Review of The Matrix (1999) by Mago B — 31 Mar 2016
As a believer, this is one of the finest cinematic achievements of all time. Never before has a genre narrative more beautifully paralleled the path of the Christian faith: Neo inquires about the truth (making missteps along the way), sees the truth, accepts that truth, and is freed from the burden of ignorance; he's shown a higher enlightenment within and without the world that he currently lives.
Breathtaking action, gorgeous cinematography, palpable tension, a classic performance by Laurence Fishburne, and a wonderfully epic exercise in cinematic spectacle. The Wachowski brothers crafted one of the greatest American films of the past century, and it's a marvel to witness, enlightened or otherwise.
This review of The Matrix (1999) was written by Mago B on 31 Mar 2016.
The Matrix has generally received very positive reviews.
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