Textual Analysis Of The Matrix

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Evocative of the many other science fiction works, the humans in the film The Matrix are governed in a way resembling communistic values by the machines which have enslaved the humans. I am excited to dive into the deep waters of philosophical and political themes found in the film The Matrix. The film was groundbreaking at the time of the release both in visual effects as well as storytelling. Many have debated the central theme of the film so there should be a sizable amount of information to pull from to debate the topic furthermore.

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