DRAFT-not done

To be crucially honest. I feel as if watching Existenz was a waste of time. It does deserve respect for it's creativity. I can not say anything that I liked in the film....well, except for Jude Law. Existenz, was horrible in my opinion but I can understand why it raises some questions. To me Existenz did not make me think much like the Matrix did. The Matrix has philosophical view points. It also ties in with religion and personal feelings. The feeling of being controlled. People actually thought about The Matrix in the sense that they might have been living in it. A lot of people could relate to the Matrix especially the American audience who live under a not-so-great government. Maybe it doesn't seem similar to you but to me it does. If we lived in a world where freedom really does exist then would we ever have the feeling of being manipulated or controlled by the government. Would we even like the movie or understand the concept of the Matrix?
Although I hated Existenz I kind of agree with Cynthia Freeland according to the sense that The Matrix isn't really informative. It's like revealing something people have already thought of. Personally I always felt as if our lives are being controlled and while watching The Matrix I felt a connection with the Wachowski brothers. I know that it's impossible for there to be another world but it is something worth questioning considering the fact that most people have felt like they've lived in the Matrix.
Another part I agree with is when she spoke upon Trinity being the love interest of Neo. In the beginning of the scene she is introduced/known as the famous hacker. Neo is surprised that the famous hacker is a girl. I feel as if Cynthia Freeland already knew that Trinity's "hacker" identity will swiftly change to Neo's love interest. To back up her claim she adds in something I didn't notice. Trinity never actually did anything useful wit the computer. Her role as Neo's love interest is emphasized as you get further into the film and her "hacker" identity typically transforms. She explains how viewers(such as myself) don't notice the stereo typical roles that are being handed to us in a subtle and sneaky way.