Choosing the red pill, Neo discovers the horrifying truth: the year is actually closer to , and humanity is unknowingly trapped in a simulated reality called the Matrix . This simulation was created by intelligent machines to keep humans docile while using their bioelectric energy as a power source. Neo joins a small group of rebels aboard the ship Nebuchadnezzar to fight back against the system and its deadly "Agent" programs, led by the menacing Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving). Key Characters and Cast
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: The film uses distinct color grading to differentiate worlds—a sickly green tint for the simulation of the Matrix and cold, blue tones for the gritty reality of the Nebuchadnezzar. A Note on Digital Sources Choosing the red pill, Neo discovers the horrifying