They did Matrix Online and Path of Neo after Revolutions came out, but after that, the franchise has been pretty much dead. Warner Bros. was clearly eager to do something with it, hence the reboot nearly happening before Lana Wachowski got involved.
Just finished it. It feels too long, and too much explanation. Pretty much each character takes turn to explain certain part of the whole thing, it feels a chore to sit through at times. And the stylish action scenes that made the original so iconic are sorely missing.
It does make me wonder if there's even a future for this franchise at this point. I was thinking any future additions could go right to HBO Max, because let's face it, the Wachowskis are pretty much done with the series at this point. I highly doubt that will happen though either way.
I guess this just proves that no IP is a guarantee for box office success. I for sure thought this would be.
I remember reading how George Lucas was nervous if people still cared about Star Wars when he was developing Episode I. He re-released the trilogy in 1997 in part to see if it was still relevant after almost 15 years just before shooting the first prequel. I think it’s easy to forget how much of a gamble these things still are.
It's ironic because in 1999, The Matrix was this fresh new property that came out of nowhere and surprised a lo of people, while many were disappointed with Phantom Menace that same year.
Unfortunately, the climate being what it is now, we are less likely to see a movie sort of becoming a phenomenon like The Matrix.
Yeah, nothing in the Trailer made me Trust that this would make record earnings.
There is so much running against it, it was always a incredible gamble.
Maybe doing something more with the IP before this movie, would have helped something, i dont know.
I guess this just proves that no IP is a guarantee for box office success. I for sure thought this would be.
I remember reading how George Lucas was nervous if people still cared about Star Wars when he was developing Episode I. He re-released the trilogy in 1997 in part to see if it was still relevant after almost 15 years just before shooting the first prequel. I think it’s easy to forget how much of a gamble these things still are.
It's ironic because in 1999, The Matrix was this fresh new property that came out of nowhere and surprised a lo of people, while many were disappointed with Phantom Menace that same year.
Unfortunately, the climate being what it is now, we are less likely to see a movie sort of becoming a phenomenon like The Matrix.
I almost forgot how The Matrix basically stole Star Wars's thunder back in '99. Of course, The Phantom Menace still made way more money and even more than that from merchandise but it was The Matrix that got the rave reviews and swept the VFX and Sound categories at the Oscars.
I might give this movie a 3rd watch soon. I really want to give a solid opinion on it because I keep going back and forth. Overall, I like it. Not as much as the first 3, but I like it.
I mean there are many movies i liked that werent box office hits or so...but movies cost money and movie studios want to earn money.
Matrix 4 not making the Big Money, sucks big time no matter how you twist it.
This has to be the most accurate representation of my opinion of this movie over the course of 24 minutes. I don't hate the action this film btw, it's just that it's a big step down from the first 3. But I also still liked a lot of stuff too.
Also, I still enjoy The Force Awakens and still agree with his points haha.
Just got out of seeing this. The first hour or so was very slow but a good last act. The action was a bit dark, too many quick edits and fine more than anything more for a franchise known for setting new standards. They focused on the bond between Neo and Trinity and that part worked very well for me. It doesn’t feel like a full on Matrix film, more a nice companion piece to help remember how good the originals were. I don’t hate it like many. I’m glad it exists.
I mean there are many movies i liked that werent box office hits or so...but movies cost money and movie studios want to earn money.
Matrix 4 not making the Big Money, sucks big time no matter how you twist it.
I hate the movie is doing poorly. I wanted it to be good, but after being disappointed with everything since the original (aside from the Animatrix"), there was NO WAY I was going into this one without someone I trust seeing it. The reviews aren't persuading me, the lackluster trailer didn't persuade me, and I guess my buddy didn't enjoy it, and he and I have very similar tastes.
I would have loved a good Matrix movie...and I may still watch it when it comes home. Maybe even on HBO Max. Just haven't felt the love for this one since jump street....but I do hope those that went to see it enjoyed it. I never wish people's joys to fall flat.
I still for the life of me don't understand how this cost $190M to make and a part of me still can't believe it. I mean where did all that money go besides the paychecks for Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss, because it sure as hell didn't go towards the set pieces or the action sequences in general?
This movie looked insanely cheap at times which makes me think it was mismanaged from the beginning and no one really knew what the hell they were doing except throwing more money at it for some reason.
Wow at just how much of a misfire this was for the studio, but again I'm glad some people enjoyed it. It's always interesting seeing different viewpoints on films like this.
haha it depends on who you ask, I guess. I'd say yes, but only because of how divisive it is.
I mean, I tagged my brother in an article that i thought articulated things well about the movie and got all laugh reacts from people. People love to hate things haha.
OK...finally have seen the full movie. I have many thoughts...I'm sure I won't capture it all in one post, but these are just some of my initial impressions of what stood out to me.
I'll also say that this movie bombing is reaffirms my hunch that this could end up being something of a cult classic.
@Gothamsknight thanks for sharing that review. I totally am on the same page with almost everything that guy is saying.
Unfortunately, my opinion of The Force Awakens has diminished slowly over time, since the time it was released. It's a still a fun movie that sets up some good characters with potential, but everything he's saying there about how it casually undoes the victories of the OT is what has always bothered me about it and I feel it put the sequel trilogy in a very tough spot to get out of.
For me, The Matrix Resurrections is almost like an inverse Force Awakens. In many ways actually. Both on the surface, in terms of how the movies are approached stylistically and beneath the surface as well. There's that moment in TFA when Starkiller Base takes out the New Republic. We literally get mere seconds of seeing what the New Republic looked like before it's wiped out so we can start clean. That's always been a big problem for me.
Conversely, Resurrections
actually spends time on its world-building to give weight to what was accomplished in the trilogy, showing how Zion has advanced, how machine/human relations have advanced and the overall situation has become more complex over the course of 60 years. It would've been so easy to just say, "the machines have gone back on the truce, Zion is on the verge of extinction again, etc etc." The movie arguably undercuts its own sense of stakes by NOT doing this, but it's clear that's not the point of the film and this is primarily an epilogue to Neo and Trinity's story. This attention to lore made all the difference to me and proved that as much as Lana was taking the piss out of reboots and the state of modern franchise filmmaking, I still felt the love and care being given to the mythology. And I think it actually made for a really clever contrast to show how the "story" of trilogy is viewed by characters in The Matrix vs. in the real world. The meta angle could've completely sunk the movie, and I'm sure it did for a lot of people, but they actually incorporated it in a really smart way to advance the narrative and comment on the state of the world and our relationship with fiction.
I don't agree with the TLJ comparisons. This movie is its own beast entirely, and I'll give WB credit on this. For as much as they were clearly going to attempt to milk this franchise with or without the involvement of the Wachowskis, I'm not sure a tentpole blockbuster movie this subversive could've possibly ever been made under Disney. I guess we'll see what Taika Waititi's Star Wars holds in store, but yeah. This is without a doubt one of the most "punk rock" takes on a blockbuster I've ever seen.
Now, all this to say-- I understand very get how this movie isn't for everyone and will disappoint people. But I think there are some layers to unpack here and I think to walk away only thinking "it sucked!" is kind of doing yourself a disservice here, if you're a fan of the mythology. There's a lot to like here from a narrative standpoint, even if the action isn't even attempting to be groundbreaking. Which I completely get, is disappointing. But at the same time, I agree with the guy in the above review, I was most interested in the film in the non-action scenes, because it actually had engaging things to say.
Although I do think the climax was actually pretty sweet. Keanu and Carrie-Ann, in their mid 50s, leaping off that building for real probably trumps any practical stunts that were done in No Way Home. Just sayin'.
The Wachowskis' careers have survived Speed Racer, Cloud Atlas and Jupiter Ascending. You'd think Resurrections would be the death blow for sure but who knows.
The Wachowskis' careers have survived Speed Racer, Cloud Atlas and Jupiter Ascending. You'd think Resurrections would be the death blow for sure but who knows.
Jupiter Ascending might have been the death blow since the Wachowskis haven't directed a hit film since Reloaded and Revolutions, which was probably the reason why WB greenlit another Matrix sequel.
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