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To what extent is the Matrix a piece of cinematic entertainment, and to what extent is it an exploration of religious and philosophical ideas?
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To what extent is the Matrix a piece of cinematic entertainment, and to what extent is it an exploration of religious and philosophical ideas? The Matrix, released at Easter in 1999, is both a piece of cinematic entertainment and a film portraying religious and philosophical allegories. The Matrix can therefore be viewed from two different perspectives; purely as an action film or instead on a deeper level, exploring the more insidious values hidden in the plot. As a piece of cinematic entertainment, the Matrix was a very successful film release. It contains fight scenes, chase sequences and special effects to rival any other film released during 1999. The matrix was a Hollywood blockbuster. In order to be successful it had to appeal to a wide audience. Like any other typical blockbuster, the matrix contains a few simple aspects. These include attractive characters, a love interest to appeal to girls, a feel-good ending,...
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