Happy 20th Anniversary to one of the most epic science fiction films of all time

Rating: Null/10 (31 March 2019)

Today marks the 20th Anniversary to the The Wachowskis epic masterpiece "The Matrix" and I just got done watching my midnight showing in 4K HDR and I have to say that watching it like this is like watching the film for the very first time 20 years ago today. I was too young to have seen this in the movie theaters back in the day and didn't watch it fully until I was older. Now it is one of my favorite films of all time.
What is the Matrix?
That is the question literal office drone Thomas "Neo" Anderson is asking when he questions his reality. He finds out the answer the hard way when he discovers that his reality is a lie, nothing more than a computer generated dreamworld known only as The Matrix, designed by a race of machines in order to keep what's left of humanity under control and to serve as a power source. When he learns the truth, he follows his destiny as "The One", the one human who would show humanity the truth and free them from the machines grasp.
"The Matrix" is one of the most innovative films of the last two decades and it holds up beautifully unlike some other films released in 1999. The film was highly innovative for its slow motion action sequences, kung fu and a special effect known as bullet time where you see a bullet flying through the air in slow motion even leaving behind a ripple effect. While action and special effects hold up nicely, the thought provoking story adds more icing to the cake. The story involves philosophy, noir, religion and the very nature of humanity. It asks the audience questions and it does it in a very smart way under the guise of a summer action blockbuster. Most action movies are dumb mindless fun, but not "The Matrix".
The acting is great across the board. Keanu Reeves is stoic as Neo but he does a great job of pulling off the role. Everyone else is fantastic from Laurence Fishburne as Neo's mentor to Carrie-Anne Moss as Neo's love interest and action girl. But the best performance goes to Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith. Weaving is menacing and calculating in the role. He plays as a villain that you absolutely love to hate but can still understand.
"The Matrix" is a film that comes as close to perfection as possible. There are minor flaws and possible plot holes but the film is so well crafted and immersive that those flaws aren't substantial enough to tamper with ones experience when watching this film.
This film is quite possibly one of the best science fiction films ever made on par with the original "Star Wars" from 1977. Even if you haven't seen it, please by all means watch it at least once in your life.
All I can say now is Happy 20th Anniversary to "The Matrix" and thank you to the The Wachowskis for making this epic masterpiece and allowing it to endure.