The best there is..

Rating: 10/10 (25 February 2008)

'The Matrix' is a reflection of the mindset of the modern-day man. It clearly indicates that humans rely on machines for the routine life-cycle so heavily that they are beginning to lose control of their self-sufficiency. So, its a very intelligent piece of art-work which catches the eye of the class as well as the mass.
The movie isn't just another sci-fi flick with a bunch of cool action sequences. There is a lot of research behind the story. The writer-director duo has made sure it stays in the minds of the people till Armageddon. They have used many concepts from various cultures to come up with a blend that is so perfect and extremely believable that one may actually think of the possibility of such a situation.
As far as acting is concerned, everybody did what they were required to. It's a movie of a genre which doesn't ask much from the actors. It has more of a technical inclination. Keanu Reeves was perfect as the soft-spoken messiah. Carrie-Anne Moss was mesmerizing as the beautiful love-interest of Neo. Laurence Fishburne demanded respect as the inspiring leader. Hugo Weaving was brilliant as the elegant Agent Smith. All other characters did total justice to their respective roles.
Considering all the technical aspects of the movie, it is no less than a pioneering effort. Yuen Wo Ping is the undisputed champion of action choreography and he proves it once again with his work in 'The Matrix'. Bill Pope's perfect cinematography is a good lesson for any upcoming cinematographer. The SFX team of the movie is one to look up to considering their usage of bullet-time technology. The editing, music and set design are highly praiseworthy.
To end it, I'd say that if there is one movie in your life which you would not want to miss, it is 'The Matrix'. Even if the conceptual dialogues and philosophical aspects are out of your reach, you'd be more than happy to witness the sheer brilliance of technology. Its the best there is. Rating: 10/10