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Flawed Masterpiece
The Matrix is a watershed in cinema entertainment. Rarely have I seen a film with such exciting innovations. It successfully combines elements from sci-fi, action and martial arts genres. The result: a visceral, mind-blowing experience full of emotional tension while also challenging the intellect.

The characters were very well developed. I cared about each of them, who they were and whether they survived each adventure. The plot was intriguing and unpredictable. Of course, the wonderful special effects are by now legendary.

Unfortunately the scriptwriters made 2 mistakes in my opinion. 1) Some of the violence was purely gratuitous. The Morpheus rescue scene where our two protagonists assault the building security guards was not logical. There should have been a way to avoid killing the guards who are really just innocent people doing their jobs. Or at least a compelling reason for killing them all should have been given if a hyper-stylish shoot-em up was needed to advance the plot. 2) The use of profanity really spoiled the movie for me, particularly the G-damn word that was used repeatedly. A movie of this caliber is already cool - it does not need to resort to cheap profanity to "make it cool". Unfortunately the use of profanity is continued in the sequel as well.

AWESOME IN-YOUR-FACE CYBER-PUNK THRILLER
Eye-popping special effects. Amazing Doby audio. A surprisingly deep, disturbng and meaningful plot. High-value extra features for both your DVD-player and your DVD-Rom drive.

The movie lends itself to Kung-Fu, Science Fiction, Cyberpunk and ala-Hackers movies, and imitates them all very well.

The Matrix is godsend for those of you who love their action movies thick and fast with that little hint of intelligence. As testament to this, The Matrix grossed nearly US$500 million in the American box-office last year.

The world as we see it is 'not really as it seems'. Instead, we are part of an alternate, simulated world; reality is alot darker than it seems. Keanu Reeves is outstanding as Neo, the person whom the story revolves around. To reveal anything more concerning the plot would spoil the movie. Laurence Fishburne (Morpheus) and Carrie Ann-Moss (trinity) also play their parts very well.

The directors and the production team also deserve high praise for the superb camera work and sounds (they won several Academy Awards).

The first viewing of The Matrix may be puzzling because of the complications involved in the story-line and script, but the second viewing really does reveal and uncover anything you may have overlooked the first time.

Buy The Matrix to show your friends why you bought your DVD-player. Not only will they be impressed by the effects, the above-average acting and the camera-work, but they will be left genuinely puzzled by the enigmatic story.

The Matrix is a smashing film on a smashing DVD, and for viewers who are will to allow for some creative-license and a reprise from more serious films, The Matrix is a must-buy.

Also recommended (although totally unrelated): Aving Private Ryan, The Truman Show, Bladerunner, The Godfather, Philadelhpia

The best!
... or at least one of the best movies in a LONG time. I've seen it at least ten times and still can't get enough of it. What makes this science-fiction flick diffrent from the rest of the movies out there is that it's got vision. Larry and Andy Waichowski (ever seen bound? If not, go and get it!) have come up with something entirely new in essence, even though they have borrowed and/or been inspired by countless different sources, ranging from philosophers to cyber-punk authors and even mathematics, to some extent. Fair enough, as they never really made a secret out of it. Don't get me wrong, there's some serious thinking going on there.
The visual effect is stunning the (in-) famous bullit time being just one of the oscar-winning special effects specially developed for this movie. The soundtrack, the casting and the equipment (who can't remember the black glasses, long coats and thight, shiny suits?) make what would have been a good movie exeptional.
Keanu Reeves, who's not exactly known for his acting skills, just seems to be made for his role of Neo, a confused ex-computer-nerd-turned-superhero who doesn't talk to much, and truly kicks but. Laurence Fishburn does a great performance as Morpheus, his voice nearly hipnotizes you into believing what he's telling you about "the world not really being what it seems". Scary. One of the best performances is delievered by Carrie-Ann Moss as Trinity, she really gets the right mix of vunerability, beaty, and toughness, and delivers some of the best lines in the movie.
Whatever you say about the "good guys", the "bad guys" really bring it to life. Hugo Weaving is very convincing as Agent Smith, a machine slowly developing weard human feelings, what doesn't make him more likeable, thank god.
And look out for Joe Pantoliano as Cyprus (I love his acting) and, oh yeah, the Oracle!

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