[BMW F22]

I must say, I am a bit disappointed in the movie…I didn’t really get it.

[TXSTYLE]

I was entertained and it had some really great moments. Even though I watched it at home, I'm certain it will do well at the Box Office. Sure I can imagine adding or subtracting some content but overall, entertaining for me.

[Torgus]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I was entertained and it had some really great moments. Even though I watched it at home, I'm certain it will do well at the Box Office. Sure I can imagine adding or subtracting some content but overall, entertaining for me.

How much of it was just reused old scene or tropes just done differently or updated? Just curious. Because from the trailer it looks like most of it is just recycled ideas. Helicopter rooftop or training dogo etc. as examples.

Time to go download it from my favorite torrent site and watch it on my big screen...

[fiveohwblow]

Originally Posted by Torgus

How much of it was just reused old scene or tropes just done differently or updated? Just curious. Because from the trailer it looks like most of it is just recycled ideas. Helicopter rooftop or training dogo etc. as examples.

Time to go download it from my favorite torrent site and watch it on my big screen...

A LOT. Watched this last night and the one that stuck out to me the absolute most was Neo’s most triumphant moment in the original series, stopping bullets. Last night he used it over 30 times like some cheap parlor trick. It was reminiscent of a child playing a fighting game such as street fighter and spamming one button the entire match. While I was “entertained” and I don’t find myself a critic of movies, I will say this neither subtracted but woefully did not ADD to the original trilogy. Don’t pay money to go see it.

[bayarea328xit]

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

Don’t pay money to go see it.

I support this message.

[dscabra]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

I must say, I am a bit disappointed in the movie…I didn’t really get it.

Originally Posted by bayarea328xit

I support this message.

Watched it last night on HBO Max -- Very confusing and not what I would call a compelling story. The first movie was so original and the rest have all been disappointing.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Torgus

How much of it was just reused old scene or tropes just done differently or updated? Just curious. Because from the trailer it looks like most of it is just recycled ideas. Helicopter rooftop or training dogo etc. as examples.

Time to go download it from my favorite torrent site and watch it on my big screen...

Definitely repetitive. So I will admit this: It was more of a nostalgic film for me. The original Matrix Trilogy is one of my All time favorite movies! As such, this movie gets a plus or bonus right off the bat.
However, it really did not demonstrate anything new or groundbreaking.

[RnmEvo9]

Let's be honest here, the only real good Matrix movie is the original. Everything else that comes after it is garbage especially this one.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by RnmEvo9

Let's be honest here, the only real good Matrix movie is the original. Everything else that comes after it is garbage especially this one.

I really enjoyed the 2nd one too.

[dreamingat30fps]

I just watched it tonight. It was pretty bad. An hour in I almost called it quits, but about half way through it got better, not good, just less crap. I don’t want to spoil any of the amazing plot line for anyone…. but I will just say I could not stand the old lady. I mean obviously they had no issues replacing some of the main characters with other actors… could you not find an actual old lady to play that part? The makeup was horrible but them trying to act like an old person was even worse. All her scenes were cringe worthy to me.

I also found the sound production lacking, that or HBO compressed the shit out of it for streaming. Did not sound nearly as good as a lot of movies I’ve seen on the new setup. Guns and other sfxs were very muted or something.

[tranquility]

SPOILERS:




I liked the idea of him thinking it's just his imagination and he believes he's psychotic, but after that parlor trick, it's basically the same as the first film+whatever film(s) the Architect was in. Didn't like how they didn't use many of the previous actors and nothing new really happens, perhaps save for taking shots at what's happening in the world today haha.

I guess we're gonna see another sequel.

6/10 for me.

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Meh, the final two sucked and little faith this one will be any better. Degenerate Hollyweird is out of ideas, thank God for Turner Classic Movies and free Chinese/Korean flicks on Amazon.

Says the guy wearing a Mandalorian helmet

[Samurai of 2day]

Hey, come on guys...

Cookies need love, like everything does.

[epicaccord]

Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

Hey, come on guys...

Cookies need love, like everything does.

I'm still taking it all in. Don't have much to say but it did feel rushed. A prequel would have been better with fresh new ideas and action upon action.

[tranquility]

Actually, wasn't the first film meant as a standalone? Seemed to me that they just made #2 and #3 due to $$$$$$. They were entertaining but I'm not a Marvel-shoot-em-up fan.

[dreamingat30fps]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Actually, wasn't the first film meant as a standalone? Seemed to me that they just made #2 and #3 due to $$$$$$. They were entertaining but I'm not a Marvel-shoot-em-up fan.

Dunno, but I’m fairly certain 2 & 3 were shot at the same time. So when they decided to make 2 they went ahead and made 3 also.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Actually, wasn't the first film meant as a standalone? Seemed to me that they just made #2 and #3 due to $$$$$$. They were entertaining but I'm not a Marvel-shoot-em-up fan.

Not true. 2 and 3 were definitely meant as sequels and not stans alone films.

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Not true. 2 and 3 were definitely meant as sequels and not stans alone films.

They planned to make a trilogy from the get-go? I find that hard to believe since they seem disjointed. *shrug*

PS Just so we're clear, I meant the first one as standalone, not that all 3 of them were standalones

[fiveohwblow]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Actually, wasn't the first film meant as a standalone? Seemed to me that they just made #2 and #3 due to $$$$$$. They were entertaining but I'm not a Marvel-shoot-em-up fan.

Not so secretly side eye anyone who says they don’t marvel

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by epicaccord

I'm still taking it all in. Don't have much to say but it did feel rushed. A prequel would have been better with fresh new ideas and action upon action.

I enjoyed it. Definitely will give it another go sometime in the future just to make sure I understood the story well enough.

Like others have said however, it wasn't as mind blowing as the first, so I guess it didn't meet many expectations upon first watch.

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

Not so secretly side eye anyone who says they don’t marvel

I don't expect all movies to be cerebral but a lot of Marvel stuff is the total opposite of that.

[Sophisticated Redneck]

Going to check it out tonight but after all of the reviews here not expecting much. Honestly only the first was truly groundbreaking, I very much remember it being one of the most incredible movies of 1999, which already was arguably already the best year for movies in decades.

I always wished they would expanded the story - something along the lines that the true reason the machines kept us alive was not as a power source but to study the rare mutation that manifests itself as telekinesis not only in the Matrix but also in the real physical world as hinted at in the previous movies. This both fascinated and terrified the machines and they became obsessed with trying to learn what triggers it and harness it as it becomes more and more prevalent with each new generation.