All style, some substance

Rating: 7/10 (21 April 2003)

Whether it's the 'Bullet-Time' technique or gravity-defying multi-style martial arts and 'gun fu', almost everyone has seen something either invented or widely popularized by The Matrix, even if they've never heard of the film itself.
While not the most enlightening experience, it is highly entertaining, as long as you don't think too much about the plot. The film is well cast and boasts several excellent performances (Joe Pantoliano and Hugo Weaving namely) as well as some mediocre ones. I could say that Keanu Reeves was not the best choice for Neo, but he fits well enough. A cardboard cut-out of an actor for a cardboard cut-out of a character. But it isn't like anyone should go into this movie expecting a great revelation about their lives.
It's a fun, stylish, if simple, sci-fi action movie, and one that isn't likely to disappoint.