь одним из.. и судя по всему - далеко не самым важным. Ни один элемент в этой киноотрыжке - не переплюнет оригинал и оба сиквела. Даже всё что скопипастили, выглядит хуже оригинала. Возможно, я не прав, и время покажет, но... пока, я ставлю этому фильму "1 бал", только по тому, что он, на какое то время, дал мне надежду, пусть она и не оправдалась. У всех своё мнение, но я ощутил это так, как если бы, теперь уже сестра, плюнула всем фанатам в лицо. п.с.
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TomMondayDec 22, 2021

Noooope. This ain’t it. The actors are trying their best. But the direction, cinematography, casting & writing really sink this movie from the start. No chemistry between Neo and new Morpheus. Can’t understand anything Jessica Henwick says.Noooope. This ain’t it. The actors are trying their best. But the direction, cinematography, casting & writing really sink this movie from the start. No chemistry between Neo and new Morpheus. Can’t understand anything Jessica Henwick says. And Jada Pinkett is a spent force – she needs to retire. So does this franchise.… Expand

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Mick50008Dec 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm going to have to watch it a couple more times but it felt like a remake that didnt need to happen. Calling people bots just made it seem like it wasn't our world people were living in, more like NPC's in free guy, which just goes against what the matrix movies are IMO. I understand it was still human people but calling them bots was just dumb

I may be overly harsh because I expected a lot , or I may be kind because I liked the trilogy , only time will tell what everyone thinks of it, but I can only give it a 5/10 and even that does feel a little kind on my behalf. Make it a 48/100 lol.… 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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BigEggsKitchenDec 22, 2021

I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity.I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity. I’m here for trinity.… Expand

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AlchemikDec 22, 2021

Cringe-worthy pastiche of the original, capturing none of its climate and impact. Retreads the same general plot, but with confusing caricatures of the familiar characters and plain parodies of the best scenes from the series. It shows noCringe-worthy pastiche of the original, capturing none of its climate and impact. Retreads the same general plot, but with confusing caricatures of the familiar characters and plain parodies of the best scenes from the series. It shows no respect for the material (as absurd as it seems from one of the original creators) or the viewers that hoped for a meaningful expansion of the Matrix universe. The returning actors definitely try their best, but could only do that much with the atrocious material they were given.

Shockingly enough, watching it on a dual screening together with the first movie, Resurrections doesn't even look or sound particularly well – the editing feels chaotic, CGI is mediocre and the soundtrack forgettable. The only way I can explain to myself how this movie happened the way it did is going along with the meta-narrative – maybe WB really forced Lana Wachowski to make this sequel and it's an act of industrial sabotage. If it was meant to make a laughing stock out of Warner Brothers and make sure to kill off the whole series for the future, that'd be the one thing it very much succeeded with.… Expand

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silkLRDec 22, 2021

Film good for the new tech photo, the scenario is missing (you can't even start to compare it to Dark City). The glamour is gone...

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dharmaDec 22, 2021

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

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Dannyj2kDec 22, 2021

Just got back from the cinema and I give this movie a dog poo emoji out of ten. If you have any fond memories of the first three then please don’t ever watch this film . Absolutely awful

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Thompson-proDec 22, 2021

Holy moly, I watched this as an 36 year old together with my 25 year old friend. She didn't know the Matrix trilogy, but I did. We BOTH found this movie to be terrible. Cheap effects, no engaging storyline, terrible editing and actionHoly moly, I watched this as an 36 year old together with my 25 year old friend. She didn't know the Matrix trilogy, but I did. We BOTH found this movie to be terrible. Cheap effects, no engaging storyline, terrible editing and action choreography, bad substitute actors, way too meta and incoherent overall... What the hell were they thinking??? I felt old watching this...in a BAD way. Watch it to rip on it, that's my recommendation. Merry christmas… Expand

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zme-ulDec 22, 2021

I'm a huge fan of the original Matrix movie, the 2 others .. passable
but this one ... this is trash that the sewer rats won't touch

"I'm Morpheus"; no you are not!

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MajinOLesediDec 22, 2021

This is the worst things I've seen. The trilogy was a masterpiece. This feels like a very bad summer flick/documentary/fan fiction.

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bigAreanuDec 22, 2021

Embarrasing!
I think it couldn't have been a worse version so I want to "thank" Lana for this disaster. Way to go!

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DavidWK1221Dec 22, 2021

Seems like merely a cash grab. I had to stop and start again because it was so uninteresting, I thought maybe I tuned something out. Nope, that's the way it is. I didn't care about any of the characters, including Neo, sadly. I didn't haveSeems like merely a cash grab. I had to stop and start again because it was so uninteresting, I thought maybe I tuned something out. Nope, that's the way it is. I didn't care about any of the characters, including Neo, sadly. I didn't have high hopes but was excited for the day to finally come.
Disappointed in this. Solid 4th in the Matrix movies.… Expand

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noonehereDec 22, 2021

I'm not sure what the point of this movie is besides another cash grab. As much as I respect Reeves, I'm also not sure why he signed up for a 4th time. The sequel and the 3rd movie were already underwhelming with metaphors weighing down theI'm not sure what the point of this movie is besides another cash grab. As much as I respect Reeves, I'm also not sure why he signed up for a 4th time. The sequel and the 3rd movie were already underwhelming with metaphors weighing down the plot. With the 4th movie, it already knows that it's not good so it tries to keep reminding you how great the 1st movie was with constant clips, breaking the 4th wall. Speaking of the 1st movie, the fighting choreography was the best. None of the sequels compare even for that one thing. Maybe use more of the budget on that next time if you can't fix it with CGI?

Really, any chance for a good sequel was killed by the 3rd movie's plot. There were things that could have been explored from the 2nd movie, but they didn't.… Expand

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JrtlaktalkDec 22, 2021

This movie was bad, outright bad. The plot made no sense, and was riddled with inconsistencies, holes and unfinished threads. The action was bland, uninspired and gimmicks were overused and became repetitive. The dialogue was awfullyThis movie was bad, outright bad. The plot made no sense, and was riddled with inconsistencies, holes and unfinished threads. The action was bland, uninspired and gimmicks were overused and became repetitive. The dialogue was awfully cringe and often, unbelievably bloody stupid. What also really bothered me was that the two main stars were clearly old, despite the movie trying to sell them as not "having aged at all" - which is completely absurd. The pacing was also nonsensical. The only redeeming thing of this movie is Keanue Reeves and Doogie Howser, which was what made me watch it to the end. WB should never have made 2 or 3, and they sure as certain should not have made this garbage. This should never have been a franchise - and it really has to be over now.… Expand

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ReviewSnapDec 22, 2021

For a film that literally spends time asking "What was great about the Matrix ?". It's surprising they decided to go with the wrong answers only. It presents nothing groundbreaking here in terms of story, action, acting, or effects. ThisFor a film that literally spends time asking "What was great about the Matrix ?". It's surprising they decided to go with the wrong answers only. It presents nothing groundbreaking here in terms of story, action, acting, or effects. This literally feels like a youtube fan-made film, if that fan only experienced the original matrix through reading the plot on Wikipedia.… Expand

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leaveitDec 22, 2021

Very bizarre... Not a complete disaster but a number of stylistic and artistic choices kept dragging it down. The story smacked very heavily of soft reboot despite their Adaptation-style lampshading of it. Fight scenes were truly awful; theVery bizarre... Not a complete disaster but a number of stylistic and artistic choices kept dragging it down. The story smacked very heavily of soft reboot despite their Adaptation-style lampshading of it. Fight scenes were truly awful; the camera was constantly far too close for some reason, as though directed by someone who did not direct the Matrix. Music sounded royalty-free. Jada Pinkett-Smith in old makeup... Named robot characters that have no use except to high-five someone once... A nearly incomprehensible reason to bring Neo and Trinity back... G.I. Joe gunfights like never before... Very awkward dialogue between Neo and Trinity that made me feel like a friend was making a social faux pas... These are some of the oddities. It's not that the original trilogy was Citizen Kane or something (the dialogue was cringey from day one), but other than some weird story structure in the sequels it was at least well-shot, characters' motivations were comprehensible, the music was highly memorable, and it didn't tackle too many themes at once.

Just imagine the Matrix, but:
1. Music's bad
2. There are no monologue-worthy actors, but there are still monologues
3. Action scenes are all zoomed in, you have no idea what's happening
4. The story is at least as convoluted as Reloaded and Revolutions, characters seem to do stuff for no real reason
5. Keanu Reeves talks about painting the sky with rainbows in his weird deadpan

In a word, bizarre. Just think of your least favorite Matrix and all the reasons it was your least favorite and this has more of that.… Expand

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Perseus69Dec 22, 2021

Reading all the bad reviews, you almost feel like people are overreacting and it can't really be that bad. I watched the first 20 minutes and, surprise, it really is terrible. You know that when someone literally says "O. M. G." in aReading all the bad reviews, you almost feel like people are overreacting and it can't really be that bad. I watched the first 20 minutes and, surprise, it really is terrible. You know that when someone literally says "O. M. G." in a dialogue, the movie it's bound to be bad. This must be a fan-made movie, I can't believe that (some of) the same people behind the first Matrix have made this. This is "Men in black" bad, SyFy bad. Some people have clearly more money than sense. The only thing worse than this movie is the fact that some positive reviews actually have been written.… Expand

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Lousy33Dec 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1st off "MATRIX IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE!" The trilogy is on the list, but "matrix" IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE..This here is DISRESPECTFUL to all the ones who really like this movie..I WANNA CURSE!!! This is the most horrible of all horrible movies to me..I FEEL THEY HATE US NOW..THEY NEED TO REDEEM THIS FAILURE!! QUICKLY… Expand

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ImhonestDec 22, 2021

I consider myself a hugh fan of the originals, specially the first one. I m so sad to see what they did here ...
I was not prepared for such a bad film. The plot, the kung fu fights, the action scenes ... nothing works. Do not go to theI consider myself a hugh fan of the originals, specially the first one. I m so sad to see what they did here ...
I was not prepared for such a bad film. The plot, the kung fu fights, the action scenes ... nothing works. Do not go to the cinema, don-t support this garbage.… Expand

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CrazyOldDaveDec 22, 2021

No substance. No style. No character. A meme and parody of its former self. Do not make a sequel to this. Start over.

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sirdiddymusDec 22, 2021

Another stinking pile of hollywood garbage trying to live off the nostalgia of it's better originals. Couldn't help but feel similar feelings as i did when watching the Disney star wars movies. The problem with trying to live off theAnother stinking pile of hollywood garbage trying to live off the nostalgia of it's better originals. Couldn't help but feel similar feelings as i did when watching the Disney star wars movies. The problem with trying to live off the nostalgia of the originals is; your constantly reminded how much better they were to the stinking pile of **** your currently watching. Dog crap.… Expand

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irichardDec 22, 2021

Marveltrix… I give it a point because of Carrie-Anne and Keanu. The ambience, the fights, the music, the cameras everything destroyed…It looks like a Star Wars or Marvel average film…I hope the next one fix all this things and make an iconicMarveltrix… I give it a point because of Carrie-Anne and Keanu. The ambience, the fights, the music, the cameras everything destroyed…It looks like a Star Wars or Marvel average film…I hope the next one fix all this things and make an iconic one like the 1st or even 2nd.… 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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TeffhkDec 22, 2021

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

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

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SolderDec 22, 2021

So sad to see the matrix go down so fast... the only good matrix film is the first one, the rest are bad! And this one is aweful. lazy script, i guess after the first movie, the director(Lena wachowski) have some good ideas, but seems to beSo sad to see the matrix go down so fast... the only good matrix film is the first one, the rest are bad! And this one is aweful. lazy script, i guess after the first movie, the director(Lena wachowski) have some good ideas, but seems to be clueless as a director... I am sorry but this movie fails, 2 stars at max! no i can´t recommend it. sorry… Expand

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takotacoaDec 22, 2021

There is inevitably going to be a lot of political backlash around this film from angry people who don't like some of the changes that threaten the cool masculinity of the original films. For me, those changes weren't a major issue, and ifThere is inevitably going to be a lot of political backlash around this film from angry people who don't like some of the changes that threaten the cool masculinity of the original films. For me, those changes weren't a major issue, and if anything were some of the more entertaining aspects of the movie. There were a few moments that felt a little overbearing, but nothing too egregious.

The real issue is that the movie just isn't very good. The music was bland, the CGI was ugly, the editing was bad, the choreography was uninteresting and the action was occasionally hard to read a la the Bourne films, the cinematography was lifeless, the script was pretty abysmal, with several interesting ideas all executed poorly. The use of flashbacks were atrocious. The meta commentary immediately wore thin. While this is definitely not a full retread of older Matrix films, it still carries the baggage of one. Huge swaths of the movie are just people explaining things to the audience. The earlier movies are somewhat guilty of this, but Keanu just doesn't work as an audience surrogate or as an engaging character here and we are mostly taken out of the film as a result. Keanu lacks the intensity he had when he was younger, leaving him to mostly just appear bored, and the flat framing and editing does nothing to help remedy that. This especially comes across in the action, such as when he's jumping away from an explosion and it really feels like an old dude jumping in front of a green screen. The newcomers were fine, but the Morpheus surrogate didn't feel anything like Morpheus or the other character he's meant to embody. The whole thing felt like a made for TV movie with a bigger budget that went almost entirely to bad CGI. Carrie-Anne Moss is fine, which is good because her character is integral to the better aspects of the plot, but Keanu really is the crux of the film and fails to carry it. The new villains do not work. This honestly just doesn't feel like a Matrix movie. It feels like a pitch with some salvageable ideas in it.… Expand

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Saladin1010Dec 22, 2021

The film is a disgrace too the legacy!
The casting is utterly awful! And the visuals look cheap and ugly!

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Turin_VidsmidrDec 22, 2021

If you're a fan of the Matrix make yourself a favour and don't watch this garbage.

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LewisD25Dec 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If I was to sum up my feelings about this film, it would be this: it is a parody of itself. It is a shell of a Matrix movie without the soul of the original. The film is such a departure from the first Matrix movie that the filmmakers needed to constantly insert clips of the original to remind the audience of what they are watching. This film drags on for far too long during the first half, and lacks a cohesive plot. Why did we need this movie?… Expand

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PelmeshkoDec 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Такого г-на я точно не ожидал. Имхо, не имели права снять хуже, но на столько хуже... Камеру в руках держит человек с трясущимися руками, она постоянно трясётся, снимали на телефон?))) Актёры из не дорогих сериалов, ничего против не имею, но ощущение, что смотришь Нетфликс. Лучше бы вообще неизвестных личностей набрали. Отвратительные сцены стрельбы с самого начала фильма. Боёвка поставлена плохо. Неимоверно долгий бой с Смиттом. Ну и сцена с паузой, как по мне, просто ужас. Я считаю, что камера должна была двигаться вокруг Нео, а не "Барни", ощущение, что на хромокее сняли. Я не выдержал и вышел посредине фильма из кинотеатра...… Expand

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McHoxDec 22, 2021

what a horrible waste of my time and precious hard drive space. the writing is incredibly bad, it feels like fanfic with a budget of a couple millions.

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Jesterhead85Dec 22, 2021

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

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AhlgrenDec 22, 2021

Did the cgi get worse this time around or is it me?
I fell a sleep like a lot of people did.

I can remember a single fun or cool thing from this movie.

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johndooeeDec 22, 2021

1 for Keanu and 1 for Carrie-Anne that's all
When I watched this movie, I felt that my childhood was raped.

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ScienceAdvisorDec 22, 2021

Garbage scenes that are rammed together without any actual story. Lazy, woke, and boring.

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CutlosoDec 22, 2021

After watching the film, I was disappointed. It really turned out to be a half-sequel, half-remake of the original film - that is, the main story is almost the same as in the first part, even some scenes are copied almost frame by frame, onlyAfter watching the film, I was disappointed. It really turned out to be a half-sequel, half-remake of the original film - that is, the main story is almost the same as in the first part, even some scenes are copied almost frame by frame, only some details are changed and new characters are added, which cannot be compared with the old ones.

The original Matrix still looks better and passes the test of time, it is better to revise it (well, the whole trilogy at the same time).… Expand

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FaldrilanDec 22, 2021

The movie is absolutely horrendous. Fell asleep during my first watching of the film, the movie drags on and on without a single ounce of plot to capture my interest. The only reason to watch this film is to see how low this franchise has gotten.

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SlimesterDec 22, 2021

The Matrix Reloaded was inadequate, the Matrix Revolutions was irredeemable, but this is absolutely inexcusably, incomprehensibly bad.

A convoluted, incoherent mash up of conflicting story, inane dialogue, banal action set pieces andThe Matrix Reloaded was inadequate, the Matrix Revolutions was irredeemable, but this is absolutely inexcusably, incomprehensibly bad.

A convoluted, incoherent mash up of conflicting story, inane dialogue, banal action set pieces and atrocious acting. Some scenes are so overwhelmingly awful that they feel like a genuine student-made parody film.

Two stars awarded for reminding me with all its pretentious metacinematic tripe just how great the original film was.… Expand

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raybanDec 22, 2021

God i wanted to like this movie so badly but it's just awful. The opening 20 minutes might as well be a fan film.

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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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Arnak101Dec 22, 2021

The final scene is laughable. They are trying to bait us for a sequel of this! Hilarious.

Every fight scene does not advance the plot. There is no character interaction, just punching each other. The main "crux" of the story is the loveThe final scene is laughable. They are trying to bait us for a sequel of this! Hilarious.

Every fight scene does not advance the plot. There is no character interaction, just punching each other.

The main "crux" of the story is the love between Neo and Trinity. They focus on worst part about all the previous movies.

Trailers made me hopefull. I thought this would tell some metaverse story, they would explain something about the real world being a 2nd level of the matrix. They could focus on quantum computing and make the world much broader and deeper, while explaining new sci-fi concepts.

First matrix was deeper and more technologically advanced than most viewers. This one is stuck in the past, and is far dumber than most people watching it. This is honestly an embarassment, and im embarassed i have seen it. Hopefully the sequelbate wont come true, because i cant imagine them somehow making an even less thoughtfull movie than this.… 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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SamiIsidorioDec 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Parece que Ressurection só tem uma boa fotografia a entregar, o filme carregado de nostalgia para o telespectador não supre as expectativas de um dos blockbusters mais esperados do ano, triste fim para uma das maiores trilogias da história.… Expand

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enut_butterDec 22, 2021

The worst thing I’ve watched in a decade, maybe longer. It’s not even funny bad, it’s just bad-bad. It’s so bad I’m going to cancel my HBOMax subscription. When Hollywood is completely dead here in the near future they will cite this film asThe worst thing I’ve watched in a decade, maybe longer. It’s not even funny bad, it’s just bad-bad. It’s so bad I’m going to cancel my HBOMax subscription. When Hollywood is completely dead here in the near future they will cite this film as a prime example of just how bad things got.… Expand

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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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viroodiemDec 22, 2021

Seriously. What did you really expect? Much closer to the second film than the first. The CGI and special effects quality will surprise you on how low level they are. The characterization is just off to an uncanny valley level. Reeves is notSeriously. What did you really expect? Much closer to the second film than the first. The CGI and special effects quality will surprise you on how low level they are. The characterization is just off to an uncanny valley level. Reeves is not really neo. Hes still stuck in Johnny Silverhand mode from Cyberpunk 77. The propaganda is amped up to 11 like you would expect. Everything about this is either bad or just off. Leaving you a similar bad taste in your mouth that the Matrix 2 did. Only instead of the flavor of body sweat this film leaves you thinking you just got a face full of urine. Far more insulting. Barely cohesive enough to function.

Its truly a bizarre sight to see a director so oblivious as to why people liked the original source material. Then again it should not really be that shocking. The matrix never actually was about what the real matrix is. If you were online during those days and somewhat knew these hidden stories that are now the lore of the internet and proto dark web, you would know things like The Black Vault. The Matrix document has NOTHING to do with this franchise and it was basically leeching off something much more fringe and dark. So its that sort of drop off and disrespect for the orignial film from the true source material do you see here with this "film" from the Original Matrix movie. Basically unrelated. Simply sharing the same name.

Dont bother watching unless you want to be underwhelmed, disappointed by a preachy and bloated vanity project.… Expand

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yury_sDec 22, 2021

Disappointing action and plot. Waste of money and time. Not recommend to anyone.

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Orkun86Dec 22, 2021

This time of age noone respect source of anythink . this inclusion and paint everythink pink stuff started to annoy me .wtf did i watched. i opened this acc just to wrote this. if u are like me fan of matrix movies+anime and if u are doingThis time of age noone respect source of anythink . this inclusion and paint everythink pink stuff started to annoy me .wtf did i watched. i opened this acc just to wrote this. if u are like me fan of matrix movies+anime and if u are doing every year matrix maraton dont even see this and destroy somethink u love. if u even see this movie 1 time they will make the money they want and it doesnt matter for them fans are happy or not but if we destroy them on box office and made them lose money this sh**t wil not happen agein hopefully......… Expand

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madagreementDec 22, 2021

It's really hard to give a clear review on that movie. Sure I was happy to get back to the matrix but honestly, for the past 10 years, what outstanding movies the Washowski's did ? None.
I was affraid to see an LGBTQ+ propaganda or some PCIt's really hard to give a clear review on that movie. Sure I was happy to get back to the matrix but honestly, for the past 10 years, what outstanding movies the Washowski's did ? None.
I was affraid to see an LGBTQ+ propaganda or some PC **** and it was not not the case, so at least one good point (even though you could argue that there is a lot of implied messages about the transcandance of the gender through the machines etc...).
My main problem is the film in itself. It feels "odd" or "out of place". I did not believe a single second in the new Matrix update that is now Yellowish. I thought it was too warm for me. But also Keanu... what a useless dumb f in is Avatar form. It looks like the director asked him to play the Keanu Reeves from the Cyberpunk 2077 E3 presentation in 2019 ! Back bent, clumsy and always with this agape face... What a disappointment. Also the movie is pretty predictible and the plot is... How to say it... Kind of "meh". Sure there are some interesting shots but, not much more. Also I realised when the movie ended that Neo NEVER EVER Touched a single gun... I don't know if they are trying to differ John Wick from The Matrix but for me it's a shame.
Overall I did not have high expectations but it's far from good even if not catastrophic. I'll just re watch the masterpiece from 1999 that had in my opinion far better VFX in terms of creativity and grittyness.… Expand

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EibonDec 22, 2021

Netflix-grade expensive 2 hours 28 minutes long feminism advertisement video.

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Fo_Que_RicoDec 22, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is a comedy and romantic movie that put a Neo like “nobody” and Trinity is the the one. This movie push the meta-trans message to another level, is sad to see the matrix like a joke. Matrix 4/Resurrections is a garbage of non-binary cult.… Expand

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VindicatorDec 22, 2021

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

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Rick_DeckardDec 22, 2021

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

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D3M0N07Dec 22, 2021

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

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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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oga8867Dec 22, 2021

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

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Pouya500Dec 22, 2021

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

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