The Matrix

The coolest film to drop on the market. It’s dripping with sauce from just the soundtrack alone as well as the costumes which exudes a sense of futuristic simplicity. The narrative is superbly crafted as it shows a reality in which human beings are used as an energy source for artificial intelligence as they dominate our society and make us feel dependent on their power rather than ourselves. The Matrix presents a false sense of reality, serving as a simulation that deceives us into believing it is life itself. Similarly, social media apps curate algorithms tailored to our perspectives, which inherently exclude certain information to function effectively within this framework.  Oppression is shown throughout the film, how our labour is exploited for their benefit. In the film, we’re told that this oppression is so widespread many won’t be able to believe in the truth as people who are raised to believe in a way of life like capitalism will fight for it thinking that it is the only solution whilst unbeknownst to them that they’re fighting for their own oppression. It’s terrifying how prevalent this is in society. Corporations keep raising expectations with new ideas, leading us toward inevitable destruction. We’re at a point of no return, and films once seen as heroic, futuristic and action packed now appear as cautionary tales, warning us of an impending future.