The Matrix is truly one of the best sci-fi films that I've ever seen. It combines superb special effects with a somewhat original premise (machines taking over the world) with a Internet spin on it. The violence isn't as bad as the critics say; although, the lobby shoot out scene may've been pushing it. Those who find fault or confusion with the plot as being paper thin obviously weren't paying attention, because Morpheus (Fishburne) practically spins the entire length of the film explaining WHAT the Matrix is. In fact, the film was so good I was able to overlook Reeves' marginal performance.
The film also inserts a Christian them of presenting Neo as a Jesus like savior; Morpheus' scripture like quotes; even a Judas character. My only complaint is that the film present a slew of unanswered questions. For starters...
1.) Why would the machines even need humans as a source of energy in the first place? Haven't they heard of geo-thermal or wind energy?
2.) Is it true that the machines are literally creating-er "growing" human beings in their endless "fields"? If so, then that opens up an annoying can of worms that I'm not gonna to touch. But if they have the whiz to grow humans, then they should be able to develop a more productive energy source.
3.) I really find it hard to believe that humans would take such an extremely, dumb action of destroying their own Earthy environment (via somehow "scorching" the sky) just to win a war against the machines. Didn't anyone ever think of using a EMP (electromagnetic pules) back then when it was REALLY useful?
4.) You'd think the machines would eventually catch on to humans mysteriously being awakened from their pods; and instead would immediately terminate them as apposed to dumping them into the sewer--only to be fished out by the rebels shortly thereafter.
5.) Wouldn't the traitor (Cypher) had been a little concerned that he'd be caught by his crewmates when logged on to the Matrix to perform his under-the-table dealings with Agent Smith? And HOW was he able to log off with out any assistance?
Questions, questions, questions! Hopefully the sequels will provide some answers.
Rating: 9
The film also inserts a Christian them of presenting Neo as a Jesus like savior; Morpheus' scripture like quotes; even a Judas character. My only complaint is that the film present a slew of unanswered questions. For starters...
1.) Why would the machines even need humans as a source of energy in the first place? Haven't they heard of geo-thermal or wind energy?
2.) Is it true that the machines are literally creating-er "growing" human beings in their endless "fields"? If so, then that opens up an annoying can of worms that I'm not gonna to touch. But if they have the whiz to grow humans, then they should be able to develop a more productive energy source.
3.) I really find it hard to believe that humans would take such an extremely, dumb action of destroying their own Earthy environment (via somehow "scorching" the sky) just to win a war against the machines. Didn't anyone ever think of using a EMP (electromagnetic pules) back then when it was REALLY useful?
4.) You'd think the machines would eventually catch on to humans mysteriously being awakened from their pods; and instead would immediately terminate them as apposed to dumping them into the sewer--only to be fished out by the rebels shortly thereafter.
5.) Wouldn't the traitor (Cypher) had been a little concerned that he'd be caught by his crewmates when logged on to the Matrix to perform his under-the-table dealings with Agent Smith? And HOW was he able to log off with out any assistance?
Questions, questions, questions! Hopefully the sequels will provide some answers.
Rating: 9