Our resident movie-expert, @Funnelby is back, this time reviewing one of the greatest films of the 20th Century, and a film that will make you wonder if you can be sure reality is what you think it is, The Matrix.
The Matrix Movie Title: The Matrix Genre: Action, Sci-Fi Age Certification: Rated R Director: The Wachowski Brothers Writer: The Wachowski Brothers Notable Actors: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving Released: 3/31/1999, in English Plot Outline: Thomas Anderson lives two lives. On the one side, he works for a software company, and on the other, he is a prominent hacker. There is one question that drives Anderson's nightly endeavours: What is the Matrix? A question whose answer has drastic implications that will change his life completely. Review Acting: 8/10 There is one thing that sets The Matrix apart from any other movie: Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith. Every movie with a villain should take note. Writing: 9/10 Contrary to many other action movies, The Matrix has a great balance between action scenes and plot scenes, thereby catering to both the action fans and the sci-fi fans equally. The characters and especially Neo's adjustment to his new life are very well made. In addition, the dialogue in The Matrix is excellent, with many characters having great quotable one-liners, and giving an overall great impression of the situation. Visuals: 9/10 In short, The Matrix looks stunning. The futuristic setting is both amazing and horrifying and some of the special effects were revolutionary for their time. Sound/Music: 7/10 The music and sound effects very well supplement the setting. However, especially the music isn't especially outstanding and can't compare to some of the great scores out there. "Feels": 8/10 Two things in particular are phenomenal about the Matrix: Hugo Weaving's Agent Smith sends shivers down your spine, and Neo's initial reaction about the "new world" and his slowly getting accustomed to it are staged incredibly well and make The Matrix uncharacteristically emotional for an action movie. Personal Experience: While I'm usually not a fan of action movies specifically, it's very different with The Matrix. The action scenes are well-scripted and perfectly add to an already great movie. Furthermore, Hugo Weaving delivers one of the finest acting performances I have ever seen, and very likely will ever see. If for no other reason, The Matrix and his acting should be seen at least once. Would I recommend The Matrix? For the reasons stated in Personal Experience, I think The Matrix should be on everyone's bucket list. |
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