One laughing eye, one crying eye

Rating: Null/10 (1 February 2000)

The Matrix is undoubtedly the best major SF film of `99 (and don`t bother with Star Wars Episode 1, which is bad beyond belief). But still, I think it`s WAY overrated. The Film has a clever story, at least for the average Hollywood Blockbuster, and some dazzling FX, but still... It could have been that much better if the creators just dropped the totally unnecessary "saviour" storyline. Just imagine the film without it - no problem, and no more stupid discussions on pointless, contradicting prophecies which basically tell you to do what you want! For me, a film which could have been one of the great ones but is merely entertaining (which in itself is a virtue these days, don`t get me wrong!). 6/10.