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The success of the Matrix films has been a function, not just of their abundant eye-candy, but also their allegorical richness. The heavy religious overtones in both movies have sparked plenty of discussion... which is exactly what the Egyptian authorities are worried about. The second film in the trilogy has been banned there as a threat to civil order.
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|6.12.03 @ 4:14AM|#
And yet, our government gives the Egyptian state thugs billions! Contact your congress person and senatores.
|6.12.03 @ 5:36AM|#
Well, I thought the religious overtones of the first movie were the weakest part of an otherwise immensely enjoyable film. Conversely, I thought subtle hints that the reality and mythology of the first movie were bogus were the only bright spots in an otherwise immensely disappointing film.
tonio-k|6.12.03 @ 5:52AM|#
explain to me again how that presocratic, sophmoric "being cannot not be. not being cannot be" bullshit is supposed to be deep again. this is philo for people for whom that cognito ergo sum is deep. it might be fantastic entertainment, terrific effects, etc. but deep it sure aint.
tim|6.12.03 @ 6:20AM|#
That's "cogito ergo sum," Mr. Philosophical Smartypants.
mojo jojo|6.12.03 @ 8:40AM|#
I just saw this and wasn't too impressed. The whole thing was just a setup for the three big action sequences. The five minutes with the Architect was the only part that furthered the plot in a 2 hour movie. Plus the philosophy stuff was like 5 lines that passed unnoticed.
Franklin Harris|6.13.03 @ 7:55AM|#
How successful is the second "Matrix" film? It opened huge, but dropped off quickly; reviews are mixed at best; and most people I know found it disappointing.
Madog|6.13.03 @ 8:45AM|#
I dunno, I thought the movie was better than the first, though there was less suspense and the action wasn't as good.
tonio-k|6.13.03 @ 10:18AM|#
thanks, tim :) sorry about that. mea culpa. in flagrante. (insert final march prayer from "Top Secret" here)
bomb bomb|6.13.03 @ 10:21AM|#
I liked Orgazmo more than the Matrix, but that is just me.
The Matrix is a fun movie, but not once does anyone yell "Stunt Cock!"
so there
Keano with a beard|6.16.03 @ 11:23AM|#
Actually, it's "In cognito sum"