Overrated but still fun

Rating: 5/10 (31 July 2016)

The Matrix is overrated. Accept it, and move on. Anyway, with that out of the way, my review. The Matrix, which is heralded as a modern masterpiece of action cinema is actually a fun if silly piece of light entertainment. The action is exciting, but it is weighed down by a dull script and endless, boring exposition. The second act is essentially just lots of talking, and exposition, which isn't a great idea when your plot is stupid and your characters one-dimensional, although Keanu Reeves is always fun to watch. The action scenes are extremely slick and stylish, and mostly cgi-less which gives them an edge over modern action scenes. The art design surprised me, as it looked unique if a little Alien inspired. Overall, it was a fun if slightly pretentious and shallow action movie.