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'Matrix' comes again, but goes too far, say Indians
Monday, 17 November 2003, 20:30 IST
NEW DELHI: The "Matrix" trilogy has Indian audiences hooked by its stunt sequences and prophetic moments, but some feel the series is now stretching the imagination a bit too far.
Most people say they religiously thronged theatres for the latest sequel "The Matrix Revolutions" in the opening week only because they had seen the earlier two parts.
The mad rush perhaps should not be mistaken for its sweeping success, as people seem to be growing tired of the "Matrix" world where computer viruses beat humans hands down.
"'Matrix' is gaining a notoriety for leaving trails that may materialise into another part," says Delhi University student Mehak Mahajan.
"I enjoyed the first part and sat through the next two for the first movie's sake."
"The Matrix Revolutions" is a recognition of sorts for India as in a first for a Hollywood movie it premiered in the country on the day of its global release.
The movie also flaunts a distinct Indian connection, through soft-spoken characters and philosophy.
The famous Oracle, who guides computer hacker Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Morpheous (Laurence Fishburne) in their bid to defeat the machines, also has an Indian heir - a young girl who goes by the name of Sati.
"Indian characters as programme designers is a recognition of how the world recognises our technological prowess," says 24-year-old corporate executive Benoy Khare. "The world has come to associate us with IT."
"Everything that has a beginning has an end" - read the posters for the third part, but "Matrix" buffs are not too sure about that when it comes to the series!
"I wouldn't be surprised if they came out with something like 'The Matrix Resurrection'!" joked 23-year-old Varun Srivastava.
From the time the "Matrix" hit the theatres four years ago, teenagers and young adults across the world have been fascinated by this sci-fi flick that the Wachowski brothers have directed and nurtured with great pain.
"The story made sense even while packing the movie with unbelievable kung fu scenes and impossible car and bike chases," said Sandeep Singh.
"The 'Matrix' had a liberal sprinkling of action sequences that never crossed into the mindless section. A bunch of liberators lost in the mire of web and artificial intelligence made for an interesting plot."
Says Singh's friend Vidushi Kaushik: "The 'Matrix' films have been tremendously successful because of the audacity of their vision."
Some people, however, brush off the trilogy as an eternal clash between man and machine portrayed in the maze of programmes and viruses.
Source: IANS
Source: IANS
