A parabolic analysis of one of the scenes in The Matrix by Rob Rowe of Sentinel Apologetics. Here's the playlist so you can see the rest: • The Matrix - A Cyberpunk Parable? Sce... Hit that subscribe button and the bell next to it. His channel is chock-full of goodies. Whether you're a believer or nonbeliever, you're bound to find at least a few things informative to learn and enjoy.
If 2001: A Space Odyssey or Blade Runner are not the most important sci-fi movies of all time (as well as one of the most influential movies ever made), it's The Matrix. This movie was quite revolutionary and was one of those rare movies (along with the ones previously mentioned) that really make you think about the nature of reality and many other philosophical ideas while being entertained at the same time. It was, after all, a blend of philosophies (postmodernism, existentialism, etc.) and various religions (Buddhism, Gnosticism, Christianity - as noted in the vid - among others). It was partially influenced by Japanese animes (Akira, Ninja Scroll, Ghost In The Shell), Hong Kong action cinema (particularly John Woo's kick-ass films of the 80s and 90s), and the cyberpunk genre in general.
Traces of The Matrix's influence, allusions, and/or similarities can be found in Max Payne series (one of my fav vid game series, I highly recommend it, especially if you missed out in these classics or feel nostalgic -- bullet time is a gameplay element),
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty (a mindfuck and one of the absolute best games ever made, with similar themes about the nature of reality -- but don't play it without first playing the original PS1 classic), and the Assassin's Creed series (the simulation in the past aspect of it, anyway. definitely play 1, 2, Brotherhood, Revelations, 3, and Origins at least). Also, notice the Sentinels bare a slight resemblance to the Reapers in the Mass Effect trilogy (which, ironically, takes place just a decade before The Matrix takes place).
The Matrix also kind of nods to my sentiments; in one scene, it was noted that the 90s was the peak of human civilization (evidently, they were right), thus why the world of 1999 was chosen for the simulation. The city in The Matrix is supposed to be a generic American metropolis but it was actually filmed in Sydney, Australia (same with The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie). I guess my favorite scene would be the "negotiation" scene between Agent Smith and Seifer in that restaurant -- that was a fucking good-looking steak.
My friend Craig Reed (The Christian Response) actually saw this movie in the theaters -- sadly I missed out on that experience at the time (I was too busy immersed in Final Fantasy 8, which came out around the same time in the winter of 1999 -- I first came across a demo of the game at a Pizza Hut, I was sucked in at that point). But immediately when it came out on VHS and DVD, my sister watched it in her dorm room when she was going to college in Jersey City (on the other side of the Hudson River in New York City). She and her friends were smoking pot and the security guards busted them -- but not before sitting down to watch the rest of The Matrix with them and finishing their pot. True story. Anyway, I watched it soon afterwards. I must say, watching it at the time was a definitive experience in 1999 -- right along with playing Final Fantasy 8 of course. Another movie with a similar concept of a simulated reality is The Thirteenth Floor, although that is less known. I recommend giving that a watch as well.
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