My Mom Watches THE MATRIX (1999) | Movie Reaction | First Time Watching

A hacker known as Neo discovers a horrifying truth: the world he knows is a computer simulation, designed to keep humanity docile as they are farmed for energy by a race of machines.
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[@Demigord]

We were getting ready to watch the Matrix while eating lunch a while back, and my 14 yo daughter asked me where she could find a spoon. I told her there was no spoon She got really annoyed with me about 90 minutes later when she realized I'd set her up

[@Jen-Mom]

😂

[@LuisOrtiz-wz9vm]

🤣🤣

[@johngingras]

That part at the Oracle, where she says something like, "You're waiting for something. I don't know, your next life, maybe." And it's true: he has to die before Trinity kisses him alive again and he comes back as The One. Very cool point.

[@rembeadgc]

Very true. She said it like it was a joke but, it was true. So rich. Again, such a multi-level truth.

[@lordmortarius538]

It's because she gave him a cookie; aka a pointer to code, which when he consumed it, needed a hard reboot to initiate the update.

[@JoeyJoverAgbayani]

@@lordmortarius538 yes very true. that cookie is a starter.

[@Tiisiphone]

This movie blew my mind into smithereens back then, not only the stunts and special effects, but also the foreboding message. Don't be a slave to technology! I'm glad you enjoyed this amazing film! By the way, Trinity is the codename of the first nuclear test. You don't want to mess with a girl who chose this as a nickname!

[@cometgirl217]

Since you mentioned (the“wacky”) V for Vendetta - I’d say that (even without ever showing the actor’s face) ‘V’ rounds out Hugo Weaving’s top 3 famous movie roles! 🕶️🧝‍♂️🧨

[@ticklishhoneybee]

This was filmed in Australia, and that scene with Neo and Morpheus hanging from the bottom of the helicopter was filmed live over Sydney's city centre. It made national news. Also I remember watching this in cinemas, and on the way out everyone was running their hands over the backs of their necks, totally freaked out. Also also, Hugo Weaving also played V in "V for Vendetta", he was specifically selected for that role where he wore a mask the entire time, because of his performance in this, where he showed he could emote with no or minimal facial expression.

[@johngingras]

I love this movie! I went to see it in the theater when it came out. This was, of course, before the time of Twitter and Facebook and really Social Media for the most part, so I had no idea what the movie was about. Hadn't even seen a trailer. It was so wonderful experiencing it completely fresh. I wish I could see it for the first time again.

[@anthonyw1506]

Instant 'like' for the thumbnail. 😆

[@rtracy1216]

Yep

[@newgen85]

I was 13 when I watched the Matrix for the first time in '99 at the cinema and I can confirm that action and sci-fi movies weren't going to be the same after this one anymore. I dare to say that nothing can be compared to The Matrix yet. Thank you for your enjoyable reaction.

[@paratus04]

I always loved the line Cypher says about wanting to be an actor. Since we have actor Joe Pantoliano who looks just like Cypher we must be in the Matrix.

[@owlhouse53]

Yup! 😁

[@fattytaft6779]

I love how spot-on playing Rage Against the Machine was at the ending and how it fits the plot of the movie, man revolting against the machines.

[@deenormus1975]

Truly…I can’t wait for this reaction. Jen’s gonna dig tf outta this movie. Calling it now. Go Jen. Lol

[@Jen-Mom]

😊 ❤

[@shainewhite2781]

DUDE, you've just entered The Matrix! Before Keanu Reeves was cast as Neo, Will Smith was considered to play the character, but turned it down to star in WILD WILD WEST, which he still regrets to this day. Val Kilmer, Nicolas Cage, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio were considered for the role. Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Goldman, Russell Crowe and Sean Connery were considered for Morpheus until Laurence Fishburne was cast. Sandra Bullock, Jada Pinkett Smith, Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez, and Rosie Perez were considered for Trinity.

[@joshuayeager3686]

In recent years, Madonna has said that one of her very few regrets in the industry world is turning down the role of Trinity which she was one of the first choices for as the Wachowski’s were big fans and thought it would be great chance to show her acting skills. As Madonna said, looking at the script for it, the film really didn’t make much sense at the time which is why she turned it down. She thought it was going to bomb. Who knew.

[@iKvetch558]

Yeah...Will Smith is just so upset he passed on Matrix for WWW...I bet he wishes somebody would have SLAPPED some sense into him back then.

[@rembeadgc]

@@joshuayeager3686 Not to be disrespectful but I'm not surprised based on her career trajectory while bearing the name "Madonna". If this is true... the script obviously "bombed" for her.

[@ATJ-sTAt]

I have the exact same edition! Region 1. This is the only movie I've watched twice at the cinema.

[@hollywhite7449]

Wow! I've HAD dreams about falling a long distance, remembered how terrified I was, but always woke up before impact. I thought that it was just me!!

[@VBSuper]

It is a common dream that a lot of people have, including me. Apparently, it means losing control over something important or a sense of helplessness at the time.

[@XENONEOMORPH1979]

You might find that Tom Cruise also runs that way including Terminator 2 T-1000 actor Robert Patrick , it is a skill to run faster with speed to get ahead quicker through the air.

[@frustbox]

This movie was huge. Today we might call this a "system seller". You know, that one game that you just have to buy that new console for? That, but for DVDs. This was not worth buying on VHS, this was the movie that you bought a DVD player for.

[@cesarvidelac]

I am 51 years old and here we are, headbanging together to Rob Zombie and The Prodigy 😸 This movie has aged so well. The only thing we disagree on is that Hugo Weaving will be forever Agent Smith for me! 😅 The Lord of the Rings saw light after the Matrix, when I watched it and saw Elrond, I instantly said "Agent Smith!". For sure many people will tell you the fourth movie is bad but don't listen. Maybe it's not justified but it's entertaining, just enjoy it 😊 Great video as always guys, much love!

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@P-M-869]

I died in a dream where my spirt raised up and I looked down on my body as others gathered around was looking at mt dead body. I just realized that when Neo & Trinity were shooting up the guards, those real people (batteries) also died. At the end when the Agents shot at Neo and he stopped the bullets. The bullets didn't have striations from the barrel.

[@thamor4746]

Have to admit we were spoiled with nice totally new story movies like Matrix in the early 2000s, compared to now with all the constant remakes we are getting.

[@rebelwithoutaclue5693]

Remember the opening scene in Underworld with Beckinsale the jump scene at the beginning was filmed with the same technique as the matrix

[@michaelyork4554]

There was a lawsuit by Sophia Stewart, who claimed that her work "The Third Eye" which she submitted to the Wachowski's, was stolen and made into both The Terminator, and Matrix movies, which she claims are one long combined story. She sued and lost, then sued again, and won $316,280. I do think it's interesting to think of the two trilogies as one narrative. Of course there have been other movies added to the franchise since then.

[@ObsessiveSting]

Of note is that the second suit was in 2014 against her own lawyers for failing to advise her during the previous suit. She never won any case against the Wachowski's and no evidence exists she did.

[@midianmtd]

I love how everything in the 90's was promoted like it had the same advertising writers as Axe body spray. And I was in my late twenties when this came out so working in a call center with a gaggle of twenty-somethings, we ended up hanging out together a lot. When this movie hit, there was a small cluster of us who saw it opening weekend then several times for a couple of months. LOL.

[@scottmessenger8639]

When this movie came out I remember people at work talking about it and how I had to see it to understand! They don't seem to make these types of movies anymore! Thanks for your reactions, you two are always entertaining!

[@rembeadgc]

Every now and then, throughout the ages, some creators tap into an idea that is transcendent and more dynamic than they realize and end up speaking truth to the human soul in ways they didn't know was possible or that they were even doing. IMO, the Matrix is the result of such an idea. My deceased step-father was a Pastor. When this movie came out I'm told that he played the video for his congregation because the parallels and correlations between the story of Neo, the Matrix and multiple facets of Christianity and the development of the spiritually reborn believer in a fallen world were so strong that he used it as a teaching tool. I would have done the same.

[@__Philip__311]

Another movie that came out the same year as the Matrix, and has a similar theme/premise, is The Thirteenth Floor. Wasn’t nearly as popular, but definitely worth a watch.

[@TerryVogelaar]

Such a masterpiece! I wish I could watch my favourite movies with my mother. But she only likes stories without conflict, or if there is any distress, just sing a song and it goes away, like the Sound of Music (but preferably without the Nazis).

[@kurtwilloughby475]

You guys are great! I miss movie nights with my mom.

[@kurtwilloughby475]

Did you guys do the sixth sense yet? Save it for Halloween..

[@kevinsisler9379]

In the line of sequels, there is also the Animatrix. An animated series of shorts. One of them linked the movie to the game. Each story displayed different art styles in animation, each adding more to the story behind the Matrix. Still, doesn't clear everything up from the symbolism, and computer terms.

[@rebelwithoutaclue5693]

1:20😂😂I have the same DVD and did you know that V is also the Agent in this movie 🤔🤔 he’s a great actor and has done some phenomenal work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🤠

[@rebelwithoutaclue5693]

One last thing for Agent Smith Heil Hydra (red skull) and watcher of the soul stone

[@shainewhite2781]

Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe.😊

[@Rasperdan]

I wanted to hear how she felt a bit more in detail what she thought about the film. But hay good man I get it. I would be chatty chatty at the end explaining the depth of the film. I am just saying that's all... good luck with your channel dude.

[@NoriMori1992]

1:12 That's what I have, too! 2:47 Not kanji; backwards katakana

[@fredbaker761]

The code known as the Matrix is actually sushi recipes instead of just random characters

[@peterspicer7603]

You can only dream using things you have experienced. Unless you have died, you can't dream of dying. This is way you will wake yourself up if you are about to die.

[@66JesterDeath]

Dodge this, is one of the coldest lines ever

[@crombajaa]

Another good one! Can't wait for the next ones. Here is a not-so-much-said fact. Matrix /the Wachowski Brothers, now sisters... had its inspiration from Hindu religious Philosophy. To be precise it is closer to Buddhism because The wachowski's were practicing Buddhism at that time I think.. But the general concept was based on Hinduism as Buddhism is an offshoot of Hinduism. In the "hated" matrix 3 credit song(in the Indian Sanskrit language, it's like an official language for prayers): Navras - The Matrix Revolutions, the first few lines of the song- Asato Ma Sadgamaya Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya Mrityor Ma Amrutangamaya Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Heem More or less translation, Lead us from unreal to real Lead us from darkness to light Lead us from the fear of death to the knowledge of our immortality Let there be Peace, Peace, Peace …

[@lindabell6638]

Hi Nick & Jen!! If you guys haven't seen it yet, I would love to see you cover the movie "Labyrinth". That would be a nice stroll down memory lane for me, and watching David Bowie doing anything is always great!! Thanks for all you guys do!! 😎

[@Flix2Us]

We've seen that, actually! It's a fantastic Bowie performance. That and Dark Crystal were very influential fantasy movies for me growing up.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

When your mom’s sunglasses are cooler than yours. 😎

[@Jen-Mom]

😁

[@Flix2Us]

My glasses tint in the sun, so I don't need sunglasses. Those are my Dad's!

[@staciemiller7465]

This one always makes me wanna go watch The Thirteenth Floor.

[@lindabell6638]

Loved the reactions to this film! I had never heard the trans story of the directors. Thanks for sharing that knowledge with us!! You two ROCK!! 😎

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@scottmelville3476]

There is also pre-Pulp Fiction and post-Pulp.

[@Rolandb48]

After the Matrix became a blockbuster movie Madonna expressed regret turning down the part of Trinity.

[@Jen-Mom]

I bet she did!

[@rtracy1216]

Bless you! 🤧

[@ivanbutenko8778]

Very very nice film, the best😊🎉❤

[@tcsam73]

If you haven't seen it, both of you should watch Dark City. It has similarities with The Matrix, it came out a year before and it's good.

[@Jen-Mom]

Thanks for the suggestion! 😊

[@mrwidget42]

My cat Loki _is_ a glitch, in The Matrix, or anywhere else.

[@aladindelic]

Thx for this one, my fav movie. Now, you can continue in the same year 1999 and enjoy best s/f comedy "Galaxy Quest" and, of course, "The Mummy".

[@Flix2Us]

Great suggestions! Those just happen to be two of our absolute favourites, so we've seen them!

[@rccraig7580]

That helicopter must have been loaded with 50 lbs. of C4 when it hit the building or Micheal Bay must have guest directed that scene LOL!

[@couch.patati-patata]

Which was the better EMP, this one or Goldeneye?

[@beannathrach2417]

The actor playing Agent Smith has a strong Australian accent. My guess is the odd enunciation is trying to control that to sound American.

[@TheFalconerNZ]

For a very young Laurence Fishburne watch M*A*S*H (S10.E14 The Tooth Shall Set You Free) or Apocalypse Now (1979). 17:37 Can you match the twins? apparently this scene was shot using twins to give it a copy & paste feel. I so hope you finish the franchise especially as they have brought out the 4th film to tie it all off, I acknowledge they are not up to the same standard as this one & a bit confusing but IMO they are still good stories. Peace and Long Life.

[@dazehernandez9786]

I love you guys 😊

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@whatevernevermind8377]

I can't wait for you to address the meta in matrix resurrections. 🙏🏾

[@martinsandt1135]

This will be good 😂

[@stonepasta5296]

You really should check out The Animatrix.

[@qwerty-so6ml]

Exodus 13:12 That thou shalt set apart unto the Lord all that openeth THE MATRIX, and every firstling that cometh of a beast which thou hast; the males shall be the Lord's.

[@kathrynroat9139]

Since Mom was so freaked out about the state of human condition, don't inform her about its consistency to the real world, please...

[@couch.patati-patata]

Don't mind the vayz.

[@Demigord]

This came out around the same time as Star Wars Ep 1. (march 31 v may 19) I was very excited for one and had no expectations for the other. Still angry I had to see Ep 1 twice

[@lennyvalentin6485]

Hope you didn't show Mom that crummy old DVD copy of the movie... It looks SO much better in 4K/HDR. :)

[@scottneil1187]

Can confirm you don't die irl if you die in dreams, happened many times to me, I've been riddled with bullets, stabbed by Freddy!, all sorts of deaths, I've also fell from a great height and didn't wake up.

[@user-ik6oj3bj1m]

oh, the matrix i know kung-fu

[@donnyouttheway4091]

I was 4 years old when this came out 😂. I’m so glad I was old enough to catch those early days of action and comic book movies. Blade,the matrix trilogy, X-men, Spider-Man, hulk etc. I’m like a middle child since I grew up on late 80s to 2000s movies and shows. My parents were 70s babies. Random. I had a dream when I was younger about trying to bend a spoon 😂

[@couch.patati-patata]

Some would follow the white rabbit to the Playboy Mansion. Take the blue pill.

[@robling1937]

The revelation that that his story is about being trans bring SO MUCH to the narrative.

[@stevev2492]

I became less keen on this film when I saw "Dark City" and realised they stole a lot from that film and that Dark City is a much better film.

[@lindabell6638]

OH, I'd love to see Jumping Jack Flash, a great Whoopi Goldberg comedy!!

[@Jen-Mom]

One of my favourites!! 😊

[@wolfstrela]

Not to be rude, but you really need to let her say what she thinks about the movie(s). You've already watched it so summing up what most people already know at the end is kind of pointless. I'm betting that people who watch reaction videos are interested in seeing the reaction and opinion of first timers. Other than that, great reactions.

[@pleutron]

this is much better than lame ole V

[@winwinmilieudefensie7757]

GRIMM TYPE STUFF ... OR FRINGE... wtf... FOLLOW !

[@space1999]

When will u react to the Lord of the rings films?

[@Jen-Mom]

One of our favourites!! We've seen them many times. 😊

[@space1999]

@@Jen-Mom oh I didn't realise!! Did u react to them?

[@Flix2Us]

I grew up watching those movies, so LOOONG before the channel. Some of the best ever made! 😀

[@space1999]

@Flix2Us aha fair enough!! You have great taste!! (Although your movie selection so far already states that!) Ps, have you seen "an officer and a gentleman "? Such a brilliant movie that few people react to......

[@odemusvonkilhausen]

8:11 You were traumatized by The Matrix, when you were 14-15? You must've lived a sheltered life.

[@williamcarbajal383]

"No Lieutenant, your men are already de@d..." 🤌