The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

In this third sequel to The Matrix, Keanu Reeves has been returned to the Matrix as the creator of a video game called The Matrix and struggling to reconcile his current ‘reality’ with his dreams. I’m not sure the series needed another film, but in actuality it probably didn’t need the other sequels as well. I was pleasantly surprised that it functions as well as the previous two in maintaining the tone while also bringing in new characters and ideas. I’m sure there are bits that went over my head that could be clearer on rewatches, especially if paired with a marathon of the rest of the series. I liked the new editions here and the meta references, but did miss Laurence Fishburne and Hugo Weaving. Their rebooted versions are perfectly fine, but I’m not sure the film was better for changing it up.