Matrix sequels: they screwed it with "love"
Nov. 10th, 2003 | 03:10 pm
mood: 
disappointed
In Reloaded, the moment I saw the love between Neo and Trinity, I knew it wasn't going to be anything like The Matrix. It was getting cliched. It was turning into yet another "save the world, for love is mighty" story. Morpheus had lost his charm. Too many confusing new characters were introduced.
The Matrix was set in "our world"—the Matrix—which Mr. Anderson, a computer programmer (like you and me), learnt is just a simulation. It was thought-provoking, raised a lot of intriguing questions. The first half of The Matrix was one of the best movie experiences I've ever had.
I really expected to see how the humans can "free their minds" in the sequels. I thought emotions—electrical signals interpreted by the brain—are controlled by the machines. We have to break free of emotions, of maya, to realise the "truth," to ascend into a world beyond this materialistic, emotional world, the Matrix. Neo's falling in love with Trinity pissed me off.
Falling in love? Emotions? Duh. If *that's* the real world, I want to live in the Matrix :-) (I agree with Cypher).
The Matrix, of itself, was an excellent movie. Reloaded and Revolutions haven't done it any good. Waste. They screwed up everything. Being a true Matrix fan, I'll never suggest Reloaded and Revolutions to anyone.