Number 4 in The Matrix trilogy, almost 20 years later (60 years in storyline time). I would describe this as an adequate action thriller. It in no way stands on its own, and in fact is very much like Bill and Ted #3 in terms of reliance on knowledge of the backstory. In fact, probably more so as the Matrix trilogy has reached such meta-status in terms of philosophical pondering that in this episode, the characters are having the same discussions that viewers have likely had about the importance of the trilogy. Unfortunately for me, I'm not an avid fan, and don't remember most of the details, putting me on the outside for much of the motivation and meaning for the characters actions. The story is Tom Anderson is back in the matrix, with a life as a video game designer who designed "the matrix", the most popular immersive video game of all time. Then he is again "set free" and meets up with Trinity to again change the rules of the matrix.
2 stars (out of 5)
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