Production Year: 1998 - Action/Adventure - Director: The Wachowski Brothers - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano, Gloria Foster, Marcus Chong
Advantages: A must see landmark in western Sci-Fi Disadvantages: How will a sequel follow this
...sure about this one, all the hype can ruin a good film and Keanu Reeves though entertaining doesn’t instil great confidence (Apart from Bill and Ted, they rock dudes), but I'm glad to be proved wrong. It made me sit up, with baited breath and take note, not a dull moment until the predictable and disappointing ending. The film still survives though and I have watched it many times since and enjoyed it each time. The lobby scene is a classic, the underground ...
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Advantages: The most dazzling sci-fi/action movie in years Disadvantages: Non PC-DVD consumers are slightly short-changed in terms of extra features.
...just a handful of "spoilers", The Matrix will leave you in awe at the completely unexpected developments of the plot. The sensational and cleverly used special effects, on the other hand, will have you gasping in wonderment regardless of whether you knew of them beforehand or not.
I was expecting something along the lines of Face/Off meets Blade Runner, but it's so much more than that. There are certain films which serve as technological and cultural ...
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Advantages: the story is totally original with some stunning performaces Disadvantages: somewhat predictable
The Matrix for me was the blockbuster of 2000. I enjoyed watching it over and over again.
The action scenes were out of this world and the cinematography was breathtaking. The story line is a bit far fetched but when you immerse yourself in a film of this kind when think about it, it is somewhat possible. The idea that the world is a wool pulled over our eyes while machines use us as their power source is possibly one of the most discursive points ...
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Advantages: stunning graphics Disadvantages: complicated to understand at first
What is the Matrix, The Matrix is every where.
The Martix is my favorite film, breath taking special effects and wonderful soundtracks. My favourite scenes are; the Lobby Scene (HAHAHAHA) and I know Kung Fu (the fight between Neo and Morpheus).
I like this film not just because of the story line and grphics, but also because it's one of those films that don't have the boring talking scenes.
I have now seen this film 14 times. I just can't wait ...
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Advantages: Action packed all the way through Disadvantages: The filming background was a bit dark
The VCD version was wonderful. The quality of the picture played on the computer was as good as in the cinema's or even a video tape. You do need a Pentium 2 processor to get a good picture. The reason I chose to view it through this medium was that it is cheaper than DVD's and buying a video tape.
Although I have seen this about 5 times, I still do not tire of watching it. It is packed full of action from start to finish. Great acting from Keanu ...
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Advantages: Everything Disadvantages: no commentaries on UK version
The movie is a great ride and the visuals and audio make it a very memorable experience.
Picture = 10
One of the finest transfers available. All of the effects are donne justice in this transfer. The colours are presented faithful to the original theatrical presentation.
Sound = 10
Magical sound quality on this release. The bullet time sequences sound great and the score soundsd great too. The real treat is the Lobby scene.
Extras = 9
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Advantages: Action packed, great acting Disadvantages:
I can honestly say that the Matrix is the best film i have ever seen in my long history of watching movies. It has everything from big name actors, top budget special effects, action, adventure, mystery and even comedy. This film is well worth buying on DVD, even if you are sceptical. It is a must for all true movie fans, Keanu Reeves portrays the part of Neo perfectly, and acts true to the part well. The action is through out the film and constant ...
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...don't get it.
Before i saw the matrix i'd heard how good it was, after i'd seen it (and well over a year later) people still say how good it is. But i just DON'T GET IT !
The movie i saw was, well, it was alright - special effects were cool, acting nothing to throw oscars at and a story was one which i'd seen before (Dark City anyone ?). In a word, it was ....alright.
Yet everyone else seems to have orgasms at the mere mention of the movie, ...
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Advantages: Brilliant effects of course, not a totally dumb film Disadvantages: None, really...
...- in my case just the PC version where to get widescreen I am looking at a box 6" tall. But, I have watched it many times, and will do again. This film has set a standard - witness Mission Impossible 2 - where Jimmy Woo borrows back some of his effects. It is a watershed in movie - and DVD history - and you need to get it for your collection just for that ...
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Advantages: Great Visual and Sound Effects Disadvantages: The film comes to an end!
...computer nerd "Neo" in possibly the best film I have ever seen! When Neo starts getting messages on his computer telling him that someone can see him, can predict someone will knock on his door and wants to meet him he gets suspicious. When he arrives he is given the chance to see "the real world", are you interested? well I wont tell you the rest because I might spoil it, but all I will say is it gets better.
The Matrix has got great visual effects ...
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Advantages: Brillirant plot and acting Disadvantages: Possible sequel promised but hasn't been delivered
What is the Matrix? No seriously what is it. Everybody that has watched this film has tried to explain it to individuals who have and haven't watched it and can't explain it. Whoever watches this film is just caught up so much in the special effects that won this fantastic film some prestigious awards. Whenever you see the advert for this film you see Neo - Keanu Reeves - doing an impersonation of a monkey on steroids. It seems pretty cool. This film ...
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Advantages: Some of the best action on screen! Disadvantages: erm.... non!
One of the best films I have seen. I first watched this rented from a video store. The story was immense and the visuals blew me away. I was at the edge of my seat for all the film.
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 on" of an ...
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Advantages: amazing special effects and extra features on the dvd Disadvantages: it ends
...brilliant fight scenes this is the best action film released for years . The style of this film also sets it apart from other films , from the clothes the characters wear to the amazing "bullet time" effects , the whole style of the film is amazing . The storyline is also very original with the whole world which the people live in being fake and the real world having been taken over by machines.
Overall if you have not seen this film GO AND BUY ...
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...a great film. Right from the beginning it draws you in with plenty of action. It doesn't still the film finishes.
A great story line with loads of stunning effects, including bullet time. There are plently of high quality fight scenes and the way the actual story goes, it interests almost every one.
This is probably one of the best movies i have ever seen, and with its great quality, I'll probably like it for a long time yet, until another film ...
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Advantages: Great special effecta and genious plot Disadvantages: None
The matrix is a film where you have to get your head round it before you can understand it. The plot to this film is genious and i could watch it over and over. The base line is that we live in a reality world and everything round us is not real, we are being hid from the real truth. The truth that the world is no more and the place has been taken over my computer robots. They grow fields of human babys as they feed off them because they recharge ...
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The Matrix [1999]
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The Matrix [1999]
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reality, added supercharged Hollywood gloss and a striking visual style and stole The Phantom Menace's thunder as the must-see movie of the summer of 1999. Laced with...
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