Film Studies: Analysis of the Matrix - Philosophical Considerations

This report provides an analysis of the film 'The Matrix,' examining its core themes and philosophical underpinnings. The report delves into the central question of reality as presented in the film and explores the relationship between the body, brain, and mind, as depicted in the movie. The analysis focuses on the character of Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, and how his journey reflects the interconnectedness of these elements. The report also examines the film's exploration of existentialism and the nature of human existence. Furthermore, it references the 'Matrix' trilogy and its significance in portraying these concepts. References are included to support the analysis, providing a comprehensive understanding of the film's complex themes and their implications.

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Matrix is one of the most complicated and also powerful contemporary movies that are to
be seen in the modern day scenario. This is because of the fact that the make portrays a very
subtle relation shoo between human beings and also the machine operated beings. The major
question that the movie poses is the existential question regarding the reality of mankind
(Pasulka, Diana). In other words these talks about the things that people usually considers to be
real. The major question is what is real and this is also interwoven with The Matrix trilogy. The
matrix trilogy is essential because it shows how the hero Neo that is played by Keanu Reeves.
The theme that explores the relation between the body, brain and mind is very essential
because this is a question that is considered at every aspect not only in the film but even outside
the film as well. This is essential because it shows the slow and steady development of Neo and
the way in which he learns that existence cannot take place if the body is without mind. The
major question that arises is what is real and the the brain copies all the electrical signals which
appears before people and thus they consider them to be real (Richardson, Hilary, et al).
On the other hand the proper existence of the human beings can take place only if there is
a proper coordination between the three aspects that is mind, both and the brain. It shows how
Neo gets carried away from one phase of existence to the other that is actually depending upon
the existence or the absence of the entities. Therefore it can be said from the film that humans
need to have all the three that is bran, mind and the body to exist together.

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References
Pasulka, Diana. "The Matrix: Reloaded." Journal of Religion & Film 7.2 (2016): 12.
Richardson, Hilary, et al. "Development of the social brain from age three to twelve years."
Nature communications 9.1 (2018): 1027.