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Has 'The Matrix' achieved "cult classic" status?
posted by DePastinoSTAFFMOD on February 13, 2017 at 6:34 PM
I'm curious to see what others think about this. The underlying social commentary, the appeal to a specific demographic and the loyal following that it has maintained all earn it this label.
Reply by LewisTheTruest
on March 31, 2017 at 10:17 AM
Understood cult as a smaller but loyal fan base. Sequels dropped the fan base yet continued the story.
Reply by movie_nazi
on December 19, 2017 at 4:43 PM
I always thought "cult films" were films that were generally despised by the general public but maintained a small devoted fan base. The Matrix was generally well received by all.
Reply by Renovatio
on December 19, 2017 at 5:49 PM
cult movies were not necessarily despised by the general public as much as they went unnoticed, but for a few enthusiastic fans...
it was common for cult movies to emerge on VHS through rentals... etc...
i doubt thaf it is a well defined term anyway...
Reply by movie_nazi
on December 19, 2017 at 5:54 PM
You are right. Not necessarily despised but ignored or had a very small box office success if any. Blade Runner is a good example.
Reply by Nexus71
on August 4, 2018 at 9:43 PM
No not a cult classic but the movie from which it "burrowed " a lot of it's ideas (and sets) Dark City is.
Reply by lmao7
on October 22, 2018 at 1:37 AM
Agree with cult classic films as becoming popular over time.
Matrix was more like big impact in pop culture and definitely defines late 90s culture. Fashion, rise of internet, Nokia phones and film style. I remember after watching this, Charlie's Angels & Mission Impossible came out and most fight/action scenes were in slow motion lol. And the ads in TV were mostly spoofing Matrix, even chocolate biscuits!