One of the best science fiction films in a long time!

Rating: 9/10 (22 November 2000)

The first time I saw The Matrix, I thought it was such tosh that I didn't even bother to watch all of it. When I came on Cable TV, I decided I would give it another go. I watched the whole thing, and I was thoroughly impressed! I think The Matrix is one of those movies were it must be seen twice to be understood, and to be liked.
Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) is a bit of a slacker, selling illegal software on the side under the pseudonym 'Neo' to finance his computer hardware needs. He wants to find someone called Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne). He's searching for the answer to a question. He has no idea where the question came from. But the urge to discover "What is the Matrix?" will lead him to places where nothing is what is seems and to people who hope he is The One...
Although over-hyped, The Matrix is a largely entertaining sci-fi thriller with an attitude. The action sequences are stunning, the sound is immaculate and the acting is very watchable, Fishburne in particular is amazing as Morpehus.
Overall, I strongly recommend The Matrix. It is a stunning, clever and unique thriller with style.
I rate The Matrix 8 out of 10.