How One Film Can Fix The Superhero Genre | The Art Of Film

What makes a great superhero movie? It's the million dollar question in Hollywood right now, or more accurately $6 billion, with Marvel creating what is now the most successful film franchise in film history based solely on superheroes. The answer surprisingly lies in Wachowski's 1999 cyberpunk masterpiece 'The Matrix'.

How One Film Can Fix The Superhero Genre | The Art Of Film

[ian]

The Matrix is produced by Warner Bros., the owner of DCEU. Irony is strong in this one.

[cosmicwarriorx]

19 years and counting... The one is still a benchmark.

[abhijitv]

The matrix makes you question the nature of reality itself. I love the film.

[Majesticon]

The Matrix already saves superhero films. If it wasn't for the Matrix and its technical innovations it wouldn't even be possible for any of the current superhero films

[KEVONTYRREMUSIC]

While I agree with your assessment, I disagree that BvS isn't a part of it, simply because Superman was picked apart not physically, but emotionally and through public opinion, with the battle of Doomsday reaffirming his view as a hero as well to those who doubted him....

[jamsbong]

The Matrix was such a great film. I don't know how many times I rewatch it.

[MalaysianTropikfusion]

I just wish they'd invest in film scores. Especially for the X-Men franchise. I miss their theme song.

[arunsooknarine]

Wait...why does MARVEL need saving??? Seems like DC does...

[elzo]

nobody understood that neo REALLY wasn't the one. agent smith was. it makes the final scenes in the end of the movie make sense because the oracle lied to everyone except Neo in order to achieve peace through the one (agent smith) who posed a threat to the matrix, was born (program) in the matrix, could shape the matrix at will. neo and the focus on neo was just a distraction so that the one could grow in influence and control the programming of the matrix to such an extent that the machines HAD to bargain for peace. - flies away -

[anutpalgogoi]

Still giving me chills, after 19 years.

[NeWx]

Manga/Anime is really good at that "Resurrection" part. Often the main protagonist is near death during an important fight and he/she might experience a flashback or remembering whats at stake, and this gives him/her a power boost or willpower to fight on and defeat the enemy.

[CaperucitoCojo]

Amazing analysis, as a writer I agree and this has actually helped me further understand why I love The Matrix so much, keep it up!

[DaveLuna]

What makes a good superhero movie?
- Good writing, comprehension of the source material, and interesting characters.

[jeraldblake]

So we going to just forget the fact that blade came out in 1998 and he did that same move

[kludd]

All excellent points. A well defined and valid description of what makes The Matrix great. The death, resurrection and decision to fight of Neo are still great.
My only hang up with your video is truly nerd based. Superhero landing. Major Kusanagi did it first in Ghost In The Shell. I assume the Wachowskis probably saw that too and liked it.
Don’t take me too seriously. Your video is great and I did enjoy it.
Cheers!

[_ABDUL-RAHIM.]

The struggle in matrix is what made it worth watching it

[siriusk]

It's clear that most people don't understand what's been told in this video. While the Marvel movies are ok to watch and the offer some, very brief, excitement, they are all the same.

[davidmthekidd]

I still remember like today watching The Matrix in march of 99, Still holds up.

[HoraceHarriott]

Probably the best video you guys have ever put out

Beautifully written and performed (both this episode and Matrix)