When a misfit discovers that she, and the rest of humanity, are just a computer simulation, she must team with a rebellious AI to prevent the simulators shutting down the virtual world in an attempt to stop humanity from being reborn.

I really like this idea. I know there's no room in a logline to write this but how would the A.I. be manifested in the story? As far as budget goes, maybe worry about that after writing a treatment. Cypher explored a similar theme (what is real) and didn't have an outrageous budget, compared to The Matrix anyway.

To clarify, I like the premise because of the issue it explores despite the "bummer" implication as to humanity's fate. But, as I said, I have doubts that it's marketable.

To clarify, I like the premise because of the issue it explores despite the "bummer" implication as to humanity's fate. But, as I said, I have doubts that it's marketable.