5) The Matrix (1999)
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The Wachowskis’ The Matrix explores a world where humans unknowingly live in a simulated reality created by machines. Neo, the protagonist, learns the truth and fights to free humanity. The concept of “what is real” drives the complexity, as it blurs the lines between the simulated world and the physical one. The “red pill/blue pill” moment is iconic, forcing Neo and the audience to confront their understanding of reality. The more profound philosophical questions about free will and predestination make it a movie that sparks debate long after it ends.
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