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Don't give The Matrix too much credit. I remember thinking it was the most original movie I had seen in a long time. Then I saw Ghost In The Shell and realize
by caseyf7 7y ago
Don't give The Matrix too much credit. I remember thinking it was the most original movie I had seen in a long time. Then I saw Ghost In The Shell and realized it wasn't that original after all.
- fetus8 7y agoJust because The Matrix and GITS share similar themes regarding consciousness and technology, doesn't invalidate The Matrix and it's originality, even having come out years later. The Matrix deals with a lot more than just those themes, including queer identity and BDSM subcultures. Considering The Matrix was a major Hollywood production, I think it's quite impressive this got a release in 1999.
- justicezyx 7y agoThere is always historical influence. The ghost in the shell never explored the philosophical aspect of existence, at least have not put it as the central theme. Plus, live action movie, as an art form, is itself appreciable, if someone can pull it off. The visual and story telling is genius, if not unprecedented.