The Matrix 4?

[Kyo28]

Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

The last 2 is awful movies, they should quit while they are ahead.....

I think the first movie worked very well as a stand alone story: it has action, some romance, sci-fi and a big twist (the fact that reality isn't wat it seems to be). Thematically, it pushes us to question: What is reality?

The other two movies, in my opinion, asked different but just as much intriguing questions: does purpose define us? Do we really have the freedom of choice as individuals or is that just an illusion? Is an easy life bereft of freedom preferable over a life of hardship but with freedom of choice?

On the surface, I think you can say the second two didn't have the same wow-factor as the first one had (first time use of bullet time, the realization of what the Matrix really is). But as far as thematical undercurrents go, I find that the sequels ask even more interesting and pertinent questions that the first one did.

I've always found that in general, people who dislike the sequels were less interested in the thematical undercurrent and more in the superficial storyline. The more I rewatch the trilogy, the more I start to prefer the sequels because of the interesting questions it poses us as viewers.

That's just my opinion of course. Each has their own valid reasons for liking or disliking a movie.

Anyway, seems like we can file this sequel in the rumor closet for the time being at least ...