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Summary: The reason you bought a DVD player
Review: This is a must have for any audio-visual enthusiast. It's great to be sitting in your living room being surrounded by bullets, explosions, etc. Whether you like the movie or not you will get enjoyment from your system with this disc.
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Summary: A epistemological time bomb or just a great flick?
Review: I grew to love the Matrix. It did not just happen overnight. It was not just the wicked special effects, Carrie-Ann Moss, the flow of the story, the realism of the human in all of us and of course how we can trancend. It was a question of "truth".Bertrant Russel writes: "Is there any knowledge in the world which is so certain that no reasonable man could doubt it? This question, which at first sight might not seem difficult, is really one of the most difficult that can be asked. When we have realized the obstacles in the way of a straightforward and confident answer, we shall be well launched on the study of philosophy -- for philosophy is merely the attempt to answer such ultimate questions, not carelessly and dogmatically, as we do in ordinary life and even in the sciences, but critically after exploring all that makes such questions puzzling, and after realizing all the vagueness and confusion that underlie our ordinary ideas." In the scene where Morpheus confronts Neo and tells him there is no way back, no way out of the Rabbit hole - if he takes the red pill, we are all dragged into counter reality that makes The matrix so appealing. It is the questions that it asks. Okay, so a computer simulated reality stretches the boundaries of suspending belief just a wee bit but the overall theme is thought provoking. As Morpheus describes it "A prison for your mind." I love it an watch it again and again. Carrie-Ann Moss is superb - see her also in Chocolat...... what range! I think it is time to graduate to DVD. What do you think? Miguel Llora
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Summary: The philosophy is what makes this a classic film more ....
Review: than anything else. The underlying premise being that we can ultimately be in control of our own lives and destiny if we will just get past all of the b.s. that society and particularly the government put upon us. If you'll notice there are multiple refernces to the inherent evil of the tax system (IRS) and the accepted standards of career development and obeying you 'superiors' rather than following your own inner voice. But what I particularly enjoyed is when Morpheus states that most people are not ready (and I would add that they're ill equipped) to think for themselves and not be a slave to the system or the false nature of the society in which we live. And as such, the vast majority of society is the enemy of those who really know the truth. Our entire educational system (the perfect example) is set up to prepare people not to be individuals but rather automatons answering the bell and following the herd while making wealthy, fulfilled, and happy people out of the few who can see beyound the smoke screen. There's also a very spiritual undercurrent to the film. To me the film makes the case that within us all there is a power that is far greater than we could ever imagine. We just have to learn to tap into it (believe) and become our true actualized selves. As Morpheus states there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path. But very few of us will ever even know the path let alone even endeavor to walk the path. But it is there within all of us to know and walk. As Neo says the choice is up to you. The most powerful and important idea expressed though is that whatever your mind believes is ultimately reality. Also the concept that the data your mind is fed in either a conscious or unconscious state will be accepted and believed holds tremendous promise for more enlightened and truly powerful individuals. That is if you're willing to let go of all the crap you've been spoon fed all of your life and willing to begin to feed yourself that which truly nourishes your mind. The story is awesome, the special effects are beyond belief, the action is fantastic and the premise is not as sci-fi or far fetched as may be commonly believed.
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Summary: I'll give it four stars, but jus' fa' the special effects...
Review: Man, y'all are gonna hate me for this one. The co-directing Wachowski brothers who pieced together this science fiction film are technical marvels by all means. I mean, fa'real, the special effects own this movie from start to finish; truly spectacular. Unfortunatly, the directors' talents end there, 'cause the film is jus' emotionally dead on pretty much all'a the actors' parts, except for Laurence Fishburne, who turns in a great performance with what he has to work with. Keanu Reeves is a yawn to watch, like always, an' the storyline, while it is intriguing, an' often times very clever, jus' doesn't exhilerate the way it should, in my opinion. I think this is one'a the most overrated movies'a the decade.
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Summary: A mind bending thrill ride!
Review: I absolutely (aside from mindless comedies like monty python and dumb & dumber) love movies that make you think, or even watch them again to fully understand the plot. If you own a DVD player, this is a must have because the music and special effects are incredible. It really makes you wonder whether the reality you precieve is real or not. If you've ever had the feeling that you're in a first-person video game, or if you just love a good mind bender, this movie's for you!
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Summary: Don't get up for a drink...
Review: I just bought this movie and hoped the hype was worth it. I wasn't disappointed. It's pretty cool but don't leave your chair or you might be totally confused. The effects are great but the acting could have been better. I am not impressed with Keanu Reeves....can't get passed the Bill and Ted thing. There are better movies out there, but this one is worth watching once to form your own opinion. My favorite part of this film was the camera work. It is far from traditional. The story itself was thought provoking but could have been told better. Overall, I've always liked this idea for a movie. For those of you who gave it 1 star, I can't believe you haven't seen worse, but then again, just as I am, everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Last thought, remember people....these are movies....that's all. Watch them with an open mind and you might find that you'll enjoy them more. Last last thought....never watch a movie with great expectations, you'll be disappointed....and never trust a negative review, you might miss a movie you would really like.
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Summary: The Greatest Story Ever Told
Review: The Matrix is a film that has a very personal meaning to me. That obviosly I can't go into details here, but I will tell you this, buy the ticket and take the ride. Everytime i watch this movie I notice something new. I view it at least 3-4 times a month. For those of you that have seen it and beleive in it, you know where I'm coming from. Those who haven't you are missing out on what is a Landmark in story telling and in movies period. Thank you!!!
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Summary: "Subconscious Nonexistance"
Review: "The Matrix" is one of the weirdest movies that I have ever seen, by a country mile. A good bit of it is believable, but not when Neo gets shot twelve times and is alive just because some girl kisses him. This hit asks the question "Gee, are we living a life every day that is a part of our imagination? Gee, are our REAL bodies in a deserted cell, lying motionless like a catatonic patient?" The special effects are especially good, but having the same gun-toting quackers in expensive suits with handguns make this more like a lost effort. Parts of the science of this are interesting like the spoon(it bended, Keanu didn't balance it on his nose), but it shows Keanu and Lawrence in something that appears to be a fight with the mind, himself, it doesn't intrigue me or make much sense to me. Keanu, the only movie that you actually acted in was "The Devils Advocate". This movie is as overrated as Alexei Kovalev and the end of it...well, there really isn't an end after the phone is hung up. The proposterous question isn't answered and everyone just walks away from it.
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Summary: Movie - #1., Software - not the best
Review: The movie is very cool, i'd like it very much, but the software is not the best. A lot of function are connected with internet, and for the people, who does not have direct internet connection it's not the best solution. The best SciFi movie after Star Wars.
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Summary: The WORST Movie Ever
Review: This movie is horrible. The story is a VERY LAME excuse for all the action; the action isn't all that good either. When someone says 'You just don't understand it' I say 'You're the one that doesn't understand how BAD it is.' P. S. : The acting is horrible, and Keanu Reaves is the WORST actor ever.
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