By Drew Dietsch
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The matrix is a unique work of popular art that has undoubtedly inspired countless other creations of artists, in the same way that the Wachowskis themselves were inspired by a variety of science fiction sciences and works ‘Human art.
Following The matrixMassive success, its influence would be inevitable at the box office for more than a decade, whether by direct parodies or action heroes that suddenly dress in black leather coats and sunglasses, even if Blade did that and “ball time” before The matrixSo I cannot technically include Blade On this list, but go watch Blade because Blade is a Marvel Top 5 film and I even like it more than Blade II. Call me crazy in the comments!
Once you are done, take a look at a classification of films which owes a very clear debt to The matrix And his control of pop culture.
8 Underworld (2003)
There is a reason Underworld is basically. This is not an excellent film, but it is important when we talk about some of the biggest post-Matrix Films, and it is not completely without merit. Just give me a little time to explain.
I think you are a spectator intelligent enough to be able to see … call them, “visual echoes” The matrix in some of UnderworldArtistic approach. Does that sound far enough to say to say “to tear” so I do not receive a lot of angry fans in the comments or prosecuted by Len Wiseman?
Listen, I only get one out -of -horror remote entry on this list. These are the rules! I would like to be able to have more but YouTube Could get angry with us when we do stuff of horror. And I can’t have Constantine On this list for reasons you have already understood, so Underworld wins as a second alternative for Constantine And Blade. That govern both.
Underworld Do not governs, but it is not as repugnant as most criticisms would do it. Kate Beckinsale is a solid vampire of superheroes that falls in love with a werewolf in good heart. Yes, it is Romeo and Juliet with fangs and fur and many of 2000 Matrix attitude with some of some of the Alex Proyas The crow thrown to make a good measure.
It’s a good film anything with charm. And I saw this kind of horror action do much worse. Remember Me, Frankenstein? You shouldn’t. But I do it. I do.
7 Research (2008)
A loose adaptation of a comic strip from Mark Millar and JG Jones, Research Borrows the concept of history of the basic matrix of a cabin loser who discovers that it is actually a super powerful cook that can do fun things with bullets. In this film, he embodies them. Ooo, look at this ball curve! What a winding ball.
In all seriousness, Research has a lot of style assured in his fantastic action graciousness of the director Timur Bekmambeto who made another Hor … uh, the thriller of the fantastic action of Dark Fantasy, Night watchIt could almost have been on this list too! Will just show that the elegant action quotient of Research will not be wanted, even if the plot is enough doofy. But hey, James McAvoy swings. I’m still there for that.
Maybe because it did not generate it … Oh, I said the word. Go ahead, publisher. Punish me. Perhaps because he has produced no follow-up or was the victim of any other franchise, Research Growed a legitimate and deserved cult. I would always like to see a film or a show tackling the original comic idea where the super-villains conquered the planet, then erased the spirit of the population and all history on superheroes.
But I should continue because it seems a little less Matrix-Foccié, even if that’s a bit what machines do to humans: bringing them to life in a fantastic world while they are married by invisible powers that literally control reality.
Hey, there are Matrix Also go to the comic strip, so read that too! Just know that it comes from Victory Guy then don’t get angry with me if you hate that.
6. X-Men (2000)
The least said about the director of Scumbag de X-MenThe better. It’s away, it is once again clear how black leather Matrix The aesthetics had an impact on bringing him the mutants of Marvel on the big screen.
It was a great subject of discussion for fans how the colorful costumes of the comics had been exchanged against something that Trinity would have chosen in his digital closet.
However X-Men was not as excellent as his suite or his subsequent entries in the franchise, he nevertheless sold the science fiction Idea to the public around the world.
And the cast alone takes it out of the park. Of course, some of them get a downright horrible dialogue, but the actors are locked up and committed in a way that has made it a touchstone of X-Men for a whole generation. I could sing the praises of each member of the main distribution, but Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen Only it argues my arguments.
There are many reasons to feel less than enthusiastic to see these X-Men films again, and I fully understand anyone who never wants to see them again. Do not judge those of us who still find the good in them, even the very first.
5 Enthusiasm (2010)
Editor, I will relax on it because it should be an easy sale. Just show these clips of Enthusiasm While I refresh myself with a good glass of water.
Dear spectator, if you don’t want to see Enthusiasm After that, we are simply two very different souls. I only wish you the best in your trip.
4 Balance (2002)
Christian Bale Pre-Batman brings a “Gun-Kata” action to a Dystopian Science Fiction Mishmashi cliff in Orwell 1984 and huxley Brave New World.
The intrigue of Balance is as an intellectual secondary as possible, but the style and the execution of cinema are absolutely engaging. Bale is the right actor for this main role, and if you do not encourage when he explodes two guys to save a puppy, this film will never win like that.
Speaking of puppies …
3 and 3 John Wick (2014)
Here is why Constantine also had to be banged in addition to being Hor … uh, supernatural mystery. Yes, I could only include one entry with Keanu because it is somehow a large part of The matrix and its consequences. Having a pile of the list would be a bit cheap.
But if I can’t have ConstantineI am more than happy to appear John Wick. And we just talk about the original film. There is a lot to love in the aftermath but a bit like HalloweenThe idea of a whole Boogeyman is much purer and effective with a single film.
Regarding the others Matrix influences in addition to its main actor, John Wick Director Chad Stahelski worked on waterfalls in matrix films. And the carefully designed gangster world feels as creative and intriguing as that of science fiction that we learn in The matrix.
You don’t need me to tell you John Wick is great. All I would say is that I hope that people discover and appreciate this first film as its own singular achievement. He always rocks.
2 V for Vendetta (2005)
Produced by the Wachowskis and directed by James McTeigue, the first deputy director of the original Matrix trilogy, V for Vendetta Adapts the dystopian graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd to a film that becomes more powerful and relevant each year.
Apart from his social commentary, V for Vendetta To another essential Matrix Touch stones. I cannot imagine why the “time to throw knife” did not understand as “ball time”. And Hugo Weaving of agent Smith can assume the heroic revolutionary role, and to never show his face, he gives one of the performances of his career.
I am sure that the simple fact of mentioning this film will have even more potential fire in the comments, but I will never miss a chance to scream praise for it all luck that I get.
1 and 1 Creation (2010)
Christopher Nolan’s Sci-Fi Magnum opus may not look too much The matrix But he does something that many other films have not taken the history of the Wachowskis: a thoughtful and intelligent use of themes and ideas to create a world that reflects these elements with artistic power.
The world and the visual style of Creation owes a debt to the pleated mentality of the spirit of The matrixBut it is the best example of taking a real inspiration and making something stands in itself.
My favorite Nolan movie will probably always The prestigebut Creation is the film Nolan which best captures and interprets his feelings on cinematographic art and the narration of fiction. Of all the films on this list, that as revolutionary as The matrix As a work of popular art must be Creation.
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