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Summary: A classic
Review: The Matrix is a classic in the same way as Casablanca or Citizen Kane. Why some purists may scream at the comparison, that is the reality.The Matrix as a movie is profound and entertaining. One of the best movies, ever!
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Summary: Great effects, good idea, hoorid characters...
Review: This review contains spoilers...
Why, oh why, is this movie so lauded? I have tried to enjoy it, and on each viewing, it gets worse. Take a clever idea (the world as we know it built by machines), add special effects (in '99 they were jaw dropping), but give no character life, of humanity, or any reason to like them, or root for them, or CARE! Did Neo have ANY spark of anything that didn't just "happen"? Was there anything about his "life" that lifted him? Why, possibly, would Trinity fall for him...I guess the same reason in real life; he's attractive. That's it. Good science fiction, good fantasy explores mans humanity, how human qualities eventually transcend technology. Neo was "the One". Because of that, everything was fed to him. We were shown almost nothing about him, yet he is "the one". And frankly; the machines were right. Man IS a virus; there is NOTHING about the remaining "humans" that tells us this will change. Personally; I was rooting for the machines. At least they offered some joy.
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Summary: The best!
Review: ... 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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Summary: Add it to your collection.
Review: Add this movie to your collection.
I would call it a classic if it was older.
A pure adrenaline rush of a movie.
I don't remember breathing the first time I watched it.
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Summary: Matrix DVD follows the movie well
Review: The Matrix is a great movie and the rest of the DVD aren't much worse. The special features are very interesting and in depth. They explain how the movie was filmed and give other great insight about it. This is a great gift for anybody remotely interested in Sci-Fi or Action.
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Summary: What A Mess
Review: People thought Kubrick's 2001 A Space Odyssey was confusing. This movie takes the cake. I'm a smart guy, I have a graduate degree, but this film just seems to lack any substance. It's all Kung Fu fighting and special effects thrown in for good measure. The second Matrix film isn't any better which I saw at the theater. The film doesn't come across as clever, nor intellectual and it isn't even a very good action film or science fiction film for that matter. I know a lot of people seem to like this mess of a film, but save your money. I don't really think it is a film that will be regarded like 2001 A Space Odyssey 20 years from now. I'm afraid it may be forgotten.
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Summary: Surrealistic Future: Reality & Fantasy Mix
Review: This is one of the all time best & most creative future fantasy events on film!!! Human beings are trapped within a computer program called "The Matrix". In essence, that which was created, "the computer program", artificial intelligence and machines, becomes the ruler and human beings are imprisoned within it. The concept and meaning of "freedom" takes on a whole new dimension. Neo, a young man in his late twenties, takes a ride in a car in 1999 and is held captive, at gun-point. He goes to a run-down building where he is introduced to "Morpheus". Morpeus gives him a choice: select a blue or red capsule ... choose the "the blue one", continue to live within the dream ... choose "the red one" and experience "REALITY". Neo chooses the red one and the trip to the future begins ... complete with allusions to "Alice in Wonderland". There is a scene where Neo is sliding down a futurisitic tunnel, strangely resembling a laundry shoot. The three main themes in the film are
1) humans have created computers, machines which become the rulers,i.e. control human beings. It seems like a forewarning ...
2) find your own path, get in touch with your belief system,
remain true to your values,
3) freedom means taking a chance, not knowing the outcome. It is sets human beings apart from the rest of creation. Taking risks, not knowing the future, THIS IS LIFE There are phenomenal scenes involving kung fu and ju jitsu ... the realm of getting in touch with one's inner self is explored. There is an "esoteric" side throughout the film. When Neo is to meet with "the Oracle" a prophetess, Morpheus says words to this effect to Neo: "I can show you the door. Feel your mind. I can only show you how - you are the one who has to walk through it." Another memorable statment is "To deny our own impulse is to deny the very thing that makes us human". In another scene there is a young boy, who looks like he is within a Zen temple, bending spoons through with his mind or thoughts. The youngster says to Neo: "Do not try to bend the spoon. Only realize there is no spoon. You will realize, it is you that is bending ... not the spoon." When a human being dies within the computer program ... their physical body dies, too. The reason given "without the mind, the body is dead." One of the Agents named Smith, says to Neo: "Every mammal on the planet develops balance, except human beings, you consume and mulitply ... there is only one other organism that does that ... a virus. Human beings are a disease". Essentially it is a warning, do not get so out of balance,out of touch with reality, that you destroy yourself, and the planet ... This thoroughly enjoyable film has artistic, entertainment and philosophical/humanistic value. It explores many facets of human behavior and the meaning & purpose of life. Highly recommended. Erika Borsos (erikab93)
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Summary: great dvd
Review: i loved this movie. it has done so much for movies these days. it was awesome and so was the dvd.
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Summary: It wasn't as good as I thought it would be....
Review: This movie just seems SOOOOOOO over-rated, and I think most people by now have seen this and thought, 'Oh wow, a movie about the world as we think it is, but it turns out not to be what we think it is, so let's just all jump and fight in ultra-slo 'Bullet-time' (which was severely worn out). I have been condemned by many people who claim this as the greatest cinematic-gem/'epic' of all-time by saying that I just didn't enjoy it. Sure, I probably would have enjoyed it more had I seen it before Shrek, Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, and countless other films [took advange of] the bullet-time. I'm sure, like Xanadu, it would make more sense if you're on drugs
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Summary: The Matrix! What can I say?
Review: It's awesome! Can't wait for Reloaded on DVD. Have to collect them all! Awesome everything!
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