The Matrix -- new film in development by WB / Zak Penn
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re: The Matrix 4 (D: Lana Wachowski) S: Reeves, Moss
The problem with an idea like this is the studio is clearly thinking "Hey, remember how much people loved that first Matrix movie? Now that some time has passed, let's try to recapture that magic!"
But you can't. The Matrix was a phenomenon because it felt original and fresh, something no sequel/reboot/remake/etc can be. It simply can't. Period.
WB should be investing in more original ideas instead of trotting out a beaten horse and dressing it differently.
But you can't. The Matrix was a phenomenon because it felt original and fresh, something no sequel/reboot/remake/etc can be. It simply can't. Period.
WB should be investing in more original ideas instead of trotting out a beaten horse and dressing it differently.
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re: The Matrix 4 (D: Lana Wachowski) S: Reeves, Moss
Due to the downgrade in quality, watching the prequels might make him hate it even more.
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The Matrix was a great experience. The sequels were alright, and I think they still hold up.
Make it like Rogue One. Same world. There's so much else that could have been happening beyond what we saw. They could write anything they want.
Make it like Rogue One. Same world. There's so much else that could have been happening beyond what we saw. They could write anything they want.
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I'm honestly fine with this. I rather see it than something like Alien Covenant or Avatar 2-6.
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I forgot about the Animatrix. Those are the exact kind of stories I was talking about. Zion woke up thousands of people. Several of which Morpheus thought was "The One" (good luck writing that with a straight face again). Plenty of stories to tell without reusing the same story.
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The Matrix was a great film. I would welcome a decent follow up to it. If Larry and Andy could come up with something that was closer to the original than the two shitty sequels, I would be in.
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re: The Matrix 4 (D: Lana Wachowski) S: Reeves, Moss
The problem with an idea like this is the studio is clearly thinking "Hey, remember how much people loved that first Matrix movie? Now that some time has passed, let's try to recapture that magic!"
But you can't. The Matrix was a phenomenon because it felt original and fresh, something no sequel/reboot/remake/etc can be. It simply can't. Period.
WB should be investing in more original ideas instead of trotting out a beaten horse and dressing it differently.
But you can't. The Matrix was a phenomenon because it felt original and fresh, something no sequel/reboot/remake/etc can be. It simply can't. Period.
WB should be investing in more original ideas instead of trotting out a beaten horse and dressing it differently.
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This just shows you how much confidence WB has in their so called DCEU.
Seriously I've read a lot of asinine stuff on this message board but this is towards the top.
As for this movie, I think rebooting The Matrix might be a good idea but the Wachowskis need to stay far away. They have had one good idea and haven't made a decent movie since, and with how shitty the original trilogy ended I have no faith in them to do this right,
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I'm all for someone new coming in with a fresh take and expanding the universe. The Animatrix is the blueprint.
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Yeah keep the Wachowski's far far away from this. They have enough issues going on in their lives that I don't think they can add anything fresh or innovative to this. They have not made a good movie in years. Their last masterpiece Jupiter Ascending was one of the worst movies of 2015.
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And from what I remember, George sold Lucasfilm to Disney. It's not like Disney bought Marvel in 2009 after the first Iron Man, was disappointed with it, and actively pursued GL for another cash cow.
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I just meant to say if they were doing a good job with the DCEU considering they have that whole franchise to themselves and not fragmented like Marvel's is, they wouldn't need to go back to the well of one of their more recent successes.
And from what I remember, George sold Lucasfilm to Disney. It's not like Disney bought Marvel in 2009 after the first Iron Man, was disappointed with it, and actively pursued GL for another cash cow.
And from what I remember, George sold Lucasfilm to Disney. It's not like Disney bought Marvel in 2009 after the first Iron Man, was disappointed with it, and actively pursued GL for another cash cow.
Warner Borthers is a business. There goal is to make Delete repeated word money and stay profitable. The Matrix is a past franchise that can make money. It has nothing to do with disappointment in the DC movies. It's about making money. Plain and simple.
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This forum never misses an opportunity to shit on the DCU does it?
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re: The Matrix 4 (D: Lana Wachowski) S: Reeves, Moss
Studio heads cluster around one another in the corner ...
"What is he talking about?"
A low murmur emits from the group.
"No, it's genius I tell you!"
"TWO known properties?!"
The group becomes agitated with excitement.
"We can't do that!"
"Oh we can, and we are. It will be our biggest hit to date. We can't lose."
"What is he talking about?"
A low murmur emits from the group.
"No, it's genius I tell you!"
"TWO known properties?!"
The group becomes agitated with excitement.
"We can't do that!"
"Oh we can, and we are. It will be our biggest hit to date. We can't lose."