Kick ass!

Rating: 9/10 (4 April 1999)

I've noticed that a lot of the critics out there have put-down the Matrix as incomprehensible or illogical but that's because they're idiots. They simply don't understand the movie and went into critic attack mode by using artsy fartsy terms to try and hide their lack of technical sophistication. The Matrix's plot is entirely consistent internally and only requires some attention to follow. I won't reveal the plot since part of the fun of the movie is figuring out what will develop.
The action is startlingly fresh and energetic. Of course the action isn't entirely original (it's not like there are that many kill people) but the way the effects, perspectives and different styles are put to use in this movie hasn't been done before. Hong Kong wire fighting and John Woo style shoot-outs done in bullet-time with morphing thrown in are possible in the Matrix because the rules of that simulated world allow it (see critics what's so hard to understand about that?). I won't say that the plot is wholly original but it helps explain the action and bring on the next fight sequence. Besides, any script that finally provides a credible and funny explanation as to why so many things taste like chicken isn't all bad.
The movie kicks ass (literally and figuratively); you'll enjoy it fully if if you aren't looking for something like the Piano or other art BS. Don't let morons that don't get the movie tell you otherwise.