a movie that changed SF

Rating: 10/10 (30 April 2013)

At the time of it's creation, The Matrix was a real breakthrough. Combining superior special effect with kung-fu action and a groundbreaking plot, it managed to become a milestone in movie making, not necessarily limited to it's genre.
If you're into SF, you've recognized the influence of William Gibson's Neuromancer and, to a lesser extent, Blade Runner (1982). And both would have led to Philip K. Dick's questioning the reality. More than that, there was almost a philosophical background to the story.
At any rate, The Matrix was released in the time when internet has still been explored, rather than an everyday tool. It showcased everything we've craved for while playing games on PC and game consoles. And today when we basically live online, it is hard not to remember what this movie forecasts for the near future.