Matrix Resurrections mini review
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 9:49 pm
Okay, so you know where I'm coming from, in my universe the 2nd and 3rd movies don't exist (same universe where there is only the first Star Wars movie). I don't hate the two Matrix sequels. As stand alone movies I liked them. I love the actions scenes in them, especially the highway shootout, but they weren't necessary parts of the Matrix universe. The first movie told a complete story and it was done, and it didn't need any sequels.
Given all that, I was not expecting to enjoy this movie. BUT it turned out I did. Wife and I watched it on HBO Max tonight (we have HBO on Comcast so we get HBO Max included) and both of us enjoyed the hell out of it, for what it was. It certainly exceeded my expectations. It's not without it's flaws, and it's full of tropes, but it was entertaining as hell, and told a good story, and has a logical plot to explain how Neo and Trinity are somehow back in the Matrix (no spoilers there, that's been shown in the trailers).
Most importantly the movie is pretty much a nostalgia trip if you're a fan of the original trilogy, but that's not entirely a bad thing. Actually, that's what made the movie for me.
For sure if you have HBO Max (and hey, you can subscribe and cancel after the free trial), go watch it. It's worth your time if you're a fan of the trilogy, or like me, just a fan of the first movie.
Given all that, I was not expecting to enjoy this movie. BUT it turned out I did. Wife and I watched it on HBO Max tonight (we have HBO on Comcast so we get HBO Max included) and both of us enjoyed the hell out of it, for what it was. It certainly exceeded my expectations. It's not without it's flaws, and it's full of tropes, but it was entertaining as hell, and told a good story, and has a logical plot to explain how Neo and Trinity are somehow back in the Matrix (no spoilers there, that's been shown in the trailers).
Most importantly the movie is pretty much a nostalgia trip if you're a fan of the original trilogy, but that's not entirely a bad thing. Actually, that's what made the movie for me.
For sure if you have HBO Max (and hey, you can subscribe and cancel after the free trial), go watch it. It's worth your time if you're a fan of the trilogy, or like me, just a fan of the first movie.