who is NOT going to see The Matrix sequels - Page 2

sawdust restaurants · 02:32 AM

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Originally posted by strange_one
The Matrix is easily one of THE most overrated films in cinematic history dumbass, even fans of the film know that. I never said Hulk would be great, I just know which movie I'd rather pay money to see

But that's why I think The Matrix needs to be defended. It's not this wonderful piece of cinematic history, but it's a step up from the tripe most people watch. There are lots of people who have moved from watching Deuce Bigalow to watching Dr. Strangelove because of that movie, and I don't think that's something that should be discredited. Yeah, the plot is swiped from the Bible, and it's been done much better, but it's still a reasonably intelligent movie, and as far as visual effects go it's obviously (along with Titanic) had a massive influence on what people are seeing now. You can't put out a big-budget movie and not have it be in some way influenced visually by The Matrix, and that's a big deal.

Plus, I could hear Keanu Reeves say, "I know kung fu" a million times, and it'll never stop being funny.

Edit: I'm pretty sure the second and third ones are going to be negligible, though I'll probably see them.

Irrelevant · 05-05-2003, 02:39 AM

i saw a hulk trailer today. it looks like that movie is going to be total shit. it looks so damn stupid.

i'm totally going to see the matrix sequels though. fuck tha hatas. woah!

13 · 05-05-2003, 02:55 AM

I think what people appreciate the most about the Matrix franchise is that its something fresh and new compared to most action blockbusters nowadays. Last year's biggest blockbuster was based on a comic book from another era, as are two other action/adv movies from this year that are also expected to be a couple of top draws. People appreciate new standards in film and recognize and respect originality when they see it.

Ugly · 05-05-2003, 03:42 AM

I think my favorite thing about the matrix is that its all of these elements of corners of geek culture that the mass audience never really sees. Anime, Kung Fu movies, comic books, philsophical sci-fi just sort of mashed up into a blender and comes out at The Matrix. The kooky part is that it connects with a mass audience, once they see all of the geek-culture shit all loaded up into a single hypodermic shot.

Anyhoo, I find the visuals are always really nifty and gotta give the flick credit for having a bit of a mindfuck/ philsophical "what is reality" / biblical twist to it.

that being said, I think they blew thier wad on any good biblical or "I think therefore I am" analogies in the first flick, which leads me to believe that the sequels will really just be more of a visual extravanagza and not have as much stuff to ponder over. More of a McMovie than the first one.

Irrelevant · 05-05-2003, 04:02 AM

but you gots to give them credit for not pussying out and going pg-13 just to make more money.

Ugly · 05-05-2003, 04:06 AM

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Originally posted by Irrelevant
but you gots to give them credit for not pussying out and going pg-13 just to make more money.

w3rd. But, even though, I watched the original Matrix about a week and a half ago, and there's alot more graphic violence in The Two Towers than in that flick. The ratings system is fucked anyway. fuckin MPAA.

Anyway, T3 is gonna pussy out with a PG-13. My hopes for that flick dim as it gets closer.

scouse_dave · 05-05-2003, 05:09 PM

i have no interest in seeing the sequel. the original was rubbish.

05-05-2003, 05:11 PM

I'll be seeing them both on opening night.

The original was awesome.

ammy · 05-05-2003, 05:14 PM

I am going to see it, simply because the effects just look like it'll be a great visual movie. i don't think i'll see it in theaters, considering I rarely go to the theater and have other movies in mind for that first, but.. yeah. I do want to see it.

BeautifulLoser · 05-05-2003, 07:55 PM

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Originally posted by sawdust restaurants

Plus, I could hear Keanu Reeves say, "I know kung fu" a million times, and it'll never stop being funny.

http://www.u.arizona.edu/~rrosanel/S...ges/Reeves.JPG

oui henri · 05-05-2003, 07:59 PM

If i had my way, i wouldn't.

But my boyfriend is making me TAKE HIM to see it.

to this day, i've never seen the whole Matrix movie. Everytime I try to watch it, i fall asleep.

05-05-2003, 02:39 AM	#32
Irrelevant Minion of Satan Location: kitties Posts: 6,842	i saw a hulk trailer today. it looks like that movie is going to be total shit. it looks so damn stupid. i'm totally going to see the matrix sequels though. fuck tha hatas. woah!

05-05-2003, 02:55 AM	#33
13 Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,453	I think what people appreciate the most about the Matrix franchise is that its something fresh and new compared to most action blockbusters nowadays. Last year's biggest blockbuster was based on a comic book from another era, as are two other action/adv movies from this year that are also expected to be a couple of top draws. People appreciate new standards in film and recognize and respect originality when they see it.

05-05-2003, 03:42 AM	#34
Ugly Immortal Location: Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed Posts: 21,249	I think my favorite thing about the matrix is that its all of these elements of corners of geek culture that the mass audience never really sees. Anime, Kung Fu movies, comic books, philsophical sci-fi just sort of mashed up into a blender and comes out at The Matrix. The kooky part is that it connects with a mass audience, once they see all of the geek-culture shit all loaded up into a single hypodermic shot. Anyhoo, I find the visuals are always really nifty and gotta give the flick credit for having a bit of a mindfuck/ philsophical "what is reality" / biblical twist to it. that being said, I think they blew thier wad on any good biblical or "I think therefore I am" analogies in the first flick, which leads me to believe that the sequels will really just be more of a visual extravanagza and not have as much stuff to ponder over. More of a McMovie than the first one.

05-05-2003, 04:02 AM	#35
Irrelevant Minion of Satan Location: kitties Posts: 6,842	but you gots to give them credit for not pussying out and going pg-13 just to make more money.

05-05-2003, 05:09 PM	#37
scouse_dave Minion of Satan Location: Manchester Posts: 5,089	i have no interest in seeing the sequel. the original was rubbish.

05-05-2003, 05:11 PM	#38
Sean Casey Posts: n/a	I'll be seeing them both on opening night. The original was awesome.

05-05-2003, 05:14 PM	#39
ammy yer mom Posts: 23,180	I am going to see it, simply because the effects just look like it'll be a great visual movie. i don't think i'll see it in theaters, considering I rarely go to the theater and have other movies in mind for that first, but.. yeah. I do want to see it.

05-05-2003, 07:59 PM	#41
oui henri Minion of Satan Location: Fuckoffity Land Posts: 5,270	If i had my way, i wouldn't. But my boyfriend is making me TAKE HIM to see it. to this day, i've never seen the whole Matrix movie. Everytime I try to watch it, i fall asleep.