Review of The Matrix (1999) by Yorkman — 27 Feb 2016
The Matrix was (in 1999) a complete revolution in Hollywood film-making. Combining state of the art CGI effects, proper old-school Hong Kong style fight choreography, and an intelligent, well written story... It comes together and creates an instant classic.
It's one of those 'where were you when you first saw it' movies, that resonate for years afterwards in your own mind. Asking questions about human existence, free will, fate, morality, duality of self... It's a philosophical debate hiding inside a kick-ass action movie.
It's one of the most 'complete' films too, with an ending that makes sense and leaves the imagination to wonder what might actually happen.
Two vastly inferior 'cash-grab' sequels followed, no doubt at the insistence of a studio desperate for more, and probably used as a gun to the head to the Wachowski Brothers.
It's not a perfect movie, the whole 'Jesus' paradigm is a little forced, and the much lauded 'bullet time' special effect now looks very dated!
But, forget the sequels, watch the original. If you've never seen it, I guarantee it won't disappoint.
This review of The Matrix (1999) was written by Yorkman on 27 Feb 2016.
The Matrix has generally received very positive reviews.
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