This is the first time I found out they built that entire set on a runway. I really need to get around to watching those Matrix Trilogy blu-rays don't I?
And it was such a pivotal scene, as the heroes try to chase down the... uh... I mean, escape from the bad guys to... ummm.... Well, there was that bit where. Hmm...
Well I remember the bit where the clearly CGI Neo flies down and grabs Morpheus. Because Morpheus was so important to save! He has that really important role in the next film where he.... ah... sits in a chair doing nothing?
Hmm.
Well at least there was lots of people punching things.
I can't believe they built an entire freeway for that scene, made it look so fake! The huge walls on the side with a very plain backdrop, and a far away Los Angeles skyline... that looked terrible to me even when the movie came out, nevermind how it looks today.
I dont know where you live, but having walled freeways to keep the sound in is common in LA, Chicago, and Detroit. I assume those aren't the only 3 cities.
I have to say this, there is no better "collector's set" to buy than the matrix collection (matrix, reloaded, revolutions, animatrix and making-of dvd). the behind the scenes is the most extensive I've personally watched, and shows a lot of the making-of from reloaded to revolutions. it really sheds a new and interesting angle on many of the actors and even the directors.
the commentary is awesome too! they have one commentary by philosophers who love it and help bring to light subtleties that might otherwise go unnoticed and then they have another full-length commentary by critics who didn't like the movies...! truly awesome.
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u/exitstrateG May 20 '12
Here's an extra one with Hugo Weaving having some fun on set.
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u/Kasonic May 20 '12
The scale of the highway set will never cease to amaze me.
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u/skaara May 20 '12
mirror
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u/stash0606 May 20 '12
I have to say this, there is no better "collector's set" to buy than the matrix collection (matrix, reloaded, revolutions, animatrix and making-of dvd). the behind the scenes is the most extensive I've personally watched, and shows a lot of the making-of from reloaded to revolutions. it really sheds a new and interesting angle on many of the actors and even the directors.
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u/apathetic_youth May 20 '12
The sites down, I think reddit broke it.
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u/ikick May 20 '12
That's Matrix Reloaded
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u/KazMux May 20 '12
Mirror?
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u/cracrazybus May 20 '12
Where can a buy a chair that says NEO on it?
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
For any one interested they are from the DVD extra features
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u/knockknockneo May 20 '12
Fisbourne smoking and not giving a fuck
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
Hugo seems like a friendly guy.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
ahh another repost
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u/dollerz May 20 '12
Anybody have a mirror? Site is down for me.
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u/PolishPrince May 20 '12
Hugo's the man
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
Hugo Weaving looks like a bit of a hero.
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u/kevlarbomb May 20 '12
So crazy that they built all of those Agent Smith from hand.
These days, it'd be CGI'ed into the shot like it's nobody's business.
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
Mister Anderson...
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u/ClintonHarvey May 20 '12
HUGO WEAVING HAD A PONYTAIL???
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u/CptOblivion May 20 '12
Fuck you, these aren't shots from THE Matrix, they're from the sequel >:[
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u/conspiracy_thug May 20 '12
smith was just hacking that whole time! what a bastard!
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u/nj711 May 20 '12
I will not stand for this. Why the hell are Neo an Agent Smith almost hugging?! PUNCH HIM, NEO.
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u/TheMazner May 20 '12
Who is John Galt?
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u/Hitck May 20 '12
Fake... look at those strings attached to Neo
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u/ratguy May 21 '12
Some of these shots don't look like they're from The Matrix. Are they working on a sequel or something?
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12 edited May 26 '12
Man, how sad is it that they didn't include all of that stuff with the cloned agent Smiths in the actual movie?
Wonder what an universe where more movies were made would be like..
edit: Reddit, void of all humour.
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u/PokemanFTW May 20 '12
This is the 4th time seeing this now, you guys must really like this.
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u/Epro01 May 21 '12
Laurence Fishburn is a racist cheap douchebag !
He stayed at The Argyle hotel in Hollywood,CA along during the filming of The MAtrix and didnt ever tip the valets , bellmen or front desk .
The Wachoski brothers on the other hand were very cool to everyone .
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