Is The Matrix Resurrections Worth Watching? (Slogging Insights)

The Matrix: Resurrections was released last week, but the reviews split between those who loved it and those who didn't. In this slogging thread, our community discusses the Matrix saga and their expectations for the new movie.

This Slogging thread by Mónica Freitas, Teri Eyenike, Sara Pinto, Limarc Ambalina, Linh Smooke, Abeer and Jack Boreham occurred in slogging's official #pop-culture channel, and has been edited for readability.

Mónica FreitasDec 27, 2021, 4:14 PM

The Matrix: Resurrections was released last week, but the reviews split between those who loved it and those who didn't. Are you interested in seeing this new matrix movie? Do you think it makes sense to have a sequel after so long? What's your favorite thing about The Matrix movies?

Teri EyenikeDec 27, 2021, 4:26 PM

I'm indifferent at the moment whether I want to see the movie. It's been a long time I saw the Matrix in my teen years, and I will have to watch it again to relive the memories.
Let me see the preview of the resurrections, and I may change my verdict 😂

Sara PintoDec 27, 2021, 4:28 PM

Mónica Freitas So... I've tried. I really did try to watch The Matrix, but I just fail at it every time. I guess it's too much fiction for me. I need someone to convince me otherwise, haha.

Limarc AmbalinaDec 28, 2021, 2:59 AM

I actually dropped off from the Matrix after the first film. I watched the other but was confused or just uninterested.

Limarc AmbalinaDec 28, 2021, 2:59 AM

I'd watch this one just to support Keanu Reaves though 😄

Mónica FreitasDec 28, 2021, 11:23 AM

Teri Eyenike Same. It's been a long time since I saw the Matrix - actually in a philosophy class back in high school - and I loved it then but haven't rewatched ever since. I'll have to do that before this new movie though I'm not sure why we're having this movie now...
Let me know what you think if you decide to watch it.

Mónica FreitasDec 28, 2021, 11:24 AM

Sara Pinto, just focus on Keanu! He's the reason, ahahah.

Mónica FreitasDec 28, 2021, 11:25 AM

Limarc Ambalina, same, at this point, I would only watch it for Keanu. His recent interviews about the movie have been golden!

Mónica FreitasDec 28, 2021, 11:26 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZM5Fb-9dto

Linh SmookeDec 30, 2021, 6:50 PM

Ah, let me and David try to watch it this weekend (hard to schedule with a toddler at home ha) and give y’all a review!!

Mónica FreitasDec 31, 2021, 11:18 AM

Linh Smooke, Yes! Let us know what you think of it 🙏

Linh SmookeDec 31, 2021, 6:29 PM

OK. lots of feels. I don’t know how well people remember the matrix, but for someone who doesn't remember it that well - it was very refreshing to get a movie with so many callbacks and plot explainers, lol. I personally like the fanservice-y meta-commentary and breaking the 4th world aspect of it…and love the cast (which, apart from the amazing Keanu Reeves and some other white actors like NPH who I adore, is super, super diverse — and I love that!) Reading online though it seems superfans don't appreciate the lack of actions and some of the lame plot choices but who cares. As someone who watches it casually, I love the movie! I’m known to always sleep in movies and for this one, I only sleep for 10 mins so that’s a definite win 😂

Mónica FreitasJan 3, 2022, 2:27 PM

Linh Smooke, so, it's a movie suitable even for those who haven't seen the first movies?

Mónica FreitasJan 3, 2022, 2:27 PM

Linh Smooke, about the lack of action, did you find it a slow film with a lot of explanation and not a lot of plot?

Mónica FreitasJan 3, 2022, 2:27 PM

Linh Smooke, only 10 minutes?! ahaha a record?

Linh SmookeJan 3, 2022, 3:22 PM

Not necessarily slow, just a bit dragged out towards the end. I watched the first one so I do understand some. But I bet if you haven't you still can enjoy it. Maybe you'll enjoy it even more haha? But who hasn't watched the matrix at this point 🤔

Mónica FreitasJan 4, 2022, 11:21 AM

Linh Smooke, hum I see. After your review, I got a bit of my hope back for this movie, ahah.
I think I'm giving it a go. If for nothing else, then just to see Keanu in a letter jacket 😂

Mónica FreitasJan 5, 2022, 3:13 PM

Abeer Jack, Boreham, what are your thoughts on the new Matrix movie?

AbeerJan 5, 2022, 5:59 PM

Mónica Freitas, I haven’t seen it yet. To be honest, I haven’t really seen anything past Matrix Reloaded. I have been considering catching up and watching it just for Keanu though 😂

Jack BorehamJan 6, 2022, 10:49 AM

Mónica Freitas, I am, but is it just as complex as the others? If it is, I might give it a miss, haha

Mónica FreitasJan 6, 2022, 11:25 AM

Abeer Keanu is truly our "God", hahaha.
If you do watch it, leave us a review.

Mónica FreitasJan 6, 2022, 11:27 AM

Jack Boreham, not a fan? I'll revoke your nerd card now 😂

Jack BorehamJan 6, 2022, 1:52 PM

Mónica Freitas, wait noooo, don't do that. How can I prove my nerdyness?

Mónica FreitasJan 6, 2022, 2:21 PM

Jack Boreham, guess you'd have to name 5 matrix characters without googling it or watch the first movie, ahaha.