Due to this assignment, I watched The Matrix for the first time. I had no desire to every see this movie, however I really enjoyed it. I think my favorite part of the movie was all the allusions to Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz. I think this was a really good idea because both stories have a similar concept to The Matrix, however since they are classics people are familiar with them. In giving the audience something they are familiar with allows them to follow the story line to The Matrix better, I know it helped me.
Here are some of the allusions I picked up….
Alice in Wonderland
• “follow the white rabbit” – to Neo, ended up being a tattoo
• “I bet right now you’re feeling a bit like Alice, tumbling down the rabbit hole” – to Neo as he is introduced to the new ideas
• If you take the red pill, “ you’ll stay in Wonderland, and I’ll show you how deep the rabbit hole goes” – Morpheus to Neo about what pill to take
• Neo looks through a looking glass just before he is taken out of the Matrix
The Wizard of Oz
• “buckle your seatbelt Dorothy, Kansas is going bye-bye” – to Neo before he is taken out of the Matrix
• “Mr. Wizard, get me the hell outa here” – Trinity to Tank, running away from an Agent
I just thought this was the coolest part of the movie and that it was a major aspect in the flavor of the movie.
I also noticed these allusions! Hahah the exact same ones are all written down in my notes from the movie. Interesting isn't it, how a child's tale is wrapped up in this in depth- futuristic film!
ReplyDeleteI was focusing on so many other parts in this movie I missed a few of these so I thought it was pretty cool when you brought up that connection in class.
ReplyDeleteBeing in a children's lit class at the same time probably helps you/us to notice those types of allusions easier though. I think that is kind of funny as well.