Impressive...

Rating: 8/10 (7 February 2001)

I've seen it five times at the cinema, three times on video and twice on DVD. "The Matrix" is probably one of the best science fiction action movies to date. Borrowing fight/action choreography from Hong Kong cinema and drawing on camera work similar to that seen in "Blade", "The Matrix" fuses them together with awe inspiring special effects. Keanu's acting short falls are well hidden and the pot is well thought out.
Most people will love this film, and rightly so, but if you are under the impression that these fight scenes are the pinnacle of cinematic achievement then I am afraid they still pale in comparison to Hong Kong offerings. If you do subscribe to this opinion then I would strongly advise you towards renting "Drive directors cut" from your local video store. You won't be sorry.