It's not what I expected (too COOL for me...)

Rating: 7/10 (25 June 1999)

I expected to see a very special film, ranked #20 at the IMDb Top 250. I thought I'd have something like a stunning experience... but I was wrong. What they didn't tell me is that The Matrix is just a manga film aimed to the young public. Perhaps 10-15 years ago (when I was 15-20 years old) I would have enjoyed these almost two hours and twenty minutes of audiovisual events, but now it's not the case. Many people have discovered what they thought to be a new idea in cinema. Well... unfortunately, it's not new. And the way the story develops itself is out of place for me. What I mean is that it's not a film for older people, as it enhances all the elements of children's play and all those FANCY things young people like (the COOL music, the COOL glasses, the COOL walking style, the COOL guy, the hyper-blast finale that reminds me an episode of Mazinger Z...), and just assumes everything as the way things have to be. There are no adult references, just a show where adolescents' dreams come true. Nothing really intellectually moving.
Don't let me be misunderstood, it's not a bad film, but it's not enough for me, at least to be at the 20th position in the list.

There are good visual effects, and there is good sound. I didn't get bored. But it's just another film, not the one. Crying Freeman has less effects but is better for me. 7 out of 10.