If you’ve ever had deja vu or felt that something about the world was just off, then you might just be living in the Matrix, a digital reality. At least, that is the case in the movie The Matrix directed by the Wachowski brothers. This movie, released March 1st 1999, takes place in a very distant future after a war between humanity and machines with artificial intelligence. A young man named Thomas Anderson, who goes by Neo in his nightlife as a hacker, discovers that the world is not all he thought it to be. Neo learns the truth about his world and what he has to do to save it in this action packed science fiction film.
The Matrix was released in the year 1999 which has an impact on the theme of the film based on the cultural aspect at the
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This sparked questions from society about what is real and how could one possibly know it is real. People feared they were being blinded about why they existed and saw the film as an eye opener to the idea that there is deeper meaning in life. Society was under stress and asking questions due to millennium anxiety prior to the release of the film. Anxiety was already a major health issue, a survey in 1998 showed that 25% of Americans believed the year 2000 situation would affect them directly (Anderson). The film is set well in the future and exhibits some of the fears society had especially about technology. The ending of the millennium brought up questions very similar to the reaction of The Matrix which ties the two together. In 1999 many people in society were wondering who they were and how far were we as a society willing to go with this new technology, the same questions were asked following the release of The Matrix. The film clearly displayed machines in control of humans which instilled a fear on society from …show more content…
The movie flip flops between two worlds, “the real world” and “the matrix.” The main character, Neo, has to decide if he wants to find out more about the unknown matrix, or if he wants to return back to his normal life. Neo decides to find out more about the unknown matrix, which causes the film to become action packed with not only thriller moments, but numerous action-packed fights. “The Matrix captures the art of action” (Kleinman, 2000). The audience will get to view thrilling and action-packed fight scenes that will leave them on the edge of their seats along with cliff hangers, making them wonder what will happen next. The writers of the movie try to use color and grain to distinguish between “the matrix” and “the real world” (Kleinman, 2000). While in “The Matrix,” the scenes are mostly lit by the sunlight since they take place outside. Most of the scenes shot indoors are dimly lit with just enough lighting to see the main characters. The costumes for the movie are dark colors, most of the people are in suits and are professional looking. Sunglasses are a crucial part of the character’s costumes. “The Matrix is the kind of film in which sunglasses are an integral part of sleekly staged fight scenes” (Maslin, 1999). Three colors are
When the trailer for this film was first introduced to the public, many expected The Matrix to be just another science-fiction film with phenomenal special effects which lacked an intriguing plot. The majority of the reviews definitely put an end to this misconception. Most of the reviews written on this film eloquently complement the Wachowski brothers on their excellent story line. The Biblical references of this film incorporated with the phenomenal cinematography distinguish The Matrix from all other science-fiction films in which the main characters are on a race to save humanity. "The script, written by the Wachowski brothers is intelligent but carefully not geeky."2
The Matrix series is much more than an action-packed sci-fi thriller. After one view of this film for the second and third time, we start to notice a great deal of symbolism. This symbolism starts to paint a completely different picture than the images of humans battling machines. It is a religious story, with symbols deeply set in the Christian faith. The Matrix contains religious symbolism through its four main characters, Morpheus, Neo, Trinity and Cypher. In that each character personifies the “Father,” the “Son,” “Satan,” and the “Holy Spirit” of the Christian beliefs only shown through the amazing performances of the actors. A critic by the name of Shawn Levy said "The Matrix slams you back in your chair, pops open your eyes and leaves your jaw hanging slack in amazement."(metacritic.com)
The Matrix relies heavily on the technique of symbolism. It is used frequently throughout the film implying both vital and obscure things. For example, the use of sunglasses. They indicated a characters strength and vulnerability. Or the doors representing the choices in Neo's life, the signs strategically placed throughout the film or even Neo's name being an anagram of the word "one".
Deep within the cave the prisoners are chained by their necks and have a limited view of reality. Around them, by the distant light of the fire, they only see shadows and outlines of people or objects. From their conclusions of what they may think is real, are false. “The Matrix” parallels Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” in a number of ways. Similar to the prisoners of the cave the humans trapped in the modern day puppet-handlers (the machines) want them to see. In the movie, Neo is a computer hacker, and on day he suddenly realizes that his world is fake, by finding out the truth after he was released from the pod. Neo discovers that what he has been presented with his entire life is only reflections or merely shadows of the truth. The theme is recognized throughout the movie as we see many objects, as well as Neo, reflected in other objects. The puppet-handlers (the machines) represent what Plato calls the influential and powerful members of society. The objects making the shadows in “The Allegory of the Cave” are also creating a false conclusion for the prisoners. In “The Matrix” the puppet-handle...
psychological story. The Matrix is and will go down as one of the greatest movies of all
Sex, love, depression, guilt, trust, all are topics presented in this remarkably well written and performed drama. The Flick, a 2014 Pulitzer Prize winning drama by Annie Baker, serves to provide a social commentary which will leave the audience deep in thought well after the curtain closes. Emporia State Universities Production of this masterpiece was a masterpiece in itself, from the stunningly genuine portrayal of the characters of Avery and Rose, to the realism found within the set, every aspect of the production was superb.
As we stated in the beginning Hollywood is very good at making movies because they base them of these myths. The hero's myth is the favorite and as we can see, the Matrix fit this myth perfectly. Maybe that is why it won four Oscars and three MTV awards.
This world is designed to simulate the peak of human civilization which was destroyed by nuclear war. The majority of the world's population is oblivious to the fact that their world is digital rather than real, and they continue living out their daily lives without questioning their reality. The main character, Neo, is a matrix-bound human who knows that something is not right with the world he lives in, and is eager to learn the truth. He is offered the truth from a character named Morpheus, who proclaims that Neo is “the One” (chosen one) who will eventually destroy the Matrix, thereby setting the humans “free.” For this to happen, Neo must first overcome the Sentient Program agents who can jump into anyone's digital body.
1980. Warner Bros. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. Music by Wendy Carlos and Rcachel Elkind. Cinematography by John Alcott. Editing by Ray Lovejoy. With Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd.
The Matrix is a sci-fi action film about a computer hacker named Neo that has been brought into another world deemed “the matrix.” The Matrix is a prime example of cinematography. The film uses many different types of cinematography such as mise-en-scene, special effects, and camera shots to make it interesting and entertaining to the audience guiding their attention to the important aspects of the film.
In the film The Matrix (1999) in the scene “The Two Pills” help characters and relationships are developed and continuation of the films narrative through various components of cinematography and mise-en-scène. Most notable in The Matrix is the use of costuming, sound effects, props, setting and camera movement. Through the use of these techniques the audience becomes more involved in the narrative as Neo meets Morpheus for the first time and is given the opportunity to learn the secrets of the matrix.
The Matrix. Dir. The Wachowski Brothers. Perf. Keanu Reeves, Lawrence Fishburne. 20th Century Fox, 1991.
Reality is the blurred truth as shown by the Matrix by Andy and Lana Wachowski and Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder. Both pieces depict the theme - reality versus truth. The Wachowskis set the protagonist, Neo, in a simulated reality called “The Matrix”. Neo as the name suggests, represents “New” as he is the “chosen one” to defeat the sentinels. Similarly, Sophie’s name means “wise” or “wisdom” as she is also chosen to be exposed to the truth. Symbolism is an integral factor behind the significant message the movie and book conveys: we are living deep in the rabbit’s fur. Neo and Sophie encountered the choice to see the ugly truth through objects presented to them. In Neo’s case, he was given an option to choose the red pill (truth) or blue
1. Although the Matrix was shown in theatres in 1999 and Plato’s Allegory of the Cave was put together before the common era, there are a few striking parallels to reality and life. In the Matrix, Neo has the question that needs to be answered from the beginning of the film: What is real? Neo was living in a false world, but was not sure of that. Morpheus suggested the same idea (What is real?) when giving Neo a red or blue pill; the red pill gave Neo the way out of the Matrix. In Plato’s Allegory, the cave is used as what our senses tell us what is real or not. The way out from the cave was to climb out and reach the surface of the earth. Humans only see what perceived to be real through the shadows on the wall or the Matrix. These might be the strongest parallel between two completely different worlds and times.
“The Matrix” (1999) is a Sci-Fi action film created by the “Wachowski Brothers” to present life in an absent