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In the near future, a computer hacker named Neo discovers that all life on Earth may be nothing more than an elaborate facade created by a malevolent cyber-intelligence, for the purpose of placating u...( read more 
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MCT:August 29, 2008the slickest sci-fi film ever!!!
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MCT:August 27, 2008
Okay, so when I saw this I was only like a kid. So i had NO idea what the plot or story was about. but however i freaking loved it.
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MCT:August 26, 2008
Take the blue pill
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MCT:August 26, 2008the matrix iz class i luv ae c it all da tym av got sum ov the matrix ps2 gamez nd sum ov da dvdz nd video tapez it gd yhuu shud watch it ...........
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MCT:August 25, 2008didn't get it, but I like Laurence Fishburne; Deep Cover and Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned were better vehicles for him
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MCT:August 25, 2008
The Matrix movie series is one of the few series, that no one can really explain the plot to, but everyone enjoyed it. The effects in this movie were what pushed it to the front.
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MCT:August 25, 2008
This movie is INCREDIBLE!!! Oh man the acting,the special effects,the story plot it's just ALL unbelievable!! A HUGE thing is that this movie has a HUGE HUGE religious aspect to it. This world that we're living in is real but it won't last forever and someday we are going to wake up and find that we will either end up in the real real world of heaven or still in a way "in the Matrix" in hell for eternity. You have to choose to either take the blue pill or the red pill...
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MCT:August 25, 2008
When the Christian and Buddhist met to discuss about the movies, they made it real for everyone to see. Nobody expect that even the muslim knows what it is all about.
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MCT:August 23, 2008
Saw this again today. Gotta love those action scenes. Interesting that one could develop a story where you can bend "truth" at will to suit the story. Neo is killed by the computer, but a kiss from Trinity wakes him up and he saves the universe for us humans???
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MCT:August 23, 2008
Then, I first saw this movie, I knew it would be a blockbuster hit. The story was interesting, the characters were interesting to watch. I thought it was another movie about the dangers of technology mixed with philosophy.
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MCT:August 20, 2008
This movie had me paranoid for a while. Maybe it's all that bud! But what if we reallly are in the Matrix, and don't know it? Keep your eyes open.
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MCT:August 19, 2008
El exceso de información tra como consecuancia la perplejidad y la enajenación. De verdad esta pelicula es una revelación.
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MCT:August 19, 2008
Gosh, this movie ages well. Watched it again in 2008 and it still blew me away. It's a simple Hero's Journey, and the philosophy isn't as deep as it thinks it is, but it's just brainy enough to sustain a really cool action movie. Rewatching the first one puts the two sequels to shame.
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MCT:August 19, 2008
Revolutionary in it's day. If you didn't see it when it first came out, you might think it is cliche.
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MCT:August 19, 2008A good sci-fi film. Great fight scenes and one of Keanu Reeves only good movies. Then.....there was the sequels *shudders*
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MCT:August 18, 2008
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MCT:August 17, 2008
this will be forever remembered as the movie which pioneered the "bullet time" sequence wherein the characters' moves are to scale with that of a bullet
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MCT:August 17, 2008My husband says it's really enjoyable and not worthy of the R-rating. He saw the whole thing on cable tv and says we need to see it when it's shown again on tv. So, maybe I'll give it a GO.
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MCT:August 16, 2008
Just an entertaing and fun film. Keanu Reeves does a humungusly good job at this film. The Wachowski Bros. did a fabulous job with directing this film. This movie is perfect. Yes perfect. 5/5
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MCT:August 16, 2008
1st of its kind! Really made you think; surprising; went places I couldn't even conceive of at the time.
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MCT:August 15, 2008
A movie I loved, but I never want to watch again, because I'm afraid I'll hate it upon second viewing.
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MCT:August 15, 2008
This movie got me to thinking how can we merge technology with living tissue. Can the human brain process information like a supercomputer? Are human brains supercomputers? Something to look into. Because I would love to learn martial arts in 20 sec.
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MCT:August 14, 2008
exelent film better than the second not so sure bout third apart from the ending to the third what was that about
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MCT:August 14, 2008
Neo (Keanu Reeves) is a computer hacker. He is talented, but he has a general disrespect for authority. He is contacted by Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), a mysterious fugitive who is connected to the infamous subversive, Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne). It seems that Morpheus wants Neo to join his movement. At the same time he is being tracked by the authorities who want his help in capturing Morpheus. It is no surprise that he chooses to join the outlaws, and in doing so, he begins a surreal adventure, very similar to "Alice in Wonderland".
At the core of the story is the distinction between perception and reality. This is a very profound subject, and although it is not plumbed very deeply, it is a much more intelligent foundation than can usually be expected from a large-budget, special effects based action film. What the human mind perceives as "reality" is the result of the signals that the human brain receives from the eyes, ears, etc. However, it is well known that during dreaming and with no sensory input, the mind constructs a very real world, complete in all detail, which is obviously not part of the physical universe. It would have been nice to see an engaging exploration of this profound subject, but much more than what is attempted would probably detract from the film's appeal to the mass market.
The narrative of the story is quite engaging. From the opening scene, it is unclear what exactly is going on. This is very effective because it places the audience in the same frame of reference as Neo, and only when Neo understands the true "reality", does it become understandable. The film mostly attempts to be intelligent and is usually successful, but sometimes it cannot construct a seamless premise. The situation in which the humans are placed is explained but does not fully make sense. There are often inconsistencies in the powers accorded to different characters. There is also the serious question of why an entity that defines the rules would not be thus omnipotent and impenetrable. However, these weaknesses are mitigated by the fast pace of the film and the unravelling of the mysteries. The film is not meant to be a serious exploration of its philosophical elements, but rather it is intended as a thrill ride, and it is quite successful in that regard.
The acting performance are mostly unremarkable, but that is due mainly to the writing and is not the fault of the performers. Considerable effort is given in creating the story, but the drawback is that the main characters are not fully developed, and the side characters are mere stereotypes. Although Reeves is competent in the lead role, his performance is mostly wooden, sometimes comically so. When Morpheus uses the term "AI" in discussion with Neo, Reeves blankly asks "You mean Artificial Intelligence?" in such a dry, moribund way that one cannot believe he is trying to portray a computer hacker. To his credit, he performs well in the action sequences, even paying homage to Bruce Lee in a Kung Fu fight.
The film cannot claim to be completely original. It borrows generously from "2001: A Space Odyssey", the "Planet of the Apes" series, and it even has many similarities to the recent "Dark City." It uses stock antagonists, and other standard characters. However, the success of the film is that it combines its sources into a balanced and cohesive result. It shows remarkable restraint by not relying exclusively on special effects or action to dazzle the audience at the expense of the story.
Recommended. It is definitely not a great film, but it is rather enjoyable. It has an appealing mix of science fiction, Hong Kong style action, and special effects that will appeal to a large audience. -
MCT:August 14, 2008
Demasiados efectos especiales que te llevaron a otro mundo y que disfrutas cada escena de la pelicula.
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TheNarratorXposted 9 days ago -
The Matrix is fun, incredible imagination and amazing vision. Keanu Reeves is brilliant at the kung fu scenes and twisting out of the way of bullets.
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Some times i think that our life is under real UNIVERSE Matrix and it can be " true "
Think About Itposted 43 days ago -
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i really want to dress up as a matrix person at a next fancy dress party
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYposted 190 days ago -
hola, yo creo que Matrix es una pelicula que habla de la realidad crudamente, y como aun el mundo no lo comprende asi, para divulgarla dentro del celuloide hubo que encuadrarla en un genero, y el mas cercano es la ciencia ficcion, pero a mi punto de analisis de ficcion no tiene casi nada,a diferencia de muchos, a mi la parte que menos me gusta, es mas, me aburre, es la de los efectos especiales y los combates, me atrapa y mucho!, la trama, la profundidad de las descripciones que hace a lo largo de toda la trilogia, por eso creo que el mundo necesitaba a Matrix, saludos! Floresilvestres
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