11 years on and still one of the best science fiction fantasy films out there.

Rating: 10/10 (13 August 2010)

It's easy,after the mess that was Reloaded and Revolutions to forget that The Matrix is one of the greatest science fiction movies ever made. Just like Lucas tarnished the image of his Star Wars films with the lesser Menace,Clones and Sith, the Wachowski Brothers were quick to make a buck and dragged the good name of The Matrix through similar mud. I caught a segment of the film on television last night and it reminded me what an engaging,well thought out and intelligent film it is. It also reminded me that it did not require a sequel. The story was told and wrapped up. Neo had realised his abilities and there were no new areas to explore. Of course, people will argue that we don't see Zion and of course,that would be the natural course of a sequel but in terms of character and story, the tale was told. While also being high on concept, The Matrix also delivered in terms of narrative. The film is multi layered. You can watch it for the straight up action fun,or you can also find something rarther more deep and philosophical if the need takes you. It's a big budget blockbuster with brains and it's with a certain regret, that i had kind of forgotten that.