Glorified B-movie

Rating: 6/10 (12 June 2002)

"The Matrix" is a poorly written and directed film that rips off the much better "Dark City."
This film certainly is not among the top 100 films of the 1990s, let alone should be ranked 40th as it is at IMDB.com.
The script is poor as the writer and director did a poor job stealing parts from other films.
Keanu Reeves performance is poor, which is to be expected as his performances usually are.
Besides the special effects, Laurence Fishburne and Joe Pantoliano were bright spots in the film as they give good performances, especially considering the poor script, direction and acting from those around them.