Somewhat Childish?

Rating: 9/10 (3 November 1999)

I agree that Matrix had two very strong points, its amazing visuality, and its intricate and sophisticated plot (An idea which is original and entertaining), however the way that the plot was translated into a film disturbs me a bit. It seems like this is more of a child's version of the idea, rather than a possible sophisticated movie, which could have broken alot of barriers had it not been so simplistic. The movie seems to beckon forward to those pale-faced teenagers who've actually liked the thousands of tired conspiracy episodes on "X-Files" - It's all there, and is in fact best described as somewhat of the fantasy of the socially inactive computer-freak. This so-called computer-freak portrayed by kiano is suddenly thrust into realization that he is living inside an unreal world, a world that was designed for him and the other humans, but in fact he is the most powerful in that world, and that in his skills (which actually translate into computer skills, may I add) will help him save the world from obscure "agents" which seem to operate under no logic (They are programs, but seem disturbingly unlike programs, especially when existing in a pre-programmed world), hoping to assumingly "shut-down" these "illegal" hackers into the matrix. I'm not a psychologist, but aren't these the general guidelines of a typical pre-mature male fantasy? So what is the Matrix? In my opinion, a movie with much potential, wasted as an appeal to a certain audience, which will probably misunderstand or misinterpret the deep meaning that the original idea held within.
Perhaps I am mistaken, and it was in fact an appeal to the majority, and I simply misunderstood. Therefore I do not presume to know exactly what the majority thinks, and perhaps other comments will set me straight.