OT: Summarize The Matrix for me

Maple Leafs · 11-03-2003, 03:19 PM

Turns out the group I work with is taking the afternoon off on Wednesday to see The Matrix III (or whatever it's called). I haven't seen the first two, and know very little about them other than that bullets fly very slowly and the camera spins around a lot.

I don't really want to be "that guy" who keeps bugging everyone in the theatre to explain things to him. Would anyone out there like to help me out by providing a brief summary of the first two movies, plot-wise? I don't need the whole philosophy of the Matrix, just enough to understand who the characters are and what they're supposed to be doing.

sabotai · 11-03-2003, 03:21 PM

uhhhh....breif?

Hm....

Not possible. Go rent the first 2 movies.

Neuqua · 11-03-2003, 03:22 PM

Don't they have Blockbuster in Canada?

Tasan · 11-03-2003, 03:22 PM

Um, I really wouldn't go see this if you haven't seen the other two. The last one just kinda ended in "the middle", and this one is supposed to pick right back up there. Go rent them tonight or something, but there is a lot of story missed if you just get a quick rundown without seeing them.

WSUCougar · 11-03-2003, 03:23 PM

Keanu Reeves is "Ted," a high school lunkhead who goes back in time with his pal "Bill" and kidnaps a whole bunch of historical figures (such as Napoleon) for their history project.

It's a most excellent adventure.

Franklinnoble · 11-03-2003, 03:23 PM

Take the blue pill.

Maple Leafs · 11-03-2003, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WSUCougar
Keanu Reeves is "Ted," a high school lunkhead who goes back in time with his pal "Bill" and kidnaps a whole bunch of historical figures (such as Napoleon) for their history project.

Yes, yes, I know that, but at what point does he go surfing with Patrick Swayze?

Yeah, I know I should rent them, but I can't watch them tonight and I don't have the attention span to watch two movies in one sitting.

johnnyshaka · 11-03-2003, 03:26 PM

Just call in sick tomorrow...problem solved.

Bee · 11-03-2003, 03:27 PM

I think in the second one "Ted" is recruited to play quarterback for the Washington team during a strike year.

WSUCougar · 11-03-2003, 03:28 PM

Here ya go:

The Matrix plot summary

cthomer5000 · 11-03-2003, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bee
I think in the second one "Ted" is recruited to play quarterback for the Washington team during a strike year.

No that's part 3.

Part 2 is after he tears up his knee in the Rose Bowl, moves to California and cracks the case on a group of surfing bank robbers.

WSUCougar · 11-03-2003, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by Bee
I think in the second one "Ted" is recruited to play quarterback for the Washington team during a strike year.

...and then he's stuck on a bus (that can't go any slower than 55 mph) with Dracula. Throughout which he retains a really baaaaad accent.

korme · 11-03-2003, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bee
I think in the second one "Ted" is recruited to play quarterback for the Washington team during a strike year.

But what is missed if you watch the deleted scenes, "Ted" changes his name to Shane Falco. Footsteps Falco.

Bee · 11-03-2003, 03:31 PM

When does he spend the month with the woman dying from cancer? (yes, my wife made me see it)

Maple Leafs · 11-03-2003, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WSUCougar
Here ya go:

The Matrix plot summary

Thank you kindly, sir.

Coffee Warlord · 11-03-2003, 03:43 PM

Summary:

Computers own planet.

Keanu Reeves learns Kung Fu.

Keanu Reeves gets ass kicked by Lord Elrond.

Keanu Reeves becomes god after being kissed by love interest.

Keanu Reeves becomes l33t, kicks Lord Elrond's Ass.

Lawrence Fishborne becomes a religious fanatic.

Computers strike back.

Lord Elrond multiplies.

Keanu Reeves and Lord Elrond fight.

Random non-sensical philosophical jibberish happens.

Keanu Reeves and Lord Elrond fight more.

The End.

korme · 11-03-2003, 03:44 PM

happybirthday

Glengoyne · 11-03-2003, 04:18 PM

The first movie: Pretty Darned good. Fancy special effects, the introduction of the slow bullet.

The second movie: Picture 30 minutes of crap, followed by nearly two hours of fancy special effects, and a minor in quaint philosophy.

Karim · 11-03-2003, 04:54 PM

Matrix Reloaded discussion
http://hometheaterforum.com/htforum/...hreadid=140353

Matrix Revolutions pre-release discussion
http://hometheaterforum.com/htforum/...hreadid=140564

Ksyrup · 11-03-2003, 05:09 PM

I thought I was the only person in the world who hadn't seen any of these movies. I guess I'm not alone.

Ben E Lou · 11-03-2003, 05:11 PM

I thought I was the only person in the world who saw the first one and didn't particularly like it, and therefore never saw another one.

I didn't realize that a third one is out.

HornedFrog Purple · 11-03-2003, 05:35 PM

Boy meets Girl.

Everything slows down to a crawl like hitting your pause button on the VCR 300 times in a row.

Boy saves Girl.

Boy wakes up and still meets Girl.

Boy saves Girl again.

Boy must choose Door or Girl.

I did like the two movies though.

11-03-2003, 03:22 PM	#3
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11-03-2003, 03:22 PM	#4
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Um, I really wouldn't go see this if you haven't seen the other two. The last one just kinda ended in "the middle", and this one is supposed to pick right back up there. Go rent them tonight or something, but there is a lot of story missed if you just get a quick rundown without seeing them. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

11-03-2003, 03:23 PM	#5
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Keanu Reeves is "Ted," a high school lunkhead who goes back in time with his pal "Bill" and kidnaps a whole bunch of historical figures (such as Napoleon) for their history project. It's a most excellent adventure. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

11-03-2003, 03:28 PM	#10
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Here ya go: The Matrix plot summary __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

11-03-2003, 05:09 PM	#20
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I thought I was the only person in the world who hadn't seen any of these movies. I guess I'm not alone. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-03-2003, 03:21 PM	#2
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	uhhhh....breif? Hm.... Not possible. Go rent the first 2 movies.

11-03-2003, 03:23 PM	#6
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Take the blue pill.

11-03-2003, 03:26 PM	#8
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Just call in sick tomorrow...problem solved.

11-03-2003, 03:27 PM	#9
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I think in the second one "Ted" is recruited to play quarterback for the Washington team during a strike year.

11-03-2003, 03:31 PM	#14
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	When does he spend the month with the woman dying from cancer? (yes, my wife made me see it)

11-03-2003, 03:43 PM	#16
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Summary: Computers own planet. Keanu Reeves learns Kung Fu. Keanu Reeves gets ass kicked by Lord Elrond. Keanu Reeves becomes god after being kissed by love interest. Keanu Reeves becomes l33t, kicks Lord Elrond's Ass. Lawrence Fishborne becomes a religious fanatic. Computers strike back. Lord Elrond multiplies. Keanu Reeves and Lord Elrond fight. Random non-sensical philosophical jibberish happens. Keanu Reeves and Lord Elrond fight more. The End.

11-03-2003, 03:44 PM	#17
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	happybirthday

11-03-2003, 04:18 PM	#18
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	The first movie: Pretty Darned good. Fancy special effects, the introduction of the slow bullet. The second movie: Picture 30 minutes of crap, followed by nearly two hours of fancy special effects, and a minor in quaint philosophy.

11-03-2003, 04:54 PM	#19
Karim College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Calgary	Matrix Reloaded discussion http://hometheaterforum.com/htforum/...hreadid=140353 Matrix Revolutions pre-release discussion http://hometheaterforum.com/htforum/...hreadid=140564

11-03-2003, 05:11 PM	#21
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