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Re: The Matwix
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Sun, 14 Apr 2002 03:27:49 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Pedro Silva writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Jon Palmer writes:
> > "Pedro Silva" <el_gordo@netc.pt> wrote in message
> > news:GuH9Bp.22v@lugnet.com...
> > >
> > > Don't worry, mate. You're not alone in this. I don't get the Matrix • either,
> > > and I watched the film like *three times* to see if I was missing • something.
> > > Either I'm not, or I can't honestly see what it is...
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> > What do you mean you "don't get" the Matrix? I can understand not liking it
> > because of acting and such. (I love the Matrix but Neo will forever be a
> > member of Wild Stallions)
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> > But not getting it? I always thought it was fairly stock (although well
> > executed) sci fi. Not that complex IMO.
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> Good special effects, I agree to that. Not "bad" acting, IMO.
> But the script is too far-fetched, I guess. I'm afraid I'll never get the
> point of living life through a machine, where one can defy physics and such.
> If the human race were to envision such a future, would't we try to avoid it?
Well, that is the plot: humans try to get out of that future. But the movie
is aimed at people who think getting in would be pretty cool.
I agreed early on in the movie not to try to get it. I mean, if the sun
doesn't shine anymore and humans are the only energy sources left on the
planet, what do the robots feed the humans? Check your brain at the door.
Oops-- that's the sequel.
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| (...) Good special effects, I agree to that. Not "bad" acting, IMO. But the script is too far-fetched, I guess. I'm afraid I'll never get the point of living life through a machine, where one can defy physics and such. If the human race were to (...) (23 years ago, 12-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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