Best Action Movie Ever!!!

Rating: 10/10 (12 April 2004)

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I first saw this film when it aired on TV some time ago in 2002. The plot started fairly normal (and no, I can't be bothered writing it) but then took a huge (and well placed) twist. All I can say is that there are actually two worlds involved, The Matrix, which is the computer program that is meant to blind and keep humans under control from the real world, which is earth as it is in the future, ruled by giant robot squid thingies. The first time I saw it (the crossover to the real world) I was confused and frustrated because I wasn't sure what the hell was going on. DON'T let this turn you away. If you stick with it and use your imagination, you'll enjoy the best action movie EVER made (apart from T2) What everyone who's seen this film liked the most were the combat scenes. Things like slow-motion Kung-Fu, Ju-Jit-Su, shooting and bullet dodging are all here. The classic point of this film is when Neo (Keanu Reeves) dodges all those bullets while leaning backwards. Sound familiar? Everyone knows that scene, like everyone knows Hugo Weaving's classic line, "Goodbye Mr. Anderson" Allover, this movie is a classic, and my favorite movie to date, combining an action, adventure, thriller and sci-fi in one. The acting is good as well, with Hugo Weaving doing a terrific and the most outstanding job as Agent Smith, Neo's arch enemy. While Reloaded and Revolutions were good, The Matrix stands out as a revolutionary and refreshing concept and the best in the trilogy.
An absolute classic, 10/10. Definite purchase.