A Fine Example of What Science Fiction Films Can Be

Rating: 8/10 (12 December 1999)

n extremely well-done piece of work, which is very enjoyable if you allow yourself to suspend your disbelief. Great performances by all involved, even Reeves (who makes up in spades for "Johnny Mnemonic") and especially Hugo Weaving, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie Ann Moss. Brilliant use of special effects which should win the Academy Awards hands down (but might suffer from being an April release. Great set design, brilliant cinematography.
The move also has, without revealing too much, tons of science fiction and martial arts jokes and references (for those who have seen the movie, think of: the two pills, the White Rabbit, the dojo scene). Also this movie is a weird pleasure for Chicagoans, as all of the street references are Chicago streets (though there is no subway at Lake and Wells). The movie was filmed in Sydney, but could be anywhere (though Sydney does appear to have some weird skyscrapers).
Highly recommended.