One of the best films in recent times

Rating: 10/10 (24 April 2006)

Over the past few years, we've been inundated with a deluge of silly, kitschy movies ranging from clichéd romantic comedies to Disney film sequels and so on. I am glad to say that The Matrix is not one of them. For once, it seems, we have a movie that manages to combine entertainment and excellent special effects with actual depth.
The Matrix does quite well in multiple areas, in fact, combining a philosophically interesting (though rather old in philosophical circles) premise with great special effects and action. There is also a rich layer of symbolism that rewards multiple viewings (note the book Neo has near the beginning of the film; it ties in with the philosophical theme).