The Matrix

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Summary: Widescreen does not work for me
Review: I have a 32 inch TV and the aspect ratio for this movie on this size screen is just silly. There must be 8 inches of black on top and bottom of the picture. Although it does maintian the original scope of the movie it is not pleasant to watch a foot of movie when the VHS version is full screen. Although the DVD has some neat toys this movie needs to be seen large. A 1.85 to1 ratio would have been OK but a dual format release was the real ticket. Buy the video in December

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Summary: The good blend of Sci-fi and Philosophy
Review: I have already seen this movie three times, and will probably see it one more time before it disappears from the big screen. Even though I am not a Keanu Reeves fan (don't tell him that though!) him and his co-actors are in their best, as if they were born to act in this movie. The cast, scenerio, special effects are brilliant. I am sure everyone has seen this movie found something to relate in themselves. If you are looking for good special effects blended with a touch of philosopy, romance, and action, this is the movie you are looking for. Not to be missed for collectors.

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Summary: Even "new" DVD players have a hard time with the Matrix!
Review: I have just bought a brand new player, rented this (and several others), and only had problems with the Matrix. The story line is very predictable, but the scenery and special effects could have elevated the movie. However, this DVD ruins many of these effects by echoing the most action packed sequences (esp. ch's # 1 & 30) and only serves to emphasize the shallowness of the movie. Perhaps the makers wanted a "deja vu" sense for the audience? *IF* Warner Brothers wanted to make a DVD that only works on Sony players, it should come with a warning! Otherwise, all the extras in the world will not make up for a DVD that won't play in (an otherwise) fully functioning player.

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Summary: A film that gets you thinking
Review: I have just watched the film THE MATRIX and what a film it is. It is beautifully choriographed and there is a brilliant script. Although i found the film ended a little abruptly. I gave it four out of five although i think it would have been more like four and a half. Good acting by keanu reeves and everybody else also brilliant cinematography definatly worth a buy. David White UK

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Summary: Great Action, Great Special Effects shame about the DVD
Review: I have just watched this film and thought is was brilliant. Everything about it is well crafted into a spectacular movie. The only bad thing was that a friend the other day warned me about the DVD version saying that there were problems. This shows up normally during the action scenes, where the screen starts jumping, skipping and displaying little blocks across the screen.

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Summary: Definitly has killer effects
Review: I have loved this movie since I saw it for the 1st time when it 1st came out. Wonderful effects, fresh innovative story, and a handsome star. What more could you want? I am so disappointed that the DVD didn't have some more features. I thought DVDs were so cool because everyone always talked about getting deleted scenes and alternate endings, and this had none of that. I love deleted scenes, bloopers and alternate endings. That's kinda why I had hopped on the DVD bandwagon. Guess I should have done better research cause I haven't seen one deleted scene yet! Oh well, still a very awesome flick.

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Summary: Matrix
Review: I have never been a fan of Keanu but this one is the best I've seen him do. Of course Fishburne is a big help. Couldn't beat the special effects and it actually has a great twist of a plot. Give us more!

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Summary: finally
Review: I have never been so intrigued by a video, the Matrix is where it's at for today in the movie industry. I have never been able to watch a video more than twice due to excrutiating boredom, but i have sat through the matrix 10+ times and find something new everytime. Not only does the movie have killer fighting scenes, but it's ability to make you look deeper and actually have to think helps make this the movie of the century. The movie line was believeable, and though it may appear corny at first, after watching several times paying close attention to the action, you'll notice it is superbly done(take for axample Neo in the helicopter rescuing his mentor). It's almost as if the brothers who wrote this made the video, watched it over and over again finding each little detail that may have appeared unbelievale or corny and fixed it, and then watched it again just to make sure. In this rather serious and deep movie they add just enough comic relief, while still maintening(and not detracting from) the theme and story line. The foreshadowing was excellently done, partly due to it's subtlety. It's metehpors and symoblism to the bible was also a nice touch. I enjoyed the casting, because due to the fact that the cast wasn't very well known so it wasn't easy to confuse the actors roles in this movie with those of past works. Over all this is the best movie, bar none, that I have ever seen. I cannot wait for the sequals which are in the works as you are reading this.

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Summary: A brilliant masterpiece, something for everybody
Review: I have never before seen a film that combines so well the best features of every cinematographic genre. Character development, plot twists, intense action, love, more intense action, fantastic special effects, intellectual concepts, biblical references, literary references, etc. I have made it my sole goal in life to make the directors wealthy by seeing it 4 times in the theater and buying DVDs as Christmas presents. Even for my grandmother!

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Summary: One of my Favorite Movies
Review: I have never really liked Keaneu Reeves, but he was great in this movie. The other characters were excellent as well. This movie has AWSOME special effects as well as an interesting story.

I have this movie at home on DVD and I never tire of watching it. I would however reccomend that you watch this movie more than once because the movie does not make any sense until you have watched it for a second time.

BUY IT! YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID