The Matrix Resurrections

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JayQuirozDec 22, 2021

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

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

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

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DurhamizhoganDec 24, 2021

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

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MrimperatorDec 22, 2021

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

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rolitheoneDec 26, 2021

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

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SolearDec 22, 2021

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

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IngvordDec 24, 2021

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

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Roscoe782Dec 22, 2021

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

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HirsbrunnerDec 23, 2021

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

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Miktek73Dec 24, 2021

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

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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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Rscflo7Dec 23, 2021

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

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DeceptiTomDec 23, 2021

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

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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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Jesterhead85Dec 22, 2021

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

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ArnoCasiusDec 24, 2021

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

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QreDec 23, 2021

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

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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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berylekmotylekDec 25, 2021

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

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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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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 ↓

8.3 out of 12 = 69%

⚡️ acting - 0.6

⚡️ cinematography - 0.7

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⚡️ 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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jdamickDec 25, 2021

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

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TrypsinogenDec 24, 2021

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

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

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oga8867Dec 22, 2021

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

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Jordan161Dec 23, 2021

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

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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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GamingCouchSpudDec 27, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

The Good

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

The Bad

The film is not great, it is also not terrible

Overall

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

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

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JCSSDec 23, 2021

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

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DonkeyBunchDec 22, 2021

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

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rMJu9CSUtCDec 23, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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8026Dec 22, 2021

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

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daveinpublicDec 24, 2021

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

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

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

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

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Brianfresh007Dec 25, 2021

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

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Pouya500Dec 22, 2021

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

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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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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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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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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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TeffhkDec 22, 2021

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

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

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Psilocloud12Dec 23, 2021

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

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PjcostDec 25, 2021

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

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KiroIDec 29, 2021

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

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ittiittiDec 26, 2021

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

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geometricalDec 27, 2021

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

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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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exTRme87Dec 25, 2021

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

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TVJerryDec 25, 2021

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

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Sadegh_Dec 23, 2021

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

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XENOMORPHFAN092Dec 23, 2021

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

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ZathaDec 23, 2021

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

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reactionforceDec 25, 2021

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

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Ch42Dec 23, 2021

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

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wesseldjDec 25, 2021

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

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LuciferSynd666Dec 24, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MoodlerDec 26, 2021

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

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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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HowufDec 26, 2021

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

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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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sporting1986Jan 9, 2022

I watched this movie and I have to say the acting was so bad and so cheesy it made me shrug. How could such well-known actors accept this movie?

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ViolettMay 26, 2022

Долго думал что ставить. Поставил бы достаточно высокую оценку вплоть до момента, где Тринити спасает Нео – после этого думал – надо 0 ставить. Но всё-таки ставлю 4 из 10 – 3 балла за Киану Ривза – одного из моих любимых актеров и 1 за самДолго думал что ставить. Поставил бы достаточно высокую оценку вплоть до момента, где Тринити спасает Нео – после этого думал – надо 0 ставить. Но всё-таки ставлю 4 из 10 – 3 балла за Киану Ривза – одного из моих любимых актеров и 1 за сам фильм. В принципе сразу было понятно, что от человека, который бал страшненьким мужиком, а потом стал страшненькой тетенькой не следует ожидать ничего хорошего. Нео предстает нам в образе психически нездорового нерда, да и, честно говоря, староват он уже для такого фильма, новый Морфеус откровенно слабоват, а шутеечки и ужимки только портят образ, харизма нового Смита ну никак не дотягивает до Хьюго Уивинга – вот даже и не близко, зачем он в сюжете и какой интерес имеет – ну вообще нифига не понятно. Ну и, разумеется, никуда без ЛГБТ повестки (обнимающиеся бабушки) и констатации факта, что женщины – классные и сильные, а мужики – тупые и слабые – теперь, видимо, Тринити – избранная, а Нео – так – придаток. Я всё ждал какого-нибудь резного поворота сюжета, но ничего нового – какая-то смесь из старых фильмов и чего-то непонятного нового. В общем, из кинотеатра я вышел какой-то разочарованный.… Expand

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scott_324Dec 27, 2021

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

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MooncalfianJan 19, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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finbarnyaJan 21, 2022

It has a few Interesting meta-ideas but let down by dull action and meaningless plot.

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HealingToolboxJan 30, 2022

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

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scb47Jan 9, 2022

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

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ShiningLionJan 9, 2022

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

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

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

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ARmy251084Jan 14, 2022

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

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Jim222001Feb 6, 2023

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

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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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zerobaneJan 12, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meet the new improved NEO!!!

Well kind of; he can't fight, he can't use any powers and is no longer the hero. He can stop bullets; which he does over and over again and a completey useless punch. By the end, you are hoping one of the bullet scenes loops takes him out to end both his misery and the audience. By the end he is completely subservient to trinity; apparently she was the hero entire time. Not forced at all; made complete sense (sigh).

All the scenes are utter rubbish; jumble story that is forced and looks like a college class production. Something about humans and love conquers all with just terrible plot points that go nowhere. Acting and directing at all time low. The opening scene is just terrible and jumbled; it's like they shot everything in a 20ftx20ft set only.

The good:
+1 star - for any scene with neil patrick harris, he really did a great job and any of his scenes were well done. Made a terrific "bad guy". Unfortunately that is about 15mins of movie.

Some nostalgia and cut backs to old movies; probably best parts.… Expand

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Kristoff_PLDec 26, 2021

Was a good watch , Neo and Trinity (good to see in good shapes) !!
Should be 9/10 .
minus 1 point for lgbt... shame.

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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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DoctorZackJan 16, 2022

An incredibly cynical look back at the last 20 years or so. Not just of the Matrix, but society and how film and technology has been affected as well. The film is so cynical, intentionally so, that it inevitably goes over casual audiences.

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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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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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TAPRDec 28, 2021

Uma continuação digna pro que foi estabelecido no 2 e 3. Eu estava ansioso para ver como iam dar upgrade nos conceitos tech do filme com nossa tecnologia e conexão atual. Tem autocrítica, ironia, lutas, BULLET TIME e a base da trilogia: o amor.

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BroyaxJan 11, 2022

La résurrection ne s’est pas bien passée… et pour cause, puisqu’il s’agit de la suite de la suite… de la suite ! Or, les deux précédentes (suites) partaient déjà totalement en vrille après le tout premier, lequel tenait plus ou moins debout,La résurrection ne s’est pas bien passée… et pour cause, puisqu’il s’agit de la suite de la suite… de la suite ! Or, les deux précédentes (suites) partaient déjà totalement en vrille après le tout premier, lequel tenait plus ou moins debout, demeurait bancal mais tel un somnambule, continuait de déambuler ardemment et de nous en mettre plein la vue sur le fil de l’incrédulité !

C’est que le Matrix 1, celui de 2000, avait pour lui non seulement ses effets spéciaux stupéfiants mais surtout une réalisation… prodigieuse ! ici, dans ce Matrix 4, c’est clairement la douche froide à cet égard : montage trop nerveux, ralentis moins bien faits, moins spectaculaires et surtout plus rares ; enfin, le côté artistique est bien moins réussi, moins frappant, le cadre, la photographie, les couleurs même !…

Sans compter l’absence de Fishburne et Weaving qui apportaient chacun dans leur registre énormément à leurs personnages ! leurs ‘remplaçants’ ne sont pas à la hauteur et les ‘nouveaux’ sont anecdotiques. Au mieux. Reeves a l’air lessivé ici (c’est vraiment toi, John Wick, on ne te reconnaît pas !) et Moss un brin endormie… je crois qu’ils n’en ont rien à battre en fait : ils prennent le fric de ce super nanar et basta !

En tout cas, l’espèce de scénar qui prétend nous occuper pendant deux heures et quart (hors générique de fin de presque…. un quart d’heure !) pédale à la fois dans la choucroute, la nostalgie maladroite et le fan service décérébré. C’est dire ici que la Matrice tourne à vide presque aussi vite qu’elle a commencé et qu’après un démarrage lent, elle cale au bout d’une heure… et ce qui se déroule ensuite sombre dans un certain ridicule, pour ne pas dire un ridicule certain.

Une seule bonne idée dans le lot, si je puis dire, celle du psy… qu’on n’avait pas vu venir. Mais de toute façon, une suite directe après les si médiocres Matrix 2 et 3 ne pouvait aller que droit dans le mur, surtout après un hiatus aussi long (18 ans après le 3 !).… Expand

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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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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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KristiancraKJan 20, 2022

The best film in 2021-2022. Action 100%. Matrix 5 incoming...in 2023 maybe.

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giorgosdeltaJan 9, 2022

Total waste of 2.5 valuable hours of your time for pointless dialogues and offline plot
Worst of all, Keeanu Reaves doesn't even want to look-talk-kiss his co-star Carrie-Anne Moss's old lover-eternal mistress, and this is evident throughoutTotal waste of 2.5 valuable hours of your time for pointless dialogues and offline plot
Worst of all, Keeanu Reaves doesn't even want to look-talk-kiss his co-star Carrie-Anne Moss's old lover-eternal mistress, and this is evident throughout the film whenever he is close to her.
Keanu probably doesn't believe in anything of his acting and you can see it (there is clear evidence about it) just take a closer look at the official poster of the movie, where he proposes his hand forward rather to say to all of you, no do not see this movie, I was paid and that is enough, do not waste your time my dear fans. Garbage fantasy follows.
A more honest title for the film would be "Fartrix", hand proposed, it's comimg out, hold your breath.… Expand

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D3D11Mar 19, 2022

This movie is nowhere near as bad as they say. In fact, you get the same goose bumps as in the previous movies.

My problem is that the movie wanted "too much to tell", so you get the feeling that things are happening too fast. It is obviousThis movie is nowhere near as bad as they say. In fact, you get the same goose bumps as in the previous movies.

My problem is that the movie wanted "too much to tell", so you get the feeling that things are happening too fast. It is obvious that it needed to split to another 3 sequels instead of just one.

The other problem is that the action scenes are downgraded compared to the former movies, and yes, the characters of Morpheus and Mr. Smith aren't hit that hard as before (bad actor choices).

But regardless of these, this movie is just as unique as the former Matrix movies. I'm unable to grasp all these negative reviews. Maybe the problem is that this movie requires you to think a little bit more, which seems to be impossible for most of the people.… Expand

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andre_rosselMay 8, 2022

La película es fabulosa. Pienso incluso mejor que la 1. Casi 20 años tienen su efecto en los efectos. Pero sobre todo creo la nueva tiene un toque humano que siempre le faltó a la franquicia. Además conserva esa esperanza distinta claro de laLa película es fabulosa. Pienso incluso mejor que la 1. Casi 20 años tienen su efecto en los efectos. Pero sobre todo creo la nueva tiene un toque humano que siempre le faltó a la franquicia. Además conserva esa esperanza distinta claro de la esperanza de la primera película (ganarle a las maquinas). Totalmente recomendable.… Expand

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theredskyJan 16, 2022

An improvement from the previous film but not a great improvement. At least it felt somewhat like a Matrix film in concept but not visually. I don’t mean the visuals are bad. The visual effects look good and so does the cinematography butAn improvement from the previous film but not a great improvement. At least it felt somewhat like a Matrix film in concept but not visually. I don’t mean the visuals are bad. The visual effects look good and so does the cinematography but it’s missing that iconic green tint. This is obviously a minor issue but it impacts the film a lot. The green tint is iconic to the trilogy and it not being here makes the film feel like it’s lacking something. A lot of this film feels like it’s lacking. The story is really weak and contrived and it’s meta commentary is awful. It’s possible to do meta commentary on your own films/genre right, look to the Scream films for that, but it’s awful here. They make fun of the tropes but then do the exact same thing without a hint of irony. It feels like they forgot there was meta commentary to this film. It’s my biggest issue with this film and it really drags it down. Some of the action doesn’t necessarily suck but it isn’t great either. It’s hard to tell what is going on and it’s filmed in such a bland way. The performances are fine. Keanu Reeves is being Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss is fine. Neil Patrick Harris and Jonathan Groff are standouts but I take issue with their characters. Groff plays Hugo Weaving’s role from the original films but he just kinda starts being Agent Smith. There isn’t any build up prior and he just becomes him. The issue I have with Neil Patrick Harris’s character is due to his presentation on screen. They lower the frame rate whenever he is on screen and it looks awful. They lower the frame rate a lot in this movie and it never looks good. This film really didn’t need to have been made but at least it has some sort of message which is more than I can say for Revolutions. I probably would recommend passing on this movie and just watching the original again.… Expand

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fart123Feb 12, 2022

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ivanshvedkoJan 11, 2022

Pointless money grab. It has or brings no value. Do not waste your time. Buy something useful. Do not spend your hard earned money on this piece of ...

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WarfDJan 9, 2022

Yes, it's quite bad. Nobody expected anything good in the plot department here - after all, even the 2nd Matrix was good only in action and visuals. But this time they've totally failed even in the technical department. No style, no visuals,Yes, it's quite bad. Nobody expected anything good in the plot department here - after all, even the 2nd Matrix was good only in action and visuals. But this time they've totally failed even in the technical department. No style, no visuals, mediocre and boring action scenes, bad choreography, mediocre operator work. Special effects are bland, sometimes horrendous, especially when they show robots up close. And we're comparing movies with 18 years of difference.
On top of that, the new actors are all dull. Lame new Morfeus, lame new Smith, lame Merovingian, lame and boring new main heroine and hew crew. Barney Stinson seems like the only good new addition, but he can't carry this trainwreck.
The whole movie feels like a parody - check this out, we can do similar scenes as in the first movie, but worse. Well, good for you, but why don't I just go and watch the first movie then?
And if you ironize about bad unnecessary sequels, it doesn't excuse when you make one yourself.… Expand

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ShayanNouraeiJan 14, 2022

It is not the Matrix that we all loved and changed the world of cinema about 20 years ago. It was just a commercial movie and an advertisement for the Matrix game that is going to be released in the near future.

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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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AlBal665Jan 16, 2022

I actually really enjoyed the new Matrix film, not sure why it’s got all the mixed reviews. If you like the Matrix films but haven’t been sure about watching it because of the reviews then just ignore them and go and see it!

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ButtnessJan 14, 2022

Not special. You might like it if you're into love stories and marvel movies

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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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CoonarosJan 11, 2022

Is someone that have watched the first movies and liked this one? Im not sure for someone that this movie is his first step into the matrix universe but for me is total 0 ! Trying some nostalgia tricks but didnt work ! Fights are a joke . TheIs someone that have watched the first movies and liked this one? Im not sure for someone that this movie is his first step into the matrix universe but for me is total 0 ! Trying some nostalgia tricks but didnt work ! Fights are a joke . The lines was like a 10 years old kid write them....It hurts that much that i have to score to low for a movie called Matrix....Sorry Keanu still love you but this movie is not good! For old school fans just dont waste your time ... Keep the nice memories of Matrix and dodge this move… 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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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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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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Stavex112Jan 2, 2022

The best of the sequals. It expends on the story of the Matrix and it is continuation from where the video game Matrix online ended.

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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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PhoenixReveiwsJan 16, 2022

After re-watching the first three Matrix movies, I can't say that this one was necessary. I mean, in the movie they even joke about the studio forcing them to make another movie, which unfortunately doesn't make the situation any better. TheAfter re-watching the first three Matrix movies, I can't say that this one was necessary. I mean, in the movie they even joke about the studio forcing them to make another movie, which unfortunately doesn't make the situation any better. The action is fine, there's a good amount of it, the music is really good for the fight scenes. White rabbit works well for the movie. There are some cool ideas like the machines working with the humans, but unfortunately, go unexplored for a weaker plot point. Morpheus and Agent Smith are both there, but not, but are played by different actors. They made a very weird and unconvincing reason for them being like that, and they go the whole movie not doing anything of significance. You could easily write them out of the movie and it'd have the same impact. Honestly, as most people expected this is inherently just another cash grab sequel that studios are pumping out all the time today, and frankly, while it had the potential to be decent it just didn't use the plot lines that could expand on the story at all. The same message and theme are explained again, but this time they even use clips from older movies to show it, to where it seems like they had no idea what to do with it and you could tell. Neo and Trinity never seemed like a powerful enough couple to be the whole drive for the matrix to even exist beyond the third movie, both narratively and literally. Carrie-Anne Moss seems bored in this movie, and I can understand why. It's also weird how they felt the need to make Trinity just as powerful as Neo. At least they didn't nerf Neo just to prop her up. But not everyone has to have the same strength to be equally as important to the story. Instead of cool fight scenes from Neo, you just get him force pushing people over and over. It's I don't know if they waited 10 years too long to make another movie. Overall Matrix Regurgitations just feels like a cash grab rehash like the Force Awakens, but now it makes fun of itself and uses old clips which just makes it feel lazier. It wasn't bad and at least it was better than the third movie, but it tells no new story and just doesn't justify its own existence.… Expand

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