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For questions concerning The Matrix, the 1999 sci-fi film starring Keanu Reeves, its sequels, and its spin-off media. Tag with relevant media: [the-matrix-reloaded], [the-animatrix], [the-matrix-revolutions], or [the-matrix-resurrections].

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What is the time and place of the Matrix movies in relation to the viewer? When reading a book or watching a movie, the viewer typically puts the story into relation with their space and time. For ...
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A bit over 10 years ago I stayed at the Meriton Suites on the corner of Pitt St and Bathurst St in Sydney, and felt like the view from my window was very familiar. I was just rewatching The Matrix, ...
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In The Matrix Ressurections (2021), I find Seq enter into Matrix bypassing the need for the traditional method of entering through sleep: Example: In the Matrix, Seq is sitting in the back of the ...
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Here's a funny scene from The Matrix Resurrections (2021): Sheperd: I don't suppose you can still fly? Neo: Yeah, that's not happening. Why did Neo lose his flying powers?
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In The Matrix Resurrections (2021), Sati explains how to save Trinity from pods: Sati: Fifty meters below the Anomaleum is a stratum of amniotic filters. Hidden along this edge is a small hexagonal ...
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In The Matrix Resurrections (2021), Sati speaks about Analyst after Neo escaped Matrix: Sati: After you escaped, he should have accepted his losses and devacuated Trinity. Sounds like Matrix slang ...
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In The Matrix Reloaded, the Oracle tells Neo, "We can never see past the choices we don't understand." This implies that understanding a choice is key to foreseeing its consequences. By the ...
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In bullet time of The Matrix Resurrections (2021), the Analyst speaks to Neo about the Matrix: Analyst: I've been setting productivity records every year since I took over. And, the best part, zero ...
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In The Matrix Resurrections (2021), the Analyst tells Neo that although bringing him and Trinity back to life was costly and took a lot of effort, their real worth is in the bond they share: Analyst: ...
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In The Matrix Resurrections (2021), The Merovingian blames Neo for technology: The Merovingian: You ruined every suck-my-silky-ass thing! We had grace. […] We had style!...
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In The Matrix Reloaded, Keymaker speaks about the door which leads to the source: Keymaker: Once the door is unprotected, the connection will be severed. But another connection must first be made. ...
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At the beginning of The Matrix Reloaded, Smith gave a present to Neo. Apparently, he was looking for Neo. After Neo finished his conversation with the Oracle, Smith appeared immediately. Did the ...
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In The Matrix Resurrections (2021), Neo watches the Matrix monitor and identifies Trinity riding a bike on a bridge. Seq confirms her location. Berg comments on the impressive Semblance technology. ...
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I asked a question about when Neo understood his choice years before, but now I still have some further confusion. In The Matrix trilogy, the Oracle's guidance progressively shifted Neo's focus from ...
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In the Matrix dojo scene, Morpheus is training Neo on how to use Kung Fu effectively by using his limitless ability as The One. After Morpheus beats him in the first round, he explains to Neo that he ...
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In The Matrix Resurrections (2021), Niobe introduces Neo to Freya and Quillion in Io, and Freya offers Neo a strawberry to eat: Niobe: Zion could have never made something like this. Neo: Why? Niobe: ...
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In The Matrix Resurrections (2021), Neo accepts the red pill from Morpheus, and Bugs attaches a device to Neo’s wrist: Seq: Keep the loop tight. Bugs: Cybebe needs that tower pin. Berg: I got a ...
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Upon learning from Bugs about machines able to altered his DSI loop in The Matrix Resurrections (2021), Neo questions Bugs and Morpheus: Neo: Twenty years? Why did it take 20 years to find me? ...
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At some point in the Matrix trilogy it is said that humans rejected former matrixes (apparently if they weren't given the option of choice, if I recall correctly) and they had problems due to human's ...
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In the modal from The Matrix Resurrections (2021), Bugs and Seq watch Trinity fighting cops: Bugs: Seq, you with me? Seq: This old code keeps crashing. Bugs: Your projection's breaking up. Switch to ...
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In The Matrix Resurrections (2021), the screen shows green-colored code on display: [woman] Seq, I'm in. [Seq] Captain. You were right. The skylight was a window pane. I've got serious interference. ...
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I couldn't find any details on how the AI produced new generations of humans to fill their tanks. Did they use in vitro technology - but then where are the farming labs located?
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Neo dreams of Trinity falling from the building and risking death. We see that later that exact circumstance takes place. How could Neo dream of the future? Neo talks with the Oracle about this: Neo: ...
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Tank says that Zion is... "Deep underground, near the earth’s core where it’s still warm." ... but surely that would put it deep in the liquid mantle, and I seriously doubt the city is ...
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When Morpheus frees Neo, Neo is taken to what is referred to as the real world. This world is described as real, as opposed to The Matrix, which is an unreal simulation. According to canon, is there ...
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I was watching a video from the Youtube channel, Modern Day Eratosthenes and the Youtuber gave an example of Star Wars style prosthetics as the technology necessary to create a simulated reality like ...
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I don’t understand why Cypher betrays the resistance. He wants to live out a life where he is rich and important. However, couldn’t he program a test program like Mouse did where he can live out that ...
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From his ship in The Matrix Revolutions (2003), Roland contacts Mauser: Roland: Finished loading ammunition? Mauser: Just about. Roland: Let's move it. We are out of time. While piloting his ship, ...
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In The Matrix Revolutions (2003), Morpheus team blows EMP to disable sentinels inside Zion. Then under the direction of Commander Lock, Zion operator bought back system online and sealed the shaft. So ...
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In The Matrix Revolutions (2003), Niobe successfully lands Hammer ship at Zion: Morpheus: You're a hell of a pilot. Niobe: Some things in this world never change. Morpheus: But some things do? Niobe: ...
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In The Matrix Revolutions (2003), Niobe surprised Roland's team, who are getting a full diagnostic on The Logos ship: Niobe: You can put that shit away, boys. All she needs is a jump. What does &...
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In The Matrix Revolutions (2003), Niobe offers Neo her ship to take to the Machine City: Niobe: He can take mine. Roland: You can't do that. Niobe: Don't try to tell me what I can or cannot do... ......
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In The Matrix Revolutions (2003), Seraph along with Morpheus and Trinity meets Merovingian: Seraph: You know why we are here? Merovingian: Come now, what kind of question is this? Of course I know. ...
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In The Matrix Revolutions (2003), The Trainman is shown wearing nine wristwatches, each set to different times. Why does The Trainman wear so many watches?
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In The Matrix Revolutions (2003), AK is searching using his computer to (unsuccessfully) scan The Matrix for Niobe and Ghost. Roland: Search every pipe, every hole, every crack we know. Sweep as wide ...
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I guess in the case of MS, artificial reality is not a completely accurate term but I hope it is clear I meant "fake" rather than say machine-generated. In a way, the novel is sort of a ...
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When Morpheus first fights Agent Smith, he calls himself "A Smith. Agent Smith" Does this imply that there are other copies of the Smith program in different roles other than agent? Are ...
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In The Matrix Reloaded (2003), Cas says to Link about Zee: Cas: You be careful with her. Zee: Don't worry about me. He's the one that's gonna get it. What does the "it" in "get it&...
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These are lines from The Matrix Reloaded (2003): Captain Roland: What happens when you get back to Zion......and the commander throws you in the stockade? Morpheus: He won't. What does "...
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In The Matrix Reloaded (2003), Captain Morpheus meets Mifune: A.P.U. Escort : Commander Lock demands!... Mifune : [interruptingly clears his throat]. A.P.U. Escort : ...Requests your immediate ...
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In The Matrix Reloaded (2003), Neo and Seraph are discussing about backdoor, a type of door that can be used to access nearly any part of the Matrix.: Neo: How do they work? Seraph: A code is hidden ...
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In the pre climax scene of The Matrix Reloaded (2003), Neo convinces Morpheus that prophecy is wrong: Morpheus: The prophecy tells us-- Neo: It was a lie, Morpheus. The prophecy was a lie. Why ...
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In The Matrix Reloaded (2003), after impressing Seraph, Neo meet Oracle, who leads him, ultimately, to the Architect. Why did Neo intentionally go to meet the Oracle in this scene? The movie plot in ...
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Some characters in The Matrix (like Commander Lock, etc) seem to have no faith in the Oracle. But Morpheus believes so much in her. Is there any reason?
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In The Matrix Reloaded (2003), Neo saves Trinity's life after she's shot by an Agent while falling from a building. She then says: I guess this makes us even. What did she mean by that?
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In The Matrix Reloaded (2003), Keymaker speaks about the door which leads to the source: Keymaker: Once the door is unprotected, the connection will be severed. But another connection must first be ...
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In The Matrix Reloaded (2003), Niobe warns Zion people about sentinels entering their territory: Ghost: And if Niobe's right, in 72 hours there's gonna be a quarter of a million more. Ballard: What ...
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In The Matrix Reloaded (2003), Niobe warns Zion people about sentinels entering their territory: Morpheus: My apologies to all. But as you are undoubtedly aware... it's become difficult to locate a ...
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In The Matrix (1999): Neo first meets Trinity in a club Neo then goes back home and goes to bed He then wakes up and is late for work He then has to escape his workplace Why didn't Trinity take him ...
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A scene from The Matrix (1999), where Cypher betrayed Morpheus' team: Cypher: Welcome to the real world, huh, baby? Trinity: But you're out, Cypher. You can't go back. Cypher: Oh no. That's what you ...
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