January 29, 200620 yr For those that have seen em both: how would you rate them if you didn't know which movie was made first? And how if you know The Matrix is from '99 and Equilibrium from 2002? When I saw it yesterday, I immediately had the impression it was a total rip-off of the Matrix 1. Sadly enough it only became worse further in the movie. Hero=copy of Neo, storyline=slightly altered copy of The Matrix, atmosphere=ditto, the ending scene,... you name it. Although equilibrium wasn't bad at all, in fact it was good movie IMHO, it get a 6/10 because it's incredibly unoriginal. The Matrix is one of the most mind-blowing movies I've ever seen, so it gets a 9.5/10. Equilibrium would've gotten a 9/10 if it weren't a rip-off. How about it? Are there any people who consider the two movies to be very different and can prove me wrong? Bill Hicks[/url]":dhj2kan9]Since the one thing we can say about fundamental matter is, that it is vibrating. And since all vibrations are theoretically sound, then it is not unreasonable to suggest that the universe is music and should be perceived as such.
January 29, 200620 yr They are different. The Matrix was about living in a dream world, and Equilibrium was about living in a world without emotion. I don't see the similarity. The combat wasn't about defying time/space, it was just a result of training.
January 29, 200620 yr Equilibrium was entertaining enough, nothing special though. The fight sequences were nice, especially the face getting sliced off at the end. Of course it's pretty much physically impossible to do something like that, but nvm... The first Matrix movie is definiately superior to it, but I'm not too sure about the other two... My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses.
January 29, 200620 yr The kung-fu gunfight at the end of Equillibrium = *drool*. Dreaming of that face againIt's bright, and blue, and shimmeringGrinning wideAnd comforting me with it's three warm and wild eyes
January 30, 200620 yr Author They are different. The Matrix was about living in a dream world, and Equilibrium was about living in a world without emotion. I don't see the similarity. The combat wasn't about defying time/space, it was just a result of training. Well I just compared the storyline, the 'heroes', the fighting styles and -scenes, the message of the movie and the atmosphere; they're all as good as identical. There are differences of course; the World is not lead by A.I. in Equilibrium, the hero is not exactely a good guy from the start; but that's because he thinks that what he's doing is best. The fighting is (as you said) based on training and knowledge rather than believing and being able to see 'through' the Matrix. But apart from those slight differences, it's just a quality action movie, carrying the same message as The Matrix; don't trust anything without feelings ;) Bill Hicks[/url]":dhj2kan9]Since the one thing we can say about fundamental matter is, that it is vibrating. And since all vibrations are theoretically sound, then it is not unreasonable to suggest that the universe is music and should be perceived as such.
January 30, 200620 yr Christian Bale > Keanu Reeves. I think that proves my point. I mean he made an awesome Batman too. Keanu Reeves thinks he's the characters he plays in real life.
January 30, 200620 yr The kung-fu gunfight at the end of Equillibrium = *drool*. Yeah man, that scene was ace. I also loved the bit where he snapped about 3 limbs of one guy before elbowing him through a wall. Coolest reload ever. Kirk and Lars I could handle. At the same time.
January 30, 200620 yr I cant remember anything from equilibrium. The only thing I remember is that the cover said BETTER THAN THE MATRIX. which must say its pretty bad otherwise they wouldnt need to lure the customer that way. I also remeber that I didnt like it all that much. And I know that THE MATRIX is one of my fav. movies. Sorry for bad grammar, Im at grandmas place and she hasnt got a qwerty keybard so I dont know all the keys for commas etc. Signature by Maurice SendakWhen the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool, that's amore!
January 30, 200620 yr Equilibrium is better than the Matrix in my opinion. :D And no lol why do you always want to get stuff from John Lewis. Its over ̣̉300 more then than what i paid. John Lewis is a great, great shop.
January 30, 200620 yr Christian Bale > Keanu Reeves. Testify! This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you.
January 31, 200620 yr Christian Bale > Keanu Reeves. Testify! I'm confused is that a "I agree!" testify or a "EXPLAIN YOURSELF!" testify?
January 31, 200620 yr ^Haha, yeah, that one needs some explaining, Bubsa. :lol: Anyway, The Matrix was better. Just...because. The fight sequences were better, the science fiction world was more alive and mystical, the acting was trash but the actors were good at looking good in black trenchcoats and sunglasses, so it didn't matter. 8) I liked Equilibrium, and Christian Bale is a better actor (although I'm not a huge fan of his style in Equilibrium and Batman) than Keanu Reeves. The story was good, there was a real message about freedom and oppression, and the fight sequences were good. But it was more sterile than the matrix, if that makes any sense. The world was so rigidly controlled by the oppressive government, the movie itself lost the emotion and passion it needed to equal or better the matrix. In conclusion: Equilibrium = Good Matrix = Awesome :wink:
January 31, 200620 yr Christian Bale > Keanu Reeves. Testify! I'm confused is that a "I agree!" testify or a "EXPLAIN YOURSELF!" testify? D'oh, sorry for my ambiguousness :oops: I mean testify as in "I agree!". Synonym for "It is good!...Praise thee!...and can I get an Amen to that?!" This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you.
January 31, 200620 yr Equillibrium > The Matrix ~Bmms Aefx(started 11/1/2002) Cb: 200 TS: 1900+Bmms--Jr(Started on 1/24/06)(Banned 11/13/09 ) Cb: 119(pre-eoc) TS: 1700+Bmms(Started 8/?/2001)(Banned 1/24/06 ) Cb: 101(pre-eoc) TS: 1350+
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