A perfect action movie, with philosophical implication and great special effects.

Rating: 10/10 (6 April 1999)

The Matrix is not only the best action movie I've ever seen, it has substantial philosophical implications that will keep you thinking after you leave the movie. It has amazing special effects, some humorous lines and moments, great fight scenes and a great sci-fi story.
I admit, I saw this movie the Thursday it came out because I'd heard about and seen some of the amazing special effects. I'd told my girlfriend about it and she came with me. As much as I expect it to be the quintessential guy movie, she enjoyed the movie tremendously and the plot and acting turned out to be a lot better than what I'd expected.
The movie made me think so much, I went home and opened my Philosophy textbook 'Reason and Responsibility' and willingly read about human knowledge, it's grounds and limits, the mind-body problems, the implications of AI and it's effects on our life.
I liked the movie so much, that my cousin and I saw it the very next day. My cousin liked it so much that he also returned to see it two days in a row. The movie is a lot different the second time around and I found it even more enjoyable than the first time. Everything the oracle says makes a lot more sense, you can appreciate the special effects without being too involved with what is coming up. The beginning makes a lot more sense and you notice new things, such as Neo's book, containing a chapter titled "On Nihilism". While I saw a review for the movie that called it overly philosophical, I would call it a thinking man's action movie.
I recommend this movie be seen by anyone who even remotely likes sci-fi or action and/or great special effects, and that if you liked it the first time, see it again in a movie theater. It's worth it for the special effects and the different perspective on the story.