![]() To adequately analyze the level of biblical representation in this film, one has to first understand the depth and the impact of The Matrix in relation to the characterizations of the Devil. (John 5: 24, Rom.5: 21, Rev.1: 18, 2:10)īy examining the film’s characters, the cinematography, and the script in accordance with the Bible, I feel my theory can be validated that a science-fiction Messiah has been resurrected in The Matrix. 53), defeated Satan for the keys of death, and the reward for all who believe is eternal life. 3:1&2, Job 1:6, 2:1) The world can only be freed by faith (John 3:15-18), believing that Jesus Christ died for their sin (Hebrew 10:10-12, Rev. The original sin committed by Adam and Eve (Gen.3: 13) has already condemned the world (Rom.5: 12-19) and allows Satan’s lies to rule the earth. Neo as “The One”, has the ability to free the world by defeating the Matrix for the truth and the keys of life. By shifting the letter O in the word ONE behind the letter E, the Wachowskis create Keanu Reeves character Neo. Their goal is to reveal the truth and unplug individuals, while in search of “The One “(Messiah). Their bodies are separated from their minds and, through the modem, are mentally inserted into the computer system. The defenders of truth, the resistance force, hacks into the Matrix by telephone. It deludes the world into believing a lie that they are in control of their own destiny, when actually the world has already been condemned to the bottomless pit of Hell as a Duracell Battery. ![]() The Matrix is a computer system that symbolically represents Satan. Through this film, they have found a modern, innovative way of communicating the significance of the birth and death of the Messiah, in relationship to the enslavement of the world by Satan through the original sin in Genesis. The Wachowski brothers have been able to capture on film what Christian theologians have been trying to convey to the world since the crucifixion of Christ. It is my theory that The Matrix is metaphorically a science fiction version of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in relationship to the original sin of Adam and Eve. The Matrix is not only an action packed film that uses breakthrough cinematography, it also has a definite Christian theological theme. For this reason, I decided to write this essay exploring the Biblical text involving the Old and New Testaments in relationship to the making of The Matrix. It amazed me that the topic of Christianity was virtually ignored by the critics and only minimal information was available on the Internet. I was extremely disappointed with the results of the research involving the religious theme within this film. ![]() Since Biblical representation in film is my favorite topic, I decided to explore the religious possibilities of The Matrix as an assignment for my cinema research and analysis class. The newer adaptations to genres include science fiction and action-packed adventures like The Matrix. For instance, Bram Stokers’ Dracula, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, has a strong representation of religion even though it is a horror film. Using other genres, films have evolved to combine religion metaphorically. (Butler, 9) Now, almost a century later, religion as genre has relatively disappeared. One of the founders of French cinema, Ferdinand Zecca had already finished the film Prodigal Son in 1901. In early cinema, filmmakers realized the attraction of religious epics as a genre. Larry and Andy Wachowski, two brothers, had a vision of embracing the Bible and introducing it differently to the world. ![]() ![]() There was a hidden meaning with depth, a powerful statement that was totally unnoticed by most viewers. By Debra McCawOn Easter weekend the film The Matrix was released as if to indicate to the world that it was more than just another special effects movie. ![]()
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