As Keanu would say, "Whoa."

Rating: 9/10 (6 April 1999)

This movie could very easily have been horrible. I thought it would be a flimsy plot written just to showcase unbelievable computer graphics. However, it turned out to be one of the best movies so far to incorporate computerized special effects. The absolutely beautiful style and feel of the movie work wonderfully with the computer graphics, the action is well directed and choreographed, and the story has enough sci-fi to satisfy hardcore audiences but still entertain the masses. Keanu Reeves still Ted Theodore Logan's a few lines, but manages to pull of the character. The Matrix could easily join the cult sci-fi status that Bladerunner holds. The Matrix is an incredible movie that makes you think in that metaphoric way good sci-fi can, and makes you slap high fives for the action. Only one problem: There is no way Keanu goes from State and Balbo to Chinatown that fast on foot in Chicago.