One of the best I've seen

Rating: Null/10 (12 April 1999)

The Matrix is one of the best films I've seen. A good film in my opinion is one you have some identity with. No, I can't identify with running on walls, shooting people and being deemed the chosen one. But I CAN identify with being trapped in a cubicle, living a life I'm certain I'm not supposed to be in, and knowing there's something more out there. Not necessarily better, but more. By now you know what it's about, not going there. But it's pulled off fabulously. They could've gone more in depth here and there, but as it was the movie was almost 2 1/2 hours long. And please, give Keanu Reeves a break, he's not Olivier but he knows how to choose roles. If you notice his better films all have a top-notch actor to carry the heavy stuff, Fishburn, Pacino, Hopper, Oldman, Morgan Freeman. Keanu uses screen presence and looks to maximum effect. The Matrix was on.