I don't think people realize how profound this movie really is

Rating: 10/10 (28 September 2009)

Having studied history, religion, philosophy and the secret teachings of the ancient world, I see so much more in The Matrix - than I did 10 years ago (when it first came out). The number of references to the ancient understanding of this world is overwhelming, and the message of the film is so immensely relevant to the world we live in today.
As a famous writer once said "All political theater is always bad, but all good theater is always political". A great quote, which absolutely goes for the Matrix. I view the film as a GREAT metaphor to our society, set in the light of our history. The characters journey is well balanced, but at the same time, the profound message in it, hits you as a train, if you keep your eyes open.
To keep it short. As I see it, the main message in The Matrix: Human beings are by the hour getting increasingly controlled, by a force difficult to define. The level of control, works through money, politics, governmental regulations, social rules, the media, and not to say the least, religious control. By this we give away our greatest asset, - our freedom, even the freedom freedom of thought. As Morpheus said, - A prison for your mind.
As said by Morpheus "What is the Matrix? Control! ... To keep us under control, and turn a human being into this" - he shows Neo a battery.
Thats what the system of today turns us into, a battery: A tax paying, dept controlled, obedient "brick in the wall". To break free, is "the narrow path, and is not pleasant, as "ignorance is bliss". But the choice is up to you. The red or the blue pill? "You will know, as I did. There is a difference between knowing the path, and walking the path. - Morpheus