The matrix

[God.is.my.force]

Here you can discuss anything at all about the wonderful world of the Matrix trilogy.

THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Panthoryn]

Well, yes, The Matrix was a major cultural smash hit with lots of excitement and stuff...

... but doesn't this belong in The Box Office?

(was wondering if there was gonna be a Matrix: the Animated Series *rolls eyes*)

 

[I love ya]

What is so good about the matrix?

 

[Kelly]

(was wondering if there was gonna be a Matrix: the Animated Series *rolls eyes*)

Why would you rolleyes at that? That would be awesome.

 

[rainbowprism]

What is so good about the matrix?

The Christian symbolism/parallels in this movie is amazing. Say the word and I will give a list!

 

[God.is.my.force]

Thats true the sibalism is quite amzing. Even in there names: Trinity, Nedecanezzar, Zion, stuff like that. Also maany of the frases like, "I can only show you the door you must walk threw it."

 

[rainbowprism]

Well think about Mr. Anderson..he's haunted by trying to find Morpheus(God like character, father figure)--he is seeking him, all while using the alias Neo, which literally means new man. Morpheus is the one that shows Neo his slavish nature. Along comes Trinity (her name!) who empowers and enables Neo-much like the Holy Spirit!

Free will is also at play in here to. Morpheus says nobody can be told what the Matrix is, that they would have to choose to experience it themselves.

So Neo (like Jesus character) actually dies and is ressurected!!

I've got a bunch more but I'm at work....

 

[PaladinValer]

It is more like Gnosticism or Manicheanism than Christianity really.

 

[Mr Tom]

It is more like Gnosticism or Manicheanism than Christianity really.

yes it is Gnostic Christianity...see the matrix website for more info, there is an essay on it there! awesome films!

 

[rainbowprism]

Ok ok...there are alot of people that can see eastern religion in it too. I was just sharing what I gleaned from it. Not fact, just my opinion.

 

[Mr Tom]

Ok ok...there are alot of people that can see eastern religion in it too. I was just sharing what I gleaned from it. Not fact, just my opinion.

noooo honestly it is fact! ok its Gnostic Christianity plus a bit of Buddhism i think if I remember rightly. Seriously, look at the martix website for more info...

 

[Cozmo]

Moved to The Box Office.

 

[Panthoryn]

Yeah, but you never hear the stories about Jesus flying around and beating up 'agents'... though that would be awesome.

 

[PaladinValer]

The "Buddhist" elements are really badly depicted. I know a lot of Buddhists who weren't too happy the way the movie tried to add elements in their faith and, knowing something of Buddhist theology, I can understand why they felt that way.

 

[H2o]

good movie

 

[Mr Tom]

The "Buddhist" elements are really badly depicted. I know a lot of Buddhists who weren't too happy the way the movie tried to add elements in their faith and, knowing something of Buddhist theology, I can understand why they felt that way.

i dont know much about Buddhism to be honest - but if it depicts them wrongly then fair enough! you can see so much christian links in there though!

 

[PaladinValer]

Um, Gnosticism isn't Christianity...

 

[SUNSTONE]

Yeah, but you never hear the stories about Jesus flying around and beating up 'agents'... though that would be awesome.

He did, but it was a spiritual battle. Remember the people in the Matrix never saw Agent Smith, just like those who don't believe, can't percieve the spiritual world.

 

[SUNSTONE]

God actually used this movie to help build my faith in a big way.

 

[prettyrose436]

Love the movies!