We’re only a few nights’ sleep away from the premiere of The Matrix Resurrections and a handful have finally had a chance to watch Lana Wachowski’s lone outing and sequel to the iconic and influential sci-franchise. As the last big film to premiere this year, all eyes are on The Matrix Resurrections. Warner Bros., in particular, will want to use the box office success (or failure) of The Matrix Resurrections as proof of its hybrid release strategy.
What are the early viewers saying about The Matrix Resurrections?
2003’s The Matrix Revolutions should have ended the series. Much to everyone’s surprise, The Matrix Resurrections is here as the fourth film in the franchise and the first new installment in nearly two decades.
Here’s what early viewers have had to say about The Matrix Resurrections:
#TheMatrixResurrections is more fun than I remember the sequels ever being. Yes it's bogged down in exposition like the previous two, but there's a knowing wink to it all now. Newcomers Neil Patrick Harris and Jonathan Groff are key to that. Oh and the climax ROCKS. pic.twitter.com/2aWXYI7YAi
— Nigel Smith (@nigelmfs) December 17, 2021
THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS is a grandiose palate cleanser for the era of clinical nostalgia bait and sexless tentpoles: a totally earnest sci-fi romance with some of the most exuberant set pieces this side of Fury Road, empathetic and incisive in equal measure. Astonishing stuff. pic.twitter.com/tXgNubeF8g
— Dimitri Kraus (@simplykraus) December 16, 2021
#TheMatrixResurrections is too self aware of its existence. Poking fun at itself a bit too much, it's very heavy on the love story, with not a lot of showstopping action and effects, which is what the people want. Best part is Jonathan Groff but that's just life at this point. pic.twitter.com/kXd8usdV0M
— Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) December 17, 2021
The first act of #TheMatrixResurrections is STELLAR. Smart, funny, weird, self-referential & unexpected. Add to it wildly inventive action sequences, lofty storytelling decisions & a TON of big ideas that will fuel lots of questions. Trust me, multiple viewings will be required pic.twitter.com/q4jt0KQqft
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 17, 2021
What’s next for The Matrix Resurrections?
In a nutshell, most early viewers agree that The Matrix Resurrections is the best among the Matrix sequels – it’s just not as good as the original. To be fair, the 2001 sci-fi action film was a masterpiece. The good news here is that most appear to have loved Resurrections despite the flaws. Although we can’t say the same for other critics and reviewers, as well as audiences, the early signs bode well for what could potentially be the first of many The Matrix sequels (or perhaps, prequels).
Unfortunately, all that we can do for now is to wait for The Matrix Resurrections to premiere.
As confirmed earlier this year with its trailer, The Matrix Resurrections will release both in theaters and on HBO Max on December 22. Warner Bros. will be keeping a close eye on how well the film will do, especially after Dune set a new record for the studio.
