What? An Action-Thinker? Yes - believe it folks...

Rating: Null/10 (22 October 1999)

Mind-blowing! Star Wars, Schmar Wars - THIS is the Sci-fi film of the year! A plot to grapple with and outstanding yet underplayed performances from Reeves and Fishbourne. Although having a heavily Sci-fi theme, The Matrix stands out to me, who has a natural dislike for Rambo-type action movies, as proof that there doesn't have to be a car blowing up every 30 seconds to impress the audience. Granted, the visual effects were stunning, if at times superfluous, but what great fun! I must watch it again on video if I don't decide to buy it, and no doubt there will be much that I missed on first viewing. I defy anyone to dislike it...