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Philosophy and Film
September 03
‘The Matrix’
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“Have you ever had a dream, Neo, that you were so sure was real? ... Descartes theories equalled that of the proposed ideals presented in ‘The Matrix’ in that we might be deceived by a powerful demon equivalent to the superior machines of the matrix. All in all, ‘The Matrix’ isn’t simply a film in which astounding graphics and visual effects amaze the viewers that watch it. ...
Before Neo broke out of the Matrix, his life was not what it had appeared to be up to this point. ...
As a viewer of ‘The Matrix’ I was easily led to wonder how I know I am not in the same deceptive world as the matrix. ... Or in the case of the Matrix, another program submitted by the creator. ... For example, in the film, Cypher chooses to be re-inserted into the Matrix as a wealthy actor. Once back in the system he will have no recollection of life outside of the Matrix, therefore causing no harm. ... I know that when I put it in my mouth, the matrix is telling my brain that it is juicy and delicious. ... ” He is completely aware that the Matrix is not real and that all of his pleasures and experiences inside of the Matrix are completely an illusion. However, to him, the ignorance he obtains while in the Matrix is far greater than the horrible reality outside of it. ...
In the case that our minds do exist in a vat, as proposed in the Matrix, the opportunities after being ‘awakened’ are endless. ... The same goes for when Neo discovers he can fly in the Matrix. ... Thus, after Neo comes to complete realization and acception of the Matrix, he doesn’t then see things differently. ...
As discussed in class and in many connections to the film, it has been suggested that the Matrix is a Gnostic, Buddhist, or Christian story retold to suit today’s audience. ...
Films such as ‘The Matrix’, ‘Roshomon’, and ‘Rear Window’, all beg the question of our existence and ponder the idea of reality. ... Today, filmmakers such as the Wachowski brothers take these philosophical ideas and, in turn, create brilliant cinematography correlating these principles into what people all over the world have come to know as ‘The Matrix Trilogy’.
Approximate Word count = 1963
Approximate Pages = 7.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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