Apple TVThe Animatrix (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, primarily through its consistent portrayal of systemic oppression by a dominant power and the championing of liberation and awakening from that control, particularly evident in the depiction of the human-machine war's origins and individual acts of rebellion.
The Animatrix features a visibly diverse cast across its anthology of shorts, consistent with the established universe of The Matrix. The narratives delve into themes of reality, freedom, and the human-machine conflict, rather than explicitly centering on critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
The Animatrix, an anthology of animated shorts expanding on the Matrix universe, does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narratives focus on the lore, human-machine conflict, and individual awakenings without exploring queer identities or relationships.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Animatrix is an anthology of animated shorts set within The Matrix universe. While it introduces many new characters, those established in the original film series maintain their canonical genders. No existing characters from the source material are portrayed with a different gender.
The Animatrix is an anthology of animated shorts set in The Matrix universe, primarily featuring new characters. Returning characters like Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus are depicted consistently with their established races from the live-action films, with no instances of a character's race being changed from prior canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.8
N/A
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