I saw the Matrix when it first came out and must say I was rather impressed. But then I saw Dark City, and my opinion of the Matrix suffered greatly. Dark City must have been a huge influence, for there are too many startling similarities to ignore. Also, I think the second and third movies were definately lacking... The second was enjoyable in as much as the action was engrossing, but the third was simply underwhelming. The only scene of worth I think, was the mech-human battle, which admittedly, was very good. The ending of the third is what got me--it makes no sense!! There is apparently some peace treaty struck, but who's to say how long it will take for the machines to realize again that they can control the weak humans? And how will the ones who "want to get out" be notified? Will fliers within the matrix be passed out door-to-door explaining the situation and polling who wants to get out and who wants to stay? Ridiculous.
Also, the acting in Dark City was superior, I think--many don't realize that the acting had to be so wooden because it represented the fact that these people were broken people, with no memory beyong a day's worth, and no real personalities--and when characters such as Rufus Sewell's and William Hurt's began to realize that something wasn't right, colour and vitality washed into the mood and outcome of the acting--the same could also be said of the directing... And the child stranger was creeeppyyy!!
Also, the acting in Dark City was superior, I think--many don't realize that the acting had to be so wooden because it represented the fact that these people were broken people, with no memory beyong a day's worth, and no real personalities--and when characters such as Rufus Sewell's and William Hurt's began to realize that something wasn't right, colour and vitality washed into the mood and outcome of the acting--the same could also be said of the directing... And the child stranger was creeeppyyy!!
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