From Drew Dietsch
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The matrix is a unique work of art of popular art that has undoubtedly inspired countless creations from other artists, similar to how the Wachowskis themselves were inspired by a variety of science fiction and philosophical works of art.
After The matrixThe massive success, its influence would be inevitable at the box office for a decade for a decade blade did that and “bullet time” beforehand The matrixso that I cannot technically include blade On this list, but go watch blade Because blade is a top 5 Marvel film and I like it even more than Blade II. Name me a crazy one in the comments!
As soon as you are finished, we take a look at a series of films that owe a very clear debt The matrix and his takeover of pop culture.
8. Underworld (2003)
There is a reason Underworld Is in the lower spot. It’s not a great film, but it is important to talk about some of the largest profiles.matrix Films, and it’s not entirely without merits. Just give me a little time to explain.
I think you are a clever viewer to see some. Let’s call them “visual echoes” by The matrix In some of UnderworldArtistic approach. Does that sound far enough to say that I haven’t sued a few angry fans in the comments or Len Wiseman?
Look, I only get a remote horror genre on this list. These are the rules! I wish I could have more YouTube Could get angry with us if we make horror genre -matters. And I can’t have Constantine On this list for reasons that you already find out, i.e. Underworld wins as a second alternative for Constantine And blade. Which both rule.
Underworld Usually not, but it is not nearly as repulsive as most critics would think. Kate Beckinsale is a solid superhero vampire who falls in love with a good-hearted werewolf. Yes that’s it Romeo & Julia With tear teeth and fur and many 2000s matrix Keeping with some of Alex Proyas’ The crow thrown into a good measure.
It is a good, albeit charmingly dated film. And I saw how this type of horror action -Ding made a little worse. Remember I, Frankenstein? You shouldn’t. But I do it. I do.
7. Wanted (2008)
A loose adaptation of a Mark Millar Mark and JG Jones, Comic, Wanted Byus the basic matrix story concept of a cabin loser who finds out that he is actually a super powerful swimming water that can do funny things with balls. In this film he bends her. Ooo, look at this ball curve! What a curvy ball.
In all seriousness, Wanted Has a lot of secure style in his fantastic action with the kind permission of director Timur Bekmambetov, who made another list … Uhh, Dark Fantasy Action Thriller Film, Night watchThat could almost have been on this list! Only shows that the stylish action quotient of Wanted I will not want you, even if the conspiracy is pretty dark. But hey, James McAvoy Has a great time. I’m always there for it.
Maybe because it did not produce … Oh, I said the word. Keep on, editor. Punish me. Perhaps because it did not make a sequel or no other franchising fell victim to, Wanted has grown a legitimate and deserved cult. I would still like to see a film or show that is concerned with the original comic idea, in which super villains conquered the planet and then deleted the heads of the population and every story about superheroes.
But I should continue because it sounds a little less matrix-Focusses, although this is something like that the machines do to people: they live in a fantasy world, while they are puppeted by invisible forces that literally control reality.
Hey, there are some matrix Go in the comic too, so read that too! I only know it is from that Kingsman Guy, so don’t get angry with me when you hate it.
6. X-Men (2000)
The less said about the dirty director Director of X-Menthe better. That is out of the way, it’s pretty clear again like the black leather matrix The aesthetics had an impact on bringing Marvel’s mutants onto the big screen.
It was a big topic for the fans of how the colorful costumes of the comics had been acted against something that Trinity would have looked out of their digital cabinet.
Although X-Men Was not nearly as excellent as his continuation or subsequent entries in the franchise, it became Sci-fi Idea for the audience worldwide.
And the line -up alone hits the park. Sure, some of them receive a unusual terrible dialogue, but the line-up is locked up in a way and obliged to make them a test stone literation of the X-Men for an entire generation. I could sing the praise of every single main actor, but Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen My case alone for me.
There are many reasons to feel less than enthusiastic when you visit these X-Men films again, and I understand everyone who never wants to see them again. Just don’t judge those of us who still find the good in them, even the very first one.
5. Container (2010)
Editor, I will resume because it should be an easy sale. Simply show these clips from Container While I refresh myself with a nice water drink.
Dear viewer if you don’t want to see Container After that we are simply two very different souls. I only wish you the best on your trip.
4. balance (2002)
Christian Bale Pre-Batman brings “Gun-Kata” campaign to a science fiction dystopian cliffnotes Mishmash from Orwell’s 1984 and Huxley Brave New World.
The plot of balance is as intellectual as you can, but the style and the execution of filmmaking are absolutely committed. Bale is the right actor for this leading role, and if you do not cheer when he blows two types on the face to save a puppy, this film will never convince you as I do.
Speaking of puppies …
3. John Wick (2014)
Here is the reason Constantine It also had to bump, except that it was Hor … um, supernatural secret. Yes, I could only insert a Keanu star entry because it is a large part of The matrix and his sequels. Having on the list a few times would feel a little cheap.
But if I can’t have ConstantineI am more than happy to show happiness John Wick. And we only talk about the original film. There is a lot to love in the sequels, but similar to HalloweenThe whole Boogeyman idea feels much pure and effective with just one film.
To others matrix Influences next to his main actor, John Wick Director Chad Stahelski worked on Stunts in the matrix films. And the carefully designed gangster world feels as creative and fascinating as the science fiction The matrix.
You don’t need me to tell you John Wick is great. I hope again, I hope people discover and still appreciate this first film as their own unique performance. It still rocks.
2. V for Vendetta (2005)
Produced by the Wachowskis and the direction of James Mcteigue, the first deputy director for the original Matrix trilogy, V for Vendetta Fits the Alan Moore and David Lloyd Dystopian Graphic Novel in a film that becomes more powerful and relevant every year.
Outside of his social comment, V for Vendetta did not show some others matrix Test stones. I can’t imagine why “throw knife time” not like “Bullet Time”. And Agent Smith’s own Hugo Weaving can take on the heroic revolutionary role, and because he can never show his face, he gives one of the achievements of his career.
I am sure that I only caught up that this film has even more potential fire in the comments, but I will never miss the chance to call them a chance that I get.
1. Beginnings (2010)
Christopher Nolans Sci-Fi-Magnum-OPU may not look too much The matrix But it does something that many other films have not taken from the history of the Wachowskis: a thoughtful and intelligent use of topics and ideas to create a world that reflects these elements with artistic power.
The world and visual style of Beginnings owes a guilt of the stunning mentality of The matrixBut this is the best example of doing true inspiration and standing for yourself.
My personal favorite film Nolan will probably always be The prestigeBut Beginnings is the Nolan film that best catches and interpreted its feelings about art and fiction of storytelling. From all films on this list that is as groundbreaking as The matrix As a popular art must be Beginnings.
Do you have your own recommendations? Or something else I can shout about? Get into these comments and convince me that there is no spoon! Like the video and subscribe before YouTube seals my mouth!
