Will I go see it? Sure. But this film will not be a “Matrix” film. The emotional and intellectual glue of the first trilogy was Fishburn’s Morpheus. He articulated what the audience felt at every turn. His character conveyed the passion and obsession of realizing the prophecy of The One. He guided the revolution against the machines, gave it strength and focus. He searched out and found Neo, and guided Neo to his destiny. If a new movie must be made, it should have been a prequel, with Fishburn firmly in the star’s seat. I’d love to see Fishburn awaken from the Matrix, and learn about it, much more than whatever this appears to be.
The Matrix films are primarily about the struggle, journey, and ultimate victory of Morpheus. Fishburn’s Morpheus. This new film appears to be a tragic missed opportunity to meaningfully add to the world created 20 years ago.
