Gripping movie with interesting but imperfect plot

Rating: 8/10 (24 June 1999)

All the images of the Matrix were very powerful, with much eye for detail, and the special effects were subtle, not overdone but masterful. Here and there, the story was somewhat cliche, I thought. The prophecy of 'The One' who would 'set humanity free' sounded a bit like Star Wars, if you see what I mean. Also, without wanting to give away too much, there were elements in the of human-machine interaction that were not very convincing... if you start to think about it. But it was only when I left the cinema that I started to think about the weak spots in the plot. Of course there is plenty of unbounded violence that accompanies this film which doesn't really appeal to me. It seems to go with American cinema somehow. I'd appreciate it if they'd stop that. Having said that, there were moments in this film that left me gasping. But... you can't be told what The Matrix is. Go and see for yourself!