An original movie... for science fiction fans

Rating: 10/10 (12 June 1999)

The Matrix is a science fiction movie that will mainly be enjoyed by fans of the genre. But if you like serious SF then you'll love The Matrix. The film has two main strands - there's the main storyline which is quite intricate and complex and then there's the action movie-within-a-movie. The plot is intelligent and mostly plausible but quite dense so you have to listen carefully. The action sequences are surprisingly good thanks to superb special effects. Don't be put off by the Kung-Fu comments. Yes, it does have this type of fighting but it's sensible in its context and the effects are *outstanding*. So an intelligent, thought-provoking, thrilling movie - but don't expect your granma' to like it - or your girlfriend unless she's into sci-fi or kung-fu. But for those who are then this is a top movie. I gave it 8/10.