For Keanu Reeves and a dozen stunt men, creating the 5 1/2-minute defining scene of “The Matrix Reloaded” meant almost-daily beatings for seven brutal weeks that came with bruises, blood — and for Reeves — regular ice baths to numb the pain.
Neo (Keanu Reeves) faces an army of duplicates created by Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving).Warner Brothers“I’ve got maybe in some of those sequences 30 moves, 25 moves,” said Reeves, whose character Neo takes on 100 copies of nemesis Agent Smith in the widely promoted scene.
Sometimes, stunt men would get slammed to the ground 20 or more times.
“And every time I said I’d like to do it again, (they) were like ‘Yeah, man, let’s go,’ ” Reeves said.
He was so impressed by their persistence that he bought each of the 12 a little gift when filming wrapped: a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
“We were all in this thing, and we were training together beforehand,” Reeves said. “I just wanted … to give a bigger thank-you to all these guys who helped me make this, I think, one of the great movie fights in the history of cinema.”
. ” There are more martial arts moves in the “Burly Brawl” alone — about 500 — than were in the entire first Matrix.
Other fights feature a samurai sword (on top of a speeding tractor-trailer), medieval weapons (on a giant staircase) and Zen-like precision (in an Oriental teahouse).
News
The Impressive Power of USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108)
The USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108): A Testament to American Naval Power and Technology The USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108), a formidable Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, stands as a symbol of American naval supremacy and cutting-edge technology. With its impressive capabilities…
Revealing the Formidable Musashi: Yamato’s Terrifying Sister Ship
The Mighty Musashi: A Personal Account of the Formidable Japanese Battleship’s Sinking Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen made headlines earlier this week when he announced the discovery of the long-lost Japanese battleship Musashi, the fearsome sister ship of the renowned Yamato….
VIDEO : When Pilots Fall Short: Unveiling the High-Stakes Drama of Landing on US Aircraft Carriers
When a pilot misses the landing on a US aircraft carrier, a carefully choreographed and high-stakes series of events is set into motion.Landing on an aircraft carrier is an incredibly demanding and precise task, often referred to as a “trap”…
Why Can’t Monster Waves Sink The US Navy’s Largest Aircraft Carriers In Rough Seas ?
The sight of an aircraft carrier slicing through turbulent seas is a spectacle that commands awe and admiration. Have you ever pondered the remarkable resilience of these colossal vessels in the face of nature’s fury? Dive deep with us into…
VIDEO : A Day of Advanced Sea Patrol with U.S. Amphibious Ships
U.S. Super Advanced Amphibious Ships: Guardians of the Seas Embarking on a journey through the depths of innovation and maritime supremacy, the U.S. Super Advanced Amphibious Ships stand as titans of the ocean, epitomizing cutting-edge naval prowess. With a symphony…
The Indomitable Power: The Mighty Champion of the 4K Generation in the 21st Century
In the whirlwind world of modern technology, where speed and innovation reign supreme, there’s an exhilarating countdown that captures the essence of progress. Welcome to “Greatest Ever,” a riveting top ten compilation that delves into the marvels of contemporary technology….
End of content
No more pages to load