Narrative:
The protagonist - Neo - is plunged into a surreal world when Morpheus recognizes him as 'the One', and discovers that he has been living his life inside the 'matrix', a complex program uses by the increasingly sentient computers to subdue the human race in a false life of ignorance and tranquillity. Neo must take on the 'agents' - super-powerful computer programs that seek to extinguish him and the entire human rebellion.
Iconography:
The Matrix is often recognized by its iconic special effects - to name a few: the falling green numbers/codes which can be seen when Neo realises his powers as 'the One', and which have characterised the series since its release; and Neo's focus ability which allows him to slow time and bend the matrix to his will.
Characters:
Neo embodies the role of the hero, and shows attributes typical to action/adventure films - namely bravery, generosity, et cetera. Morpheus, the 'donor', turns Neo from a computer programmer/hacker into a martial-arts specialist, giving him much-needed potential.
Settings:
The contrast between the realistic yet fake world of the matrix and the surreal yet real world outside of it set a strange, unreal mood to the film and also inspire some interesting philosophy in the viewers' minds.
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