OK, so The Matrix (part ONE, the sequels just shouldn't have happened!) used to be my absolute favorite movie of all-time ever, since I'm a computer nerd and into eastern philosophy and all that. Now this movie comes along, takes all I liked about The Matrix and does it even better!
It is (compared to The Matrix):
* Visually more stunning. Loads of beautiful eyecandy, even more than "Crouching Tiger / Hidden Dragon"
* Broader range of philosophy. While The Matrix mostly focused on getting the western part of the world to understand what the Hindus are talking about when they say that the material world is an illusion, this movie contains explanations of quotes from The Bible, Confucius and Buddha. To name a few. Now, I'm just waiting for a movie explaining the monotheistic firmament of the Qu'ran, but as long as the U.S. keep pursuing the worthless "War On Terror", such a film isn't going to make it big anyway.
* More impressive weapons arsenal. OK, so it's science-fiction, whereas The Matrix had to stick to conventional weapons, at least in the cyberworld. But there are also some old-time (20th century) weapons being put to "good" use! How about Bato (the lead character of the movie) cleaning out a mafia café with an M249 PARA? All you Counter-Strikers out there know what I'm talking about!
In total, it rules! Also, there is no need for major Kusanagi to show her nipples for this movie to work out. It's so jolly good that it can kick any other movies ass without even having to allude to sex!
10 out of 10, definitely!
It is (compared to The Matrix):
* Visually more stunning. Loads of beautiful eyecandy, even more than "Crouching Tiger / Hidden Dragon"
* Broader range of philosophy. While The Matrix mostly focused on getting the western part of the world to understand what the Hindus are talking about when they say that the material world is an illusion, this movie contains explanations of quotes from The Bible, Confucius and Buddha. To name a few. Now, I'm just waiting for a movie explaining the monotheistic firmament of the Qu'ran, but as long as the U.S. keep pursuing the worthless "War On Terror", such a film isn't going to make it big anyway.
* More impressive weapons arsenal. OK, so it's science-fiction, whereas The Matrix had to stick to conventional weapons, at least in the cyberworld. But there are also some old-time (20th century) weapons being put to "good" use! How about Bato (the lead character of the movie) cleaning out a mafia café with an M249 PARA? All you Counter-Strikers out there know what I'm talking about!
In total, it rules! Also, there is no need for major Kusanagi to show her nipples for this movie to work out. It's so jolly good that it can kick any other movies ass without even having to allude to sex!
10 out of 10, definitely!