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Summary: Unexpectedly absorbing with phenomenal special effects...
Review: Since I was lucky enough to watch the DVD with surround sound (my first ever DVD!) I had the full effects and advantages of all the fancy technology...totally unique and amazing! I really enjoyed the added features of the DVD, including actor profiles and how the effects were done. A visual feast for anyone, especially those who enjoy sci-fi or futuristic drama. Although like most these days, this movie has enough people getting blown away by big automatic weapons to last for me for a millennium, the other details were just so amazing that I was able to look beyond that for once. I liked the fact that Trinity (Carrie Anne Moss), was a strong woman but still had a very compassionate and vulnerable side. Of course, Keanu Reeves is very easy to look at and was good in the character of Neo. This is one of the few movies I want to watch several times over. And the ending leaves you desperately wanting more...hurry up with those sequels Larry and Andy!
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Summary: Not Your Typical Sci-Fi
Review: Since I'm not what can be called a fan of sci-fi or Keanu Reeves, I wasn't sure this movie would be for me. Was I ever wrong! 'The Matrix' is the complete package: stunning, mind-bending special effects, perfect casting, brilliant directing, and a story that stands on its own.The visual effects are truly a marvel to view, and deservedly won an Oscar in this category. Fortunately, there's 26 'bonus' minutes of footage at the end of the film explaining how much of it was done. Keanu Reeves is perfectly cast as Neo in this film- he excels at looking confused and has (thankfully) minimal dialogue. He does have a great physique which makes for a fantastic 'action-hero'. Laurence Fishburne turns in a fine performance as the cryptic Morpheus; his voice alone keeps one's attention in a way reminiscent of James Earl Jones'. The real 'star' of the film, though, is Carrie-Ann Moss, who lights up the screen as Trinity. Beautiful, smart and independent, she gives this film a soul and prevents it from crossing into a stereotypical sci-fi 'annihilate the bad guys' film filled with techno-babble. This is a film which *must* be seen more than once in order to fully appreciate all the hints and clues given early on in the film. Not only is a second viewing necessary, but it's enjoyable- again, the special effects are magnificent and have to be seen to be believed. It's definitely a film you shouldn't miss!
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Summary: A must for you DVD collection!
Review: Since thousands of people have reviewed The Matrix, let's get to the point! It is a definite must for your DVD collection! Why you ask...well it won 3 Academy Awards (beating Star Wars Episode 1 in all catagories), it has revived the career of Keanu Reeves (that left acting to pursue his music career, Dogstar), has elivated Carrie-Anne Moss' career, was the 1st $100 million dollar movie of 1999 and has great DVD features! I'm looking forward to the next two sequels of The Matrix! Rumors say that Jet Li will be in it, check it out!
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Summary: Woh, man, thats a lot of bullets
Review: Since when does no-talent acting and lots of guns make a great movie? Ok, it had lots of special effects to keep you from realizing it was missing a plot and real acting, but then so did What Dreams May Come, and nobody is calling that great. Come on, if this is the best movie of the year, then I really feel sorry for the film industry. Maybe for the sequal, Keanu can just stand there for an hour, jump around in slow motion a few times, and shoot a gun. At least we won't have to pretend there is a story. There was nothing original about this one, even the so called original story idea has been floating around in science fiction literature since at least the 40s.
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Summary: Definitely something for everyone..
Review: Sit back in your chair and let the visual imagery in this movie wash over you.. Don't be put off by what you've heard of the laughable plot and the starring roles of Ted "Theodore" Logan and Cowboy Bill, The Matrix is the surprise comedy hit of 1999.. with redundant lines like "It's a killing machine designed for one thing..", the absurdity of "His neurokinetics are way above normal!" and countless others, the INCREDIBLE performances by the "agents," and that priceless ending, this is a movie that will have you laughing and cheering along, and trust me, you will be amazed by what you see on the screen. If you want hong-kong action, get "Iron Monkey," but if you want the most biting American satire of the sci-fi "genre," and a movie just DYING to be seen on DVD, get "The Matrix"
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Summary: MATRIX
Review: SO COOL! WHAT A NICE MOVIE... ^.~
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Summary: The best, the best, the best, the best
Review: So good, it's really freaky. This movie really plays on your mind and lingers for a very long time. Watch it.
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Summary: Read This Review!
Review: So, having trouble understanding the "Matrix"? Let me try to assist you in your clouded view. The Matrix is not a film about computers. Nor is it a film about guns and violence. Nor is it even a film about the future. First, erase any of these notions from your mind, and we'll start from there. The matrix is a film about the human race finding an energy within themselves that will allow us maximum results from our measley existence. An inner 'God' if you will. To understand the meaning behind a film with such a vast vision, one must be able to step outside himself (as when the film's characters went back to the spaceship) and see a world beyond the tangible one we live in. The film is rife with psychological meanderings which culminate in Neo's visit to the oracle. If you'll remember the oracle asks Neo (in so many words) if he thinks he is "the one". Neo says "no". Had Neo said yes, then he would've surely been recognized as the one. It's simple: everyone is "the one"! and the theatrical fact that there was a race of machines smarter than ourselves, which created the world we see and feel while really hiding their true agenda is a fantastic metaphor for finding that space within ourselves that can allow us to 'bend spoons' mentally. And to have the world on a string. The action in the movie serves to keep you focused on plot. Now, having read this review, watch the film again and understand it's true meaning.
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Summary: For the pure love of violence
Review: Some may argue with me when I say that this film loves violence. They might use terms like "wallow" instead. But what convinced me was a single shot: the falling, in slow motion, of scintillating spent shell casings from the helocopter, during the rescue of Morpheus. It was then that it hit me: the Wachowski brothers were not giving us that shot in order to pump up the violence/action. They were doing it because they intuitively understood the sheer, unadorned beauty of violence.
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Summary: CHEESY BUT FUN
Review: Some of the moments in this film were so predictable and cliche that I could have wrote the script. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it & found it fun-- this despite the fact that notoriously bad actor Keanu Reeves is the main character. A plus is he doesn't maul his lines with a horrible quasi-British accent.
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