The Matrix (DVD)

...review of a DVD. Well the way I see it I love the film and have recently acquired the DVD, from a friend, and so thought what the hey, I mean I have nothing better to do with my Saturday afternoon (well i did so really add Sunday night to that too). The Matrix was one of the biggest films in its year of release, and rightly so, this is a fantastic film that has both style and substance. It is superb and personally I cannot knock it. Many people took ...
...So here goes, the confessions of a virgin, please be gentle this is my first time! …The Movie You can’t review the DVD without mentioning the film, so lets take a trip to the Matrix… The Cast… Neo (Thomas Anderson) – Keanu Reeves plays a young man looking for an answer, is a bred computer hacker who seeks thrills from his mundane run of the mill life. Hence why he chooses to hack systems for people, to get a buzz. However ...

ickle_devil 15.07.2001 · Read full review
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The Matrix in itself is a brilliant film. Its style and originality (combined with getting a half-decent showing from the usually wooden Keanu Reeves) made it one of the hits of recent years. However I’m not here to review the film, I’ll do that someday (promise,) I’m here t review the DVD releases. Yes as in more than one. I am a fortunate man, I have a DVD player that can play discs from all over the world, so I get to see the ...
...(UK) but I have seen the Region 1 (US) and Region 4 (AUS) versions of the DVD. Content wise there is little to choose between them, but there are other differences between the discs, as well as the limited edition boxes that were released. So What Do You Get On The Disc? ========================== Aside from the film of course, the Matrix came with a tremendously innovative set of extra features that set it aside at the time in the DVD world. ...

Nameless 08.07.2001 (11.07.2001) · Read full review
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The original Matrix DVD was the title that almost single-handedly brought DVD into the mainstream. Now re-released in a special Collectors edition and coupled with another excellent disc, containing "The Matrix Revisited" a documentary charting the production of the first film, with many sneak previews of the second and third film which are currently being filmed back to back and should see the light of day sometime later on this year. The Matrix ...
...lives. In the day he is Thomas Anderson, a computer programmer for a reputable software company. At night he is Neo, he doesn't sleep, he doesn't eat. He spends his time hacking, making money from illegal software and basically breaking just about every computer crime that there is a law for. Neo is searching for the answer, the to the question that has haunted him for two years; what is the matrix? The matrix is the story of how he finds the answer ...

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...it had Keanu Reeves on the roster and frankly despite my reservations about the man as an actor I didn't care. This was science fiction the like of which we had thirsted for as cinema goers and it was here. The story, when described on paper, seems almost flat and lifeless. A band of renigades struggle for freedom and all that. I will refrain from saying too much incase you still don't know the plot. When you see this movie, however, what could almost ...
...sterling performances. From the sinister Agent Smith of Hugo Weaving to the enigmatic Morpheus of Laurence Fishburne, the attractive and lethal Trinity handled so well by Carrie-Anne Moss and even Keanu Reeve's hapless but eminantly important Neo the cast fit their roles like second skins. Credit has to go to Mali Finn and Shauna Wolifson for their Casting work as even the supporting characters suck you in to make this fantastic world your world, ...

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I have watched the Matrix quite a few times now, and I never tire of it. I guess most other people have seen it too by now, but for those that have not had the chance yet, or for those that have, and maybe want a reminder, here is the story: Keanu Reeves stars as Thomas ’Neo’ Anderson, a computer hacker living alone in a run down apartment, hacking into other computers. He downloads information and data for other people illegally, and ...
...Neo becomes obsessed in finding the master of hackers, Morpheus (played by Laurence Fishburne). Instead, Morpheus finds him, and the Agents begin to realise Neo is looking for Morpheus. The Agents are guys that resemble typical FBI agents, they make sure that the Matrix runs smoothly, and to make sure the humans do not find out that they are living in a computer program. The human race has actually been wiped out, and the Agents now create them to ...

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This is the first DVD opinion I have written. I hope I have covered all the relevant issues. The matrix is a brilliantly made film, with great acting and directing. A lot of time and effort went into making this film, and I really do think it has paid off. The story line is mind blowing, to say the least. The world is real, right? WRONG! The world you live in is a dream world. Nothing is real. The life that you have been living hasn't happened. ...
...never happened. You are not the person you thought you were. With me so far? You meet someone, who gives you two choices, stay as you are or discover the truth. What would you do? A fascinating story unfolds as Neo (Keanu Reeves) learns the astonishing truth. I am not going to go any further with the story line, as I don't want to give to much away. All I will say is, it is an action packed film with lots of special effects. The story line is mind ...

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One of the best films I have seen. I first watched this at the cinema and it made the hair on the back of my neck stand on end as I had heard nothing about the film before I went to watch it. The acting is suitably moody and extremely effective with very little humour adding to the mood of this dark but action packed film. It will appeal very much to techies and budding hackers who find solace in there PC and like nothing better than to “log ...
...before everything becomes clear and the more times you watch it the more subtle hints to the Matrix become apparent (such as the slight green tinge to the movie whenever they are “in” the matrix – hardly noticeable unless you are looking out for it as it simply adds to the effectiveness of the film). The sound effects are stunning on 5.1 surround and you can hear bullets ricocheting around the room, Some of the more subtle sound ...

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The Matrix, is without a doubt, my favourite film, of all time. Forget you Blades, forget your Fight Club's, forget your Gone in 60 Second's, Matrix is the greatest Science Fiction film to be made yet, and it is all thanks to the Wachowski Brothers. It gave the not only the most thought provoking plot, but it gave masses of entertainment, special effects wise and in the martial arts dealing. I was absolutely delighted with how the Special Effects ...
...able to top how well The Matrix coped. I believe that regardless of how many times I watch this film, I'll never get bored of it. It is a film which I had to think about and get my head around to understand the full meaning, and after I had first seen it in cinema, I truly thought twice about my position in the world. Keanu Reeves, put on a hell of a performance as Neo within the film, and I gained a new found respect for him after he had to learn ...

RenegadeTruth 15.05.2001 · Read full review
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...a series of reviews on the Matrix franchise, so look out for more to come! Warning, this may spoil it for you, apparently explaining what the matrix is will spoil the movie. However, I would disagree because the storyline is a little more than what the matrix is and most people, now, understand the concept of it. I was merely explaining. But to all who don't want to know, skip past the "what is the matrix?" bit ------------------ Memories ------------------ ...
...my mum and gran. Being the bored people we were, we thought we'd go out to the cinema, have a look at what’s on and see something. I saw a poster for a little known movie called "The Matrix". I'll go see that, I thought, it looks kinda like my sorta movie. Boy was I right! I loved it, I still do love it! From here on in it was to spark the philosopher in all of us. Everyone suddenly had a theory and everyone suddenly speculated "actually, that ...

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What is the matrix? Can Keanu get back into the spotlight after all these dodgy films he's made? Will everyone laugh when he says, "whooah!" Keanu is Thomas Anderson, a software programmer by day and a computer hacker by night. One night he receives a message on his home computer . But its not like any normal email. The message tells him to follow a white rabbit, but before he can figure out what it means there's a knock at the door. Its one of his ...
...white rabbit on one of the girls, he changes his mind. At the nightclub a woman approaches Thomas and introduces herself as Trinity. Thomas recognizes the name as an alias that is used by one of the best hackers around and is also surprised that Trinity is a she. Trinity knows why Thomas has come to the club. He wants to know what the matrix is and she can help answer his questions. She says that they will contact him later. The next day at work ...

JamieMckeen 25.01.2001 · Read full review
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...have tried to fathom out the origins of the world. Philosophers, religious leaders, archaeologists, scientists from all over the globe. The Big Bang theory, dinosaurs, Christianity, beings from another planet. Just why are we here and what are we doing? Questions, questions, questions. With relatively few definate answers. Until now. For those of you who have clear minds, deep thoughts, and a burning desire to answer the questions, The Matrix is ...
...by a mysterious man by the name of Morpheus (superbly played by Laurence Fishburne). Morpheus wants Anderson (Neo), as he believes he is the key to releasing us all from the unknown prison of our lives, The Matrix. The problem is however that the Matrix will not allow us to know the reality. According to Morpheus and his cohorts, the world we live in is not the real world. It is a computer generated civilisation created by the Matrix. Everything ...

paulc20001 04.09.2001 · Read full review
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...will own a copy. Like the legend that is Star Wars, it will never truly die. The Matrix is such a film. I remember seeing it when it came out, and being so totally blown away, I was in shock for about an hour afterwards. I knew it was going to be good before I went to see it, but I don't think I was prepared for just how good. But we'll come to that later… - What Is The Matrix? (who didn't see that title coming a mile off) The Matrix is a sci-fi ...
...that there are two sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions arriving in 2003, and like me I'm sure you can't wait. The plot behind the film (this is only the start mind, I'm not going to give it away for those poor sods who STILL haven't seen it), is quite clever. Simple computer programmer Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) knows there is something wrong with the world. He can't put his finger on it, but he knows something is not quite ...

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The Matrix - special collector's edition DVD Released: 1999 Starring: Keanu Reeves et al. Tagline: Be afraid of the future. Overview: The benchmark of all future action and sci-fi films to come, the Matrix is one of the few films that actually deserve the term 'genre-defining'. With it's slick editing, pacy camerawork and mind blowing stunts it's no surprise to see how this film has become so famous in 5 short years. Quickly generating an army of ...
...as a special 'collector's edition'. The question is does it's special release ratify the list price of £19.99? Plot: Here it is again in case you have been living under a rock for the past 5 years. Neo (Reeves - Bill and Ted's excellent adventure) leads a double life, one as a quiet nerd, but by night he becomes a super-hacker capable of cracking into the world's top computers (I didn't spot the difference really). However, one day the messiastic ...

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Well the Millennium is all about the future and so is this movie. Well at least the concepts behind it are. You see at first the film is set in the present, but as you find out things are not always as they seem. The fact is that in reality what you see is not what you actually get. You see the world is a hoax, as I always suspected it is all just a big cover up, a ploy to deceive us into thinking this is reality… Ok so I got a little carried away, ...
...outline of what it is. The question that really has to be asked is why? It's that plain and simple. Well you see all of the other film ideas have been done to death and I suppose this film opens up a whole new concept. That concept being that the world no longer exists, and that the human-race are nothing but a crop to feed the all-powerful machines. Well it worked for me… I read have read reviews that say this film is over rated and all the hype ...

Infinity 22.12.2000 (13.01.2001) · Read full review
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The Matrix is one of those DVDs that most people own purely for the action sequences. I know this because I’m one of them. Before I go any further I will just say I will try and not give away too much of the plot but if I do, don’t blame me if the film is ruined for you. Movie: ------ What is The Matrix? This question is what the whole movie is on about. Keanu Reeves plays “Neo” who meets a man named Morpheus (Lawrence ...
...a computer program. During the first hour of the movie, Neo then tries to understand what exactly is going on around him and where he fits into the Resistance – a group of humans who are not under the control of The Matrix and are fighting for freedom. However, most people prefer the second hour. Why? ‘Cause this is where most of the action is. Neo realises what he has to do and cue various breathtaking fighting scenes including the ...

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