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Thread started 07/07/03 8:48am

bananacologne

THE MATRIX: OVERRATED?

I think so. It's good, but...tries TOO hard

Discuss...
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Reply #1 posted 07/07/03 8:59am

Starmist7

I think the Matrix and the sequel are one of the best blockbusters to date. Matrix Reloaded could be second best, because it does amaze or sidetracks one with the special effects, as much as it entertains, but the story line is still the most intriguing that leaves the special effects a very minor part of the film. Yes, it borrows from other movies, the bible, and other things, but how it manages to raise so many questions, while many remain unanswered, in the story line and for real, with all of its contradictions is what gives it its realistic edge, because life is like that anyway, which is why I love this movie. But overrated—No, although they try to feed the crowds with all the 'eye candy', but many things mainstream, or commercial are overrated, but this film deserves the attention it gets. But could be I’m just one of those people caught in the Matrix, and I got no complaints…I can’t wait for the REVOLUTIONS!!!
[This message was edited Mon Jul 7 9:13:58 PDT 2003 by Starmist7]
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Reply #2 posted 07/07/03 9:03am

Janeau

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The first one was great, the second one is really overated. I hear a lot of ppl say that. The special effects are great and it all look good but its 2 much. Maybe its me, but it all looks slow. This is just an good Sci fi action movie. The first one was more then that. The word matrix got a new meaning.The matrix was a fake world.
Reloaded is just another movie, good entertainment but u dont talk about it anymore the next day.
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Reply #3 posted 07/07/03 9:05am

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I don't think it's overrated, because I don't think it's rated very high. Maybe over-hyped.

One thing I don't think can be overrated is its technological movie wizardry. Like every good thing, it has unfortunately been adopted by the lazy, and is no longer special, but one can't deny how astounding the production was of the original Matrix way back in '99.

People can say what they want about the story, but not the effects, I guess that's all I'm saying.
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Reply #4 posted 07/07/03 9:08am

violett

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i havent seen any of these movies eek and everyone thinks im crazy...but i just am not into those kinna movies
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Reply #5 posted 07/07/03 9:13am

Janeau

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violett said:

i havent seen any of these movies eek and everyone thinks im crazy...but i just am not into those kinna movies


Just like i am not into the lord of the rings and the star wars movies. They dont do anything 2 me.
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Reply #6 posted 07/07/03 9:19am

agentmonday

Janeau said:

The first one was great, the second one is really overated. I hear a lot of ppl say that. The special effects are great and it all look good but its 2 much. Maybe its me, but it all looks slow. This is just an good Sci fi action movie. The first one was more then that. The word matrix got a new meaning.The matrix was a fake world.
Reloaded is just another movie, good entertainment but u dont talk about it anymore the next day.



Perhaps, would it b a viable assumption if i said that, u r a little 'slow'? smile
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Reply #7 posted 07/07/03 9:21am

Starmist7

Janeau said:

Just like i am not into the lord of the rings and the star wars movies. They dont do anything 2 me.


Neither am I! I don't like Star Wars or Star Trek, and haven't even seen Lord of the Rings because I'm not into sci-fi. People used to tell me about the Matrix, and I was like yeah, yeah, I'm going to watch it again, but when I went and saw Matrix Reloaded, it made me go back and watch Matrix again, and again, and that's how I got into it, and really, it changed my mind about sci-fi, or at least this movie...you should probably check it if you haven't. smile
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Reply #8 posted 07/07/03 9:22am

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1st movie is great
2nd is baaad
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Reply #9 posted 07/07/03 9:25am

newpowersoul

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I talked about them both 4 weeks. I think its a great concept that is well executed. So far so pleased.
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Reply #10 posted 07/07/03 9:26am

agentmonday

Matrix is a work of art. In everyway. In years 2 come, they will still talk about it.
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Reply #11 posted 07/07/03 9:28am

agentmonday

gooeythehamster said:

1st movie is great
2nd is baaad


Come over here and say it. smile
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Reply #12 posted 07/07/03 9:33am

bananacologne

agentmonday said:

Janeau said:

The first one was great, the second one is really overated. I hear a lot of ppl say that. The special effects are great and it all look good but its 2 much. Maybe its me, but it all looks slow. This is just an good Sci fi action movie. The first one was more then that. The word matrix got a new meaning.The matrix was a fake world.
Reloaded is just another movie, good entertainment but u dont talk about it anymore the next day.



Perhaps, would it b a viable assumption if i said that, u r a little 'slow'? smile


...and YOU'RE patronising hmmm

The 1st movie was great: intruiging, different, clever, pushed the boundries. I went in2 this with my eyes open, knowing that yeah, the effects are gonna be good, but hoping on a good story - up until half way it was ok, but then it rapidly ascended so far up its own backside I thought it was gonna cause a blackhole.
Reloaded tries WAY 2 hard 2 be 'clever', and I think it backfires.
I tw ill be interesting 2 see whether 'MatriX Revolutions' can even things out...
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Reply #13 posted 07/07/03 9:37am

JDINTERACTIVE

Im terribly sorry but I havent seen either of these films; so I couldnt possibly comment. Although Id very much like 2 though.
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Reply #14 posted 07/07/03 9:39am

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JDINTERACTIVE said:

Im terribly sorry but I havent seen either of these films; so I couldnt possibly comment. Although Id very much like 2 though.



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Reply #15 posted 07/07/03 9:40am

agentmonday

bananacologne said:[quote]

agentmonday said:

Janeau said:

The first one was great, the second one is really overated. I hear a lot of ppl say that. The special effects are great and it all look good but its 2 much. Maybe its me, but it all looks slow. This is just an good Sci fi action movie. The first one was more then that. The word matrix got a new meaning.The matrix was a fake world.
Reloaded is just another movie, good entertainment but u dont talk about it anymore the next day.



Perhaps, would it b a viable assumption if i said that, u r a little 'slow'? smile


[b]...and YOU'RE patronising hmmm

The 1st movie was great: intruiging, different, clever, pushed the boundries. I went in2 this with my eyes open, knowing that yeah, the effects are gonna be good, but hoping on a good story - up until half way it was ok, but then it rapidly ascended so far up its own backside I thought it was gonna cause a blackhole.
Reloaded tries WAY 2 hard 2 be 'clever', and I think it




I just 'backfired'. Can u smell it? It's a little like ur opinion. smile
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Reply #16 posted 07/07/03 9:41am

JDINTERACTIVE

razzmatazz said:

JDINTERACTIVE said:

Im terribly sorry but I havent seen either of these films; so I couldnt possibly comment. Although Id very much like 2 though.



You will be sorry! whip


Well, thats why I apoligised in advance U see. Becuz I knew that would B the case!
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Reply #17 posted 07/07/03 9:41am

agentmonday

JDINTERACTIVE said:

Im terribly sorry but I havent seen either of these films; so I couldnt possibly comment. Although Id very much like 2 though.


I knocking on ur door soon with my crew..smile Go c it.
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Reply #18 posted 07/07/03 9:46am

bananacologne

agentmonday said:

I just 'backfired'. Can u smell it? It's a little like ur opinion. smile


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Reply #19 posted 07/07/03 9:47am

JDINTERACTIVE

agentmonday said:

JDINTERACTIVE said:

Im terribly sorry but I havent seen either of these films; so I couldnt possibly comment. Although Id very much like 2 though.


I knocking on ur door soon with my crew..smile Go c it.


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Reply #20 posted 07/07/03 9:48am

razzmatazz

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JDINTERACTIVE said:

razzmatazz said:

JDINTERACTIVE said:

Im terribly sorry but I havent seen either of these films; so I couldnt possibly comment. Although Id very much like 2 though.



You will be sorry! whip


Well, thats why I apoligised in advance U see. Becuz I knew that would B the case!



Sorry isnt good enough.. spank
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Reply #21 posted 07/07/03 9:51am

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agentmonday said:

gooeythehamster said:

1st movie is great
2nd is baaad


Come over here and say it. smile

If it includes a spanking...

Common, the plot takes ages to develop into sumthing resemblin a story and there was lots of things that could have been left out, like Keanu Reeves.

Too bad the Oracle died in RL (remember RL?) cuz she was an awsome actress...

"Not too smart though.."
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Reply #22 posted 07/07/03 9:51am

JDINTERACTIVE

razzmatazz said:

JDINTERACTIVE said:

razzmatazz said:

JDINTERACTIVE said:

Im terribly sorry but I havent seen either of these films; so I couldnt possibly comment. Although Id very much like 2 though.



You will be sorry! whip


Well, thats why I apoligised in advance U see. Becuz I knew that would B the case!



Sorry isnt good enough.. spank


I know Keanu Reeves is in it!

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Reply #23 posted 07/07/03 9:54am

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JDINTERACTIVE said:

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AHUM!
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Reply #24 posted 07/07/03 10:00am

bananacologne

lol
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Reply #25 posted 07/07/03 10:01am

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bananacologne said:

lol

You welcome him when he just arrives, adore him, nourish him and he is just busy wooing OTHERS!

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Reply #26 posted 07/07/03 10:01am

Handclapsfinga
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the only matrix i've seen is when the first one came out. they shoulda stopped after that. i'm sure that prince and any other matrix geex coulda lived without the sequels. nod
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Reply #27 posted 07/07/03 10:02am

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The Matrix sucks.
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Reply #28 posted 07/07/03 10:02am

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Gooey sucks too
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Reply #29 posted 07/07/03 10:03am

Handclapsfinga
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bananacologne said:

agentmonday said:

I just 'backfired'. Can u smell it? It's a little like ur opinion. smile



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