Matrix 1, Star Wars 0

Rating: Null/10 (7 February 2002)

I know this is the Matrix comment area, but I must lend agreement to others' comments re Phantom Menace.It truly disappointed. And whose idea was it to insult our intelligence with the computer generated buffoon-JaJaBinks? or something. Clearly the need to sell dolls to kids in the aftermarket superseded the need to produce a quality sci-fi flick! O well, I guess they are prepared to deduct lower receipts for the next movie from their toy windfall-cause I'll see the next one on cable! NOW, about a REAL movie-The MATRIX! How could one not be enthralled by the concept of this movie. One has only to look at any action movie made since 1999 to test this movie's influence on the action movie genre. From Shrek to Charlie's Angels to Crouching Tiger-Matrix has left it's mark with special effects. But beyond that, thc concept of machines turning the tables and using humankind for energy units was staggering. And that in conjunction with the breeding grounds and the energy fields reaping wattage from millions of humans while they dream on of a reality that doesn't exist numbed my thought process for a half hour after Keanu/Neo woke up in the glass bathtub/toilet. I can't understand those who deride the movie for lack of originality. I mean, sure,machines vs humans is not new-but the manner in which this one was presented was so radical, and that's from an avid sci-fi reader for the last 20 years! I only wish I could see it again for the first time so I could attempt to figure out what the hell the Matrix is before it is revealed! And my only disappointment is that the Tank character is to be portrayed by an different actor. I was impressed by his role and performance.Well I am also disappointed by the length of time we have to wait for the sequel. Hey does anyone know if it is true that they are shooting Matrix 2 & 3 at the same time? Finally, it is ridiculous to suggest that Carrie Moss cannot act. Have you seen "Memento"?