Conceptually and visually remarkable.

Rating: 10/10 (7 April 1999)

This film may, depending on the true nature of Stars Wars Episode I, be a benchmark for science fiction. The brothers Wachowski have created a concept far beyond the imagination of most movie audiences. I was in awe throughout the film and left feeling as though my dreams were not adequately creative enough to compete with the word of The Matrix. The film makers were able to conceive visually those aspects of comic books and science fiction literature that have escaped film thus far. The closest films that have come to this complete visual and conceptual realization might be Blade Runner and Dark City. For anyone who is interested in thinking about things they never imagined and seeing things they never thought possible, look no further than The Matrix. (WARNING: Stars Wars fans beware of possible disappointment in Episode I if you do.)