Rating: Summary: Disapointed Review: I had heard so much about this movie, that it was so cool. So I watched it. I have rarely been so disapointed. I will start with the good. The sound and special effects are great. The martial arts scenes are decent, but are used to replace the story. The bad. Can you say PLOT HOLES! An example. Neo and company are out to save the world and the imprisoned humans. If this is true, then why does Mouse, when he is trapped, pull out 2 machine guns and start blasting away at deceived people, instead of giving up, and dieing as a martyr. The same is true when Neo and Trinity storm the building. Well, gee, we are out to save these people, so lets blow them all away with a variety of guns. I am sorry, but that doesn't work for me. These are supposed to be martial arts masters. They could just knock the guys out, or disable them. Then there is the bad language. Awful. Way too much. The agents. These are computer programs, and sentient ones at that. Then how, could they miss Neo, when he is hovering in a helicopter and they are standing still, but, as they fly away, Agent Smith blows wholes in the gas tank, or whatever it was, with pinpoint accuracy. Afraid overall, the makers should have concentrated a little more on the plot, and less on the action.
Rating: Summary: What Filth! Review: I had high expectations for this movie! Everybody kept saying that it is the best movie of all time. Well, this movie is one of the worst if you ask me! Sure the idea is great, but plot holes, a lot more talking than action, and the way the film was handled just made this one total crap! The only exciting part about this movie is the last ten minutes when Neo and Trinity go out and save Morpheus. That's it. Otherwise, it's not worth your time and money!
Rating: Summary: Easily the best Sci-Fi movie of the year Review: I had no idea The Matrix was so good; the previews did not justice to the film.The Matrix is hyper satisfying on every level. Excellent soundtrack!
Rating: Summary: I've rented it 5 times, and can't wait to own it! Review: I had no preconceived notions of this film. It passed through the theaters without my notice. I'm a 39-yr-old, college educated, mother of two, and I was glad Shakespeare In Love won best picture last year. What does this have to do with The Matrix? Well, perhaps it will help you understand where I'm coming from when I say I loved this film! Surprised? I rented it on the advice of my brother, who said he thought I'd like it. Since then, my husband and I have rented it four more times, and we can't wait to own it! I don't know that I can add much more to the many comments already offered here, and I think you can tell from the reviews that this is a popular one. Sure, it asks you to suspend a few beliefs, but isn't that what science fiction is all about? Here are my impressions: a) It's almost like watching two films: the beginning is thought-provoking exposition; the ending is slam-bang, nonstop action. b) Not for the kiddies: even though the violence is of a comic book type (relatively bloodless), there's lots of punching and showers of spent shell casings. Rated R for a reason. c) Here's a thought--do you like the TV series La Femme Nikita, by any chance? This film has a similar feel to it. d) Keanu Reeves plays Neo exactly as he needs to be played. I know Keanu isn't for everyone, but he nailed this part. And Lord help me, the man is so sexy in this movie! Even a pacifist like me stared wide-eyed and slackjawed at the infamous martial arts and gunfight scenes. Ay-yi-yi! But hey, I'm just a 39-yr-old, married, mother of two putting in her two cents' worth--and I thought The Matrix was top-notch entertainment!
Rating: Summary: A spectacular Sci-Fi that will kick you off your seat Review: I had to actually watch this movie three times to understand the situation. This movie was intense and kept me at the end of the couch every second.
Rating: Summary: Great special effects but little else. Review: I had to give it one star, the system won't let you give a zero. This should have just been a computer game instead of a movie. The premise for this movie is just as silly as most of the games I've seen. But I suppose there are enough high tech computer generated special effects, kung-fu fighting and superfluous gunfire to keep the short attention span under 25 crowd happy. It's a torture, however, to watch Keanu Reeves at his wooden worst uttering lines like "Whoa!" and "Whut?". (Along with "Excellent!" and "Bogus!" weren't those also his lines in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure?) I'm sure that this film was a tremendous financial success and will spawn countless sequels and immitators, but all it really reminds me of is some bad acid trips I took in the '70s. "Whoa, what is reality, man?" "Whut?".
Rating: Summary: I can barely explain how much I loved this movie it is #1 Review: I had to see this movie 3 times just to understand everything in the movie it's the most thrilling movie I have ever seen from a scale of 1 to ten I give this movie a 15!!!!
Rating: Summary: i could watch this movie over and over again..... Review: I had to watch this movie twice to fully understand it, but it doesn't get any better than this. I haven't seen a movie this good in a long time and I watch a lot of movies. TThis is sure to be one of my all-time favorites.
Rating: Summary: The best science fiction movie in 20 years Review: I hardly know where to begin. Incredible acting, amazing wardrobes, unusual and ingenious use of dialogue (see Mr. Smith's first interview w/ Neo), mind-blowing effects, and, above all, directing reminiscent of Kubrick and early-Lucas. You may need to replace your VCR or DVD player after getting this movie; you'll wear it out from watching this video so much. In short, FOLLOW THE WHITE RABBIT.
Rating: Summary: Amazon did not print my first review, so here it is again. Review: I hate this movie, I don't care what people say. The acting is so horrible, I felt like I was watching public access. The special effects were used a little too much. This movie lacks in quality the way all the other special effects filled movies do. Like twister and speed, this movie is horrible, beginning to end. I cannot explain how bad this movie is, so, if you really know what a good movie is, do not get this one, you will be disappointed.
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