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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Keanu Reeves' performance as Neo in The Matrix helped to create one of the most iconic characters of all time, yet despite his status, not everything about The One works coherently. After making his debut in the Wachowski siblings' celebrated 1999 hit The Matrix, Neo has been the central pillar in the expanded saga.
9 Neo Peaked In The Matrix Reloaded He only grew weaker It is widely accepted that The Matrix series never succeeded in recapturing the magic of the first movie. In introducing ever more complex lore and character development, the story became far too convoluted – collapsing under the weight of its own ambition. Nevertheless, as far as Neo himself is concerned, there's little doubt that he was at his most impressive during the series' second installment, The Matrix Reloaded.
There are some explanations for Neo's changing power levels, with some theories stating that the self-doubt he experiences after meeting The Architect explains why he is so diminished. However, although it's possible to find satisfactory answers upon careful reflection, the simplest explanation is that Neo's God-like status is tempered only because it suits the story.
As Neo becomes a pseudo-God, not only does the apparent lack of peril in his fight scenes make him and his character less interesting, but Reeves' performance becomes increasingly robotic. Part of this is deliberate, as Neo's increasing similarities to the Machines he is supposedly fighting against is one of The Matrix's most subtle and important messages.
Not only is he an extremely peripheral figure in Zion itself , but most of his actions in The Matrix Reloaded seem frustratingly self-centered. Even in the movie's climax, he decides to choose Trinity over Zion – a decision that, while romantic, seemingly condemns humanity to total extinction. Despite being billed as Zion's savior, it's difficult to say that Neo always acts in the city's best interests.
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