[rotexo]

I’ve always felt that the Matrix lacks the sort of social commentary I associate with cyberpunk. Sure, it has virtual reality, but it’s more a messianic power fantasy than an unflinching look at the human condition. Strange Days struck me as a more authentically cyberpunk artifact. Just my two cents.

[alganet]

You're right, there is no novelty (despite the attempt) in social commentary there.

But they give you a spoon (for you to make one yourself). I think the one that took off as the main interpretation is definitely not what the Watchowski brothers intended (but they had to go with it).

It's definitely no more messianic than other countless movies, it just wears a more messianic cloth.

[kennywinker]

*Wachowski sisters :)