A Landmark.

Rating: 8/10 (29 May 2015)

The Matrix (1999): Dir: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski / Cast: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, Joe Pantoliano, Hugo Weaving: Confusing film that assaults our senses with strange theories and exhilarating action sequences. Keanu Reeves is picked up by agents who force a mechanical object in through his navel and he awakens in his own bed. Laurence Fishburne informs him that the Matrix is everything around him. It is destined to keep people under control. Reeves is presented with two pills. One will allow him to awaken without memory of the incident, and the other one allows him to discover whether or not he is the Missing Link. Directed by Larry and Andy Wachowski showcasing distracting action scenes and interesting theories. This is certainly a departure from their earlier film, Bound. Reeves is appealing as someone thrusts out of ordinariness into the overwhelming unknown. Fishburne makes for a fine instructor as he allows Reeves the freedom of choice but cautions him on the consequences. In other roles are the electrifying Carrie-Anne Moss, and the double-crossing Joe Pantoliano as the villain. Hugo Weaving also plays a villain named Agent Smith who has an array of special powers that screws up more than one's brain. The action is exhilarating with the most original combat scenes ever filmed. Overwhelming visual appeal accompany the symbolism. Score: 8 / 10