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Summary: The Matrix is 'The One'
Review: Everything about "The Matrix" is awesome. Neo (Keanu Reeves) must find out if he is 'The One' by trying to solve the matrix. With the help of Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), he will go out into the world and try to get past all the agents in order to solve the matrix. But it won't be easy. "The Matrix" has some of the best special effects I've ever seen in a movie. The shooting scenes and the way the bullets fly through the air while Neo dodges them is awesome. But even better than the special effects is the storyline. If you don't watch and listen to everything in "The Matrix," you won't understand it, that's how deep and thought provoking the storyline is. Just watch and listen to everything, and you'll probably like this movie a lot. If you like great sci-fi and action movies, I recommend getting "The Matrix." While I was visiting my family in Texas, me, my aunt, and my cousins had to watch this movie just about every other day because my uncle likes it so much. Surprisingly, I didn't get tired of watching it so many times, it's that good.
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Summary: A spetacular vision that will make your head explode.
Review: The Matrix is an action packed sci-fi epic that has all the elements of a graphic comic novel jammed with incredible visual effects and the most spetacular action scenes to hit the screen since Terminator 2:Judgment Day.This is one of my all time favorites due to the fact that the film is packed with a cast that we can cheer for.Keanu Reeves plays the role of Neo who discovers one day the world he is living in is an illusion controled by machines that have taken over the world to enslave mankind.Neo meets Morpheous played by Laurence Fishburne who believes Neo has been chosen to save humanity from The Matrix.Carrie Ann Moss is Trinity.Hugo Weaving makes a very impressive villain known as Agent Smith.The Matrix really packs a mean punch for those who really love kung fu films ranging from Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan.From Jackie Chan to Jet Li.The film is also my favorite because I think it pays respect to the John Woo films.What makes the film work so good is Keanu Reeves.Imagine how The Matrix would have turned out if Arnold Schwarnegger or Steven Seagal played Neo.Would I still have seen The Matrix?Yes I would,but Schwarnegger is not right for the role of Neo.Steven Segal...forget it.Keanu Reeves is one of the most talented actors around today.The Matrix fits Keanu as tight as an iron glove which is why I think Keanu Reeves is the perfect choice for this movie.I have seen this film over 35 times.28 in the movie theaters.The idea for The Matrix made me wonder how much of an imagination I have in the back of my head.Believe me,it's alot.The Matrix is truly the kind of film that will make you explode.Definetly worth seeing.
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Summary: Futuristic/Unrealistic Sci-Fi Action Adventure
Review: No Doubt - The Matrix Re-Defines Futuristic Action-Adventure. Has An Excellent but sometimes too complicated plot.But having said that The Matrix IS Un-Questionably the best Sci-Fi of the year. -Best to RENT before you BUY.
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Summary: A Movie with DVD in mind
Review: Interesting action movie with a very imaginative plot (sort of Buddhism meets Blade Runner). The special effects and image quality seem to have been used with the DVD format in mind, because they are the best I've seen so far. If you are drawn to the possibility of a fully interactive virtual reality computer program, then this movie will appeal to you.
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Summary: The Best Action Movie EVER
Review: You need to see this movie. PLEASE SEE THIS MOVIE. Ever since I saw this in the theater I have been obsessed with it. I bought it on video, and now I'm in the process of buying the Propellerheads album, because of their song in the movie 'Spybreak'. Laurence Fishburn has got to be one of the best actors around today. The special effects are absolutely incredible and the story line is top-notch. All I'm waiting for now is The Matrix 2 and 3.
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Summary: Open your eyes copper top!
Review: Ever wanted to be important, to live a life that matters? Well take a look at "The Matrix" because it starts with the premise that we are all living pointless lives, slaves to frighteningly powerful beings that prevent everyone from knowing their true state. Here enters the myth. There will come a redeemer, who will see through all deception and become the perfect warrior in mankind's cause. He will be the "ONE".
I don't know what possessed the Wachowski brothers to turn a borderline successful comic book idea into a sixty million dollar extravaganza. But WOW! I'm so glad they did. Talk about entertainment, this film keeps your butt firmly on the edge of your seat and your jaw on the floor. The action is intense, the plot is multi-layered and the effects are sumptuous. I should also point out that for a cast that knows little about martial arts, (a few months training prior to the filming), they sure can fake it. You will believe a man can fly.
Science fiction has explored the implications of virtual reality fairly thoroughly over the past two decades. From Steven Lisberger's "Tron" to Star Trek's "Holo Deck", we're well versed on the idea that the virtual will some day rival the actual. With The Matrix however, it is all brought together into a frightening whole. At times you will wonder about your own reality... what if?
But then, we don't need to wonder, because it's laid out clear and sharp on the big screen. Imagine a world were the entire population lives in jelly filled pods, jacked into a simulation as real as God's imagination. Except for a few "naturals", who have either been born outside of the Matrix or brought out, the populous goes about their angst filled lives, little knowing how pointless it all is. Talk about an existentialist's wet dream. But what of those non-conformists on the outside?
We meet them through Neo, a corporate neophyte and part time hacker. The powers-that-be have turned their attention to young Neo, (Keanu Reeves), not for his illegal computer hobbies but because the mysterious Morpheus, leader of the underground, has shown an interest in him. Thus commences Neo's fall into wonderland and as with Alice, there are strange creatures, confusing situations and rulers who seem keen to take his head.
Dragged kicking and screaming out of the Matrix and into the real world, Neo learns the truth and finds he now has the responsibility of saving the world, thrust on his sculpted shoulders. He's not alone though, Morpheus and the crew of the Nebuchadnezzar (a strange and futuristic vessel that is their real world home), are just as keen to reclaim the planet. Morpheous becomes Neo's mentor, teaching him the skills he needs to do battle with the master machines. Their evil face is expressed within the Matrix in the form of seemingly invulnerable Agents. And all Neo has to do, is the impossible... with a little love on the side. Perfect!
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Summary: Worth It
Review: This was without a doubt one of the best movies ever! I have watched it so many times, and it's a phenomenal movie! The plot is the best, and the fight scenes and special effects are amazing! All I can say is that I can't wait for the sequel!
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Summary: Not what it seems.
Review: This movie was truly great. I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. The visual effects were unparalleled and the action was breathtaking. The idea behind the scenario was very good but I would like to stress a little thing : the idea of "false perceptions" is not unheard of ; in fact the authors merely adapted a French philosophical book intitled "Méditations Métaphysiques" (Metaphysical Meditations for not French-speaking people)written by René Descartes.
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Summary: Laurence Fishburne and special effects...
Review: Laurence Fishburne's superb performance and the dazzling, artful special effects make this movie an entertaining experience. But as has been mentioned in previous reviews, this film seems to be a dash of Philip K. Dick, William Burroughs with some Gibson Tehno-Gnosis thrown into a blender and voila, The Matrix. Still, as entertaining as the special effects are in this fun movie, I'll still trade watching Donald O'Connor walk up walls in "Singing in the Rain" anyday over the wall-walking in The Matrix. Plus, Mr.O'Connor managed his wall walking without benefit of special effects!
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Summary: WOW!
Review: This is the ultimate DVD video. The first thing I noticed with this movie was the sound, it absolutely explodes with it. The special effects are amazing, they are the real star of this movie. This is one of those films that grabs you and sucks you in. The story is a little far fetched but, thats what makes it fun. There are a whole lot of extras on this DVD, well worth the $18-20. If you like action, this film is for you!
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