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The Matrix Resurrections

The Matrix Resurrections

Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2021

Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.

Movie details

The Matrix Resurrections

“Return to the Source.”

2021 Science Fiction · Action · Adventure 2h 28m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Lana Wachowski

Written by

David Mitchell · Lana Wachowski · Aleksandar Hemon

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Neo / Thomas Anderson

Carrie-Anne Moss

Carrie-Anne Moss

Trinity / Tiffany

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Morpheus / Agent Smith

Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Groff

Smith

Jessica Henwick

Jessica Henwick

Bugs

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

The Analyst

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith

Niobe

Court is in session

Put The Matrix Resurrections on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.