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Behind the Scenes MATRIX 2 Footage!
Hey folks, Harry here.... El Cosmico managed to capture the footage showing behind the scenes of THE MATRIX 2 tonight off Entertainment Tonight. We've got it in two formats, BIGGER and smaller... Choose you're size carefully. Looks like they have decided to do a little Spartacus action crossed with Matrix fu this time out. Looks cool...
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nuff said. ;)
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Must we always compare something we like with a Stanley Kubrick production? This reminds me a bit of the article about Paul Anderson of *ahem* Resident Evil infamy talking about how his film was like a Stanley Kubrick production. Well, Kubrick it ain't.
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Feb 06, 2002 12:59:28 AM CST
Yuen Woo Ping looks like Jigen Daisuke from Lupin the 3rd!
by wesley snipes
It's true. Think about it. Here's a pic of Jigen: http://www.geocities.com/hktoyznet/JigenDaisuke.gif
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No truth to the rumour that the Wachowskis have spent the post-Matrix years lighting expensive cigars with $100 dollar bills?
"How do you sleep at night?"
"On a big pile of money, surrounded by many beautiful ladies."
"Works for me."
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Unless you'd like to see something with geeee .... I dunno ..... a little depth. BTW speaking of "Attack of the Clones" how many more Matrix-rip off movies are we gonna see?? I can't even imagine how many lame ass "bullet time" sequences I've seen since that movie came out. Someone send a memo to the Wachowtski's (or however the hell you spell their name) and tell them ti find a new snazzy effect for the second film and this time don't premiere it in a friggin Gap ad. I mean that seriously! That bullet time is almost as overdone as the CG in in a George Lucas movie.... YEAH ..... ALMOST! Right back ta yaz! :D
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Keanu in long coat doing his kung fu moves. Why oh why must we wait a year and a half.
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As much as I make fun of fanboys and sometimes throw trash or cigarette butts at them, a movie like The Matrix turns me into an immature G. Can't wait for this one. I hope the Ruskie brothers don't spare any firearms. I want some shit to blow up and some kung pow chicken fu kicking everyone's ass(especially Australians) That fucking Prada or Fendi looking dark suit KEanu wears, I want. Man those are some stylish threads.
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More like day onefourtySUCK!
*crickets chirping, a tumbleweed rolls by*
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The clip didn't reveal much to my eyes, except to say that, yes, this movie will be released. The clip may seem premature, but with the delays I think this is a good move. Also, this may have been reported before, so forgive the possible redundancy, there appears to be a new comic strip at whatisthematrix.com. At least it was new to me, and everything I like about The Matrix.
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Wow. Yeah?
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Ever hear of Sammo Hung?
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Just curious on where you think the franchise is going. I've particularly enjoyed your observations on Fellowship of the Ring.
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. . . to quote a peer. You could always email, BTW, just by clicking on my nom de plume. It's a hotmail account that I use when I post on sites like this, but I do check it from time to time. I recommend you do the same, if I get where you're coming from, and I think I do. Most AICN talkbackers I find to have an appreciation for diversity of opinion, but then there is that minority that sends you viruses and other sundries if you mention the word Christian." My thoughts on where the series is headed is just speculation, and I would much rather be surprised than suss it out. But for what it's worth . . . here goes. The Matrix, like the original Star Wars, while it borrows from Christian doctrine is not exclusively such. Star Wars had a neatness in the redemption story and a nice three movie arc. For the Matrix, anything goes. It's a grab bag of everything. The most Christian elements in the first, were messiah prophecy, sacrifice, resurrection and faith. I would expect to see one of the major characters die for the salvation of the others. Morpheus, as the John the Baptist/herald figure, is the most obvious choice, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's Neo. Someone's going down though. Although the chronology is juxtaposed, I'd love to see the Matrix equivalent of Neo tempted by Satan in the desert. After all, he has absolute power in the matrix, so the temptation exists already. The love interest would be more interesting if it remained chaste, but I don't think the dictates of Hollywood will permit that. I would expect dissension when Neo goes to Zion and doubt about whether he truly is The One. Like I said, it's hard to make any kind of accurate guess with this franchise, I wouldn't be surprised if Zoroastrianism winds its way in there. One thing you can count on though, like all enduring myths, Good will triumph over Evil.
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And I'm also looking forward to Matrix 2 so much that I think my friends are gonna ask me to stop drooling soon. Or to get a bib. // Anyhoo, just wanna say about the classic "I'm Spartacus, and so's my friend" scene that all the Romans had to do to find Spartacus was find the one guy in the mob who was NOT shouting "I'm Spartacus" at the top of his voice. But they didn't. Dumbasses...
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I didnt like the first one, and I have no plans on seeing Keanu Reeves halfassedly act his way through another shitty film. START THE TWO TOWERS HYPE BABY!!!
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Feb 06, 2002 3:03:44 AM CST
"So, Keanu, what do you think about the Matrix sequels ?" "derr.
by silenceoffreedom
Man, how many hilarious lines did that guy have in the CLIP alone ?! This movies going to be great ! I liked the part where the girl goes; "Yes, that IS a stunt double in those (all the important) scenes, but .. uh .. Keanu DOES do a lot of stuff !". Like what ? Fetches his own danish ?! Man, that guys a riot. I hope he has more hilarious catchphrases this time around. Like; "We're IN a computer ?!" or "Uhh ... help ! Uh .. Need a little help !". You gotta love his approach to acting. "Just add Keanu" I always say.
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The scenes form the first Matrix installment still give me the chills ... I have to watch it again tonite I guess.
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And my wife is Spartacus too!
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Feb 06, 2002 3:23:23 AM CST
i for one am looking waaaay more forward to Attack of the Clones
by a goonie
because Star Wars rocks. no matter what.
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Feb 06, 2002 3:28:14 AM CST
STAR WARS ROCKS? WTF? JUST WATCH THIS http://www.empireonline.co
by aronld scazziger
I've just thrown up and I'm fuckin done with Luca$.
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So what? It's the Vanity Fair cover. What's your point? - MacGuffin
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Feb 06, 2002 4:00:37 AM CST
For even more of the Keanu interview and Laurence Fishburne too.
by sonnychiba
goto this ET link....http://www.etonline.com/movie/a8877.htm
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So, did u Star Wars fans out there really like the Phantom Menace more than The Matrix? Let's compare...
The Matrix --- one bad actor: Keanu,
Phantom Menace -- 3 bad actors: that kid, Jar Jar, and any other cartoon character they tried to pass of as real.
The Matrix -- a good script, great action scenes, and new inventive special effects.
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It looked fucking terrible. The Matrix was THE great 90s Sci Fi film. Phantom Menace showed that George Lucas really doesn't have a clue about what makes a movie good anymore. Matrix Reloaded and Two Towers are the films to get excited about.
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I saw Henry Rollins doing spoken word and he was talking about doing JOHNNY MNEMONIC. About Nenanu he said: "That guy's hilarious. You just shake his head and you can hear stuff rattling around in there."
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Feb 06, 2002 5:11:54 AM CST
I AM UNABLE TO WATCH THE FOOTAGE, DOES ANYONE HAVE AN ALTERNATE
by fat lot of good
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Feb 06, 2002 5:27:15 AM CST
Lucas better get prepared for a double *ss kick by MATRIX 2 & TT
by mooncake
i can just see it coming. ATTACK OF THE CLONES is finished. minus well raise the white flag now Lucas!
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Matrix will probably be really cool. But why not fling in some Capoeira in the Matrix? Capoeira rocks.
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Remember that terrible show? No? Neither do I.
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Tonight, the 6th.
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everyone will see both movies multiple times!!!!and matrix2!!!!and TTT!!!and crossroads!!!
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Feb 06, 2002 8:57:51 AM CST
Matrix Reloaded isn't even coming out this year! Enough wit
by fusionaddict
If you jerkoffs would actually visit any of the other ten frigging billion movie news sites on the web, you'd know that Matrix Reloaded was postponed till next year. Stuff like that kinda happens when two of your stars buy the farm during production.
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The Matrix was way overrated,not enough fights,and cold rather uninteresting characters.Lord Of The Rings was way overrated,badly structured,and too many characters.In fact i probably liked the Phatom Menace more than either of these,and to say that it wasn't that good either,says alot.....
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I'd missed the Morpheus/John the Baptist connection, but I certinly see it now. In addition to the Cypher/Judas role, do you see any others? Is Trinity a Virgin Mary type, or is there another meaning in the name? You seem to imply a "maybe." I find your insights helpful. By the way, I also do the hotmail thing after I received various hateful and pornographic images. I sugest all others in the closet reading this follow that lead.
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What's not to like? Keanu Reeves never was the most interesting person in the world, but neither am I, so it's even.
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So Neo becomes all powerful... and yet.. he's still "fighting" the agents. Hmmph
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But the thing is, we're all geeks here - by definition. And that means that we are pretty much all going to see AotC and TTT and Matrix Reloaded and Blade 2 and Spider-Man, and about 100 other films besides. Because only by seeing these films do we have the right to engage in debate about them and rubbish the people who prefer one to another. So quit with the "My franchise is going to be better than your franchise" trip and just wait for the films. They'll be good entertainment if they come anywhere near form, and there's no point in predicting form at this stage. I for one am looking forward to them all. Even AotC.
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Feb 06, 2002 11:16:10 AM CST
Huh, everybody likes the Matrix, well then I don't. Hurrump
by twan_deeth_ree
What the hell is with you hatas? Every damn person I know loved the Matrix. It was a blast. I'm not a big Keanu fan (except when he's playing idiots: Parenthood, Bill and Ted's), and I thought he was great in this. The classic Campbell hero (sorry Mark Twain, it's not originally a Christian myth, those themes preceed Christianity by about 4,000 years - see ancient Sumerian and Babylonian mythology) is supposed to start out as the everyman who discovers his destiny. Keanu pulled off the reluctant, bumbling everyman quite well. I, for one, am very excited about this movie, and remember, you can't complain about the bullet time and wire-fu, because these guys did it first. That would be like complaining about hearing the Wall at a Pink Floyd concert.
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The bullet time was cool, but i'm sick of it after seeing parodies in scary movie, kung pow, and countless commercials. The idea is basically a modification of concepts brought up in Dark City, and the characters can often come off as stiff ('specially Neo, Tank, and Dozer). That said, it's got some great action, and a respectable amount of mythology and religion thrown in. The film I'm most looking forward to is probably The Two Towers, but AotC, Spider-Man, and Matrix Reloaded come up close though. Come on, there's never been a better time for movie geeks.
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I actually loved The Matrix - not terribly original, but like Blade Runner it was a fantastic synthesis of other things which blended together gave it its own cool character. I'm definitely in line for this puppy.
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Hit the trifecta.
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so I knew about Oracle and Aaliyah, but what happened to Tank?
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Trinity doesn't draw exclusively from the Virgin Mary so much as she is a composite of Catholic references, the most obvious being the name Trinity (which the Virgin Mary is not part of). I'd throw in a bit of Mary Magdalene as well. She can only love the One, but it's not yet clear that the One will love her back. Neo never returns Trinity's obvious affection, it'll be interesting to see what happens in the sequels. Lucas understood the theme pretty well, although the sibling thing was a little clumsy. TDR, I agree some of those archetypes predate Christianity, how they're flavored tends to indicate the source. I've said before the Matrix is a glorious hodge podge of different influences, Christianity (and particularly Catholic Christianity) is one of many. The names of the characters were given to suggest certain allusions. Agent Smith is the generic face of evil, Morpheus brings people out of sleep, Cypher is just that, Tank and Dozer . . . you get the idea. And no, I don't think Switch is bisexual or a problem batter for a pitcher. Back to you Doubting Thomas, there is an overiding Calvanist thread of predestination. The Oracle is never mistaken, just misunderstood. When she tells Neo he is not the One, but is waiting for another life, she's being genuine. Neo has to die first, then be reborn. It is then he becomes the one. Now if the sequels continue down this road, we will see the antithesis of Neo at one point, a mirror image. I don't want to say an Antineo, because that just sounds wierd.
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I thought everyone involved in this movie was dead. I'm guessing that this is turning into one hell of an expensive nightmare fiasco. Michael Cimino: "How come nobody's drinking the champagne?" Frightened UA Executive: "Because they hate your movie, Michael."
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Reviews frequently mention Kubrick because almost every contemporary filmmaker, particularly those in the Sci-Fi/Weirdness/'Cool' genres, borrows a fair bit from the man. I can't think of a movie I've seen in the last year, good or bad, that owes nothing to Kubrick.
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Feb 06, 2002 3:52:55 PM CST
I haven't been able to download a damn one of these clips al
by blue devil
Is it just me? Is my computer buggy? Jeez, this is frustrating.
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He's not dead, just not going to be in any of the sequels. He requested a higher salary and equal billing as the four primary actors on all the ads and posters (Keanu, Trinity-can't think of her name right now, Hugo Weaving and Lawrence Fishburne). The Wachowski's (sp?) and the studio didn't want to meet his demands - thus, no Tank (I'm pretty sure there's a new actor taking his place, though). Check out the Matrix Reloaded page on upcomingmovies.com They've got some further information and links to an internet campaign to keep Tank in the series. It's a great site also, for any of you folks interested, the best movie news on the web - after AICN, of course.
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Feb 06, 2002 5:44:29 PM CST
Christopher, that's "Be excellent to each other. Party on,
by lenny nero
No qualm, just wanted to correct you on my mantra.
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Interesting. But this is just a teaser to keep our interest. I'd love to see what's really going on, why it takes so long to make the movie--I'm sure there are good reasons, it's a complicated production after all. I'd love to know if these sequels will be, you know, GOOD or if they'll be more of those "oh why did they mess with a good thing" type deals. Do the villains get interesting or will they be the same scary but personality-free Men In Black dudes again? Are the characters going to continue to surprise us, or will they be watered down versions of themselves? Do the themes still work after the first film, or are they just recycled over and over again(not that that wouldn't work, I guess). I guess the spot worked, it teased me and now I want more. Gonna have to forget about it again and let the movies sneak up on me. Between Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, I'm sick and tired of being excited about moview slated for release in a year or more. Life's too short, you know?
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Matrix 2 - I'll watch it for the Kung Fu, but everything after FOTR is so... ho-hum. I watched Gosford Park today. Damn it's drawn out and dull, but rather endearing in places. And while I'm thinking about Kirk Douglas, it's time we had THE VIKINGS on DVD, wouldn't you agree?
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Fuck all caps posters. Fuck them up their stupid asses. :-P
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Here is a link that may work.
http://download.theforce.net/mhn/et-matrix.mpg
We want footage of Keanu in tight leather. -
I still find it amazing that Lucas has somehow won so many of you fanboys back after that shat fest that was the Phantom Menace. Not a 'bad' film, but piss poor when stacked against the original 3. Yet, all of the fanboys have somehow forgiven Lucas, and now come into the Matrix threads with their assinine comments like:
"i for one am looking waaaay more forward to Attack of the Clones than Matrix: Reloaded or Two Towers."
I am not even sure what that means. Here's a thought...Who the fuck cares what YOU are looking forward to? Why can't some people be looking forward to more than one film? Sure, I am looking forward to the Twin Towers too, but shit man, let us Matrix people alone...we haven't had a scrap of news since 1999! (not counting that wierd stuff from Oakland last year).
All I know is, if the W. Brothers made a sequel that sold out like Lucas did with Phantom Menace...I'd catch the 3rd film on DVD.I still find it amazing that Lucas has somehow won so many of you fanboys back after that shat fest that was the Phantom Menace. Not a 'bad' film, but piss poor when stacked against the original 3. Yet, all of the fanboys have somehow forgiven Lucas, and now come into the Matrix threads with their assinine comments like:
"i for one am looking waaaay more forward to Attack of the Clones than Matrix: Reloaded or Two Towers."
I am not even sure what that means. Here's a thought...Who the fuck cares what YOU are looking forward to? Why can't some people be looking forward to more than one film? Sure, I am looking forward to the Twin Towers too, but shit man, let us Matrix people alone...we haven't had a scrap of news since 1999! (not counting that wierd stuff from Oakland last year).
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sorry.
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Despite being an enjoyable, but preposterous mishmash of the Bleedin' Obvious with a slightly insulting central premise (the notion that humans would make efficient batteries, that placing them in a computer-literate timeframe would be a good idea, or that keeping them mentally alert would be at all necessary... all Grade A horseshit, let's be honest), the Matrix was greeted like a philosophical epiphany, wrapped up in effects that are now commonplace in commercials. Neither of these gimmicks will sustain two sequels. What have we to look forward to that wasn't left to the imagination at the end of the first? BTW: "Shitter" doesn't rhyme with "Menace", you ridiculous troll.
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I love Fairy Tales and Movies.
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after watching Episode I, I was convinced that without ILM, Lucas would direct gay porn by now.
2002 will make that obvious.
Episode II will lose against all these cool flicks like SPIDERMAN, THE TWO TOWERS, BLADE II, and then it will be fucked right into that tiny asshole by THE MATRIX: RELOADED!! -
by the way... 2001 - A Space Odyssey is the most over overrated movie ever... be honest: it's a little bit boring...
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I noticed someone said that by the time they make Matrix 3 they won't have any money...I actually worked as a precision driver on the 10-week shoot in Alameda, CA where they built a mile and a half long freeway set on the old Navy base. It was a $30 million dollar set and the amount of people they were employing every day must have taken quite a big budget BUT all the filming is for both Matrix 2: Reloaded and Matrix 3: Revolution (as with LOTR, filming sequels simultaneously seems to be the new hot idea) so whether or not #2 does good the third one will already be in the can and I think the plan is to release them a year apart.
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Well I liked the Matrix. not enuff to watch more than once a year. But come on that shit looked so horrible. IF NEO is the one why the fuck is is fighting with a sword?? I mean this guy can stop bullets but he can't like use the force and tear the guys arms out of the sockets or bend the swords. Just seems stupid. ITs like hes the same neo before he could stop bullets again.
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