One of the few movies to substitute blazing action for plot and get away with it

Rating: 7/10 (27 April 2015)

The concept of The Matrix is interesting, engaging, yet before the first half of the movie is over, the directors decide a plot is no longer necessary. The acting is second and third rate. The plot is an annoyance usually ignored. The dialogue is cliché, weak, and for the most part, useless. However, the action replacing the plot is some of the best to hit the screen. The Matrix delivers visually impressive and intense action sequences. Costumes, bullets, and incredibly well choreographed fight scenes create some of the most memorable moments in cinema. Very entertaining, with little sophistication, The Matrix becomes pretentious at times. Despite all of The Matrix's flaws, I still say it is a must watch. As a pure action movie, it rivals all others, creating scenes you will remember long in the future.