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Rating: 10/10 (18 May 2002)

Bring on the sequel(s). In 1999, the Matrix captured my imagination beyond all expectations. Even as a science fiction fan, I was unprepared for the Matrix experience. Neo is a unique hero figure that is a key to the film's success. Only at the end of the movie does he become the strong savior that so many other movies thrust at you within the first few scenes. Oddly, despite the fact that this movie rates among my top 10 of all time, I don't consider any of the individual performances to be Oscar quality. Perhaps that was by design, in some way, to focus attention on the story. If so, that strategy hit the mark.