The Matrix inspired 8 science fiction and action movies that are worth their time

By Drew Dietsch | Updated 3 seconds ago

The matrix It is a unique popular work of art in life that has undoubtedly inspired countless creations of other artists, in the same way that Wachowskis themselves were inspired by a variety of sciences and philosophical pieces of works of human art.

After The matrixThe massive success, its influence would be inevitable at the box office for more than a decade, either through direct parodies or action heroes that suddenly dress in black leather coats and sunglasses, although Blade did that and “bullet time” before The matrixSo technically I can’t include Blade In this list, but see Blade because Blade It is a movie of the 5 best in Marvel and I even like SHEET II. Call me crazy in the comments!

Once you have finished with that, let’s take a look at a classification of films that owe a very clear debt to The matrix and its acquisition of pop culture.

8. Underworld (2003)

There is a reason Underworld It is in the lower place. It is not a great movie, but it is important when talking about some of the most important profiles afterMatrix Movies, and is not totally without merit. Just give me some time to explain.

I think you are a spectator smart enough to see some … let’s call them, “visual echoes” of The matrix in some of UnderworldThe artistic approach. Does it sound far from saying, “cheating” so that it does not get a lot of angry fans in the comments or demanded by Len Wiseman?

Look, I only get a horror gender entry remotely on this list. Those are the rules! I wish I could have more but YouTube He could get angry with us when we do horror things. And I can’t have Constantine In this list for reasons you are already discovering, so Underworld Win as a second alternative for Constantine and Blade. That both govern.

Underworld It does not rule, but it is not as repulsive as most critics would make you think. Kate Beckinsale is a solid superhero vampire who falls in love with a wolf man with a good heart. If it is Romeo and Julieta With fangs and skin and many 2000 Matrix Attitude with some of Alex Proyas’s The crow thrown up.

It is a fine movie if dated. And I have seen that this type of horror action made much worse. Remember I, Frankenstein? You shouldn’t. But I do. Yeah.

7. Sought (2008)

A loose adaptation of a comic by Mark Millar and JG Jones, Sought It lends the basic concept of Matrix’s story of a loser of cubicles that discovers that it is actually a super powerful rude that can do fun with bullets. In this movie, he is curving them. Ooo, look at that bullet curve! What a bullet with curves.

With all seriousness Sought It has a lot of safe style in its fantastic action courtesy of director Timur Bekmambetov that made another hor … UHH, a dark fantasy action thriller movie, Night surveillanceThat could almost have been on this list too! It only shows that the elegant action ratio of Sought It will not leave you with desire, even if the plot is quite silly. But well, James Mcavoy is having fun. I’m always here for that.

Maybe because he has not generated any … oh, I said the word s. Go ahead, editor. Punish me. Maybe because he has not produced any sequel or victim of any other franchise, Sought A legitimate and deserved worship follow -up has grown. I would still like to see a movie or program to address the original comic idea where the supervillans conquered the planet and then erased the minds of the population and any history about the superheroes.

But should move on since that sounds a little less Matrix-The focused, despite the fact that this is what machines are doing to humans: make them live in a fantasy world while they are being puppets by invisible powers that literally control reality.

Hey, there are some Matrix Going to the comic too, so read that too! I only know that it is from the Man of kings Boy, so don’t get angry with me if you hate him.

6. X-Men (2000)

The less it is said about the director of SCUMBAG of X-Menbetter. That out of the way, once again is quite clear how black leather Matrix The aesthetics had an impact on bringing Marvel mutants to the big screen.

It was a great topic of conversation for fans how the colorful costumes of the comics had changed for something Trinity would have chosen from his digital closet.

Although X-Men It was not as excellent as his sequel or later entries in the franchise, however, he sold the idea of ​​science fiction to the public around the world.

And the cast only takes it out of the park. Of course, some of them obtain a frankly horrendous dialogue, but the cast is locked and committed in a way that has made them an iteration of touchstone of the X-Men during a whole generation. I could sing the praises of all the members of the main cast, but Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen only present my case.

There are many reasons to feel less than excited to visit these X-Men films again, and I completely understand anyone who never wants to see them again. Do not just judge those of us who still find the good in them, even the first.

5. Enthusiasm (2010)

Editor, I’m going to relax in this because it should be an easy sale. Just show these clips of Enthusiasm While I mean with a good water drink.

Dear spectator, if you don’t want to see Enthusiasm After that, we are simply two very different souls. I wish you anything more than the best on your trip.

4. Balance (2002)

Christian Bale Pre-Batman brings “Gun-Kata” Action to a dystopic science fiction cliffnotes MISHMASH from Orwell’s 1984 and Huxley’s Valiente Nuevo Mundo.

The plot of Balance It is as intellectual of high school as you can get, but the style and execution of cinema is absolutely attractive. Bale is the right actor for this main role, and if he is not encouraging when he doubles the shotgun explodes two guys in the face to save a puppy, this movie will never win you as it does.

Speaking of puppies …

3. John Wick (2014)

Here’s why Constantine I also had to be beaten in addition to being Hor … UH, supernatural mystery. Yes, I could only include an entry starring Keanu since it is a large part of The matrix and its sequelae. Having it many times on the list would feel a bit cheap.

But I can’t have ConstantineI am more than happy to present John Wick. And we are just talking about the original movie. There is much to love about sequels, but like Hallowe’enThe whole idea of ​​Boogeyman feels much more pure and effective with a single movie.

As for others Matrix influences in addition to its main actor, John Wick Director Chad Sthelski worked in acrobatics in all Matrix films. And the world of carefully elaborate gangsters feels as creative and intriguing as the science fiction about which we learn The matrix.

You don’t need to tell you John Wick It is impressive. All I will say again is that I hope people are still discovering and appreciating this first film as their own unique achievement. It still moves.

2. V for vendetta (2005)

Produced by the Wachowskis and directed by James McTigue, the first deputy director in the original matrix trilogy, V for vendetta Adapt the dystopian graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd in a film that becomes more powerful and relevant with each year.

Outside your social comment, V for vendetta It has some other makeshift Matrix touch stones. I can’t imagine why “throwing knife time” did not realize as “bullet time.” And Hugo Weving himself of Agent Smith faces the heroic revolutionary role, and for never showing his face, gives one of the actions of his career.

I am sure that just mentioning that this movie will have even more fire potential in the comments, but I will never miss the opportunity to shout some praise for any opportunity you have.

1. Beginning (2010)

Christopher Nolan’s science fiction work might not seem too much to The matrix But it does something that many other films did not take from the history of Wachowskis: a reflective and intelligent use of themes and ideas to elaborate a world that reflects those elements with artistic power.

The world and the visual style of Beginning owes a debt to the amazing mentality of The matrixBut this is the best example of taking a real inspiration and making something stay on its own.

My personal Nolan movie will probably always be The prestigebut Beginning It is the Nolan movie that best captures and interprets its feelings about cinematographic art and fiction narration narration. Of all the films on this list, which is as innovative as The matrix As a popular work of art has to be Beginning.

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