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Summary: an enjoyable punch just left of center
Review: With thousands of reviews written on THE MATRIX, it seems rather silly to regurgitate what others have already written. Still, I'm compelled to comment on a movie that is slightly left of center. People will claim that this is a good special effects movie, a good action movie, and an excellent commentary on the nature of reality itself. Indeed, Lawrence Fishburne's character Morpheus asks us, "What is real? How do you define real?" And this question is the one that pervades the movie in every sense, starting from a very coherent whole and spinning deeper and deeper until it emerges into a very fresh approach to the "apocalypse" movie theme that was previously dominated by the Terminator movies.I am not personally fond of Keanu Reeves's acting in this movie. He seems detached and emotionless in comparison to his efforts in movies like Point Break and, I'm amazed to say, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Carrie Ann Moss seems slightly better in her role as the painfully slim but otherwise fashionably attired Trinity. Her performance at least had more depth than that of Reeves. I personally think that Laurence Fishburne was the best of all the leads, taking his character Morpheus to places emotionally that Reeves hardly touches and Moss approaches, but teeters on the edge of. The movie as a whole intrigued me, then proceeded to fascinate me. The concept, a post-apocalyptic twist with vague associations to the machine wars of "Terminator" and "Terminator II", was intriguing enough to me that I seriously considered the "what if" idea of a pseudo-reality imposed by computers. It's enough to make your mind boggle if you take it *too* seriously, but I think those are the most enjoyable movies. Just close enough to reality to make you really wonder, and just far enough out of touch with reality to make the movie enjoyable, fresh, and watchable again and again. Now about the action...the fight scenes are great. Watching the "Follow the White Rabbit" cuts interspersed on the DVD and watching the "making of" information available really rounds out the value of this movie purchase for me. It's stunning to watch the training and the technology of movie making meld together to make a final scene that pushes the bounds of physical reality just enought that you think "Damn! I wish I could do that myself!" In my house, when a group of friends come over and discuss martial arts, THE MATRIX inevitably ends up in the DVD player as a visual aid to the discussion. Would I rescue the DVD from a fire? Probably so. Would I buy a copy for a friend who didn't have one? Absolutely. Would I see it again if they re-released it in the theatres? Without a doubt.
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Summary: Whoa!
Review: Without a doubt a landmark and influential film. The DVD is the "Platinum Standard" for DVDs. An instant classic. I can't wait for the next two films!
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Summary: Worth Every Penny!
Review: Without a doubt, the best DVD I've purchased! The first time I saw it, I just put it away when done and said "not bad". Then, decided to watch it again to "follow the white rabbit". Not only was it an interesting "ride", but I got a lot more out of the film. Now, every time I watch it, (5-6 times) I enjoy it more and more. An interesting plot with the best affects to date. For those who wrote bad reviews, they've probably only watched it once and didn't bother with the extras DVD viewing offers. To them - watch it again! To the prospective buyer - DO IT! You'll be glad you did.
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Summary: A classic...one to be remebered for generations
Review: Without all of the sequels...subplots...etc this movie would be great. that is to say it could easily be a stand alone and the best movie that this decade has produced (last decade? watever) I was so enthused with this movie that i made my own web page about it. be amazed and go here : http://www.outwar.com/page.php?x=1719175
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Summary: THE REVOLUTION OF THE THINKER'S MOVIE
Review: WOAH! That sums up this movie pretty well. The plot is one of the best we've had in years. Just the concept of the matrix blew me away, not to mention the superb special effects and a great cast. Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie Anne Moss and Joe Pantalano really set the mood for this high-paced cyber thriller. It is a philosophical movie that packs an explosive punch. The action is very John Woo and/or Hong Kong style, ie. two guns firing instead of one, flowing dark clothes, slow motion action and freeze frame action. You actually see the bullets hit the person and the impact it makes. This movie is a must-see for action fans, sci-fi fans, martial art fans, cyber fans, Wachowski brothers fans, and anyone who belives they are living in a dream world.
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Summary: The Matrix has you, Neo........
Review: woah... i never thought a movie would have me owning practically every costume from it (including tha sunglasses thank you very much) and causing my friends and i to go running down tha halls screaming "TANK I NEED AN EXIT FAST! " the movie is the best thing i have ever seen in my entire career of viewing science fiction films. not only are the special effects and action great, the plot is absolutely fantastic. how often to you find a great action movie with a good plot? maybe one or two. out of hundreds. its the ultimatum of cool.. ive seen it 15 times and is still cant get over it. ps: DEFENITALLY buy this baby on dvd.. its higher resolution than VHS and it makes everything a lot cooler.. plus i got a kick out of tha special features!
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Summary: Great techno mind bender
Review: Wonderful plot and acting. The Matrix will keep you on the edge of your seat. Also, the special effects are incredible, and the martial arts are good. Widescreen is a plus, and the additional making of footage is interesting. If you are a technophile this is the video for you.
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Summary: This movie is the bomb!
Review: Words can,t describe how sweat this movie was! Great JOB on it!
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Summary: TOTALLY AWESOME PEACE OF WORK
Review: WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE TRUE MEANING OF IMAGINATION AND BEYOND. GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
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Summary: Strap yourself in!
Review: WOW - What a ride, what effects, what a concept! Pop this DVD in your player, sit back and enjoy the ride!
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