“It’s the best” Keanu Reeves can never say it enough, but this cult film released 25 years ago simply “changed his life”

News culture “It’s the best” Keanu Reeves can never say it enough, but this cult film released 25 years ago simply “changed his life”

As a guest on the set of Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show”, Keanu Reeves confessed his love for a saga that has largely earned him his reputation as a talented actor and which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year: « The Matrix has changed my life… The number of people I have met who have told me that they have been so positively touched by “The Matrix”… »says the Canadian actor. And then adds:

“That’s what you hope for as an artist when you make a film or tell a story. So when you look at all these years and the number of people I’ve met who have told me that they were so positively influenced by The Matrix, that’s the best thing.”

The Matrix was a critical and commercial success, grossing $467 million on a budget of $63 million, and is now a monument of popular culture. Enough to spawn a more or less well-received trilogy in 2003 with The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.

A final part that is synonymous with failure

Despite its golden reputation, the fourth part of the Matrix saga Matrix Resurrections failed to meet the expectations of both fans and producers. The film had disappointing worldwide revenues and failed to cover its production costs. Keanu Reeves, very attached to this universe that has marked his career, nevertheless remains open to the idea of ​​a fifth film. However, the return is subject to one condition: the participation of Lana Wachowski, co-creator of the franchise. The actor is convinced that his presence is essential to ensure the continuity and artistic integrity of the work and thus regain the trust of the public.

Warner Bros. has already appointed a new director for the next installment: Drew Goddard, known for his work on The Martian. Lana Wachowski, who directed The Matrix Resurrections, will serve as executive producer. “It is no exaggeration to say that the Matrix films changed my life and my cinema. The art of Lana and Lily inspires me daily and it is a great honor for me to have the chance to tell stories from their world” said Drew Goddard.