Magnificently spectacular!

Rating: 10/10 (20 August 2002)

"The Matrix" must definitely be the best action film ever - at least in my opinion.
In terms of eye candy, "The Matrix" is like a chocolate sundae. Even if you watch it with the sound on mute, the film looks absolutely amazing. It is drenched in such superlative cyberpunk atmosphere, with slick cinematography, sets, and costume design. The direction by the Watchowski's is full of vision.
Additionally, the action scenes themselves are so over-the-top. No action film before has filmed action sequences this way: frequent slow-motion, off-the-wall (literally) choreography mixture of martial arts and gunplay. The lobby scene toward the end of the film is perhaps the best action sequence of any film, period.
The story is also competent, with many mind-blowing moments.
This film will definitely be a cult classic. I hope the sequels are as good (but it seems like it will be difficult to top the original!

10/10