Thank you. I skimmed the first one, that you linked to from liv's post, before writing this. I think you make some very good points, but don't agree with all of it.
I think what passes for 3 in the Matrix trilogy is actually something closer to an extension of 2, except for confusion as to precisely who the villain actually is.
I'm don't know if I follow. Maybe I should have included more examples in my original post for people to pick apart. What I'm thinking of is the confrontation with the architect. This seems to basically go:
Neo: I am so awesome, we're finally winning this war. Architect: No, actually, I just made you think that. OK, now you know the true set-up, your only two options are... Neo: Screw that. I stand by my awesomeness, I can reject you, and STILL save BOTH Trinity AND everyone else, even if you THINK you made up my awesomeness.
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Date: 2010-06-15 05:11 pm (UTC)I think what passes for 3 in the Matrix trilogy is actually something closer to an extension of 2, except for confusion as to precisely who the villain actually is.
I'm don't know if I follow. Maybe I should have included more examples in my original post for people to pick apart. What I'm thinking of is the confrontation with the architect. This seems to basically go:
Neo: I am so awesome, we're finally winning this war.
Architect: No, actually, I just made you think that. OK, now you know the true set-up, your only two options are...
Neo: Screw that. I stand by my awesomeness, I can reject you, and STILL save BOTH Trinity AND everyone else, even if you THINK you made up my awesomeness.