*1/2 stars

Rating: Null/10 (19 May 1999)

I generally don't like sci-fi movies about computers and/or VR. There are always exceptions, but unfortunately there's nothing exceptional about this film. The villains are bland and non-intimidating, Keanu Reeves is a terrible lead and the matrix itself along with the characters inside of it just aren't interesting. the influence of Hong Kong cinema as well as MORTAL KOMBAT is evident in the action scenes. I still look forward to future offerings from the Wachowski Brothers because I liked ASSASSINS and BOUND, but I doubt I would watch any sequels to this.