The "Ultimate Matrix Collection" Uber Set

[Chris D]

It's finally been announced! The "Ultimate Matrix Collection" will be released on Dec 7. (a day that lives in infamy) It's the Uber-set that I've been waiting for, knowing that it would come sooner or later. 10 discs with new footage and a "new transfer" of the original Matrix. All 5.1 Dolby Digital, so it looks like we're not getting DTS on this. I own the original Matrix and the Animatrix, and had to buy the Matrix Reloaded when it came out to see again before Revolutions, but I've been holding off buying Revolutions knowing that this set would show up sooner or later. I'm still waiting for the LOTR Uber set that's sure to come out sooner or later--I haven't bought any of those either.

Even this set is available in two varieties. The 10 disc set sells for $50-65, and the "Limited Edition Collector's Set" has everything the Ultimate Collection has plus a "collector's display case with Neo bust" and "80 page book" for $80-100. Interesting... why couldn't they make the case come with Carrie Ann Moss' busts? Or better yet, Monica Belluci's?

DVD Features:
Disc 1: The Matrix
New digital transfer
A written introduction by the Wachowski Brothers
2 new commentaries by philosophers and critics
ROM feature

Disc 2: The Matrix Revisited
A feature-length mind-expanding look at The Matrix from conception to phenomenon
17 behind-the-scenes and making-of featurettes
Music-only audio track

Disc 3: The Matrix Reloaded
New digital transfer
A written introduction by the Wachowski Brothers
2 new commentaries by philosophers and critics
ROM feature

Disc 4: The Matrix Reloaded Revisited
Go to the second chapter's furthest reaches
21 behind-the-scenes and making-of featurettes
23 extra scenes shot for Enter the Matrix video game

Disc 5: The Matrix Revolutions
A written introduction by the Wachowski Brothers
2 new commentaries by philosophers and critics
ROM feature

Disc 6: The Matrix Revolutions Revisited
The cataclysmic final confrontation is chronicled
29 behind-the-scenes and making-of featurettes

Disc 7: The Animatrix
9 short films from pioneering anime directors exploring the world of The Matrix

Disc 8: The Roots of the Matrix
Cinematic, historical, philosophical and technological inspirations are explored
2 insightful new documentaries

Disc 9: The Burly Man Chronicles
Probe the society of actors, craftspeople, and filmmakers who shaped the movie trilogy and Enter the Matrix video game
21 featurettes

Disc 10: The Zion Archive
Production assets developed for The Matrix Universe
Concept artwork
Storyboards
Drawings
Music videos
TV spots and trailers

Number of discs: 10

[Chris D]

Holy crap, people. Am I the only one that finds this interesting? Cool... I'll just wait a month after the set comes out, and then buy it at a bargain-basement low price!

[kudeta]

Chris,
I too have been hanging out for this set. I dont think I want the one with the Neo Bust though, Your other suggestions could twist my arm though

[Gordon Moore]

As much as I would like to double-dip, I don't know about this one....seems almost too little too late, will the market even care?

I know they were going to offer a single revamped version of the matrix and they pulled it in favour of this. I hope the Matrix SE resurfaces. If they hope to milk the cash cow, they'd have a better chance with the original than this big box set. Cost alone will probably keep many die-hards awy.

We will have to see what happens with the price. Traditionally around these parts, even when it doesn't sell well the box set jumps up to MSRP and stays there for years!

[David Meek]

Unless there is a noticable improvement in PQ/SQ over the current DVDs, I'll be passing on this one. I think I'm suffering from Overmatrixexposureitus. . . . cough, cough.

[George Bellefontaine]

I'm getting pretty tight on dvd rack space in my HT so I am careful now of what I buy. I already have the three original releases and am quite happy with that. Fact is I haven't watched any of them a second time as yet.

[Shane Martin]

The first 3 releases were fine if not reference quality. The first release is the only one that is suspect and unless they release it seperately, I won't be buying it.

[David Meek]

Or better yet, Monica Belluci's?

Oh, don't tease me. :drool: ;x(

I think at that point I'd have to consider the set.

[Chris D]

I better not say it too loud around the wife, but she was a real highlight of the last two movies for me. Yuuummmmm....

Now if I can just get her and Lindsay Lohan to star in a movie together...

[will1066]

"I see too much bust, I must take a whack. Cause and effect, my love."

[George Bellefontaine]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Chris D]

I agree, ROFLMAO. Why is it that the French pissant a$$holes of the world always get the hot chicks?

[will1066]

Because chicks dig the sexy French language.

"I've sampled every language, and French is the best... especially to curse with."

*Cusses in French and grins*

"It's like wiping your arse with silk."

[Gordon Moore]

It iz not ze lan-goo-age as much az-it iz ze ack-ce-ent.

[will1066]

Why, of courzzzz.