> Yes they were -- at times, very disturbing and explicit. Most of the films
> are good and worth watching, if you're into this, that is. And each contains
> a clue or plot point which are part of the larger film trilogy.
Second Renaissance, indeed. I thought the Machine takeover was a pretty effective allegory of the rise of the world-market. The Animatrix features some noteworthy anime directors -- interesting, how the Wachowskis seem to bring out the best in their fellow culture-workers.
-- DRR