A fine, well done movie, but lacking in areas

Rating: 8/10 (20 September 1999)

There has been a substantial buzz about this movie, and with good reason. The Matrix does an excellent job of wiring the audience into the movie, and then leading them on a thrill ride. Allowing the audience to identify with the main character in all his glory and power, and to desire and lust after the Trinity character, athletic, intelligent, and attractive. However, I believe the adrenaline generated by this movie (which was a great deal) shrouds some of the other issues. Neo saved by the kiss of true love (trite and over used in the movie business). Hitting the audience over the head with the implications instead of allowing the audience to come to the conclusion by themselves. My friend accurately summed the movies popularity, in my opinion, by saying "Every class of person loves to be cast as the hero" and Neo appeals to the young tech heads of today along with the young athletes and rebels. I believe the special effects were superb, but I believe the unveiling of the plot was a little brutal and lacking trust that the audience would be intelligent enough to draw it's own conclusions. Enjoy the movie, for it is truly a wonderful exhibition of the action/sci fi genre.