The Matrix
Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself.
Perception: Our day-in, day-out world is real.
Reality: That world is a hoax, an elaborate deception spun by all-powerful machines of artificial intelligence that control us.
Mind-warp stunts, Techno-slammin' visuals, Mega-kick action. Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne lead the flight to free humankind in The Matrix, the see-and-see-again cyberthriller written and directed by the Wachowski brothers (Bound). The Story sears, the special effects stake out new moviemaking territory - the movie flat-out rocks.
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Great film - DaxKP
This is a great film with a great message -question everything! For those with a thing for philosophy, this is an interesting take on some important ideas in philosophy. For those who aren't into that aspect, this is still a great action film with an interesting story. It is definitely a modern classic, and a must-watch!Modern classic - eli_quincy
Forget the absolutely horrible sequels (something I'm still struggling to accomplish): The Matrix is as influential and important as any movie released in the past 20 years. Has there been an action/sci-fi movie (or even video game) since that doesn't owe a debt to the innovative, high-flying action setpieces here? That, along with visual style to spare and some entertaining pop philosophizing, is what makes The Matrix still seem fresh even 12 years after its release.! - basilbenz
You walk into this film not knowing what the Matrix is. You take your seat and watch the trailers. The green Warner Brothers (green? you ask) trademark comes up, and without warning you are thrust into the Wachowski brothers grand vision. 2 hours of excitement later, you stumble out of the cinema, knowing what the Matrix is.
This is one great movie. Keanu Reeves is cooler than cool as Neo. The Wachowski brothers skilful direction is brilliant. The special effects sequences will blow you away, did I mention the government lobby scene?
The film starts off with a 'what is real?' first half, and then the first kung-fu sequence makes way for an action- packed, John Woo-esque second half with slomo and style cranked up all the way to the top. Did I mention the government lobby scene?
Keanu becomes Cool Keanu, Carrie-Anne Moss is a real find and Hugo Weaving is perfect in his against typecasting role as the evil Agent Smith.
You may notice in this review that I have not revealed what the Matrix is. Like the trailer says, 'You have to see it for yours
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Great film - DaxKP
This is a great film with a great message -question everything! For those with a thing for philosophy, this is an interesting take on some important ideas in philosophy. For those who aren't into that aspect, this is still a great action film with an interesting ...Modern classic - eli_quincy
Forget the absolutely horrible sequels (something I'm still struggling to accomplish): The Matrix is as influential and important as any movie released in the past 20 years. Has there been an action/sci-fi movie (or even video game) since that doesn't owe ...! - basilbenz
You walk into this film not knowing what the Matrix is. You take your seat and watch the trailers. The green Warner Brothers (green? you ask) trademark comes up, and without warning you are thrust into the Wachowski brothers grand vision. 2 hours of excitement ...