Good news sci-fi fans, The Matrix Resurrections effortlessly pulls you back into the brainy rabbit hole you remember. That’s not to say there aren’t any new ideas here – au contraire. Trust me on this, there are plenty of new twists on the Matrix mythos that make it a worthy follow-up. The film does have fun with the concept of doing a 4^th entry in a well-established/slightly worn series, though. Without going into spoiler territory, just know that things get very meta, with plenty of “wink, wink / nudge, nudge” references and scenarios. The self-awareness is actually really fun, giving way to some welcome humour at times! There’s a real familiarity within the movie of course, and so it’s no surprise that “déjà vu” is a main theme (heck, it’s also the name of a cat in the film). It’s not the only theme though, as we once again delve into the whole “freedom” conundrum. There’s plenty of other commentaries to be made in regards to technology and mental health too. I mean, it wouldn’t be a Matrix movie if it didn’t try to open your mind. And, for those looking for action, well, it’s got some great sequences for you. The movie’s effects are truly top notch, literally being as sleek as it can get on screen. The performances are also A-grade, with Keanu Reeves showing no rust on his likability in the role of Neo. And while the supporting characters also hit their mark (including Jonathon Groff stepping in for Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith), it’s Carrie-Anne Moss who owns the picture by the end. Again, no spoilers, but just know that Moss’ Trinity gets the spotlight she deserves. So, while it’s not as ground-breaking as it was in 1999, The Matrix Resurrections does a great job of delivering more of its trademark mind-bending amusement. Definitely take the red pill on this!