'Dark City' meets 'Blade', a surreal explosion of film

Rating: 10/10 (1 April 1999)

I had the pleasure of seeing 'The Matrix' on its opening night in Boston. I went into the theatre not exactly knowing what to expect out of this film. It has been hyped well. The trailers left me drooling with their amazing special effects and their intriguing cast. However, I was a little apprehensive about what exactly 'The Matrix' would turn out to be. I was afraid that this would be another film where the intense special effects would drown out the directors' ambition to create a good plotline. I can tell you that I was ecstatic with the final results. This film will leave you wanting more like it. Its like a masterful combination of 'Blade' meets 'Dark City' meets 'Hackers'. The actors have all gone through intense martial arts training creating some very impressive fighting scenes. The story grabs you from the beginning and leaves you pondering your very existence. I highly recommend this film for those with open minds who really love science fiction and who are looking for a surreal experience like no other in film. I can't wait to see it again.