The Matrix (1999) - Do You Want the Red Pill or the Blue Pill?

Rating: 10/10 (11 January 2012)

Written and directed by the Wachowski Brothers, "The Matrix" is a high-tech, edge-of-your-seat, heart-pounding sci-fi action thriller, that will make you want to see it the second time to understand what the heck is going on. The film talks about a future like no other, so technologically advanced that we don't know if it's real or not. Everyone is in the middle of a simulated reality to subdue the human population. A computer hacker, under the name of "Neo", portrayed by Keanu Reeves, is drawn into this rebellion, and fight off against the machines. I'm obviously a fan of big sci-fi action thrillers that make you pay attention throughout. This movie is one of the best examples. The casting is golden, from Keanu Reeves' performance that left his signature as an actor, to Lawrence Fishburne as the mysterious leader of the Matrix, Morpheus. Hugo Weaving and Carrie-Annie Moss round up the supporting cast, and they perform just fine. But, my favorite thing about this movie, was all the incredible technological advantages that were added. This movie is filled with groundbreaking editing, fast-paced cinematography, astounding sound effects, and the jaw-dropping visual effects that are still memorable to this day. That slow-motion gun bullet scene is still quite memorable, you know! From the sharp well-written script, the incredible acting, the groundbreaking visual effects, to the smart directing of the Wachowskis, "The Matrix" is truly a favorite for all cinema lovers. It's a fun, non-stop, and exciting motion picture that will take away the 136-minute run time quickly. No wonder movies always go "copy-cat" on this movie! "The Matrix", in my review, "a non-stop exciting motion picture, with groundbreaking visuals".