Plato's Computer

Rating: 8/10 (9 January 2006)

I must confess, the first time I saw this movie I didn't like it at all. But then a year later I realized how clever and superb it was! The reason for this was that it is very confusing. That's part of the beauty: in the beginning of the movie, you're as confused as the main character, but in the end everything becomes clear. The story is a reference to the ancient-Greek philosopher Plato, who believed the real world was actually a cave, and that the world we lived in was a dream. In "The Matrix", they say the world we live in is just a dream, a computer, that the machines have programmed for us. The villain in the movie is just so deliciously creepy! He talks extremely slowly that it sends cold chills down your spine. This role is played by Hugo Weaving. Bravo, Weaving! Another character I rather liked was Trinity, a tough kung-fu fighting girl who has an extremely cool introduction. She is played by Carrie-Ann Moss. The movie has some religious themes and classic, possible one of the best, special features ever done in film history. If you are easily offended by sci-fi violence, I would recommend that you skip this movie. But in other cases, I say put it on your list and invite some friends! You might be interested in the other two, but personally I was let down by them. They should have never been made! Welcome to Sci-fi!