John Wick: A Better Saga Than The Matrix
We all know and love Keanu Reeves! But for those wondering what truly reigns supreme: The Matrix or John Wick – you might be surprised! Remember when "The Matrix" changed the game, back in 1999? Well, "John Wick" is now basically on a totally different level when it comes to what everyone thinks of as Keanu Reeves' best work, and you'd never guess why. The secret? Not The Matrix’s originality – those sequels didn't really hit the mark (especially Revolutions – ouch) . But John Wick’s sequels are epic – think of the whole ‘best movie’ idea. We all know John Wick's a wild, gun-slinging, dog-loving legend. It was The Matrix that first put Keanu in the limelight, though! Who didn't love "The Matrix" with Neo dodging bullets? It was cool as heck. But John Wick is just proving that when it comes to sequels, it just delivers time after time.
Think of it this way. If John Wick: Chapter 2 didn't come out, then everyone might have been stuck in this debate between the first Matrix movie and John Wick. But after John Wick 2 hit theatres, it was basically “game over" for the Matrix sequel debate - those first John Wick Movies did what the sequels of The Matrix should've done: they expanded the universe, added more of that gun-toting, super awesome action, and, well, made everything better. But Chapter 2 is where John Wick officially made a move and pushed its franchise over the edge.
Is The Matrix Just Keanu Reeves' Most Iconic?
The whole Matrix saga made a huge splash - remember the iconic red pill versus the blue pill decision, those awesome "Kung Fu" moments (gotta respect Keanu's dedication!)? You'll notice those moments seep into the way John Wick does fight scenes – there’s a balletic, fluid rhythm to the whole action! But the Matrix's big influences can't necessarily compete with the consistency that John Wick is offering. If you look at Rotten Tomatoes’ scores for those John Wick Movies, they’ve gotten even better! And to add fuel to the fire, the franchise keeps expanding – we got a spin-off TV show ( "The Continental") coming in 2023 and then a Ballerina movie starring Ana de Armas. If things continue at this rate, there’s a strong possibility it will even surpass The Matrix's Rotten Tomatoes scores! Now that’s something pretty impressive. Those sequels didn't go backwards or sideways, they're all pretty good! And if that’s what a franchise can pull off - it definitely puts them in a different class!
You might be asking, why is John Wick getting so much love compared to The Matrix? It could be the world it has crafted. With every new movie, we see these amazing ‘assassin underworld’ ideas – you got to see those epic battles! Remember the incredible gun-fu moves? That is pretty darn unforgettable! If "The Matrix" is about those larger-than-life concepts about our realities and all the technology involved, John Wick feels more realistic. Think the “best movie idea” - like it should be the top of everyone's list for Action Movies because those are really immersive moments we never see on screen very often.
The Power of John Wick: A Whole New World of Action
The Matrix was so ground-breaking that people tried to copy it (but nobody got it quite right!) but "John Wick" changed the way people make Action Movies – everyone is thinking “What if it’s even more awesome?” These days, every action movie’s gotta have crazy gun-fu and more high-octane battles! But let’s not forget Keanu's performance – John Wick's quiet intensity. He isn’t the average talkative, boisterous hero - and there's an emotional arc in the movie that takes on an incredible complexity. Even as you are witnessing those adrenaline-fueled action moments, those quiet moments in between feel so important, making you care even more.
Maybe it's a bit unfair, you know? "The Matrix" still stands out. Remember the way "The Matrix" took people’s mind's on a wild trip with those time-bending special effects, the epic philosophical conversations. We all know The Matrix's a classic. So when those fights in the Sequels came around, everyone expected some really awesome things! You've got to admire how it really influenced action movies for such a long time. Still, those John Wick fights were, for a lot of people, something better: a totally new, more immersive experience! And John Wick keeps getting better.
A Moment of Respect for The Matrix, Keanu Reeves’ Biggest Moment?
Think of what would have happened to Keanu's career if those movies didn’t hit like a truck! That dude would not have the recognition. "The Matrix" took everyone for a wild ride - not just for its action, but because everyone related to that 'red pill vs. blue pill' concept of deciding your own truth, and being willing to question what is actually real.
The story was just so epic; no wonder Keanu’s character, Neo, became a massive part of the pop culture. "The Matrix" had those amazing, ground-breaking special effects that everyone loved - they felt like we’d just taken the biggest leap into a new way to experience cinema, making The Matrix super timeless!
And It Doesn’t Hurt that Keanu Reeves is Cool As Ever!
John Wick might be amazing, but "The Matrix" is still super unique, especially in terms of its Iconic Moments! Plus, "The Matrix" made Keanu the massive star he is. When you talk about Keanu, people often think of him playing Neo. And to be honest, his role was just a perfect fit for his incredible acting chops!
It doesn’t take away anything from how “John Wick" is totally re-defining the action movie genre, but you gotta admit, "The Matrix" was one hell of a groundbreaking film – and, no matter how far we've come, it still influences movies in a huge way! In a world where everyone’s always trying to figure out what is real or fake, you know, that Matrix idea still kind of fits in today! We gotta love those Iconic Roles, but it doesn't take away the respect everyone has for Keanu’s skills - this guy's been showing us he’s a badass actor, action star, and just overall a cool dude.
