HBO Max original movie The Matrix Reloaded was released May 15th, 2003.
#TheMatrix franchise has made $1.794B at the international box office.
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Neo
Thomas Anderson spearheads a human resistance against AI overlords.
“They’re just dreams. I just wish… I wish I knew what I’m supposed to do. That’s all. I just wish I knew. I don’t know. Who was that? The meeting is over. Retreat to your exits. Agents are coming. Go. Hiya, fellas. Hm. Upgrades. Where are you?” — Neo
“What is it between them? Captain Niobe? What happened? Yeah, she can do that. Oh no. Doesn’t he have anything better to do? I didn’t save his life. Thanks. It’s good to be back. No, I can carry my own bag. I told you kid, you found me. I didn’t find you. You saved yourself.” — Neo
“Are you thinking what I’m thinking? How long do we charge the Neb? Some people go their entire lives without hearing news that good. I’ll try. No, wait. I need you.” — Neo
Morpheus
“We’re almost there. I told you, we’re going to be all right. Link. Given your situation, I can’t say I understand your reasons… …for volunteering to operate on board my ship. However, if you wish to continue to do so, I must ask you to do one thing. To trust me. I hope so. Repatch the main AC to the hard drives and stand by to broadcast.”
“Why not? A sentinel for every man, woman and child in Zion. That sounds exactly like the thinking of a machine to me. Niobe. My apologies to all. But as you are undoubtedly aware it’s become difficult to locate a secure broadcast position. And does the commander have a plan for stopping 250,00 sentinels? I’m sure it is. I think we should proceed as ordered. However, I must ask one of you for help.”
“Some of you believe as I believe, some of you do not. But those of you that do, know we are nearing the end of our struggle. The prophecy will be fulfilled soon. But before it can be the Oracle must be consulted. If we return and recharge now we can be back in 36 hours, well before the machines reach this depth. I am asking that one shop remain here in our place… …in case the Oracle should attempt to contact us. That’s right, I am. But we well know that the reason most of us are here… …is because of our affinity for disobedience. He won’t.”
“What happened back there, Link? Where is he now? Captain Mifune. Are you here to escort me to the stockade, captain? Link. I want the ship ready to go as soon as possible. Commander Lock. I wasn’t aware that my actions required any explanation. I did. I would’ve stayed, but I needed to recharge my ship. Commander, we need a presence inside the Matrix to await contact from the Oracle. With all due respect, commander, there is only one way to save our city. Neo.”
“My beliefs do not require them to. That is, of course, your prerogative, commander. Then I am grateful that it is not up to you. Councilor. The truth. No one will panic, because there is nothing to fear. That army won’t reach the gates of Zion. Consider what we have seen, councilor. Consider that in the past six months… …we have freed more minds than in six years. This attack is an act of desperation. I believe very soon the prophecy will be fulfilled and this war will end. I do not believe it to be a matter of hope, councilor. It is simply a matter of time.”
“Zion! Hear me! It is true what many of you have heard. The machines have gathered an army, and as I speak… …this army is drawing nearer to our home. Believe me when I say we have a difficult time ahead of us. But if we are to be prepared for it, we must first shed our fear of it. I stand here before you now truthfully unafraid. Why? Because I believe something you do not? No! I stand here without fear because I remember. I remember that I am here not because of the path that lies before me… …but because of the path that lies behind me. I remember that for 100 years we have fought these machines. I remember that for 100 years they have sent their armies to destroy us. And after a century of war, I remember that which matters most: we are still here! Tonight… …let us send a message to that army. Tonight, let us shake this cave. Tonight, let us tremble these halls… …of earth, steel and stone. Let us be heard from red core to black sky. Tonight, let us make them remember: this is Zion and we are not afraid!”
“There are some things in this world, Captain Niobe… …that will never change. Some things do change.”
Trinity
“I’m in. Still can’t sleep? You wanna talk? If you’re afraid of something… she’s gonna call. Don’t worry. Are we ready to go? What is it?”
“Is Neo okay? Morpheus and Lock? Niobe. She used to be with Morpheus. Now she’s with Locke. Morpheus went to the Oracle. After that, everything changed. How does he always know? You know what they say about the life you save. I’m fine.”
“I am if you’re thinking this elevator is too slow. Twenty-four, maybe 30 hours. It’s all right. They need you. I know. There’s time.”
Link
“Sir, are you sure about this? I understand, sir. It’s just that I’m scoping some serious sentinel activity up here. Yes, sir? What’s that, sir? Yes, sir. I will, sir. I mean, I do, sir. Yes, sir. Here you are. We’re already late.”
“I can’t figure it out. Agents just came out of nowhere. Then the code got all weird. Encryption I’ve never seen. Okay? Shit, you should’ve seen him. He’s doing his Superman thing. This is the Nebuchadnezzar, requesting access through Gate Three. Roger that, control.”
“Roger that, control. No place like it. Sir? Understood, sir. Hey. You can carry these. Let me guess. Hey. We’re not allowed to say anything, so stop asking. Goddamn, it’s good to be home. My stop. See you soon. Hopefully not too soon. Let’s go, kid. These two got things to do. Where’s my puss–? Hey! God! Oh, my God! You’re so huge! You should be picking me up! Yeah! Okay? All right. Now, we’re gonna have to work together here, okay? One, two, three, lift! Oh, my God! What are you feeding these two? Hey, Cas. Good to be home. Bye!”
“I’m gonna get what? Come on, Zee. I thought we were past this. I can’t do that. You know why. Maybe. But it’s too late now. I made a promise, and some promises can’t be unmade. Nobody said it was gonna be. You think Cas thinks it’s fair that I’m here and Dozer’s not? It won’t. Because of Morpheus. Because of what he’s told me. He said that this is it, that it will be over soon. No doubt. But Tank and Dozer believed him. And I’ll tell you what… …after being on that ship and seeing Neo do the things he can do, I gotta say… …I’m starting to believe him too.”
The Matrix
“See you tomorrow. Oh, my God!”
Agent Smith
“I’m looking for Neo. I have something for him. A gift. You see, he set me free.”
“That went as expected. Yes. It’s happening exactly as before. Well, not exactly.”
Agents
“It’s him. The anomaly. Do we proceed? Yes. He is still– only human.”
Captain Niobe / The resistance / Commander Lock
“These geotherms confirm the last transmission of the Osiris. The machines are digging. They’re boring from the surface down to Zion. Mother– they’ll avoid the perimeter defense. Mother– they’ll avoid the perimeter defense. How fast are they moving? Control estimates their descent at 100 meters an hour. How deep are they? Almost 2000 meters. What about the scans from the Osiris? They can’t be accurate. They may be. It’s not possible. That’d mean there are a quarter-million sentinels. That’s right. That can’t be.”
“Morpheus, glad you could join us. Squiddies got our best spots. Lines are crawling with them. And if Niobe’s right, in 72 hours there’s gonna be a quarter-million more. What are we gonna do about it? We’re gonna do what Commander Lock ordered. We’ll evacuate broadcast level and return to Zion. A strategy is still being formulated. What do you think we should do, Morpheus?”
“Do you understand what you’re asking? Bullshit. You’re asking one of us to disobey a direct order. What happens when you get back to Zion… …and the commander throws you in the stockade? Goddamn it, Morpheus, you ain’t never gonna change. Shit, I’ll do it just to see what Deadbolt does to you. You got 36 hours. Never heard of him. Fine, whatever. Now piss off. How did you know someone was here? He gave you this. He said you set him free. Is everything all right, sir? Agents?”
“Nebuchadnezzar, this is Zion control. Maintain present velocity and stand by. This is Zion Control requesting immediate stand-down of arms at Gate Three. We have the Nebuchadnezzar on approach. Let’s open her up. Nebuchadnezzar, you are cleared through Gate Three to Bay seven. Door’s open, bed’s made. Welcome home. Roger that, control. Zion control, stand by for Gate Three lockdown. The Nebuchadnezzar is down. Bay Seven. Understood.”
“Captain Morpheus. I’m just here to keep the peace. Commander Lock demands– requests your immediate counsel, sir. Neo! Hiya, Neo. Trinity, Link. It’s great to have you back. Can I carry that for you, Neo? Trinity? Yeah, sure, Link. Hey, you know, next year I’m old enough to join a crew, right? I’ve been thinking a lot about it, and I’ve made my decision. I want to join the Nebuchadnezzar. I know Morpheus hasn’t filled the other crew positions, except for you, Link. I’m sure he has his reasons but the more I think about it, the more I think it’s meant to be. You know, it’s fate. I mean, you’re the reason I’m here, Neo. I know, but you got me out. You saved me.”
“Morpheus. I’ve spoken to the other captains. I wanted to offer you the chance to explain your actions. You were given a direct order to return to Zion. But you asked for one ship to remain behind. So you admit to a direct contravention of your duty. I don’t want to hear that shit! I don’t care about oracles or prophecies or messiahs! I care about one thing: stopping that army from destroying this city. And to do that I need soldiers to obey my orders. How? Goddamn it, Morpheus.”
“Not everyone believes what you believe. There’s a gathering tonight. Everyone’s talking. A lot of people are scared. No one can remember the last time so many ships were docked. Something’s happening, isn’t it? Something big. I’m recommending that you be removed from duty. If it were up to me, you wouldn’t set foot on a ship for the rest of your life. Councilor Hamann. Commander. Captain. Council’s asked me to speak tonight at the temple gathering. The presence of the fleet and the persistence of rumors must be addressed. The people must be told what is happening. Of course, councilor. But might I advise a level of discretion concerning specific details. We do not wish to start a panic. Quite right. A panic is not what anyone wants.”
“What about you, captain? What would you advise? What makes you so sure? I hope you’re right, captain. Neo, please, I have a son, Jacob, aboard the Gnosis. Please watch over him. I have a daughter on the Icarus. Uncle Link! Uncle Link! No! Okay! Come on, kids. It’s time to go. Hey. Good to have you home, Link. You be careful with her. Don’t worry about me. He’s the one that’s gonna get it. Out the door! Both of you, march! Bye!”
“Every ship up there’s been home two, even three times more than the Nebuchadnezzar. We will be when you start operating another ship. Why? If Dozer knew how I felt, he wouldn’t have asked you to do this. It’s not fair. I lost two brothers to that ship, Link. I’m afraid of it. I’m afraid it’s gonna take you too. How can you say that to me? Link, Morpheus is crazy. Be careful, Link. Please be careful.”
“They started yet? Only Councilor Hamann’s opening prayer. Tonight, let us honor these men and women. These are our soldiers, our warriors. These are our husbands and wives, our brothers and sisters… …our children. Let us remember those that have been lost… …and let us give thanks for those that have been found… ..and who stand here beside us. Now I would like someone else to close this prayer… …someone who hasn’t spoken here in a long time… …but who I believe has something to say that we all need to hear. I give you Morpheus.”
“I remember. I remember you used to dance. I remember you were pretty good. Niobe!”
