Dark City vs. The Matrix

Rating: 8/10 (10 October 2000)

I liked the Matrix a great deal but I much prefer this dark vision from Alex Proyas... the genius behind the film version of The Crow. I think Proyas took more chances and relied more on the intelligence of his audience than on the Matrix's eye-candy. As for why I mention both of these movies together... they are the same story. Watch Dark City and then watch The Matrix and I defy you to come up with a single significant plot difference between the two. Any takers?