The Matrix came out during the year 1999, during this time people thought the world was going to end because it was going to be the year 2000 very shortly. The Matrix is the world we know now, while the so called “real world” is a futuristic computer world. It takes place in 2199 and the real world is in ruins. The main character, Neo, is part of the matrix and travels to the “real world”.
There are multiple scenes when The Matrix has forms of realization. One scene toward the beginning of the movie is where an agent is interrogating Neo, the main character. The camera is taking shots of the agent’s face as he is interrogating Neo. The camera shows the agent’s realization of how Neo is not going to give up the information he wants as easy he thought. The camera then switches to Neo as he begins to raise his middle finger and flip the agent off. The interrogation room is not a pleasant looking place, it is very bland, and does not give off a very good vibe. By looking at surroundings, and the interactions between Neo and the agent you can tell things are not going to end well for Neo. Another scene where The Matrix has a form of realization is toward the middle of the movie when Neo goes to visit the Oracle in the matrix. The scene begins as Neo enters the Oracle’s apartment building. The setting gives off an uneasy feeling as the apartment building is rundown and vandalized with graffiti. The realization happens when the oracle tells Neo the future and he realizes he or Morpheus are going to die. The camera is taking face shots back and forth between the oracle and Neo as he is being told the future. Then the camera is focused on Neo as he realizes what is going to happen. In both scenes the camera is taking close up shots on the person who is coming to the point of realization.
The Matrix is a prime example of how movies manipulate space and time. The scene where Neo dodges the bullets shot by the agent on the city rooftop in the film is famous for it's time manipulation. The scene begins in normal speed, but as soon as the bullets are shot we go into slow motion as we watch Neo dodge every bullet shot. It is very interesting to watch.
I thought The Matrix was a pretty good movie, considering it was made in 1999. The graphics were lame, but of course they are going to be lame compared to the graphics of this day and age. I found The Matrix was very cheesy at some points. In the scene where Neo and the agent are at the train station, they look as if they are going to duel just like they do in western movies. And what appears on the scene? Of course a newspaper rolls on by as if acting like a tumble weed. Another cheesy scene was toward the end of the movie when Neo dies for a minute, Trinity kisses him, and his heart starts to beat again. At this point I thought I was watching a Disney movie, because a kiss brought a guy back to life. Yes, because that is realistic.
All in all, I would recommend this movie to anyone who has not seen it. It has a well thought out plot and keeps you interested.
WORKS CITED
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3412696576/tt0133093?ref_=tt_ov_i
Barsam, Richard M. "Chapter 1-2." Looking at Movies: An Introduction to Film. New York, NY: Norton, 2013. N. pag. Print.
The Matrix. Prod. Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski. Dir. Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski. By Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski. Perf. Keanu Reeves. 1999. DVD.
There are multiple scenes when The Matrix has forms of realization. One scene toward the beginning of the movie is where an agent is interrogating Neo, the main character. The camera is taking shots of the agent’s face as he is interrogating Neo. The camera shows the agent’s realization of how Neo is not going to give up the information he wants as easy he thought. The camera then switches to Neo as he begins to raise his middle finger and flip the agent off. The interrogation room is not a pleasant looking place, it is very bland, and does not give off a very good vibe. By looking at surroundings, and the interactions between Neo and the agent you can tell things are not going to end well for Neo. Another scene where The Matrix has a form of realization is toward the middle of the movie when Neo goes to visit the Oracle in the matrix. The scene begins as Neo enters the Oracle’s apartment building. The setting gives off an uneasy feeling as the apartment building is rundown and vandalized with graffiti. The realization happens when the oracle tells Neo the future and he realizes he or Morpheus are going to die. The camera is taking face shots back and forth between the oracle and Neo as he is being told the future. Then the camera is focused on Neo as he realizes what is going to happen. In both scenes the camera is taking close up shots on the person who is coming to the point of realization.
The Matrix is a prime example of how movies manipulate space and time. The scene where Neo dodges the bullets shot by the agent on the city rooftop in the film is famous for it's time manipulation. The scene begins in normal speed, but as soon as the bullets are shot we go into slow motion as we watch Neo dodge every bullet shot. It is very interesting to watch.
I thought The Matrix was a pretty good movie, considering it was made in 1999. The graphics were lame, but of course they are going to be lame compared to the graphics of this day and age. I found The Matrix was very cheesy at some points. In the scene where Neo and the agent are at the train station, they look as if they are going to duel just like they do in western movies. And what appears on the scene? Of course a newspaper rolls on by as if acting like a tumble weed. Another cheesy scene was toward the end of the movie when Neo dies for a minute, Trinity kisses him, and his heart starts to beat again. At this point I thought I was watching a Disney movie, because a kiss brought a guy back to life. Yes, because that is realistic.
All in all, I would recommend this movie to anyone who has not seen it. It has a well thought out plot and keeps you interested.
WORKS CITED
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3412696576/tt0133093?ref_=tt_ov_i
Barsam, Richard M. "Chapter 1-2." Looking at Movies: An Introduction to Film. New York, NY: Norton, 2013. N. pag. Print.
The Matrix. Prod. Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski. Dir. Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski. By Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski. Perf. Keanu Reeves. 1999. DVD.