It's nothing like the Matrix, but it's good

Rating: 8/10 (1 July 2008)

I don't understand why people are saying its like the Matrix? Its really not. The movie has similar special effects to the Matrix series, but then so do many other films these days. There is nothing about computers, machines or the end of the world in this. It vaguely mentions something about focusing adrenaline to slow things down, which is kind of similar. The main thing is that people i know that hated the Matrix and think it is geeky, actually really like this movie. It had some very original ideas and effects. I think it was still slightly odd and had some parts were i was wondering where did that idea come from? It was a good directorial debut outside of Russia for this guy. I saw the Night watch and Day watch movies which were also good, but slightly confusing in parts. As for the Matrix, the first one is outstanding and groundbreaking in so many ways, and this film shouldn't be compared on the same sort of level. It is a very good, entertaining movie though, which is well worth checking out. I give it 8 as it has good acting, action and effects, soundtrack, and some excellent original ideas.