Good, but over-rated

Rating: 7/10 (9 May 2003)

The Matrix was a decent piece of modern dystopian science fiction, but it is very much over-rated. The main theme of the film seems to be on the dangers of technology. This is an important theme, but it is done much better in the Terminator series and the Lord of the Rings series. The special effects were impressive but the film did not deserve the 4 Oscars that it won. 1999's The Phantom Menace was superior, both technically and in terms of story telling. The overall feel of The Matrix is very dark and dirty, with very little light. An OK movie, overall. 7/10