Resurrecting The Matrix

The last three Matrix films set the bar for special effects in sci-fi movies. It also defined in our society what is reality and what is not. The wild ride of Keanu Reeves playing “The One” or the prophet who will save humans from the war with machines. Even today we rely heavily on machines. We have personal computers, smart phones, and smart T.V.s for information and entertainment. It’s a scary thought to think that the generation of millennials are co-dependent on technology. They are completely lost without a phone. A.I. has even made strides within technology advancements. Our politics has even used references from The Matrix. Did you take the blue pill or the red pill?

The fact that these movies have aged well is fascinating. What is real? What do we as humans consider reality? This is probably the main construct through out the entire trilogy and it should still hold with Resurrections. From the looks of the trailer, it seems Neo (Keanu Reeves) has been reborn into the matrix and starting to remember his past or reliving moments in time. It will be interesting to see if they explain why he was reborn or brought back to life for Resurrections or not. If you remember Neo is made out to relive his purpose just like a program within the Matrix based on decisions he makes. Hopefully this is explained from the last three. Is this the same Neo or not.

The trilogy itself is packed with religious symbolism. Neo’s apartment number is 101, which is the number of a guardian angel or protector. One who is to warn others of danger. Also, binary code is a sequence of ones and zeros. Most computer based systems still use binary behind the scenes, but it happens so fast now. This is due to faster processing chips and newer technology or code. “Neo” the call sign of Keanu Reeves character means new comer or prophet. You could say he is the messiah of Zion. Zion is the city near the earths core where the humans live. It’s a synonym for city of Jerusalem. I could go on with all the biblical symbolism, but there is so much, that would be a blog post in of itself.

If you have the chance to take a philosophy class in your lifetime, do it. I took one in college and I have a new found understanding of reality and how ones thinking and beliefs co-exist. It was one of the most interesting classes I ever took. I got extra credit for watching the fist Matrix movie. I went to see the movie and then I wrote a paper on questioning reality. To be honest sometimes I question it still today. Our bodies are just a way for us to get around and live our lives. However, our reality is based on what our senses provide based on neural patterns and pulses to our brain. If you think about life in this way it becomes simple and scary at the same time.

Not only is the Matrix Trilogy about what we consider reality, but it encompasses the greatest feeling in the entire world. That feeling of total and complete love for someone else. So in a way, it is a love story as well between Neo and Trinity. Love being the most powerful entity in the world. If you feel love for someone else it’s super powerful and you will always put yourself at harms way to protect that which you love most.

Other than a love story intertwined with determining what is reality, The Matrix Trilogy is badass. I hope Resurrections is no different with insane fight scenes with Keanu Reeves and other martial artists. Keanu is one of the best trained action stars in Hollywood today. He does most of his own stunts and fight scenes, so when he’s fighting it’s most likely Keanu himself kicking ass. Not only has he trained in martial arts, but he has extensive tactical training with guns for John Wick trilogy as well. Here is a video of Keanu Reeves training for the last John Wick: Parabellum film. CLICK HERE