New Matrix release blockbuster or bust? First preview.

[Hoosierdood]

I watched it opening night. I was really hyped for this movie, and it wasn’t quite what I had hoped for, but still enjoyable anyway.

I’ve noticed that a lot of movies are trying to join the woke culture and transition to female roles being the focus of the storyline. The new James Bond movie comes to mind. Given the fact that Lana Wachowski directed this film, it comes as no surprise that she did the same thing with the Matrix. While Neo is still much of the focus, we see Trinity taking on a more dominant role, even exhibiting powers that Neo didn’t have. And in the final scene of the movie, Trinity takes on the lead role with Neil Patrick Harris while Neo chills in the background.

 

[printcraft]

Yeah, they could have just not made this one.
Popcorn movie that was just a large rehash.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

I like Keanu reeves, but the matrix movies were never really my thing.


Now, John wick on the other hand...

 

[Alpo]

I am hearing bad Juju on this one but like most films (unless it is a total Turd) one has to see it for themselves.

It sucked yesterday. It sucked today. I suppose it will continue to suck in the future.

Almost 2 decades to come up with a great film.....and Lana Wachowski punted. It's the disaster she/he/? deserves.

 

[KLB]

I'll see it when I can watch it for free

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Liked it overall. The beginning was interesting and showed a different side of Keanu Reeves acting ability. Didn't see too much wokeness.

 

[femurphy77]

It's different than any of the others and I predicted during the 3rd installment that Neo wasn't "the one". The wife slept thru it but I guess I can't blame her since sci fi isn't her thing and she hadn't seen any of the others so it made absolutely no sense to her. Yeah I'll buy it when it comes out at a reasonable price <$10.

 

[cosermann]

Saw it. It's on HBO Max currently. It was OK, not as good as the first 3. Wouldn't watch again.

 

[russc2542]

I'll echo others... watchable but not in the same league as the others. Seems like a mix of good ideas and contrived "Lets make another 'cause money's good". Seems like a good portion of the time is rehashed footage. Several pointless cameos. Nothing ambiguous from the trilogy is resolved.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

So. ****ing. Terrible. Jesus. H. Tapdancing. Christ. So ****ing bad.

 

[rhamersley]

So. ****ing. Terrible. Jesus. H. Tapdancing. Christ. So ****ing bad.

So...did you like it or not?

ETA: Guess I shoulda purpled...my 'pologies

 

[churchmouse]

So. ****ing. Terrible. Jesus. H. Tapdancing. Christ. So ****ing bad.

OK I guess that pretty much matches what I am hearing about it.

 

[Ark]

It...it really wasn't good.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

So...did you like it or not?

OK I guess that pretty much matches what I am hearing about it.

It started out ok. References to the original then it started climbing up it's own ass. Then it farted and **** itself and all over the original(s). Then a couple ok parts them back up it's own ass then sole stupid **** then they build to this huge scene, falls apart almost immediately. Then builds up again then immediately throws it away. Then huge throwback to original ending. Then the after credits scene was a huge f you to the fans.

As the lights came up I looked to the stranger next to me and said " is it just me or did that all fall apart at the end". He chuckled and agreed. As I walked out I heard lots of grumbling from those few of us still around.

 

[femurphy77]

It started out ok. References to the original then it started climbing up it's own ass. Then it farted and **** itself and all over the original(s). Then a couple ok parts them back up it's own ass then sole stupid **** then they build to this huge scene, falls apart almost immediately. Then builds up again then immediately throws it away. Then huge throwback to original ending. Then the after credits scene was a huge f you to the fans.

As the lights came up I looked to the stranger next to me and said " is it just me or did that all fall apart at the end". He chuckled and agreed. As I walked out I heard lots of grumbling from those few of us still around.

Missed the after credits scene. Or maybe I didn't from the sounds of it.

 

[eldirector]

Not the worst movie I've ever seen. My wife liked it well enough. It was watchable... once.

Lots of rehash and retread. The "bullet time" schtick was funny, but only once. Felt really slow and contrived. Guessing they will milk the series for all it is worth for the next several years. Really unfortunate. Even in the movie they talked a lot about how the original was groundbreaking (it was), and this next needed to be the same. Just didn't deliver, IMHO.

One notable effect/concept: giving the AI a mechanism to take form IRL.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Missed the after credits scene. Or maybe I didn't from the sounds of it.

It's a scene back in the office where they are pitching the new matrix game idea. Then one says something like "the internet loves cats let's make the matrix about cats! THE CATRIX!"
Cut to black.