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The Matrix Reloaded is the second part of the successful science-fiction Matrix trilogy by the Wachowski Brothers. The Matrix films are high-octane, big-budget, special-effects-laden blockbusters which were released very successfully at the turn of the century.
The Matrix Reloaded (2003), like its predecessor the Matrix (1999) and concluding sequal the Matrix Revolutions (also 2003), was made by Warner Brothers, who are also responsible for such lucrative movie brands as Lethal Weapon, Harry Potter and Batman. ... All of the products Ive mentioned above have garnered huge audience loyalty and cult support; despite terrible reviews the third installment of the Matrix, Revolutions, holds the record for the most successful opening weekend in cinema history. ... Especially in the case of the Matrix, having spent so much money on the trilogy which had a total budget of $300000000 (Keanu Reeves was paid an absolutely unbelievable £35000000 alone for his involvement in the trilogy, disregarding costs of the groundbreaking special effects and remaining cast members). In the case of Reloaded, the budget for the film itself was $127000000. ... In order to make a profit, the Matrix must find its audience, it must identify it and it must gratify certain of its needs. ...
In the Matrix franchise, the ideologies of individualism, loyalty/team spirit, and rebellion against the system, are very strongly dealt with in each film. ...
The idea of individualism in the Matrix is one which is conveyed through perhaps a greater number of devices than any other ideology. One very interesting moment in Reloaded sees a wide-angle shot from above looking directly down at a large sea of people all walking from the left of the screen to the right, and walking through the middle in the opposite direction are Neo (the hero) and his loyal backup Trinity and Morpheus. ... The fact that this clip lasts only a few seconds and carries no weight whatsoever in terms of progression of the narrative is testament to the amount of detail that the matrix includes and just how much the film pushes its ideologies at every available opportunity; this clip was made entirely to convey the subliminal idea that these people are against the system.
Approximate Word count = 1625
Approximate Pages = 6.5
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