Rating: Summary: Operator... Review: This movie is, simply speaking, the best cyberpunk-like production performed so far. It's exquisitely executed. I've watched it and as much of the DVD as I can so far and it stands up to viewing after viewing. New aspects keep popping up. Detail keeps unfolding further. The bare story is pretty darn good too.The premise is believable, the acting is superb, we get to watch Carrie-Anne Moss in tight latex (or whatever), and the effects are just unreal. If you haven't seen this movie yet, do so as soon as you can. It's just a really wild story.
Rating: Summary: Mesmerizing Action Sequences Review: I am a huge fan of the Matrix having seen it three times in the theatres and now having my own copy, but I figured that I was the target demographic. What surprised me was how uniformly engaging the Matrix is - I was standing in a long line in the video store check out with the Matrix playing on the in-store displays. These could not be the target demographic - the people in front of me were getting a Disney movie; in front of them a foreign film; and several others in front of them. While the wait was long, no one seemed to be in a rush since everyone was fixated on the Matrix. And this is Manhattan, New York City, where we are typically an impatient bunch. The particular sequence that was holding us all captive was a shoot-out in a building's lobby. The hero and heroine take on and overcome many bad guys with some great gun-play and acrobatics. There is great initial framing and the stunts and action are truly impressive. Having seen this sequence many times myself at home in slow-mo, I was watching everyone else in line - their necks were all craned, not a word was spoken. I've never seen another movie hold everyone's attention so completely. This is only one of several fantastic action sequences. And what makes this movie great is the consistency of the plot and elements of the story, which other reviewers have noted in detail. As evidence of this consistency, as a challenge see if you can answer this: "In the last action sequence with two other agents chasing Keanu Reeves, Agent Smith knows to head directly for a particular building and room. How does he know to pre-empt Keanu Reeves by heading straight to this room while the other agents simply chase?" If you can't answer this question, you haven't seen the movie enough times.
Rating: Summary: The Matrix is awesome because it IS philosophically correct Review: I take issue with the earlier review dissin' The Matrix for the very fact that it questions reality. This film differs from other reality-bending movies because it confirms that there is in fact one reality and it is possible to reach it, not by some mystical faith, but by using your mind. While this is a very cool action movie, the characters must first use reason to discover the true reality. With that firmly in place then they need guns, "lots of guns."
Rating: Summary: The Matrix Review: Fantastic effects and features. Qualities great.
Rating: Summary: The Matrix DVD, a hit or miss? BOTH! Review: First of all, I would like to say that this DVD is one of the most innonative in the market right now. Unfourtanely, it does have it's flaws; the first flaw is probably the "White Rabbit" option. Although very unique, I have found it does not work on my DVD player, a Toshiba. Second of all, there's something about the film transfer that's, soft, I can't quite put my finger on it. Well, now to the good things in the DVD. All the documentaries available from the menus are highly entertaining and very informative; although some stuff is repeated, not that it bothers me or anything. Also, both commentaries are very good; even though the solitary music track with composer's commentary is my favorite. Why? because I finally heard the Lobby Shootout song that's why; believe me, this DVD is worth it's price just for this sequence with music only. Anyhow, although this DVD is very, very good, it does have it's unfourtanate flaws. Even with these nitpickings, I highly recommend this execptionally well done job by Warner Bros.
Rating: Summary: Good movie Review: Not a Great movie. The action scenes hold up after multable veiwings but the story seems to fall apart. Little things start to get annoing (ie the green filter in the Matrix is cool but gets real annoing) Still it is a fun movie to whatch with some great dialog.
Rating: Summary: Don't THINK you are...KNOW you are. Review: This isn't another geeky science fiction movie like star track or whatever. This movie is PHAT no mattter what. Everyone be talking bout this movie! For real if you haven't seen this movie then just go rent it. It's not that big of a deal to rent it. I think...no I know you will be surprised how tight this movie is.
Rating: Summary: THE BEST I REPEAT BEST MOVIE EVER MADE AND EVER TO BE MADE Review: THE MATRIX , MOVIE,SOUNDTRACK,POSTERS EVRYTHING A BOUT IT KICKS ASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Rating: Summary: Awesome Movie Review: Matrix is the best movie I have seen in a long time. My friends kept telling me to see it over and over again for about a year. I thought that I wouldn't like it because Keanu Reeves is in it. I finally saw it about two months ago and I have seen it four times since then. This movie made me think about reality as I know it a lot. The concept of the plot is amazing. It is so original, atleast I never heard of anything like it before. The action is ofcourse awesome too. The special effects are wonderful. The soundtrack is awesome too. I have had that before I owned the movie. I love Rammstein and Marilyn Manson and the techno music too. Massive Attack has a song in the movie that was not on the soundtrack. I wish their song would've been on there. So what I'm saying is see this movie and own the soundtrack.
Rating: Summary: "The Matrix" scores with great action. Review: "The Matrix" may not be a realistic venture into the future but it's a good ride. The fast non-stop action seems to come at you from all different angles. "The Matrix" is a breakthrough on how action films will be made. Incorporating new camera techniques and experimenting with visuals and editing. Most people that wouldn't enjoy the fast-paced story are stuck in Hollywood's past. After snatching four Academy Awards (editing, sound, visual effects and visual effects editing) you'd only hope that types of pictures like this continue to push the envelope.
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