Film of the year

Rating: 10/10 (1 September 1999)

Special effects technology continues to evolve and this movie is a tour-de-force of seamlessly computer-manipulated imagery. To find such stunning visual work combined with an intelligent, challenging storyline, and intricately choreographed action sequences (including martial arts worthy of the finest of that genre) is a rare treat. Keanu is at his best since Speed, supported ably by noteworthy performances from Fishburne, Moss and Hugo Weaving as Reeves' enigmatic nemesis. See it on a big screen with a top-notch sound system, this movie deserves it. Unreservedly recommended. 10/10