Neo & Trinity

I think the biggest question of what happens following the conclusion of The Matrix Revolution is whether or not the peace agreement that was reached between the humans and the machines really lasted. I hate to be a pessimist but I have a lot of doubt as to whether or not they were able to really keep the peace. Eventually the competition for natural resources to feed the competing human and machine civilizations would draw both sides back into war.

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Of all the diverse characters in the Wachowski Brothers’ “The Matrix,” Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) remains my favorite character. What a welcome relief to have a woman as a central and fully-realized hero, rather than simply the love interest. Trinity’s athletic skills and computer savvy rank her alongside the other technical wizards in the Nebuchadnezzar rebel ship. She is second in command to Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and like the tough and competent Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) character in the Aliens franchise, her gender does not preclude her from taking command. Her authority does not diminish her feminine characteristics, and Read more »

The sequels to The Matrix are much-maligned and, in some cases, rightly so. The Matrix: Revolutions is, at best, a sub-par sequel and a disappointing ending to an otherwise exciting and thought-provoking series. However, The Matrix: Reloaded is criticized almost as often and, I think, unfairly so. While it may not have the same sense of newness and innovation that the first Matrix film had, it has a flair all of its own, with action scenes that, in my opinion, far exceed those Read more »