Convincing plot with excellent cast and production

Rating: 10/10 (18 January 2001)

The film reveals a concept which is so bizarre that it grips you from the start. The visual effects are very well done, but the film has an artistic quality that makes it worth watching a second time around just to take in the artistry. Look at the street scenes (eg. fire-escapes against building) some beautiful almost gothic imagery at times. Look at the colour and textures of the interior sets. There are also some curious camera angles; vertical sideways views which help to make this film distinctive. The music is well chosen. As the film develops to its climax and a siege ensues, there is much gunfire in the foyer of a building. The amount of gunfire is a little over the top (but it's a movie after all), but listen to the music, if you can. The piece was so well chosen. Looking forward to Matrix 2.