Ground breaking on multiple levels

Rating: 10/10 (3 July 2003)

I saw the Matrix without seeing any trailers nor ideas about what the movie was about. This probably helped make this a top 20 movie all time for me. The special effects are great, but special effects are only great when they augment a great plot (see Star Wars I & II for examples of how $ spent on SE and none on the script make for a lot of eye candy and a crap movie). The acting in this movie is great even though Reeves doesn't have to do much but look confused (I guess it no much of a stretch). Any movie that gives explanation to things we often think about (e.g. Deja vu etc) I love. That there is a hidden works going on behind the scenes makes for great entertainment. IMHO.
Too bad next movie only has the Special effects and no new guts.