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Summary: Matrash
Review: Okay? So tell me the point of a three hour action movie without 1 hot babe?
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Summary: The movie of the movies
Review: Finally the Matrix DVD the best movie I have ever seen is on DVD. Yeah oh joy.So the movie as itself is very cool you have never seen better one.But on DVD the story really begins the special effects a here much better an can be normaly seen not like in the cinema where you can`t see a dust of this movie.I would recommend it to evryone who wants or loves actoin/s-f/romantic(I would bet there was a little romance on the end of the movie).It has evrything what the movie needs.
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Summary: Imagination, Suspense, Action...The Matrix has it all!
Review: I first saw The Matrix the day it premiered in theaters, after I saw a preview that peaked my interest in the movie. I have since seen the movie well over a hundred times (no kidding, really)and I never get tired of seeing it. The Wachowski Brothers have succeeded in making one of the most fresh and innovative Sci-fi/action movies ever made, with a gripping storyline, nonstop action, and stellar acting performances across the board. I've often heard people talk about Keanu Reeves' lack of acting ability, but he plays the part of Thomas Anderson/Neo to perfection in what I consider by far the finest performance of his career. Reeves portrays an early sense of doubt and disbelief very convincingly, and makes a smooth transition throughout the film as he comes to terms with the "real world" and his struggle to save it. Laurence Fishburne,(Morpheus, the leader of the human resistence) who has long been one of my favorite actors, delivers another riveting performance as his charisma and strong presence shine through in this movie. His interplay with Reeves is especially good, as he helps propel the film's suspenseful moments. Carrie-Anne Moss delivers a breakthrough role as Trinity, a member of Morpheus' crew as well as Neo's eventual love interest. The rest of the cast also deliver excellent performances, as they play their supporting roles to perfection. The strong acting alone would make this a solid movie, but the script really propels this movie into the stratosphere, making The Matrix one of the most innovative stories ever created. The backdrop of Man against Machine is not brand new concept, but the idea of the enslavment of the human race in a computer-generated prison for the mind is quite new indeed. The Wachowski brothers grab the audience's attention at the very beginning of the movie by dropping the viewer directly into the action, without knowing who the "bad guys" and "good guys" really are. The movie continues forward at backbreaking pace, offering riveting plot twists, suspense-filled action sequences, and some of the best special effects ever to grace the big screen(The combination still and motion picture technology, which is used throughout the film and detalied in an included behind the scenes documentary, is absolutely amazing). I believe that the entire DVD format was created to showcase this type of movie.(The Matrix is the top selling DVD title to date, so many people obviously agree with me) The visuals are crisp and clear, with extremely vivid images, This movie also features some of the best sound possible, as bone-jarring explosions and ferocious fight scenes are heard like never before in full Dolby 5.1 surround. The behind the scenes documentaries are fascinating, and the disc is also packed with loads of other extras that will satisfy any Matrix fan. The bottom line is this: The Matrix is one of the most innovative movies ever made, backed by excellent acting performances, an incredible script, as well as special effects that set a new standard in the motion picture industry. This movie will be remembered for years to come. I am one of the multitudes of fans who eagerly await the sequel(and for once I have greater expectations for the sequel than I did for the original). The Matrix is an instant classic, a movie truly fashioned for the computer age.
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Summary: Like this needs another review...
Review: Say what you will about Keanu Reeves, but he's certainly getting better at picking vehicles for his "acting" talents. Also to his credit is the fact that only once was I reminded of his character from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Trust me, that's an improvement. This is Reeves at his best - standing there and looking pretty while the action happens around him.There are a few themes that films can use that (in my mind, at least) almost always work well. The Matrix manages to touch on two of them: the fight for freedom and overcoming fear. Wrap that around a slick sci-fi core with some eye-popping effects and you've got something that can keep me in my seat and smiling for a couple of hours. Simply put, the movie just oozes cool. And that's a good thing. Hey, it worked great for The Fifth Element. Overall, The Matrix is at its best delivering the stereotyped Hong Kong style action, but its the surrounding script and Reeves's supporting cast that make this a memorable flick. Laurence Fishburne gives a great, no-nonsense performance as Morpheus, the leader/father of a group of futuristic freedom fighters. My vote for the best performance in this one, though, has to go to the small role of the Oracle, brought to life by Gloria Foster. It's a small but pivotal role that could have easily turned into the loose thread that pulled this movie apart. Foster's performance makes sure this one stays tied together. Hers is the hingepin scene in this movie, and the writing held everything together (remember, "there is no spoon").
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Summary: PERFECT IN ALL AREAS
Review: The most accurate "barometer" of MATRIX is my wife's enthusiam about this movie. Ordinarily, she can't stand techno/science fiction films. She turns her nose up at action-adventure movies. In fact, her idea of a good movie is a documentary like PANAMA DECEPTION or ROGER AND ME. So when I imposed MATRIX on her it was impressive to see how she responded to the artistry embedded in the special effects that make this film so special. Like me, she loved it. Directors Andy and Larry Wachowski do a superb job of sqeezing every ounce of the considerable talents from Laurence Fishburne who plays Morpheus, and Keanu Reeves playing Neo. Only Neo can save the world from cosmic evil, and he doesn't know it. After finding him, Morpheus must find a way to get Neo to accept not only the awsome responsibilty of saving the world from a cosmic evil, but do so by unleashing powers that Neo cannot, at first, believe he possesses. [Perhaps this too is a metaphor for the classical notion, there is more capacity in each of us than we know]. The daytime, computer hacking Neo is recruited by Trinity (played with great drama by the severly punk gorgeous Carrie-Anne Moss). Morpheus is a sort of prophet-leader of those who can flow between an electronic ether and the so-called real world. Underneath the well choreographed, costumed and incredible sets in which the cyberspace action-adventure is played out there flows a commentary on the banality and annonymity of modern urban life. We the audience are permitted to observe the action and violent pursuit of the characters against a strange backdrop of the mundane world ... the world outside of our living rooms and theaters. Everyday life on the street goes on routinely and monotonously as the forces of good and evil do battle all around "us": on the streets, in subways and down back alleys ... and in the electronic fields that surround our everyday life. MATRIX is more than a feast for the eyes expanded by a brain message. It is science fiction theater at its best!
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Summary: not just special effects
Review: this movie is so much more than a bunch of special effects which were great, i mean the special effects are a great installment but its not all the movie is. It sars lawerence fishburne who plays morpheous, he brings in neo played by keanu reeves to see what the world is really likes and bring him into the real world as they say in the movie. keanu reeves, lawerence fishburne and karei ann moss must stop agents who are holding all the keys to thier future. but theres one problem these agents are like unkillable and the only one who can defeat them is as they say in the movie "the one". IT is a really great movie that is a must buy.
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Summary: The Matrix Rocks hard!
Review: The Matrix rocks. The soundtrack, plot, and action sequences are excellent. You'll watch the movie over and over, so it's a good one to have in your bookshelf.
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Summary: Good effects and Keanu -- what more do you want?
Review: I must admit I have a fondest for Keanu Reeves but I don't see everything he is in and I am a picky science fiction fan. That said the effects were wonderful, the twists entertaining, the questions about the nature of reality intriguing, and the sound track intense. Of course this is a rehash of the "machine will be humanity's downfall" but an interesting turn on the old idea of mere slave or destruction.
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Summary: My favorite movie
Review: This is a must have. It's my flat out favorite movie. No home should be without it!
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Summary: Still the Best
Review: Simply put: I love this movie. With "The Matrix", the Wachowski brothers have crossed stunning visuals with an imaginative and intelligent plot. Clearly, they are influenced by John Woo, Jackie Chan, George Lucas as well as several graphic novel artists. Each scene in the movie is framed like a cell from a comic book. They even managed to make Keanu Reeves seem tough! Without a doubt, this is still my favorite movie from the last three years. This DVD is excellent. Warner Bros took full advantage of the 5.1 Dolby Digital format and you can hear the results with every playback. There are a lot of extras including a "Making of" and interviews with the cast and directors. I cannot wait to see the rest of the Matrix trilogy. Hopefully, the Wachowskis won't keep us waiting too long.
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