I skipped a class to see this movie, and I still don't regret it

Rating: 9/10 (28 April 2002)

I remember skipping out on a Spanish class to go see this film, and it was probably one of the first films I learned to enjoy on multiple levels of production (editing, cinematography, sound, etc.). But also, I knew this film would be successful, especially after seeing the original trailer.
Even by the time Star Wars came out, I still felt this was the best sci-fi film to come out that year. The cinematography was edgy, and once again established a maxim which all sci-fi films should accept. It mixed in so many different elements: visionary special effects, sound dialogue, a little mystery, a little action, great kung-fu scenes, and plenty of cool production designs. All in all, a strong film, but it revealed too much of the mystery too early, which seemed to be the film's only downside. Carrie-Ann Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano were all good. But who would have guessed Keanu Reeves could carry a film like this!