The deeply personal “answer” found in the historical series “The Matrix Resurrections” *Note! Contains spoilers.

The matrix converges into a love story

What is the "answer" of the series that "The Matrix Resurrections" has arrived at after going through the "preparation" mentioned above? It is a "love story".

The matrix series has featured themes such as ``The person Trinity loves is the savior,'' ``Trinity and Morpheus' faith ``makes'' Neo the savior,'' and ``The program gains love.'' ” Scenes have been depicted. In the series' keyword "choice," love also appears as a factor that influences Neo's decisions.

However, the work ``The matrix'' itself has a strong impact with its settings such as ``man vs. machine'' and ``the reality we live in is actually virtual reality,'' and coupled with its vivid and cutting-edge visuals, it is a magnificent science fiction movie. It has reigned as a trilogy. Of course, "love story" and "science fiction" are not compatible, but what is the "matrix" within us? Although each person's image is different, I feel like I'm leaning toward the latter. In particular -- and this is related to the "era" mentioned at the beginning -- `` The matrix '' was born in 1999.

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Considering that the Internet and mobile phones were rapidly becoming popular around 1995, the impact that ``The matrix'' had on people at the time must have been tremendous. Although it is not the Metaverse that is popular these days, it may have been accepted as a kind of ``book of prophecy''. Of course, director Lana Wachowski herself must be well aware of this. That is why, in order to draw the conclusion that it is a ``story of love,'' I went to the trouble of borrowing the form of a computer The Game to depict the merits and demerits of ``The matrix'' ``in the movie.'' The story revolves around a fight for love in a world where The matrix is ​​widely regarded as a sci-fi work that defined an era. When you start counting backwards, all the elements start to make sense.

The Matrix Resurrections depicts a world that no longer needs a savior. The world saved by Neo worked, although it was not perfect, and he himself came to be talked about as a ``great man of the past'' rather than a ``modern day savior.'' In a world where Neo has completed his role, he makes a ``choice'' to act for himself, perhaps for the first time. That means he will meet his beloved Trinity again and be happy with her this time. However, an enemy named Analyst (Neil Patrick Harris) stands in their way, and another battle breaks out.

What's also excellent is how the theme of "choice" is turned into a love story. Trinity/Tiffany in the matrix has a family, which worries Neo. Where does "happiness" lie for the current Trinity? If you choose Neo and return to reality, you will no longer be able to see your family. Neo, who has known people who would rather remain in the matrix than reality (often turning into traitors), is not willing to take Trinity away on his own terms. I will leave the final decision to her. The "choice" that is similar to the Red Pill/Blue Pill is perfectly connected to the story of love.

``The Matrix Resurrections'' begins with the hesitation over the question, ``What is ``The matrix''?'' and then flows into the love story between Neo and Trinity. It is, so to speak, a bonus stage prepared for Neo and Trinity, who could not fulfill their true love even though they promised each other eternal love. Similar wishes are strongly reflected. In reality, dead people do not come back to life. However, in the story, it can be revived. The path taken by this story, which was born out of the greatest sadness, is so beautiful that it seems like it could not have been any other way.

What emerges after the main story is a Arrival from director Lana Wachowski to parents. There, the ``code'' that concludes the 22-year long ``matrix'' is written.

Text: SYO　

Born in 1987. After The Graduate from Tokyo Gakugei University, he worked at a film magazine editorial production site and a film information site before becoming a film writer/editor. Works on a wide range of topics including interviews, reviews, columns, event appearances, and recommendation comments. Contributed to ``CINEMORE'', ``Cinema Cafe'', ``Soen'', ``FRIDAY Digital'', ``CREA'', ``BRUTUS'', etc. Twitter「 syocinema 」

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