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• No, and wow was it blah BrianH 19:45:34 05/22/01 (0)
  In Reply to: Am I the only one who got what The Matrix was about? posted by The Who on May 06, 2001 at 14:13:20:

  I can't understand what all the fuss was about. Boring. Typical "codenames" and "codwords" and "easy crap to figure out". Not my idea of a great movie. I've seen more inventive ideas in computer games!

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• Re: Am I the only one who got what The Matrix was about? caa 13:50:00 05/11/01 (0)
  In Reply to: Am I the only one who got what The Matrix was about? posted by The Who on May 06, 2001 at 14:13:20:

  There are 3 reasons why I think people feel really strongly negative about the Matrix: (1) Keannu, (2) heavy technical content, (3) kinda cheesy.

  Keanu is really a Bose of film critic. I haven't personally experienced films in which he totally sucks that I had to run. While Keanu is no acting genius, I 've never seen him manage to make an ass out of himself, and given the roles that he plays -- not much character developments -- I think he's been ok.

  The style of the Matrix belongs to those of John Wu and Queentin Tarantino. It has its own merits, unless people take it too seriously. It's -- as in anything -- lame once you over-interpret.

  I personally find John Wu, how should I say this? ah yes, interesting. In John Wu's world, you see the confounding mixtures of truths and lies, the contraditions of peace and war, where the line between rights and wrongs is not always clear. The extreme violence. Lots of pigeons. Blond, sensitive assasins; aah, yummy... but I digress..
  
  
  

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• This is my first journey into this forum.... BobY 15:04:27 05/09/01 (0)
  In Reply to: Am I the only one who got what The Matrix was about? posted by The Who on May 06, 2001 at 14:13:20:

  and you guys are brutal. Ouch! I have no idea what Who was on about, and I feel a little uncomfy coming down on the side of those who liked the movie. This in spite of the fact that I don't like Reeves, and I usually demand some credible science and no plot bloopers from a film.

  I think, in light of the recent quality of film-not just in this country-that I have become a Big Picture film viewer: did it conform to my minimal specs, and was I entertained. I agree that there were not a good many original ideas in The Matrix, but it worked at the entertainment level for me.

  Deeper meaning? Shamanic Epic? Dude, burn you Castenada books, and stop looking to popular media for meaningful commentary on life, the human condition, the Universe, or damn well anything else.
  
  

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• Re: Am I the only one who got what The Matrix was about? Stephen Hayes 09:01:41 05/08/01 (0)
  In Reply to: Am I the only one who got what The Matrix was about? posted by The Who on May 06, 2001 at 14:13:20:

  So it has several subtexts (Christian allegory, Shamanic journey, mythological dimensions). Just because The Matrix is highly allusive doesn't necessarily make it a good film.

  If you want to see a good popular film that has all these things, watch Michael Apted's Thunderheart.
  
  

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• Re: Am I the only one who got what The Bible was about?nt The Who 07:24:57 05/08/01 (0)
  In Reply to: Am I the only one who got what The Matrix was about? posted by The Who on May 06, 2001 at 14:13:20:

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• 'The Matrix' was the cinematic equivalent of a YUGO! Dominic 18:58:14 05/07/01 (1)
  In Reply to: Am I the only one who got what The Matrix was about? posted by The Who on May 06, 2001 at 14:13:20:

  I use my Matrix DVD (got as present) as a doorstop.
  
  

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  • Re: 'The Bible' was the literary equivalent of a YUGO! The Who 07:28:01 05/08/01 (0)
    In Reply to: 'The Matrix' was the cinematic equivalent of a YUGO! posted by Dominic on May 07, 2001 at 18:58:14:

    Oh you bet.
    
    

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• Nope. It was lost on you. Tom §. 23:48:25 05/06/01 (3)
  In Reply to: Am I the only one who got what The Matrix was about? posted by The Who on May 06, 2001 at 14:13:20:

  The matrix was a movie that was akin to a song that consisted entirely of samples from other songs. They cut up story elements that made other stories great, assembled them all in anachronistic fashion, put a modern techno beat in the background, and marketed it to the rave crowd. They raped what was good from other stories/movies and attempted to bring it all together in one melting pot; hoping to create a fresh new feast for movie buffs. Instead, it's just a stale, 2 week old bucket of glurp.

  I only hope the sequel will not abuse the 3D camera effect. That's has gotten a bit worn with its use in commercials and all.

  
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  • Re: Nope. It was lost on you. The Who 07:31:35 05/08/01 (2)
    In Reply to: Nope. It was lost on you. posted by Tom §. on May 06, 2001 at 23:48:25:

    Lost on me and a few thousand other intelligent thinking persons. Perhaps all you know about is finance, money, hi-fi, wine and shit.

    Hey. I dont need this. I m out of this particularly shallow film asylum. Bye.

    The Who
    "We're NOT gonna take it!"
    
    

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    • http://slashdot.org/books/99/10/18/1049244.shtml Rich S. 07:17:23 05/09/01 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: Nope. It was lost on you. posted by The Who on May 08, 2001 at 07:31:35:

      Man, I would hate to see what you say to someone who doesn't share your taste in music. Why get in a big huff? I just think there is better out there made for far less, and with less marketing involved. For example Solaris contains all of the themes talked about in the Matrix and IMHO was a beautiful movie to watch. What about THX-1138 - another fantastic one with similar themes ( the student film it was based off is good too ) How about all of the work done by some of the world's most talented sci fi writers as screenplays for Star Trek, ST Next Gen, or countless other sci fi leaning TV shows? While they might not have had the marketing, big budgets, media guys and kits of the major studios they wrote some good stuff told in half the time and with people with twice as much acting ability. Harlan Ellison? Philip K. Dick? Dan Simmons? William Gibson? Neal Stephenson ( if Snow Crash is made into a movie it will probably make the Matrix seem like Japanamation boredom), or the one I am waiting for anything by Iain Banks...boy oh boy will that be fun.

      http://www.corona.bc.ca/films/details/snowcrash.html

      www.slashdot.com

      -regards,

      Rich S.
      
      

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    • Re: Nope. It was lost on you. Victor Khomenko 12:17:33 05/08/01 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: Nope. It was lost on you. posted by The Who on May 08, 2001 at 07:31:35:

      ***Hey. I dont need this. I m out of this particularly shallow film asylum. Bye.

      Mind that proverbial door...

      Why is that that no one leaves quietly anylonger?

      Don't you understand that if you leave without stench, you can always come back and no one will make anything about it? Otherwise you don't look so good.

      Anyway, not realy addressed at you or yor tastes in movies, you just happened to be in the wrong place at this moment - but lately there is all that sobbing going on on just about every page...

      So silly...

      
      
      

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• The best part of the movie was when Keanu Reeves said "WHOA"! Excellent Adventure 18:09:51 05/06/01 (0)
  In Reply to: Am I the only one who got what The Matrix was about? posted by The Who on May 06, 2001 at 14:13:20:

  The rest of this drivelous flick wasn't too far behind this comment.
  
  

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• Yes, you are Randy Bey 16:31:10 05/06/01 (6)
  In Reply to: Am I the only one who got what The Matrix was about? posted by The Who on May 06, 2001 at 14:13:20:

  "Never argue with a fool. People won't be able to tell the two of you apart."

  Aliens using people as large D cell batteries... yes, I see the theological angle already....
  
  

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  • "Never argue with a fool. People won't be able to tell the two of you apart." The Who 12:09:46 05/07/01 (5)
    In Reply to: Yes, you are posted by Randy Bey on May 06, 2001 at 16:31:10:

    
    
    

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    • Re: "Never argue with a fool. People won't be able to tell the two of you apart." Randy Bey 08:20:21 05/08/01 (0)
      In Reply to: "Never argue with a fool. People won't be able to tell the two of you apart." posted by The Who on May 07, 2001 at 12:09:46:

      Your most cogent post to date.
      
      

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    • Re: "Never argue with a fool. People won't be able to tell the two of you apart." Mart 17:42:16 05/07/01 (3)
      In Reply to: "Never argue with a fool. People won't be able to tell the two of you apart." posted by The Who on May 07, 2001 at 12:09:46:

      I wish someone had informed me before I started in with AuPh.
      

      ....just my 2¢
      

      
      » Mart £ «

      
      Planar Asylum
      where the speakers are thin but the music is anything but
      
      
      
      

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      • Re: "Never argue with a fool. People won't be able to tell the two of you apart." R. Hertz 23:09:47 05/07/01 (2)
        In Reply to: Re: "Never argue with a fool. People won't be able to tell the two of you apart." posted by Mart on May 07, 2001 at 17:42:16:

        I thought the expression was, "Never argue with an idiot. First, they bring you down to their level, then they beat you to death with experience!"
        
        

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        • lectio brevior potior Stephen Hayes 11:13:56 05/16/01 (0)
          In Reply to: Re: "Never argue with a fool. People won't be able to tell the two of you apart." posted by R. Hertz on May 07, 2001 at 23:09:47:

          It runs: "Never argue with an idiot. He will bring you down to his level, then beat you with experience."
          
          

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        • do the best I can, but ... Mart 23:24:56 05/07/01 (0)
          In Reply to: Re: "Never argue with a fool. People won't be able to tell the two of you apart." posted by R. Hertz on May 07, 2001 at 23:09:47:

          ... since my opponents' can't relate due to their utter lack of experience. I can only descend so low to bring them upto speed. I've delt with the mentally challenged who were more learned & educable.
          
          

          ....just my 2¢
          

          
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          Planar Asylum
          where the speakers are thin but the music is anything but
          
          
          
          

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