great f/x, but confusing story line

Rating: 7/10 (10 April 1999)

'The Matrix' is a top notch action flick. As one of the few fans of Keanu's acting abilities, his presence was not cause for alarm. Obviously the special effects were outstanding, but the story line was very confusing. Using humans as 'energy' sources is a great premise but they didn't expand upon this theme. "Bound" had a much stronger script and since the brothers did both films, they shouldn't have counted on the action and f/x to carry the day. Otherwise, it's a solid film.