The Matrix

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Summary: one of the greatest movies ever made.
Review: this is very very very very very greatttttt effects were good the acting was good action exelent. this started everything if you see a movie and the fights are slow this is what started it alllllllll the efects are probley the best in the world the figts are good like the scene where the guy is going like hundred miles an hour do dodge the bullets.some of the moves are like dragon ball z moves this is a must see action suspense the best efects in the world and great imagination.

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Summary: ENTER THE MATRIX!!!
Review: This is without a doubt one of the best sci-fi movies ever done hands down.The plot is very imaginative and creative.The action scenes are very well executed and the visual imagery in the movie is awe inspiring.Wonderful acting performances by all the cast in the movie and the movie keeps you on your toes wanting more.I would like to personally thank the movie directors for doing such a fantastic job on this very enjoyable movie.If you dont own this movie then what are you waiting for?

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Summary: Somebody pinch me I think I'm in Movie Heaven
Review: This is without a doubt the greatest movie I have ever seen. It has an engrossing plot and gets better everytime I watch it. Everytime i see this movie I learn new things about the plot. And if either Andy or Larry read this, I'm really looking foward to the sequel.

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Summary: The Matrix. Almost revolutionary.
Review: This is, without a doubt, one of the best movies to be released in 1999. It's a visionary tale about mankind, that has superb tecnical values. My only complaint it's it's thin screenplay. It has great ideas but if it were a little more consistent and complex, the Wachowsky Brothers could have made a revolution on SF genre. But, as it's stands, it's an excelent movie. With outstanding special effects and great camera work all around. The actors manage to give good performences, specially Laurence Fishburn. It's pace keeps the spectator amazed every minute of it. Visionary, outstanding look but thin in plot (although the plot it's very interesting, it is very short and little complex...) this is a must have for any science fiction fan. The best since Dark City... A cult movie that has very little weaknesses.

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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.

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Summary: A philosophical masterpiece
Review: This masterpiece of a movie is of ineffable genius; it is rare to see a film so densely packed with multiple meanings, which like a baroque composition, the more you listen the more subtle insights are gained-an intellectual delight. And neither is it too obstruse to understand! Indeed, since it has so many levels, it would be a great movie for even the less perceptive and imaginative of action moviegoers. This movie deserves to be shown in college philosophy and political science classes, not just film. It is in fact a powerful artistic expression of an actual situation, of the dynamics of the system we now find ourselves immeshed in and struggle with in different ways. No doubt, like Neo, many of us who watch the film, can feel as Neo felt-that there is something going on, etc. but cant put your finger on it. This is because it powerfully resonates with truism, truths many of us would rather not be made aware of, hence the lure of the "matrix" and our fear of being "unplugged" from it.

Many people have interpreted a biblical/Christian message out of it, but I disagree. It is not saying that reality is false, that we create reality and by expanding our minds we can simply create another reality behind the reality. No, the reality is created for us, a false reality, a false consciousness, but material reality objectively exists independently of us. How it manifests in our consciousness is more the point. We can break free from the illusions of what we have been conditioned to believe is "reality," but seeing the truth comes at personal costs, and usually impels us to struggle for change and face repression. This is a basic Marxist tenant. What Marx called the 'superstructure" of a society, is the culture, ruling ideas, institutions, politics, etc., that creates a false consciousness but are functional to existing power relations, reinforced by existing social relations that stem from its production relations. Yes, exploitation is an integral part of world capitalism, and we are like batteries for the system-an accurate allegory to surplus value. Yet, we are hidden from many of its ugly facets around the globe and a rosy picture is instead created for mass consumption. The media "manufactures consent." We become sheep, plugged in to this nexus and once you unplug, it is hard to go back to this dream word of ignorant bliss. Make no mistake, the Matrix is here with us now. This movie is more like a leftist documentary about class struggle than a sci.fi film per se, and it is brilliantly done to include the many subtle philosophical and political elements that are involved. If you saw this film and didn't like it, go see it again and again and again. Sooner or later, you too will break out of the matrix!

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Summary: Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum...
Review: This Matrix is one of the few high profile Hollywood productions that truly makes the viewer think. At the same time, it is something that is fun to watch (especially the lobby scene- WHOA!) After watching it, one of my friends and I came up with an appropriate slogan for its theme, a take-off of the original "I think, therefore I am.": Cogito cogito, ergo cogito sum. I think I think, therefore I think I am.

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Summary: I love Keanu!
Review: This moive was great! I cannot believe the special effects. Of course Keanu did a great job of portraying Neo. I cant wait till the matrix 2!

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Summary: UTTERLY AMAZING!!!!
Review: This move should go down as one of the best science fiction movies of the decade! It has a great storie, GREAT SPECIAL EFFECTS!! All around it is just an AWSOME movie! This movie will be an instant classic and i can't wait until the next two come out!

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Summary: KICK-BUTT KUNG FU
Review: This move was thought-invoking, had brilliant effects, a killer plot and surprisingly excellent acting from the surfer-dude. BUT...if you enjoy watching dazzling Bruce Lee style kung fu fighting, THIS is the movie BABY!!!