One of the best Science Fiction Movies ever

Rating: 10/10 (4 April 1999)

I take that back. This very well might be one of the best movies ever...period. I had seen a program about it on HBO, and I KNEW that I had to see this movie. I thought that even if the story sucked, I'd pay eight bucks to see the special effects. Well, those effects were well worth my money. And as an added bonus, the plot kicked butt. I've seen it before in other mediums, but never before was it this intense and clear and focused.
Another bonus was the actors. I cannot express my feelings about how fine of a job those people did. They trained hard and it shows. It takes real dedication to do what they did. And beyond the kung fu, the actors can ACT. I was nearly in tears for some parts. This movie does what it is supposed to do. It entertains, it makes the viewer feel and care for the people on screen, and it kicks the viewer in the butt many, many times. This may sound really stupid, but there are some movies that make me feel "enlightened", and The Matrix is one of them. By far this movie is at the top for 1)Sci-Fi 2)Action 3)Drama 4)intense involved plot 5)visual effects. I can't remember another movie with such an involved plot that pulled it off well. This movie has everything. Kung Fu (with some of the coolest shots I've ever seen), Stunning Visual Effects, Beautiful Acting, Big Guns, Big Emotions, A Deep, Profound Meaning (listen to the dialogue...it all rings true), Red, Sticky Goo (okay, I admit, I'm weird), Wonderful Sets, Great Costume (can I thank the costumer for this?), Big Stunts (many done by the actors themselves), A Kick Butt Soundtrack (which I'm listening to right now), Keanu Reeves in All Black Clothes, Toting Big Guns, Carrie-Anne Moss in All Black, Toting Big Guns (This is important! She's a warrior and a woman and balances the two with ease! There needs to be more of this type of character in film!), Laurence Fishburne in One of His Finest Words (when I was talking about acting before, Mr. Fishburne is just plain awesome).

Give a big hand to the Wachowski Brothers. They rock in a hardcore way.
In short, I loved this film. I plan to see it again. I feel sorry for those people who aren't going to see this film. It's one of those films that captivate you and forces you think about it weeks after you left the theater. Go see it. You'll be pleased. I was!