Matrix 4- The Super Matrix: Recent Comments

Comment on Matrix 4 - The Super Matrix - A New Episode that Expands the Matrix Trilogy - by P. D. Wood © 2007

P D Wood — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:20:18 GMT

JJLoubser,

I don't know if you read my story, but it does much of what you suggest; it's about the Matrix beginning, it has twists, it has some excellent action and suspense scenes, Agent Smith does survive, and in a way there is a personal battle between the Merovingian and the machines. The skateboard guy is the only one who doesn't figure prominently from your suggestions. I highly recommend you read it as it seems to conform very closely to what you think a good Matrix 4 would be.

Thanks, PD Wood

Comment on Matrix 4 - The Super Matrix - A New Episode that Expands the Matrix Trilogy - by P. D. Wood © 2007

P D Wood — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:13:12 GMT

crashxzibit,

I thought I was successful at many of the points you made. The idea of another superimposed Matrix, the control of humans over machines, the notion of rebel android 36s trying to free the machines, the familial connection of the Architect, Trinity, Persephone and the Merovingian - all these were very carefully thought out and in my opinion pretty breath-taking or at least intriguing. The story may not have gone in a direction that most people would anticipate, but to say that you think it's not well thought-out or intriguing is a surprise to me.

My story is meant to break away from the Trilogy to a certain extent; for me this helps keep the Trilogy concept intact. You say Morpheus has lost some of his intellectual and philosophical force in my story. Yes, that's true and deliberate; I felt that much of what drove him his whole life was his search for and teaching of the One and the fulfillment of the prophecy. Once the prophecy was fulfilled and the One gone, much of Morpheus' purpose went with it. Doesn't that seem plausible?

Anyway, thanks for the comments. I hope you can see my point even if you don't totally agree with them.

PD Wood

Comment on Matrix 4 - The Super Matrix - A New Episode that Expands the Matrix Trilogy - by P. D. Wood © 2007

JJLoubser — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:26:02 GMT

I think before they make the matrix 4 story after matrix 3: they must make the Matrix Begins (must be the same story as Animatrix, but realistic and more action and suspense - just think about the war scenes and born of the AI , Neo can play a prophetic scene. This will make allot of money.) The fourth Matrix must have a twist like example there were Bad AI and Good AI, the Good AI want to destroy the Bad AI so they need Humans thus Neo are resurrected; this must contain allot of action and suspense, for humans are just start to restart their lives, now they are caught in one big mess and war (Neo to the rescue). Agent Smith must survive for there must be a copy in the Train World where Neo ones was. There must be a war between Merovingian French guy and Machine World. The skateboard guy (commit suicide) that Neo rescued in Animatrix that played a small role in Matrix 3 must play a big role in Matrix 4, for he is the one that rescue Neo from his coma: this coma consist of a fantasy dream state in the machine world. He must rescue Neo and we can build a love story with skateboard guy in the real world. There is allot i can tell you guys and share, but i think it is up to the Directors, i wish i could help directing – I have allot of ideas and solutions to the critics. What I can help with the critics is that more of the Matrix world must be involved in both ‘Matrix Begins’ and ‘Matrix Resurrection’ – more action and suspense scenes involved inside the Matrix like ‘Matrix 1 Telephone scenes’. Good Luck.

Comment on Matrix 4 - The Super Matrix - A New Episode that Expands the Matrix Trilogy - by P. D. Wood © 2007

crashxzibit — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:03:19 GMT

I don’t know, it's an awesome idea, but one that should be really well thought out. There needs to be something that will grab people’s attention and make them believe about it. These movies carried such philosophical meaning with them that a fourth would need to be one that carried that on in a very careful manner.

If you’re going to continue the characters from the originals please make them similar like for example Morpheus, he should talk with much more meaning and intelligence if you remember in all the matrix’s he spoke with philosophical meaning.

I really couldn’t read all of it, sorry for being a bad critic but it really didn’t grasp me and make me want to believe. You knew when watching the matrix after the first scene, it was something different and meaningful. And if you’re really going to try and hit Hollywood up, especially with another matrix movie, it should be something really breathe taking. Think about it, the originals were such a big big hit and they really touched people all over the world. So to try and keep the flow going would require something that surpasses all the matrixes or else it’s not even worth the embarrassment. Come on this is Hollywood man!! They are not just going to throw their money and anything….

But I did say that I don’t know, I could be totally wrong, I could be talking out my ass. Or I could be ignorant living the bliss full life of all the other copper tops in the matrix. Or I could not even be real and just another form of control trying to keep people from realizing the truth. The truth that there really is neither reality nor matrix and we are formulating this so called life of ours in our own minds. So, I really can’t pass judgment or criticism because the feelings that you will receive from reading this will just be electrical signals interpreted by your mind. In a sense you will never know if they are real or a reality pulled over your eyes to keep you under control, to turn you into a Duracell battery for the machines…. That is the question, which is what drives us??

Comment on Matrix 4 - The Super Matrix - A New Episode that Expands the Matrix Trilogy - by P. D. Wood © 2007

P D Wood — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:48:57 GMT

naterob,

So glad you liked it. The movie version is probably a pipe dream, but then, you never can tell. Let's hope.

PD Wood

Comment on Matrix 4 - The Super Matrix - A New Episode that Expands the Matrix Trilogy - by P. D. Wood © 2007

naterob — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:47:51 GMT

This was absolutely great. Good luck, with getting it to the movie screen I can't wait to see it. Matrix 3 ended with a lot of questions. I think you have made a great attempt to answer them.

Comment on Matrix 4 - The Super Matrix - A New Episode that Expands the Matrix Trilogy - by P. D. Wood © 2007

P D Wood — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:54:15 GMT

derek,

I can see some of your points but I'm also surprised that you think it falls short on so many levels.

My story definitely separates itself from the world and lives of the people in Zion (to which most Matrix lovers had a strong attachment). That might be the single most difficult part of the story for Matrix lovers to accept. But on the other hand the whole concept of the Matrix story was about worlds within worlds, about breaking through and seeing the truth. This story kind of circles back to the first Matrix where Neo makes his mind-blowing discovery that the world he's known all along is not the only world. I thought that was a nice loop back to the original mind-blower.

And the idea that the whole Super Matrix world was designed, engineered and operated by small groups of hand-picked, ultra-intelligent military families, it's definitely a giant leap, a staggering reality. But, still...I thought that was a stroke of brilliance, an idea that would appeal to the Matrix lover's sense of depth and interconnection. I'm sorry it didn't work for you.

On the other points I concede. The dialog needs work. And, yes, the Smith dragon is a wild element, maybe a bit too wild. It's been a stretch for numerous people. And there is a lot going on; it can be confusing at times. The continuity needs work.

Since you'd obviously love to see a 4th Matrix, it disappoints me to see that my version leaves you cold. You're just the audience I'm most trying to appeal to and would love to please. I wish I could have come up with something more enjoyable for you. I know it would probably be hard for you to finish the story at this point, but you never know...the rest of it might redeem the part you've already read...at least a little.

I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on it even though you didn't like it. From my point of view the critical dissection will only help make my next project better.

Thanks, PD Wood

derek — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:06:37 GMT

they should definitely make a matrix 4... just not yours. it is so unbelievable and just wrong. now i didnt read it all, but from what i did read, here are my problems with it. the dialog is bad, the smith dragon is completely different from anything in the movies, introducing a new matrix, is too much of a reach. you are introducing too much at once, and frankly, its boring. just adding on another matrix is a horrible way to continue on the story. THEN the fact that you made everyone family.... well... i mean, COME ONNNN! that just doesnt cut it. i understand that i dont know the story, or the explanations, but just the jist of it gives me a bad vibe. everything just seems too separate from the other films. and confusing. if this were to be made, it would be the equivalent or worse to spiderman 3.

P D Wood — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:28:01 GMT

Aiden,

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your kind and flattering review. Right now I'm in the midst of trying to write a completely original script of my own and it's been a bit maddening recently. But when comments like yours arrive, I get all juiced up and back on track. Perfect timing!

Let's hope that if the Warner or Wachowski brothers ever come a knock, it's with a smiling contract and not a frowning lawsuit!

Thanks again, PD Wood

Aiden — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:50:47 GMT

I have read this in one sitting,

This was actually near perfection for me. I very much welcome change in the entertainment field and to be one hundred percent honest... I cannot see how any director would turn down this amazing potential. A few minor changes or swaps to tweak the interest for the less intense viewer of course, but nothing that can't be handled on set!

This has more than satisfied my need for that mind-blowing nature the other three delivered. People may worry about a fourth installment but if it is done like this, then you are looking at possibly doubling interest for the Matrix movie series. I can only hope something of such quality gets the attention it deserves.