By far the best modern action movie...

Rating: Null/10 (5 July 2003)

...and one of the best action movies of all time. "The Matrix" ranks up with "Die Hard" with its groundbreaking action and special effects. Most call this movie a 'sci-fi' action, but it's really not. 'Sci-fi' action usually involves futuristic weapons like lasers, or Star Wars' trademark lightsabers. Though "The Matrix" is a sci-fi movie, the action is pure, modern day gun-fighting/martial arts.
Yes, the action was terrific, but everyone knows that's not all that makes a movie. Things like plot and acting do too, and "The Matrix" never fails to disappoint with either. In fact, the worst performance in the movie comes from the protagonist, Keannu Reeves, and even he doesn't do too bad.
My personal favorite part of "The Matrix" is the villain: "Agent Smith", a simulation of a human in the fake world (or, "matrix") who is always after the good guys. Hugo Weaving plays Smith with the trademark slow, deep and intimidating voice, but his real talent is with his eyes. Hugo Weaving does something with those eyes that would creep anybody out and send goosebumps up there necks.
"The Matrix" never disappoints you, and if you haven't seen it yet, you don't know what you're missing, 9/10.