Prediction Poll: Will the Matrix sequels measure up? - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Tabitha · 13th September 2002, 03:35 AM

I don't know quite what all the fuss was about with all that early footage of the Matrix sequels was about - they don't start to come out until next May. I think one year is the earliest teaser trailer I have ever seen.

I was blown away by the original Matrix film. The storyline was kind of derivative - using ideas that had been explored regularly in both film and literature before, but I think there was something genuinely unique about the film. The effects were amazing, and the look of the film was something I really loved - somewhat owing to vaguely unfamiliar Sydney locales.
My question is - will the sequels be able to measure up?

It sounds as if the creators are simply telling us that everything will be bigger and better - but isn't that how sequels are always described?

The preview footage has not had quite the same grimy look as the original, either

Dave · 3rd January 2003, 10:22 AM

I'm still looking forward to them. They are certainly taking long enough to make them. From what I've heard about the Wachowski brothers, they certainly have lots of idea, both for plot and for new stunts, so I don't think these will just be more of the same thing. Hopefully, they will be as groundbreaking as the original.

whatsitsname · 28th January 2003, 08:53 AM

well i read in a newspaper that one SFX scene too 2 and a Half
years

to create

whatsitsname · 28th January 2003, 08:54 AM

i mean took(Doh!)

leprykawn · 25th February 2003, 08:03 PM

From the previews I've seen, I don't think they will suck

.

However, I'm not sure whether they will surpass the original in style and groundbreaking effects + ideas. I HOPE they do, but I'm sceptical.

imported_Data · 26th February 2003, 11:00 PM

I read an article recently that was claiming that they are suppossed to be as groundbreaking as the original. Even if they're not, I think they will still be well worth seeing! :rolly2:

timdgreat · 2nd March 2003, 07:35 PM

i think they will be just as ground breaking, i also think that the effects will be diffrent and just as great if not better than the original, and hope fully we will get some more great lines to make fun of like " I know Kung Fu"

:rolly2:

View Poll Results: Will the Matrix sequels be good?
They will be better than the original	3	42.86%
They will live up to the original	3	42.86%
Don't know	1	14.29%
They will suck	0	0%
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13th September 2002, 03:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,638	Prediction Poll: Will the Matrix sequels measure up? I don't know quite what all the fuss was about with all that early footage of the Matrix sequels was about - they don't start to come out until next May. I think one year is the earliest teaser trailer I have ever seen. I was blown away by the original Matrix film. The storyline was kind of derivative - using ideas that had been explored regularly in both film and literature before, but I think there was something genuinely unique about the film. The effects were amazing, and the look of the film was something I really loved - somewhat owing to vaguely unfamiliar Sydney locales. My question is - will the sequels be able to measure up? It sounds as if the creators are simply telling us that everything will be bigger and better - but isn't that how sequels are always described? The preview footage has not had quite the same grimy look as the original, either

3rd January 2003, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,594	I'm still looking forward to them. They are certainly taking long enough to make them. From what I've heard about the Wachowski brothers, they certainly have lots of idea, both for plot and for new stunts, so I don't think these will just be more of the same thing. Hopefully, they will be as groundbreaking as the original.

28th January 2003, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
whatsitsname Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 7	well i read in a newspaper that one SFX scene too 2 and a Half years to create

28th January 2003, 08:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
whatsitsname Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 7	i mean took(Doh!)

25th February 2003, 08:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
leprykawn Lord of the Leprechauns Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 98	From the previews I've seen, I don't think they will suck . However, I'm not sure whether they will surpass the original in style and groundbreaking effects + ideas. I HOPE they do, but I'm sceptical.

26th February 2003, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
imported_Data 'meba Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Alaska Posts: 362	I read an article recently that was claiming that they are suppossed to be as groundbreaking as the original. Even if they're not, I think they will still be well worth seeing! :rolly2:

2nd March 2003, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
timdgreat For the Emperor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria VA, USA(Washington DC u idiots) Posts: 3,093	i think they will be just as ground breaking, i also think that the effects will be diffrent and just as great if not better than the original, and hope fully we will get some more great lines to make fun of like " I know Kung Fu" :rolly2: