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Summary: One of my favorite films
Review: I simply love the Matrix. Everything about it is wonderful. The plot, the acting, the lighting, action sequences, and the special effects all add up to make one of the best films I have ever seen. I know it isnt perfect, but I'm a sci-fi nut and kind of overlook the corny parts...
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Summary: Not my kind of movie I guess
Review: Everybody always told me to watch the Matrix, so I did. The special effects and the graphics are great. So are the fighting scenes. And Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne are good actors. But the movie didn't really do it for me. I liked A.I. much better (is that a fair comparison??).
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Summary: good. could have been great though.
Review: "Dark City" and "Strange Days" offered intriguing motivations for villainy. "Matrix" is more like a superhero comic book in which the fate of the world comes down to a titanic fist-fight between the designated representatives of good and evil. It's cruel, really, to put tantalizing ideas on the table and then ask the audience to be satisfied with a shoot-out and a martial arts duel. Let's assume Neo wins. What happens then to the billions who have just been "unplugged" from the Matrix? Do they still have jobs? Homes? Identities? All we get is an enigmatic voice-over exhortation at the movie's end. Still, I must not ignore the movie's virtues. It's great-looking, both in its design and in the kinetic energy that powers it. It uses flawlessly integrated special effects and animation to visualize regions of cyberspace. And it has performances that find the right notes. Keanu Reeves goes for the impassive Harrison Ford approach, "acting" as little as possible. I suppose that's the right idea. Laurence Fishburne finds a balance between action hero and Zen master. Carrie-Anne Moss, as Trinity, has a sensational title sequence, before the movie recalls that she's a woman and shuttles her into support mode. Hugo Weaving, as the chief Agent, uses a flat, menacing tone that reminded me of Tommy Lee Jones in passive-aggressive overdrive. There's a well-acted scene involving Gloria Foster as the Oracle, who like all Oracles is maddeningly enigmatic. "The Matrix" did not bore me. It interested me so much, indeed, that I wanted to be challenged even more. I wanted it to follow its material to audacious conclusions, to arrive not simply at victory, but at revelation. I wanted an ending that was transformational, like "Dark City's," and not one that simply throws us a sensational action sequence. I wanted, in short, a Third Act.
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Summary: Worth watching several times.
Review: I don't usually watch a film more than once. Most films simply cannot hold my attention for a second, third or fourth viewing. The Matrix is different. I have yet to tire of it. It's a good story, the visuals are impressive, and the special effects are simply amazing. It is a bit violent and those who don't enjoy violent films should avoid it. But I think it will go down as one of those timely films that captured a snapshot of our cultures myths at a certain point in time.
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Summary: They should pay you to watch this
Review: This is one terrible movie. I forced myself to sit until the end just in case something happened, but it was painful and it was fruitless. Loaded with style, but beyond that only a dull, half-thought-out storyline and boring special effects. I met one aficionado of leather who liked the film, but otherwise don't waste your time.
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Summary: The Matrix Has You......and if it doesn't, it will soon
Review: This movie cannot be bought on vhs. I mean, it can be physically, but you simply cannot view it in its full awesomeness without super sharp picture, slow-mo, zoom, and dolby digital 5.1 surround sound BABY! If there is a person on earth who has not seen this great sci fi story, I will personally mail them a copy at my own expense. (not really, I merely used that elaborate statement to show my love of this film) I can't give away the plot, but, for my sake, buy it now. GO!
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Summary: AWFUL!
Review: I wonder why I even went to see this movie.....I was told it had a good plot but after watching it for over 2 hrs, all I could see was special effects......I couldn't figure out the plot because this movie was so weird and all it was was visuals and people fighting in fights that I didn't even know what they were fighting about! I couldn't believe I saw this movie....what an utter bore!
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Summary: Whoa.....
Review: The Matrix is undoubtedly one of the greatest movies ever made, and I only hope the upcoming two sequels will be just as good. If you love The Matrix, check out the movie Dark City, it came out the year before and its ever better than The Matrix.
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Summary: Good but not classic.
Review: The first time I saw this I was blown away, the second time I watched it with a more cynical attitude. Everyone in this movie acts so cool and aloof it's hard to identify with them I mean Morpheus' team is about as devoid of emotion as the agents they fight.The black trenchcoats the sunglasses the smooth deliberate movements...it just seems cheesy after awhile.The special effects are awesome and most of the fight scenes except for the long slow motion gun-battle when Neo storms the agents offices to free Morpheus..very boring.Still it stands head and shoulders above most of the sci-fi efforts in recent history.
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Summary: Stunning Mindblowing
Review: I didnt want to see this movie at first. It looked dark and dull. Then I saw a preview with some Kung fu action and then I made it a weekend thing. I saw it 3 out of the 4 opening weekend days it was playing! I love this movie. The plot you can follow and the cast is great in roles which could seem somewhat silly at times. The most pivotal thing for me in this film is REAL actors doing REALLY good kung-fu action/fight scenes! Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburn, Hugo Weaving, and Carrie Ann Moss all spent 4 months training with one of the best martial arts directors in cinema history. It shows! The fight scenes are amazing if they do suffer from a bit too much wire work for my tastes. There is also the stunning visual effects utilizing a brand new method of film making. They have to be seen being put together in the documentary on this disc. Also a key on this dvd is the white rabbit feature which allows you to see how certain scenes were filmed and put together. There is a not-so subtle use of green through out the film, aside from this is one of the best films of 1999. A must see for just about any movie fan!
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