How Do You See....

In my last post, The Matrix, I gave you a plot summary of the film. Now I would like to tell you about my intake or passion for the film. With this film I love the way it plays with the “What If” theme. Is it real, or is it false? Could it happen, Will it happen, What if it happens? My mind looks for and tries to discover the next move that the plot will unfold. I get more excited every time I watch the film. My adrenaline rises, I’m on the edge of my seat, I’m standing, I’m yelling” don’t you see what’s happening , open your minds eye and see.” Then I come down, and try to think about what I just viewed to comprehend the concept of it all.

James Berardinell ,Reelviews , states it this way, It toys with the boundaries between reality and fantasy in unique and interesting ways. It never falls into the boring, expected patterns of space battles and laser gun shoot-outs. Instead, it ventures into territory that is sufficiently interesting to provide an involving, invigorating backdrop.

It’s safe to say that we both agree that the film gives you an avenue to let your mind think outside the box of the norm.

However my frication about the film, is not taken by everyone. There are those that just don’t see it through my eyes.

Matt Murray, Cornponeflicks, states at he found it somewhat underwhelming. What’s all the hubbub, bub he asked. When this film came out, it was hailed as little short of the second coming of Mrs. Jesus H. Mohammed. That’s a little harsh isn’t it. Then he states that he can’t help, but notice that almost the entire film is photographed like an extended car commercial. Then he compares it to an expensive version of all those virtual-reality flicks that came out in the early ‘90s.

OK, I understand that you don’t like it, lighten up.

Vince Leo, Qwipster’s Reviews, say’s “The Matrix”, is a very easy film to like, perhaps easy to like too much, as there are some people who view it as an exalted religious experience. But he also says that The Matrix is a brilliantly-conceived and extremely memorable sci-fi action powerhouse that delivers the goods and a whole lot more. So there are those out there that can view the film through an critical eye, and also enjoy it at the same time.

I say OK, I can get with that. But as far as myself the passion I have for this film still stands as my adrenaline rush, my quick fix. The place I can let my mind wonder and roam on unimaginable things.

This maybe you, this may not be you.

My thing is open up your minds eye, to see outside the box. Don’t let your mind stay complacent where it is………

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Works Cited

Berardinelli, James. "The Matrix." Reelviews. March 31, 1999. 24 Feb 2009 (http://www.reelviews.net/movies/m/matrix.html)

Murray, Matt. "The Matrix." Cornponeflicks. unknown. 24 Feb 2009 (http://www.cornponeflicks.org/matrix.html)

Leo, Vince. "The Matrix (1999) /Sci Fi-Action." Qwipster's Movie Reviews. unknown. 24 Feb 2000 (http://www.qwipster.net/matrix.htm)