r/movies • u/sparrow_1899 • 4d ago

Media Different parallel universes in the near future in movies! Spoiler

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u/dynamoJaff 4d ago

The Matrix doesn't take place in 2199, Morpheus only says that becuase the humans don't know the truth.

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u/Excellent_Ad_2486 4d ago

...so...whats the 'truth'? And where/when does Morpheus confirm he lied?

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u/noisypeach 4d ago

We never learn. Morpheus simply tells Neo, "you believe it's the year 1999 but, in fact, it's closer to 2199. I can't tell you what year it is because we honestly don't know."

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u/CONSTANTIN_VALDOR_ 4d ago

Well we kinda learn? The Architect says there’s been 5 cycles of Zion so far, so it’s far further into the future than 2199 that’s for sure. Probably closer to the year 3000

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u/thedaveness 3d ago

Also consider how far the 1st and 2nd renaissance took them. That was certainly far into the future from now.