The Matrix Revolutions
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ravenSo, I went to see the Matrix Revolutions today with Becca and Emma. ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
shipperkitten was keen for me to go (she went the day it came out!)
Anyway, I got up and got dressed at a reasonable time, I even ate breakfast (croissant with cheese) and even caught the right train - Emma stuck her head out the window and waved. Of course, when we got to Waterloo, we realised how early we were. I suggested we go across to the library, but it was closed. Foiled again. So in the end, we bought tickets and hung around waiting for Becca to arrive, which she did after a certain point, and we bought sweets and went in.
I enjoy the adverts way too much. I really do. Especially those Mini adverts. But I also loved the trailers. Return of the King! Squee! I desperately need to see The Two Towers. Anyone got the DVD and willing to lend it to me? I can't not see it and then go and see RotK, so I'm trying to be prepared.
I also noticed they were showing Goodbye, Lenin at the Plaza. I want to see that so much, but it's so obscure no-one will go with me and they stop showing it on Thursday. Argh.
Then, the Matrix Revolutions.
To start with, it was so so much better than Reloaded. So much better. I really liked the first Matrix film, because it was just such a cool, novel sci-fi idea. And what's more, it could happen. Trudging home this afternoon through early autumn chill, I very much doubt I was actually walking through a computer simulation, but I could have. How would I know? And so, the scene is set for a really good film, with wonderful plot and astonishing imagery and action - how cool was the slow-mo sweep round, the first time you saw it? And then, I liked Neo, and I liked Trinity and Agent Smith, it was all cool.
Reloaded had all of the above, except the plot. It reminded me vaguely of latter-day X-files - so caught up in its own mythos, no-one has a clue what's really going on. All that stuff about the Keeper of the Keys (Hagrid, anyone?) and the fifteen-minute action sequences.... yawn. Maybe I don't have enough testosterone, who knows. I did not leave the cinema liking Reloaded.
But this film - this was good. It had plot. I consider I'm keeping up when I can remember the names of ships - Hammer and Locust (what happened to Nebuchadnezzar, incidentally?) This film had plot. I understand what went on and what had to happen - they had to defend the docks of Zion, got that, and because I knew, I cared what happened. I cared what happened to Trinity and Neo, because I knew where they were going (machine city!) and what they were trying to do (destroy Agent Smith!) and so I cared. Trinity's death was inevitable, of course. But I was startled at the way Neo was blinded - the idea grew on me as time went on. The city of light - that really was beautifully done.
I think it was also inevitable that the fate of everything rested on a showdown between Neo and Smith. I liked the little mini-universe it took place in - the falling rain and clear puddles of water really appealed, for some reason. Next to me, Becca was in hysterics because the road had double yellow lines. It amused me, too.
Of course, there had to be some throwbacks to the second film. I hate the damn Frenchman and his wife - they're so pointless. Similarly, I didn't like the family at the train station, although the station itself creeped me out very effectively. In fact, I think the second film should have been done away with. It was just bad, compared to this and particularly compared to the original.
The end of this film, I liked particularly. The way Neo vanquished Smith made sense to me. If Smith is the anti-Neo, what the Oracle calls "the other side of the equation" then if Neo adds himself to Smith, mathematically, everything gets cancelled out. No more conflict, so peace.
I liked the peace. And Neo's death seemed to make sense. They couldn't bring him back, could they? It wouldn't make any sense.
Not that this is a film that you watch because you expect things to make sense.
Becca delivered a commentary all the way through, which would have been annoying but being human, it's amazing what I can adapt to. On the way out, we bumped into Karen and Peter and about ten of his friends. It was his birthday yesterday so they'd come to see Finding Nemo. I waved.
Then went home. Emma and I caught the train with seconds to spare.
shipperkitten was keen for me to go (she went the day it came out!)Anyway, I got up and got dressed at a reasonable time, I even ate breakfast (croissant with cheese) and even caught the right train - Emma stuck her head out the window and waved. Of course, when we got to Waterloo, we realised how early we were. I suggested we go across to the library, but it was closed. Foiled again. So in the end, we bought tickets and hung around waiting for Becca to arrive, which she did after a certain point, and we bought sweets and went in.
I enjoy the adverts way too much. I really do. Especially those Mini adverts. But I also loved the trailers. Return of the King! Squee! I desperately need to see The Two Towers. Anyone got the DVD and willing to lend it to me? I can't not see it and then go and see RotK, so I'm trying to be prepared.
I also noticed they were showing Goodbye, Lenin at the Plaza. I want to see that so much, but it's so obscure no-one will go with me and they stop showing it on Thursday. Argh.
Then, the Matrix Revolutions.
To start with, it was so so much better than Reloaded. So much better. I really liked the first Matrix film, because it was just such a cool, novel sci-fi idea. And what's more, it could happen. Trudging home this afternoon through early autumn chill, I very much doubt I was actually walking through a computer simulation, but I could have. How would I know? And so, the scene is set for a really good film, with wonderful plot and astonishing imagery and action - how cool was the slow-mo sweep round, the first time you saw it? And then, I liked Neo, and I liked Trinity and Agent Smith, it was all cool.
Reloaded had all of the above, except the plot. It reminded me vaguely of latter-day X-files - so caught up in its own mythos, no-one has a clue what's really going on. All that stuff about the Keeper of the Keys (Hagrid, anyone?) and the fifteen-minute action sequences.... yawn. Maybe I don't have enough testosterone, who knows. I did not leave the cinema liking Reloaded.
But this film - this was good. It had plot. I consider I'm keeping up when I can remember the names of ships - Hammer and Locust (what happened to Nebuchadnezzar, incidentally?) This film had plot. I understand what went on and what had to happen - they had to defend the docks of Zion, got that, and because I knew, I cared what happened. I cared what happened to Trinity and Neo, because I knew where they were going (machine city!) and what they were trying to do (destroy Agent Smith!) and so I cared. Trinity's death was inevitable, of course. But I was startled at the way Neo was blinded - the idea grew on me as time went on. The city of light - that really was beautifully done.
I think it was also inevitable that the fate of everything rested on a showdown between Neo and Smith. I liked the little mini-universe it took place in - the falling rain and clear puddles of water really appealed, for some reason. Next to me, Becca was in hysterics because the road had double yellow lines. It amused me, too.
Of course, there had to be some throwbacks to the second film. I hate the damn Frenchman and his wife - they're so pointless. Similarly, I didn't like the family at the train station, although the station itself creeped me out very effectively. In fact, I think the second film should have been done away with. It was just bad, compared to this and particularly compared to the original.
The end of this film, I liked particularly. The way Neo vanquished Smith made sense to me. If Smith is the anti-Neo, what the Oracle calls "the other side of the equation" then if Neo adds himself to Smith, mathematically, everything gets cancelled out. No more conflict, so peace.
I liked the peace. And Neo's death seemed to make sense. They couldn't bring him back, could they? It wouldn't make any sense.
Not that this is a film that you watch because you expect things to make sense.
Becca delivered a commentary all the way through, which would have been annoying but being human, it's amazing what I can adapt to. On the way out, we bumped into Karen and Peter and about ten of his friends. It was his birthday yesterday so they'd come to see Finding Nemo. I waved.
Then went home. Emma and I caught the train with seconds to spare.
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on 2003-11-10 04:58 am (UTC)Umm... I have a copy at home, if you're willing to hold out until early December.
>Hammer and Locust (what happened to Nebuchadnezzar, incidentally?)
Actually, Niobe's ship is called the Logos. The Nebuchadnezzar was destroyed by sentinels at the tail end of the last movie.
>If Smith is the anti-Neo, what the Oracle calls "the other side of the equation" then if Neo adds himself to Smith, mathematically, everything gets cancelled out.
I hadn't thought of it that way before. That really makes sense. Cool.
Oh, and incidentally, I'll see you on Friday (unless you decide to avoid the whole Prize Day experience).
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on 2003-11-10 09:05 am (UTC)Thou hast NOT BEEN LEAVING COMMENTS ON MY LJ MISSIES.
Hehe.
And miss Raven, I agree with you thoroughly on the Matrix Revolutions, except for the fact I actually like the Machiavelian, because he amuses me greatly. ^_^. Although Persephone, were it not for the fact she's supposed to be a vampire, would irritate me immensely. I am shallow in the extreme.
And Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaane *whinewhine* I still miss you ^_^. You should update your LJ more often, so I know that you're doing okay and are not deaded!
Speaking of which, some random girl threw herself in front of our busdriver the other day o.o, thankfully he stopped on time, but eep. Scary stuff.
*pets you both*
Miss ;_;
And my apologies the only slash I've written recently has consisted of Devil May Cry stuff and incestuous centaurs. Mind you, looking forward to Christmas, as I'm gonna get Dark Omens and investigate their slash fandom after reading a gooooooooooooooooooooooooooorgeous fic today. [Goes to show; really really really really really good stories DO hook you on fandoms you've never considered before ^_^]
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on 2003-11-10 01:16 pm (UTC)You must must must read Good Omens and then you must must start slashing it. I have only ever written two GO fics. I am a bad slasher.
And I did not know Persephone was a vampire! Was she really? How'd I miss that?
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on 2003-11-10 01:19 pm (UTC)no subject
on 2003-11-11 03:22 am (UTC)1 a) The movie tells us that vampires, ghosts 'n' all that, do exist, but as renegade programmes.
b) Missy Penelope is a renegrade programme.
2 a) The Wachowski brothers like to put hintings at thingys' true purposes all over the place.
b) There's a vampire movie playing behind her in the room guarded by werewolves.
3) Strong sexual appetite and that accent?
So, yes. I'm fairly certain she's a vampire, though much like the twins and their ghostiness, not a traditional vampire. Tada ^_^.
And being as most people are declaring they need me and Good Omens to mix like they need their lungs and air to mix, I will be a good girl and read over Christmas ^_^.