The Matrix Reloaded
A true visualization of Gregorian chants, spiritual alliterations, and theological incantations, resulting in a cinematic masterpiece of unmatched epic proportions.
That is, unfortunately, a fraud. An undeniable, unavoidable fraud.
Since "The Matrix" was first theatrically released, becoming first a box office hit, then a cult hit, much has been made of the certain sequel to follow.
Make that Sequels. Oh, yes. There are two sequels. One now, and one not so many months from now.
Which, like "The Matrix Reloaded" will also prove to be a fraud.
But what to expect, given the original was also a fraud?
Now because such remarks, comments and charges are inflammatory, explanation of same is undeniably required so here, in a nutshell, is explanation: "The Matrix", as previously noted, first became a commercial hit, then a cult hit, and when both had become established the armchair experts set to explain why this was. But of course their explanations proved anything correct, and to this day none of them understand why this movie proved to be the success it was and remains: On the surface "The Matrix" is a curious flick, an interesting story that attracts attention and then holds it for the required time needed to tell a good tale. But like all good stories of this making there is more to it than the garden-variety 'Once Upon A Time. . .' In the case of "The Matrix" the 'more' is just below the surface: A careful, methodical weaving together of several philosophies and dogmas into a high-tech, futuristic context : All known to those interested in such things the world over, but rarely, if ever previously studied sufficiently: Consider as example the character Neo (Keanu Reeves), the Christ-like figure who must ascend to achieve his destiny; of course to achieve such nobility requires first a descention into the circles and trials of that called 'Hell'. In the case of "The Matrix" this hell was actually the world of mankind's making and ultimate failures.
Interesting? Absolutely. But take note, please: Much, if not all, of this has nothing whatsoever to do with the superficial story that first attracted the otherwise fickle attention of the movie-goer. And once said attention is gained another story--the rise of the Messianic figure--is set forth. A story that, upon careful consideration and examination, has nothing--NOTHING--whatsoever to do with high-tech science fiction, sci-fi, philosophy, or dogma.
Well? Think about it. Messianism, which is the belief that a cause--any cause--is right, has nothing whatsoever to do the superficial story that first brought the movie-goer in, between the shadows and the light.
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