Good plot and eyecandy

Rating: Null/10 (23 January 2000)

There were two major Sci-fi flicks this summer. The Matrix and Star Wars: 1. I can't really say which was better, that would be like comparing apples and oranges. Suffice to say, this movie is a ton of fun, and I wish I had seen it in the theater.
First there is the wardrobe. Everyone gets these super-cool outfits. It makes sense that if you can program your appearance, you want to look your best. The downside is that the outfits seem kind of cheesy after a while.
The special effects were amazing. They were effectively used to up the excitement notch from what we're used to in an action film's fights. You actually feel Keanu Reeves is getting punched with tons of force (and considering his questionable talent...maybe not too bad of a thing).
The plot was pretty good I have to admit. Sure we've all heard the story of dream vs. reality and being mere puppets, but The Matrix puts a great twist to it. Don't listen to people that say you have to see it 2 times to understand it. The plot is good, but certainly not complex or deep.
The acting was passable. Fishburne did rather well. Keanu did little more than stare blankly, try to look pretty, and say "whoa". But its cool watching him kick butt. And Carrie Ann Moss.... If real hackers look that good, then I'm a giraffe.