The Matrix is a spiritual movie, based upon spirituality, not necessarily religion.

Rating: 10/10 (20 November 2001)

The Matrix does a better than excellent job of illustrating spiritual truths (not religious truths, necessarily, although some religious philosophies are illustrated therein, i.e., Luke 1:37 "For with God nothing shall be impossible".) The crew on-board the Nebuchadnezzar can be considered a spiritual team. The agents can be considered demons, the neophyte's own demons which he must overcome in order to transcend the ordinary 3-D reality. The agents present to the neophyte his fears, doubts, and disbeliefs which he must fight against and win in order to fully know himself.
Additionally, the movie depicts planetary control and the majority of human beings' unconsciousness in that regard ("Billions of people just walking around oblivious.")
The members of the spiritual team act as teachers, as well as the agents. Both teams are considered teachers. Agent Smith spills a lot of truths. One team operates from a positive viewpoint and the other from a negative viewpoint.
Overall, the movie will open one's eyes, if one is looking for the opening. "Seek and you will find." Otherwise, the movie is just another science fiction flick filled with formula (thrills, chills, trauma, drama, and theatrics).