Dark City is better...

Rating: 8/10 (26 May 1999)

All the technical aspects of "The Matrix" are excellently done. The energy of this movie absolutely surges through its viewers. And the concept of how machines utilize human beings is intriguing. But it seems like a third act is missing. I desperately wanted to know what would happen if the heroes won, instead of having an open ending which seemed so unfair to the audience. After carrying the audience through a wonderful ride, "The Matrix" stops short of delivering a knockout punch. If you want to see a movie that is just as well done with an incredible ending and similar story line... see Dark City.
"The Matrix" could have been so much better... a souped-up version of Dark City... but it is still a visually intoxicating movie with an interesting plot. It is worth seeing. But if you've seen Dark City... you might be disappointed.