Comparing Metropolis And The Matrix

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Metropolis and The Matrix are each visual and special effects marvels to behold. What makes these films even more special is the fact that not only do their effects pack a punch today but because of the big ideas they explore, all come together to create memorable and thought provoking Science Fiction. Made in 1927 Metropolis, I can only imagine how impressive this must have been to see at the time. Not only because of artistry displayed through visual effects, but the sheer scope of the world of Metropolis and the story it tells are ambitious in their way. Metropolis follows the story of a young man Gustav Fröhlich as Freder, who meets a mysterious Woman, Brigitte Helm as Maria. Maria opens Freders eyes to the truth leading him to become a part of her freedom fighters. Metropolis begins to blur the lines between man and machine …show more content…
Much like Metropolis, The Matrix pioneered a whole style of visual effects dubbed “bullet time” that involved "suspending actors on wires, using motion capture, and filming segments with multiple still cameras shooting from various angles, and then enhancing the pictures with CG interpolation." While the movie does use copious amounts of CGI, the reason it holds up so well, for the most part, is because visual effect supervisor John Gaeta balanced these effects with practical elements. Under the Direction of The Wachowski, the visuals are also enhanced due to their relevance thematically to the story, the biggest being reflections. These are much more than a stylistic choice as they reflect Keanu Reeves, who plays Thomas Anderson’s state of mind. Whether it's struggling to make a decision, when we see the two pills reflected separately in Laurence Fishburne who plays Morpheus’s glasses or when Thomas Anderson see his broken reflection become whole as he enters the real world for the first
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