I am caught in the Matrix

"The Matrix"

Wow, I am caught in the Matrix.  ''The Matrix,'' is a special-effects phenomenon. Brothers, Andy and Larry Wachowski created a ground breaking cinematic masterpiece. In an imaginative computer generated world, the Matrix explores the psycho-analytic question, do we live in our present reality or are we caught in the Matrix. This movie captures the complexities of cyber escapism and a post-apocalyptic world. The film’s main character, Neo (Keanu Reeves)

The film presents complexities naked to the regular eye. The religious undertones were a significant part of the mystery of the movie. The film has many biblical inferences, The character name, Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), Fishburne's Morpheus, plays a God-like figure and attempts to protect Neo at all costs, the red pill, the rebirth, the ship, Nebuchadnezzar, the reprogramming of the mind, the spirit transference of the men in black from one body to the next share common themes within the bible. Neo discovered he was being watched by the trinity. This may imply one being watched by the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Neo had a choice to take the blue or red pill. One may infer the red pill represented the blood of Jesus Christ. The incubators may signify a rebirth of some sort. The men dressed in black attempting to kill Neo and the others represent the presence of evil. The many tests and trials within the movie represent the life of a believer in Christ to conquer the battles presented through faith, patience, and preparation to overcome all obstacles.

''The Matrix'' has a strong identity of its own. The martial arts choreography, the acrobatic flying stunts and inventive slow-motion action tricks were a one of a kind and would be a staple for future action films. Future films such as Wanted, Final Destination, Harry Potter, and The Twilight Saga bear similar action sequence resemblances to “The Matrix”.  The color black was a significant color throughout the film. Most of the characters within the film wore the color black. In addition, many scenes were very dark. Sunglasses are an integral part of sleekly staged fight scenes. This added to the contemporary style of the film.

Mr. Reeves plays a computer hacker whose terminal begins telling him that he has been chosen to save the world from complete and utter destruction. This film is very complicated and it takes a while for the viewer to grasp the overall meaning of the film. These computers have subverted human beings into battery like energy sources confined to pods, and they can be stopped only by a savior modestly known as “The One”. Through a series of trials, he began to believe he could do anything.

I love this film. It has become a staple for future genration action films. Scenes within this film have not been duplicated as successfully portrayed this film. It is definately a first of its kind.