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Article: 'Matrix' a sum of ideological parts
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
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- May 16, 2003
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'Matrix' a sum of ideological parts
By DAVE LARSEN Cox News Service
Friday, May 16, 2003
"The Matrix" was a unique creation, but its components were
familiar.
The 1999 sleeper hit combined a mind-bending look at the future
with stunning visuals, revolutionizing science-fiction movies.
Its plot, about a world in which machines enslave humans in a
dreamlike state to extract energy from their bodies, questioned the
nature of reality, making us rethink our own universe.
"The Matrix" has spawned two highly anticipated sequels: "The
Matrix Reloaded," which opened Thursday, and "The Matrix
Revolutions," which follows on Nov. 5.
To create "The Matrix," filmmakers Larry and Andy Wachowski drew ...