I published a new In the Frame piece at The Escapist on Friday. With the release of The Matrix Resurrections on HBO Max and in theatres, it seemed like a good opportunity to take a look at the film and its themes, in particular its relationship with the earlier films in the franchise.
The Matrix Resurrections exists as part of a larger wave of long-delayed nostalgic sequels to older franchises, from Space Jam: A New Legacy to Ghostbusters: Afterlife to Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, what distinguishes The Matrix Resurrections from these other examples is the way in which it uses nostalgia to a very specific purpose. It’s a film that is aware of both the passage of time since the original film and very engaged with the debate over the reason for its own existence. The result is a movie that has something meaningful to say about the modern movie landscape… and much beyond.
You can read the piece here, or click the picture below.
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Oh c’mon Darren everyone’s saying this movie sucks.
Not everyone. And, look people are entitled to their opinions. Plenty of people hated The Shining when it was initially released.
Not really. Just a lot of really loud and obnoxious people who seem obsessed with yelling it at the top of their voices.