Redefined science fiction

Rating: 10/10 (28 May 2019)

I know that this is an older film, and the effects are kind of out dated, but at the time, it was absolutely revolutionary. Things like "bullet time" were invented to be able to make the story come to life. It has inspired so many filmmakers; not to mention its influence on pop culture in general.
It's a perfect blend of sci-fi and action/adventure (kung fu especially). Sure there are a few plot holes, but things like humans being used as batteries had to be changed to make it more accessible. Apparently the concept was originally to use humans' brains for their computing power, but the studios thought that would be too confusing for viewers.
It truly was a game changer. The sequels definitely went in a different direction, and unfortunately the Wachowski's other efforts haven't lived up to the high bar set by The Matrix, but I can't say enough good things about this movie. Obviously no movie is perfect, but The Matrix is a fun, inventive, action-packed blockbuster of a movie.