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Summary: Not THAT original.
Review: I've always called the first Matrix film a rip-off. It's a mix of many different films put together with important parts stolen from the Terminator (robots rule the future and have enslaved the remainder of humanity), Total Recall (futuristic 'Is it a dream or reality' sci-fi) and even Johnny Mnemonic (futuristic cyberpunk genre starring Keanu Reeves as a guy who can plug computers into his head and 'go into them'), plus various other works by William Gibson and a lot of Anime.It does deliver a lot of potential (that the sequels failed to honor) and has been influential on post-modern action but no matter how much I know The Matrix is loved I just can't get over the fact that I've seen most of it in other movies. It's the style of the Matrix that's more fondly cherished than the story. It won 4 technical Academy Awards, proving that all the Matrix is is eye-candy. Call that narrow-minded if you want but I believe this movie is no more than a very, very popular cult movie. A contradiction in terms yes, but still the most appropriate way of describing it. I only bought this DVD because it was super-cheap and came in a new purple keep-case instead of the flimsy old snappers. The DVD is in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen and has Dolby 5.1 sound.
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Summary: The finest case made yet for euthanisia, with awesome FX!
Review: This film is clearly revolutionary to the action and sci-fi genres. In the fairly short time since it has come out, almost all action films have been painted against it. The groundbreaking special effects have brought the expectations of the viewing public up to new levels. With the genre-forming load that it carries, how it is that such a film fails to garner a perfect review? The answer can be found following.
Gore Vidal is undoubtedly a very intelligent man, a gifted writer, and man of excellent reason. So why is it that many people can't stand him? Three words: pretentiousness and condescension. He can come across in his efforts as arbitrarily elitist and superior. However, his talents are not in question, merely his presentation. The problem with The Matrix is somewhat similar with an important difference. The philosophy behind the film is never defined to any extent. What little clarity that comes through is just plain silly. However, the Wachowski's have managed to keep the pretentiousness that many find to be a flaw in Vidal's works. So what you're left with is a condescending idea filled with mystical mumbo-jumbo without the solid theme to back it up. There is nothing of value behind the excellent special effects. The story and character developments are fun but not original. The "science" in the film is pure drivel. Human being as batteries? Physical slavery would make a bit more sense but the scientific basis for using humans as a source of heat or electrical energy reaches the very peaks of absurdity. "Near the earth's core where it's still warm"?!?!?!?!? Not only is it still warm there but all known metals would liquefy before making it through the mantle! Ok so it's future metal. But the humans must have a way of withstanding heat that would melt steel. There is no scientific basis for any aspects of the film.
If one wants to learn about the existentialist-ish ideas underneath what little amount of coherency in the plot there is, read Sartre. The fact that this adapts in some many ways Christian prophecy (The one. The return of the one.) further undermines the existential underpinnings of the film. Goofy musings on the nature of reality are the work of junior high philosophy buffs, and not particularly bright ones.
The dialogue in the film is normally nothing short of stupid. The only exception being the outstanding performance of Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith whose dry, sneering delivery steals all the best scenes of the film. Laurence Fishburne, an undeniably talented actor, is saddled with most of the nonsensical soliloquies. Filling out the cast are a somehow-bordering-on-competent Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Ann Moss and Joe Pantoliano. All put in solid enough performance but none redeem the plot.
So then remain the special effects. They are beyond reproach. They set the standards for all ensuing films that aspire to have effects of any kind. The film has spawned numerous knock-offs, both serious and parodying. The better of those keep to just the effects with the lesser trying to pick off bits of the plot. All in all, it's an entertaining action film that aspires for being something more and fails miserably. After all, it's kind of hard to love the ideas behind the film when the machines are so much more amusing than the humans.
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Summary: Perfect for everybody
Review: This film is simply perfect!
I think everyone can find in it something he likes: some the philosiphical aspects, some the action, some (girls) just Neo. I think it's the best film I've ever seen, much better than its two sequels.
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Summary: What Filth!
Review: I had high expectations for this movie! Everybody kept saying that it is the best movie of all time. Well, this movie is one of the worst if you ask me! Sure the idea is great, but plot holes, a lot more talking than action, and the way the film was handled just made this one total crap!
The only exciting part about this movie is the last ten minutes when Neo and Trinity go out and save Morpheus. That's it. Otherwise, it's not worth your time and money!
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Summary: geek heaven
Review: okay. here's the next geek's divine movie. first, it was star trek. now, years later, that franchise has petered out and the movies and last few series proved how awful it really was. next up; star wars. well, lucas himself (with his second trilogy) has proven how really bad a filmmaker he really is (like we didn't already know it when return of the jedi came out). 15 years from now this will be the one and eventually it will join the reputations of the aforementioned.
listen up geeks;if you really want to prove how cool and manly you are join the other 'boys' and start spinning your wheels in the parking lot.
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Summary: a typically dumb billion $ hollywood production
Review: what more evidence does one need to prove the simple minded, special affects laden, monotoned mentality of the red white and blue comic book audiences?
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Summary: The one and only.
Review: This is the first Matrix movie and it's really the best. We are introduced to Neo, and the gang, as well as the evil Agent Smith and we are put into the war between man and machine. The special effects are ground breaking and the cinematography is as well. This is the first of the trilogy and its still with out a doubt, the best. It's followed by Matrix Reloaded, and Matrix Revolution.
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Summary: very cool (too bad its rated R)
Review: This movie just plain ROCKS. Its all hi-tech action sci-fi stuff but its awesome. the bad thing is that it is rated R. Dude that just sux yo! besides its not even bad enough to be rated R (id rate it PG-13) oh well, ill try to buy it anyway or just record it when its on tv. so all u 17 and younger ppl i think we agree that the rating is CRAP. ok when we get to watch it...do so cuz this is the best movie
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Summary: The Matrix
Review: For four years, people had been telling me how great this movie was, but for some reason I never got around to seeing it. Sick of people talking about it and people messing with me because I hadn't seen it, I rented the DVD, and I must say it is one of the best action flicks I have ever seen! Unlike most films that get bragged about in today's society, this one actually lives up to expectations, if not surpasses them. After now seeing the movies that followed this masterpiece, I must say that this has by far the strongest plot of the trilogy, since the other two focus on action more. The characters in this movie are unforgettable, despite me not being a big fan of Reeves. I especially think that Fisburne takes the cake with his character of Morpheous, and I think that Moss does an outstanding job as the leading lady in Trinity. So overall, this is one movie that everyone should see and lives up to expectations!
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Summary: NEO= ONE
Review: I saw this scifi/action movie three times at cinema. When I first time was watching Matrix, I didn't understand a lot because I was so amazed about special effects. Second time I prepared to think and understanding result was much better. Third time I find more interesting details and realised that Matrix is one of the best action movies ever. Basic story goes like this. We are living in illusion world that which has made by someone. There is also another world where machines live. They have taken people for their slaves and are controlling us. We have to find a real saviour who can save for machines and forcoming human race destruction. The main character is Neo who will come to be a very important mission. First, He have to go to Matrix world where he can find Trinity and Morpheus who can help him for battle against to machines. You can find religious and philopsophius questions and thoughts in this film. Concentrate carefully and use your brain because this is not brainless action movie. This was the first movie that used a new rolling camera effect which came very popular for exemple Charlie's Angels has copied this camera effect. There is also a bad enemy called Mr. Smith which is very powerful, clever and nasty character! This movie is must for every scifi/action movie friends and thinkin people!
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