I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the philosophical underpinnings of the films.
Take the scene in the first movie with the oracle. A scene where Neo passes under a sign that reads "Know Thyself," and speaks with a woman who sits on a stool with three legs. She remarks on the pleasant fumes of the cookies she has prepared, and tells him something about himself that is only true when you turn it on its head.
"Socrates is the wisest man in Athens."
Whether you think it's hackneyed or not, the matrix movies were made with clear intention. Small details exist for a reason.
Wow that's pretty interesting, I didn't notice any small details like that. Pretty cool.