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Summary: A thinking movie fan's guilty pleasure
Review: Unless you've been unplugged from the matrix yourself for awhile, you already know all there is to know about this movie. So what you need from a review is whether or not the DVD is worth buying. The answer is a resounding "yes." The plot of the Matrix is nothing all that special. It is this film's groundbreaking, genre-defining visual style that makes it so impossible for even a cynical viewer to stop watching. And that style lends itself very very well to the higher resolutions and extra goodies of DVD. (And like most action films, Dolby Surround Sound adds nicely to the package!) The film's visual brilliance isn't limited to the special effects. Grab a copy and watch the scene where Fishburne and Reaves are in the stark white loading program discussing reality for the first time. This time, notice the sharpness of the colors and contrasts: the white of the background, the red of the chairs. On DVD, that scene leaps out of your TV or computer monitor, almost as though it's 3D. It's in stark contrast to the dark, greenish hue of the rest of the movie.On top of that, this DVD has all the extra goodies that make a person want to buy a DVD, including cast bios, a couple of commentary tracks and lots of "making of" documentaries -- and if ever there was a film that made an audience ask "how did they do that?" this is the one. There are even a few minor extras that can only be accessed on a computer's DVD-ROM, but they require the installation of software included on the DVD, and frankly it never worked on my computer. Nonetheless, this DVD is well worth owning and seems priced to sell.
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Summary: Best Science Fiction film of recent years...
Review: Unlike most sci-fi action films of recent years, where the emphasis seems to be on how well things get "blowed up", "The Matrix" has a brain and knows how to use it. It succeeds on almost every level. Most prominently, "The Matrix" succeeds in showing us violence and action in new and previously unimagined ways. Case in point: the hyperkinetic action sequences seek not only to thrill, but also to bend the mind, to introduce new possibilities. We all know that Keanu Reeves' character, Neo, dodges bullets. But in a standard action film, he'd have run away from them, or jumped off the roof. Not in "The Matrix". Instead, we get a visionary, mind-bending scene in which we SEE Neo dodging the bullets in sweeping, amazing slow motion. Ditto for the "lobby" scene, which is nothing less than a ballet of violence, using Neo's and Trinity's ability to "warp" the Matrix as a backdrop. Amazing stuff. "The Matrix" looks and feels like nothing else ever made. Even the green-tinted scenes in the the corporate "matrix" fantasy world that Neo's doppleganger Thomas Anderson inhabits are so stifling and antiseptic that they're almost menacing. And let's not forget that the premise that "The Matrix" is based on - a world in which humans are unwittingly enslaved to serve their machine masters - IS the most imaginative sci-fi premise in years. It builds on current technologies - virtual reality, artificial intelligence, solar power and a host of others - and seems entirely plausible. "The Matrix" also has an enviable human element, with Carrie-Anne Moss finding a great mix of toughness and vulnerability as Trinity. Laurence Fishburne does excellent work as the enigmatic Morpheus, though I found myself wishing we could spend less time on Morpheus' Zen-teacher musings and more on his character. And Hugo Weaving is beautifully understated as Agent Smith. Keanu Reeves' Neo/Thomas Anderson is wooden, as you'd expect from him, but he does display moments of depth along with the invariable "Bill and Ted" flashbacks. If "The Matrix" has a flaw, it's an ending that's a little too pat and seems more focus-group driven (not to mention sequel groundwork-driven) than a real extension of the story. Otherwise, it's a masterpiece of action and science fiction. And it really DOES show you just how deep the rabbit hole goes.
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Summary: The Matrix: Whoa!
Review: Unlike other action/sci fi movies that have begun to tear apart the same plots and visuals over and over again, The Matrix's plot makes you think harder than any movie of the past twenty years, no disrespect to Spielberg, Lucas or Cameron. It strikes a one-of-a-kind thought chord in your head. And as for solid action and visuals, well, in my opinion, the last two movies to push digital technology to the edge were 1991's Terminator 2: Judgement Day and of course, 1999's The Phantom Menace. The Matrix just shot itself up past both of them and the only movie that I think will outdo it will The Matrix 2
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Summary: Supercool...
Review: Up until this movie's release, there wasn't much to say for cyberpunk movies. Films like "Johnny Mnemonic," "The Lawnmower Man," "Hackers," and "Menno's Mind" had all ventured into this subgenre of science-fiction, but none had really delved far enough into the realm and most left a disappointing after-effect. Enter the Wachowski Brothers, two talented filmmakers with a love for cyberpunk and kung-fu movies as well as philosophy and romantic themes. They got cyberpunk veteran Keanu Reeves as their main character and found a terrific supporting cast in Joe Pantoliano, Lawrence Fishburne, Cary-Anne Moss, and Hugo Weaving. Their story was a simple good-vs.-evil plot with the character Neo discovering that he is the one to bring balance to the force... er, I mean he is the one to save humanity. The plot had been seen before, but never like this. The Wachowskis combined stylized visuals with wild kung-fu and gunfights and molded a modern-day classic that has since spawned a new era in filmmaking where computers are as important as the camera. But "The Matrix" was more than just a revolutionary and visionary film, it was also a heckuva movie experience! Moviegoers flocked to this movie and were dumbfounded by the awesome action and quickly-moving storyline. Not only was the film a new step for moviemaking, it was also an incredibly good movie! The film recieved awards for its special-effects, but little was said about its plot or characters, something that is at the heart of this film. "The Matrix" is an excellent film and rates as one of the best in the past five years.
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Summary: The Matrix-more than hyped-action
Review: Upon seeing the Matrix, I realized a couple of things. For one, it would keep the moron in me exited with all the big action and special effects scenes. In hindsight, I am able to see how truly spectacular the philosophical aspect was. There are so few movies out there that can make you question your reality, and this movie did just that. Every time I eat something that tastes like chicken, I wonder. Is there a real "Matrix", and if so, how would I get out? It's a wonderful movie, specifically for those of us who are horrified at the way the world has turned out.
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Summary: Matrix IBM
Review: Usually one-glanced as an untouchable classic, some may see otherwise. The pace is too slow and the action scenes aren't convincing enough. Also contains no suspence whatsoever. Idiot cybernetic is good for this movie which the old timers will enjoy.
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Summary: Fun to watch again
Review: Very cool movie, amazing special effects. Never have I seen a film look so close to the comic book style. Great story as well -pure escapism. The movie lends itself very well to DVD - it can stand repeat viewings, and the extras make it very well worth the purchase.
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Summary: worth seeing over and over
Review: very exciting movie.......worth watching several times....recommended to many friends and they all thanked me....bought it as soon as it was available and amazon.com by far had the best price of internet places i looked.
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Summary: very good
Review: very good action, acting, plot, and dvd. much better than the dissapointing reloaded. haven't seen revolutions.
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Summary: wish the standard dvd wasn't more expensive than the widescr
Review: very good movie-could watch it a thousand times if my wife would let me.trouble is-the standard version shouln't cost more than the widescreen,and since most people don't own widescreen tv's, why does the widescreen version always come out first?
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