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SvennoJ on 26 December 2021
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Soundwave said:
SvennoJ said:

Dark city ages like fine wine, always a joy to watch it again. The Matrix not so much though, relies too much on the action sequences which lose their impact over time. And of course, the big moments are already known on subsequent viewings. While in Dark city you notice all new details on subsequent viewings.

I did enjoy the sequels which added some interesting characters. The action wasn't as good and the pervasive greenish tint was off putting. Yet the underground city was very well done imo. Anyway, not really interested in another Matrix movie.

The first Matrix is the best Hollywood action blockbuster of the last 25 years, even Tarantino has said that. 

I think only Lord of the Rings (not the The Hobbit) are on that level. 

Yes, I agree with that. But I rather rewatch Dark City over The Matrix. The impact of the first time viewing The Matrix is unrivaled. (which I saw in NY, flew there for the premiere of Star Wars Episde one, The Matrix stole its thunder times 10) Yet I find myself losing interest when I try to watch it again nowadays. It starts very slow (which was great at the time) and action sequences simply lose their impact the more you see them. At least for me.

Lotr I now ffwd through the action scenes when I watch it again or 1.5x speed. Love the story and character development, action scenes just lose their impact. The Raid and The Raid 2 have the best action sequences imo, I don't mind watching them again.