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I am of the opinion that The Matrix probably shouldn't have had a sequel. While parts of the later films were interesting, they depend on retconning Neo from having the ability to re-write the Matrix at its core to basically becoming Goku.

I was really hoping the new movie would be a reboot, as the over-the-top fight scenes and CGI wasn't what made me interested in the series.

Still, could be a fun popcorn move with friends.

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> I am of the opinion that The Matrix probably shouldn't have had a sequel

Especially since it did not need one at all the way it was written. You could at stopped at the end of the first one and be very satisfied with what you have done.

Here's a retracted(?), long read about what Lana was going through at the time the sequels were being made. It more or less details her coming to terms with her gender identity during the production, and blames weaknesses of the films on her being distracted.

https://web.archive.org/web/20060115061830/http://www.rollin...

If anything this article is interesting just to see how differently people thought of trans issues in 2006. The article obsessively makes connections between gender identity and sexuality

I felt the same but did enjoy the ride all the same. I guess what can be said was that the first movie was good enough for me to endure the sequels. And the animatrix makes me think there is more story here that could be explored.

Yes, that is true. The Animatrix is a great film, and The Second Renaissance is in my opinion the single greatest piece of animation to have ever been created.

Could I please just get a full movie of The Second Renaissance? :)

Where is part III?!

My kids (12, 14) watched the Matrix for the first time recently and loved it.

They thought the two sequels were, less, and much less.

Will this be fresh, or rehash?

Judging from the trailer, just the standard action movie recipe with some very light Matrix IP sauce

It's all so bright and saturated. The more I watch the trailer the more I dislike it.

A few days after my previous comment it began to dawn on me that the brighter tone might actually carry a deeper connection to the Matrix 3's ending.

Nothing is what it seems, but - potentially - on a level way beyond (or perhaps above?) our expectations.

Very excited to see where they're taking this now and my previous two comments in this thread are dumb :)

Consider the John Wick movies instead, depending on your parental discretion.

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