Why is neo called Neo?

Like every name in Matrix, also the name "Neo" is chosen with a deeper intention. "Neo" is a Greek prefix and means "new". As his name says, Neo gets a new identity in the film and becomes "The One". If you change the position of the letters in "Neo" you get the word "One".
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What does Mr Smith call Neo?

Anderson" or "Thomas Anderson," once in the whole trilogy - at the very end. This seems to terrify Agent Smith, who promptly loses his mind. imgur.
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Who was originally meant to be Neo?

Keanu Reeves, who played the hacker-turned-saviour-of-the-world for three films, is now returning for 'Matrix 4' Actor Keanu Reeves' fan-favourite cybercriminal and computer programmer Neo was once supposed to be played by Brad Pitt.
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What does it mean when Neo is The One?

Eventually, Neo is the One because he was chosen from Morpheus, what made him The One. It could be that Neo is so special, because he was freed at his age, what normally isn't allowed (as Morpheus said). Trinity falls also in love with Neo and sealed his fate to become The One.
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Was Neo supposed to be a girl?

In light of the demand that the film have a star, The Wachowskis were willing to rewrite Neo's character as a female for the right person.
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Why can Neo see after he is blinded?

By going blind, Neo obtains a "third eye" through which he can perceive the true nature of things, instead of being fooled by their external appearances. It is this true sight that guides him through the climax of the series and allows him to defeat Agent Smith.
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Is Trinity more powerful than Neo?

By the end of The Matrix Resurrections, Trinity and Neo appear to have the same powers and are now both The One within the virtual world. With that in mind, the answer to whether Neo is more powerful in The Matrix Resurrections is both a yes and no.
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How did Trinity get Neo's powers?

In The Matrix Resurrections, Trinity develops the same reality warping powers as Neo after being reawakened to her true identity. By touching hands, Neo and Trinity can let out a powerful telekinetic shockwave and she is later able to manipulate the appearance of the Analyst with just snaps of her fingers.
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Is Trinity or Neo The One?

Neo and Trinity are both “the One.” It's important to remember that the entire idea/concept of the One was a result of a systemic anomaly; one which was necessary to continue the overall function of the Matrix in general.
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Who turned down the role of Forrest Gump?

He wasn't the first choice to play Forrest, however. John Travolta was and the actor passed on the film, opting to star in Pulp Fiction instead. He's since admitted that he regrets his decision. Other actors considered for the role were Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and Sean Penn.
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Why did the Oracle say Neo wasn't The One?

The Oracle's role was not to tell Neo that he was the One, but to set him on the right journey. She had to set him on an adventure of self-discovery. One final point to make comes right after the Oracle tells Neo that he's waiting for something.
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Who rejected The Matrix?

"Well, it changed my life. And, it was such a wonderful creative experience, and so to play Neo in The Matrix trilogy and now in the fourth... It impacted my life, personally and creatively," said actor Keanu Reeves.
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Why is Neo's last name Anderson?

And, in ancient Greek, "andros" is a form of the word "man." This means that the last name Anderson ("andros-son") is effectively dubbing Neo the "son of man," which is another Christ-like reference.
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Why Smith is afraid of Neo?

Since winning is not guaranteed he is now scared of Neo because before he thought that winning was guaranteed because he trusted his vision so blindly. How does Neo destroy Agent Smith?
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Why does Bane cut himself?

The film's original script specifically states that his reason for cutting his skin is to give him a single sensation to focus his attention on while he waits for Neo. Bane sits hidden in the shadowed caves connecting Zion to the dock. He crouches in an alcove, both arms marked with dozens of knife cuts.
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Why Trinity can fly in Matrix?

Trinity is presented as full of doubts, but once she makes her mind in the pivotal moment, she seems to regain her abilities very rapidly in comparison with Neo. Then she discovers her ability to fly, her share of the Anomaly, because she is in a right state of mind, which Neo cannot still do at that exact point.
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Why can't Neo fly in resurrection?

Though he's still clearly gifted, Neo's age has been showing alongside his Matrix-warping abilities. He can't fly anymore, or if he can, he hasn't managed to yet. So when they jump, neither of them have any idea what will happen. And then, it turns out to be Trinity who flies.
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Can both Neo and Trinity fly?

In order to escape the Analyst's forces, Neo & Trinity take a leap of faith off a skyscraper. Trinity saves them by unlocking her ability to fly.
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Who is the strongest Matrix?

Reloaded Weapons: The 20 Most Powerful Characters In The Matrix, Officially Ranked
  1. 1 NEO. Neo didn't make his way to the top of the list because he can fly, or because he can dodge bullets.
  2. 2 THE ORACLE. ...
  3. 3 AGENT SMITH. ...
  4. 4 THE ARCHITECT. ...
  5. 5 SERAPH. ...
  6. 6 THE KEYMAKER. ...
  7. 7 AGENT JOHNSON / AGENT JACKSON / AGENT THOMPSON. ...
  8. 8 WEREWOLVES. ...
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Why is Morpheus not in Matrix 4?

Why is Morpheus not in Matrix 4? Fishburne had confirmed, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, in August last year, that he was not a part of the new Matrix. He had then said that he did not have the 'answer' to it, since he believed only the director of the film, Lana Wachowski, could answer it.
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How did Neo's eyes heal?

During the fight, Smith's avatar uses an electrical cable to blind Neo, scarring his face. While his powers allow him to regain a type of sight, Neo remains physically blinded for the rest of the film, still wearing bloodied bandages over his eyes at the time of his death.
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Does Nero lose his eyes?

If you look at Neo's eyes in that shot, they're burned, just as they were in "Revolutions." Bane, the human whose body was assimilated by Agent Smith just before exiting the Matrix, uses a power cable to completely burn out Neo's eyes.
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What did the machines do with Neo's body?

Neo destroyed it from within, and in the process both he and Agent Smith died. The last we saw of Neo the machines respectfully carried away his crucifixion-posed corpse. It was like a viking funeral crossed with a Christian mass.
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