Decent movie even if an obvious ripoff...

Rating: 8/10 (21 February 2001)

The first time I saw this movie I was not greatly impressed. I had been hearing about it from all my friends and how unbelievably awesome it was and I think I got my expectations up a little too high. However after successive viewings it has definately gotten better and the special effects were probably about the best I have ever seen. The only problem is that if this movie wasn't a rip-off of Dark City (which was also excellent) then it is one of the most amazing coincidinces in history.
(spoilers) A few similarities:
Both films feature a hero with superhuman abilities that doesn't realize his full power untill almost the very end.
Both heros live in a completely artificial world.
Both heros are menaced by beings that all look basically alike and human but something isn't quite right...
Both heros are assisted by shadowy figures who seem to know the whole truth.
Both heros have a climactic battle with the leader of the aforementioned beings using the superhuman powers which they share.
Both of them get the girl (but I don't guess we really count THAT)
These are just what spring immediately to mind but go watch both of these and you will be able to draw quite simple and clear parralles.
That having been said I did still enjoy the Matrix. I give it an 8 out of 10.