6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
Overview
Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.1
Overview
Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a critique of systemic control, corporate exploitation, and the manipulation of reality, advocating for liberation, authenticity, and genuine connection, which aligns with progressive ideology.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast in both new and returning roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of reality, choice, and systems of control, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
Directed by openly trans woman Lana Wachowski, the film deeply explores themes of identity, choice, and liberation from imposed realities. Its narrative functions as a powerful allegory for self-discovery and embracing one's true self, offering a profoundly affirming message for queer and trans audiences.
The film, directed by a trans woman, continues the Matrix franchise's strong allegorical themes of self-discovery and choosing one's true identity over an imposed reality. Its narrative arc, depicting characters breaking free from oppressive systems to embrace their authentic selves, offers a deeply affirming and empowering message that resonates strongly with trans experiences.
The film features Bugs, a skilled fighter, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male programs and agents, utilizing martial arts and agility. Trinity also defeats male opponents, but primarily through awakened superpowers.
The film reintroduces several legacy characters from the original Matrix trilogy, including Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, and Agent Smith. All these characters retain their established genders from previous installments. No character who was canonically male or female is portrayed as a different gender.
The film recasts several legacy characters, such as Morpheus and Agent Smith, with new actors. However, the race of these characters remains consistent with their prior portrayals, meaning no character established as one race is depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
6.4
Critic Ratings
6.3
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