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text_A: The Matrix was released in 1999.
text_B: The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction film written and directed by The Wachowskis , starring Keanu Reeves , Laurence Fishburne , Carrie-Anne Moss , Hugo Weaving , and Joe Pantoliano .. Keanu Reeves. Keanu Reeves. Laurence Fishburne. Laurence Fishburne. Carrie-Anne Moss. Carrie-Anne Moss. Hugo Weaving. Hugo Weaving. Joe Pantoliano. Joe Pantoliano. science fiction film. science fiction film. The Wachowskis. The Wachowskis. It depicts a dystopian future in which reality as perceived by most humans is actually a simulated reality called `` the Matrix '' , created by sentient machines to subdue the human population , while their bodies ' heat and electrical activity are used as an energy source .. simulated reality. simulated reality. Computer programmer `` Neo '' learns this truth and is drawn into a rebellion against the machines , which involves other people who have been freed from the `` dream world . ''. Neo. Neo ( The Matrix ). The Matrix is known for popularizing a visual effect known as `` bullet time '' , in which the heightened perception of certain characters is represented by allowing the action within a shot to progress in slow-motion while the camera 's viewpoint appears to move through the scene at normal speed .. bullet time. bullet time. shot. Shot ( filmmaking ). slow-motion. slow-motion. The film is an example of the cyberpunk science fiction genre .. cyberpunk. cyberpunk. It contains numerous references to philosophical and religious ideas , and prominently pays homage to works such as Plato 's Allegory of the Cave , Jean Baudrillard 's Simulacra and Simulation and Lewis Carroll 's Alice 's Adventures in Wonderland .. Plato. Plato. Allegory of the Cave. Allegory of the Cave. Jean Baudrillard. Jean Baudrillard. Simulacra and Simulation. Simulacra and Simulation. Lewis Carroll. Lewis Carroll. The Wachowskis ' approach to action scenes drew upon their admiration for Japanese animation and martial arts films , and the film 's use of fight choreographers and wire fu techniques from Hong Kong action cinema influenced subsequent Hollywood action film productions .. The Wachowskis. The Wachowskis. Japanese animation. anime. fight choreographers. Fight choreography. wire fu. wire fu. Hong Kong action cinema. Hong Kong action cinema. The Matrix was first released in the United States on , 1999 , and grossed over $ 460 million worldwide .. It was generally well-received by critics and won four Academy Awards , as well as other accolades , including BAFTA Awards and Saturn Awards .. BAFTA Awards. British Academy Film Awards. Reviewers praised The Matrix for its innovative visual effects , cinematography and entertainment value .. The film 's premise was both criticized for being derivative of earlier science fiction works and praised for being intriguing .. The action also polarized critics , some describing it as impressive , but others dismissing it as a trite distraction from an interesting premise .. The film has since appeared in lists of the greatest science fiction films , and , in 2012 , was added to the National Film Registry for preservation .. greatest science fiction films. List of films considered the best#Science fiction. National Film Registry. National Film Registry. The success of the film led to the release of two feature film sequels , both written and directed by the Wachowskis  : The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions .. The Matrix Reloaded. The Matrix Reloaded. The Matrix Revolutions. The Matrix Revolutions. The Matrix franchise was further expanded through the production of comic books , video games and animated short films , in which the Wachowskis were heavily involved .
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