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Summary: Incredible movie - very poor DVD format -
Review: This is an exceptional movie - however - the VHS video version has the full frame of the movie - the DVD widescreen letterbox version cuts off tremendously from the top and bottom in the leterbox format, and elongates in the center way too much in the 4:3 format (keanu now looks like he lost 40 lbs..and is 8 feet tall). Just bought 1/15/00, a brand new Panasonic DVD player and a 25 inch Zenith TV, I played with all the TV screen aspects, and modes 4:3, 16:9, but I could not get a decent picture! Why is this incredible film burnt from the master so poorly? The VHS has a full screen but the picture resolution is unfortunately not as crystal sharp as in the DVD. Can MATRIX be reburnt onto a standard format? If anyone compares the VHS to the DVD, the VHS clearly shows a far more percentage of the screen without it being cut-off. Mine was a Region 1 video, and I'm in the US. Did anyone else also have Matrix in the VHS format, and notice the tremendous amount of picture that is left out in the DVD format? Why can't MATRIX have been burnt onto the CD like its predecessor - Johhny Mnemonic - another incredible movie. Johnny Mnemonic was burnt to the DVD in 2 formats - the STANDARD and the Widescreen. The Standard side (Side B) has the full uncut picture and looks great!, but the widescreen side cuts off tremendously on the 25 inch Zenith TV. I tried all the different combinations for TV and screen aspect, on the widescreen side, and frankly, the widescreen DVD side is very very poor picture quality, simply because it misses so much of the top and bottom. I hope I can find someone to write to to find a way so that they will burn from the original master the full picture rather than the cut-off letterbox (widescreen version).
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Summary: Very well done!
Review: This is an exellent movie! The Sci-fi/action was great, the special effects were awsome, the plot was very clever and the acting was very good to. I saw this movie 3 times it's an absolute must-see. I'd say the best movie of the year!
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Summary: Extra-ordinary movie and fascinating plot
Review: This is an extra-ordinary movie with a fascinating plot about artificial intelligence machines in the future, so advanced and "intelligent" that they can control and harness human beings' bio-electricity as energy, and create a virtual reality world (called the Matrix) to keep people deceived and contented... except for some, like Morpheus and his crew. The movie has many interesting points to look out for, many of which have been mentioned in some reviews here. There is one more, about the characters and their names - notice that the humans have "non-human" names (like Switch, Apoc, Tank, Dozer, Mouse, Trinity, Cypher), while the non-humans (i.e. the agents, which are actually sentient computer programs) have human names (Smith, Brown and Jones)!! Talk about switching identities. By the way, Neo and Choi (Neo's "customer") happen to be Chinese surnames (transliterated from certain dialects) and thus ring a bell for viewers who have these surnames, especially if he's called Thomas too!The plot summary has Keanu Reeves as Thomas "Neo" Anderson, a computer programmer and hacker, but don't expect to see him do any programming or hacking work in the movie. But...who cares? The adventures he went through, in and out of the Matrix, with Morpheus, Trinity and the rest are enough to fascinate any sci-fi/action adventure fan. I watched the video with some students (primary school age) during the school holidays and they thoroughly enjoyed it, although many of them have already seen the movie before, even knew what was coming up next,and could remember their lines. The story-line and philosophies in some of the dialogue may not be easily grasped by children, but the action, fabulous stunts and visual effects are definitely a treat not just for adults but for kids too. And who says only women find Keanu gorgeous? A few of the students I watched the video with, went "Wahh, handsome, man!" when they saw him (on his visit to the Oracle). And mind you, these are just primary school boys. All in all, it is one of the few movies we enjoyed watching more than once, and the story contents, something that you can ponder or debate about.
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Summary: Matrix is an instant favorite - easily makes my top ten
Review: This is an invigorating movie. It is so satifying on so many levels. While being one of the best action movies, it is addresses the plight of every human being with a story that mirrors Biblical teachings. An eye openning tour de force!
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Summary: nice effects, but,...
Review: this is an ok SF film, with an OK soundtrack, decent acting but the story is another spin on, what I would call, the Jesus story because of the following. U have good n evil, a lady called trinity, a Judas n a messianic character played by Reeves. I would rate this film 2.5 stars but that s not possible. It s not bad but it aint great.
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Summary: Great Movie
Review: This is anime come to life. The coolest movie ever shot, until the third one comes out.
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Summary: I Don't Get It
Review: This is apparantly a very well liked film according to the reviews on Amazon. I guess I just didn't get it. The horrible acting, lame story line, and rather mundane special effects make this flick an all out bore. Keanu Reeves is by far the worst actor in film history. I guess the writers thought that adding biblical references would lend credibility to the plot. Wrong, it just adds to the sillyness and disjointed flow. I know that I am in the minority giving this film one star, but if I can encourage one person to save two hours of their life I would be happy. Don't even rent, let alone buy, this one.
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Summary: Ushering in a new dark era for movies
Review: This is as dark as you can get it folks. The whole contruction of the film oozes class. I'll be the first person to admit that there were some holes in the plot, but for sheer entertainment you can't fault it.
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Summary: Simply Genius
Review: This is basically one of those movies which will leave you thinking... Special Effects are espectacular. Excellent actors. Spendid theme.
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Summary: gggggrrrrrreeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaatttttttttt
Review: This is by far one of best movies that Keanu Reeves has ever made. I think that the special effects were great. I could watch this movie over and over and I believe that any other viewer would agree with me.
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