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The Good, the Bad, and the Cheesy
Let me preface this by saying I enjoyed 'Matrix: Regurgitated.' It was better than I thought it would be. But then, I am more of a historical/literary/romance fan when it comes to movies. ^^;
good:
-the fight scenes, especially the ones in the beginning were kick-ass.
-Neo's whole Force/Jedi mind trick stuff was cool. But I'm a Star Wars freak.
-I dig Hugo Weaving and also Niobe's sunglasses were the shiznit.
-I saw totally cool trailers for 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' and 'The Last Samurai' Woo!
bad:
-okay, anyone else squicked out with how far they took Neo's 'Messiah' character? People paying homage to him, his bringing Trinity back to life. I don't consider myself religious, but ewww...
-could have done without the 20 minute (at least!) car chase. Boooring.
-in the middle of Neo's fight with Agent Smith, the movie turned into a video game.
Could totally tell the fight was actually a dressed-up 'Mortal Combat.' Up until this point, I thought the effects had been well-blended.
-I am not even going to start on my take of the plot. As a technological idiot (I can only program my VCR because it talks to me), everytime someone started talking about the matrix and the oracle I started to zone out. I had to keep bringing my brain back to the present so as not to get lost in the babble.
-the plugs bother me. What happens when people grow? Don't their bones and skin alter them? Argh!
cheddar-cheesy:
-Neo's dress, I mean floor-length coat that made him look like the belle of the ball. Okay, okay I'm just jealous because I can't wear stuff like that. But, not all that practical. I mean, at least hem it so it doesn't sweep the floor you prima donna!
-the tribal dance scene? Sooo textbook science-fiction-what-if-civilization-had-to-start-all-over-again. I thought I had somehow stumbled into 'The Time Machine.' The original movie. ^_~
-Neo flying with one arm out ala Superman. Dude, I'd sue.
-all the slow motion pauses. A suggestion to the directors: go rent some John Woo flicks and see how it's supposed to be done.
End rant. ^_^
good:
-the fight scenes, especially the ones in the beginning were kick-ass.
-Neo's whole Force/Jedi mind trick stuff was cool. But I'm a Star Wars freak.
-I dig Hugo Weaving and also Niobe's sunglasses were the shiznit.
-I saw totally cool trailers for 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' and 'The Last Samurai' Woo!
bad:
-okay, anyone else squicked out with how far they took Neo's 'Messiah' character? People paying homage to him, his bringing Trinity back to life. I don't consider myself religious, but ewww...
-could have done without the 20 minute (at least!) car chase. Boooring.
-in the middle of Neo's fight with Agent Smith, the movie turned into a video game.
Could totally tell the fight was actually a dressed-up 'Mortal Combat.' Up until this point, I thought the effects had been well-blended.
-I am not even going to start on my take of the plot. As a technological idiot (I can only program my VCR because it talks to me), everytime someone started talking about the matrix and the oracle I started to zone out. I had to keep bringing my brain back to the present so as not to get lost in the babble.
-the plugs bother me. What happens when people grow? Don't their bones and skin alter them? Argh!
cheddar-cheesy:
-Neo's dress, I mean floor-length coat that made him look like the belle of the ball. Okay, okay I'm just jealous because I can't wear stuff like that. But, not all that practical. I mean, at least hem it so it doesn't sweep the floor you prima donna!
-the tribal dance scene? Sooo textbook science-fiction-what-if-civilization-had-to-start-all-over-again. I thought I had somehow stumbled into 'The Time Machine.' The original movie. ^_~
-Neo flying with one arm out ala Superman. Dude, I'd sue.
-all the slow motion pauses. A suggestion to the directors: go rent some John Woo flicks and see how it's supposed to be done.
End rant. ^_^