A true concept movie

Rating: 9/10 (8 July 2003)

People often forget that Science Fiction does not have to take place in the future, or to involve fantastic weaponry or special effects. All it needs is to work with a conceivably possible concept in a "what if" scenario (Hence the rather excellent "Fatherland" is Science Fiction despite being set in the past)
This movie is all about concept. It asks many questions behind the seemingly pseudo philosophical "What is the Matrix?" questioning the nature of reality; is reality what we perceive it to be, and if not, does our perception not make it real? destiny, and fate (fate and destiny are not the same thing. Fate is what will happen, and destiny is what you will do) Of course, the mind bending visuals did their part in selling this to the audience.
This movie has it all; strong plot, fine cast performances, and one hell of a visual ride. Few will go away disappointed from this, and at the very least you'll look around you and notice things you might have missed before.
Definitely recommended viewing. The 1984 of it's generation.