The Matrix (DVD 1999)

The special effects changed film making forever, the story, although nothing sparklingly original in sci-fi and cyberpunk circles, was carried off in such a brilliant manner it is the most convincing sci-fi film I've seen since Dune (1984, David Lynch) and the original Terminator film.

As far as the actual acting goes it did suit Keanu Reeves pretty well, although his dialog does let him down on occasions but in some ways it reflects the 'panic - I'm feeling a little lost' element of his character Neo/Thomas Anderson. The support is fantastic, Laurence Fishburne as Neo's mentor, Morpheus, and Hugo Weaving as the insidious and evil Agent Smith are supreme in their roles carrying off their dialog with great aplomb and really adding atmosphere for the film. Carrie-Anne Moss carries off her part well, being a good balance of looks and brawn. The sets and cinematography are also fantastic as are the cityscapes, provided by The City of Sydney Australia.

The choreography and action in the film is unparalleled and helped widen the appeal of what might have been a slightly cliquey film had it not been carried off right. As it is the mix of cyberpunk style black clothes, cool sunglasses (I especially liked Morpheus's clip-on-the-nose ones) and huge black boots and the Kung-Fu fighting, gun totting fight scenes as well as the now legendary bullet-time effects really make this film scream to lovers of action and sci-fi alike.

All this is capped by, one might say most importantly, a great dramatic score by Don Davis (which I have just bought the CD of) and punchy metal/punk/techo soundtrack (which I have also just bought the CD of) that really conveys the mood excellently.

All in all it is, in the truest sense, a great film. If you've got the money and you love the film buy one of the special edition double-packs with the 'Matrix - Revisited' documentary DVD in. I have not seen the documentary personally but have it on good authority that it is a really nice addition. If you have not seen the film yet and like the sound of it prepare for stomach churning edge-of-the-seat action that will have you sweating right until the final scenes.

Already know the film and would advise people to buy it , why? , it's a revolution in cinema and sound! . I bid and paid for this review item but never received it....well at two quid and free postage it does'nt suprise me the seller was reluctant to part with the goods . Must add my misfortune turned out a blessing , two hours later i was the proud owner of The Matrix AND Matrix revisited for an extra one pound sixty .....happy daze!!!
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One of the best action movies of all time.

Surreal and believable adventure.

Buy it now.

One of the best action movies of all time.

Surreal and believable adventure.

Buy it now.

"No one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself." says Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), the earnest, elegant John the Baptist figure in the Wachowski brothers' allegorical science fiction masterpiece. Well, we'll give it a shot.

He's talking to Neo (Keanu Reeves), a blank-faced computer whizz who's about to go through the looking glass - out of the late 20th century world as he knows it, into the real, post-apocalyptic "desert of the real".

It's a reality where robots rule the planet and keep humans plugged into a virtual reality matrix, living in a dream world, while their energy fuels the machines.

Morpheus thinks Neo is The One, the messiah figure who will destroy the Matrix and resurrect humanity. Fellow freedom fighter Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) is convinced too. But Neo isn't certain, and will have to face the pernicious, powerful, Matrix meanie Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving) to find out.

At first viewing, the action sequences stun, but there's more to this than the groundbreaking "bullet time" photography, or the adolescent allure of flash, black clothes and big, black guns.

Sure, "The Matrix" is almost untenably cool, but beneath the sheen there's substance. The story's a potent mix of buddhism, Greek mythology, and - predominantly - the Christian gospel.

The image of a superficial existence, where ignorant people thrive by blocking out a troublesome reality, is potent for a Western society drowning in wealth while the rest of the world suffers.

The performances, too, wow. Admittedly Reeves is gifted the perfect role - he has to look good while hitting things - but Moss is charismatic, clever and sexy, while Fishburne is monumental.

Nestling next to "The Terminator" and "Metropolis", this is one the finest sci-fi flicks ever made.

What is "The Matrix"? It's genius. And yes, we admit, you do have to see it for yourself!!

I watched this with my partner and we both loved it great special effects and great story line.
One to watch.

really good movie,reeves at his best and the more you watch these films the more they make you think "am i in control"

Stuffed full of fantasy comics, addicted to action, and steeped in digital technology, the frenetic moviemakers Andy and Larry Wachowski have done what they must--create an eye-popping, morph-mad, quasi-mythical sci-fi flick that will thrill computer nerds as it kicks serious ass. The Matrix also presumes to (ahem) think deeply--although this notion is sure to be more enthusiastically embraced by hardcore science-fiction cultists than by the rest of us. For the non-cultist, this full-tilt visual and aural bombardment is simply a lot of fun. It never lets up. Nor does it ever want to.

KEANU REEVES IS WELL SUITED TO THIS ROLE. HE'S COME ALONG WAY FROM "POINT BREAK" THAT'S FOR SURE. CERTAINLY ONE FOR YOUR DVD COLLECTION, FULL ACTION FROM START TO FINISH!!

All the positive reviews already submitted say it all. Groundbreaking in terms of effects. One of the few films that haven't been overtaken by the effects being offered in newer offerings.

I like the way in which a very old story theme was made so modern.

this film is by far a great sci fi film keenu reevs is a great all time actor all his films are great such as constantine etc worth watching

Described as New but clearly wasn't.........................................................................................................................................

Having converted most of my old video collection to DVD I was thrilled to find this film gem in digital format. If you watch this in widescreen format, it really does great justice..rocommended dvd to have in your selection but all depends on your own personal views! great dvd and i will purchase more from ebay.

A must-see among genre fans, especially guys in their teens and 20s, for whom the script's pretentious mumbo-jumbo of undergraduate mythology, religious mysticism and technobabble could even be a plus rather than a dramatic liability.

Excellent effects and one of the best film of all time!......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Absolutley the best film I have seen since in a long time. Keanu Reeves (Neo) His performance was brilliant as well as Laurence Fishburne(Morpheus). The film felt like it should have been on two disks I was so captivated. The special effects were brilliant and the story line is really quite believable. There are many things in real life (so to speak) that make you question wether we are actually living it or are we actually only living while we are sleeping. Personally I would love to be neo or at least an awoken.

Top marks from me. A "MUST" buy.

my son had never seen it and is now old enough to watch it. had to have it for my collection. its a great film which oozes a contempory feel and cutting edge special effects. a must see!

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This is still my favourite movie and one that I have seen more than 10 times, as I went out and got the VHS edition back then before DVD's were in. It is a movie that can be seen on many levels. Some will see it just as a great action movie which it is, but there is so much more to this film. It is a fantastic depiction of the journey of the spiritual seeker and the difficulties that he encounters within himself as he starts pushing against the prisons of his own mind and the multitude of programs that operates and which keep us small.

It also neatly depicts the way humans are kept as 'food for the moon' in Gurdjieff's words or simply food for ultra terrestrials. In the film this is depicted as humans, being little less than cultivated biological batteries for the machines.

The story is part of a trilogy and all three parts are worth watching more than once, as you will undoubtedly see new things each time. Things that start making sense only after some time of reflection and reading. In this regard I can recommend reading the book by Ouspensky called "In Search of the Miraculous", and the book by Laura Knight-Jadczyk called "The Secret History of the World".

concept in film changes and every now and again you get a gem of a film come along,thats exactly what happened when the matrix arrived in 1999. for me the story line had me fixed from start to finish and took me off on a journey of film adventure that changed my believe in "feature films are not dead" syndrome.i brought this dvd because i think anybody who is a sci fi/ adventure film fan should own a copy it will never age in concept its too far out there.shame the sequels could not live with the original.

The Matrix (DVD 1999)


10/10 I personally loved it.

The film is Full of action and leaves you wanting more a the end.
This is a film I could watch over & over again..

Well Recommend to buy ;0)

In 1999 ‘The Matrix’ was quite possibly the film of the decade. After a quite spell in Cinemas, it came and shook us up completely. Living in a world of computer technology and advancements too quick to mention, the film is set today. But in the film today is much further into the future than we actually know. The matrix is what we ‘live’ in and it is actually a complex computer programme that only a select few have uncovered. The few that have are generally ‘hackers’ and once they know the truth there is no going back. You have to watch this film, just to find out what the matrix really is; I don’t think its that unbelievable! It also has a religious aspect behind all the technology and portrays a modern day ‘coming’ of the One and the prophets and the philosophical structure to the film is interesting to watch as well. Fantastic special effects as well.

This is one of the films we had on Video for years and wanted to update our collection.

Still totally amazed at the quality difference between Video and DVD, this is far superior.

The Matrix Trilogy is among our favourite viewing and Keanu Reeves is stunning in the lead role.

this was a movie my husband liked as he already had other titles in the matrix films and was auctioned at a very reasonable price.

I loved the quasi-religious/Berklyian theory undertone.The film is full of deeper meaning.Unfortunately,this can get overlooked by the stunning special effects and action sequences.

For me this is one of my all time favorite films and it will be right up there in my ranks for a very long time.

5/5 gets my vote, very well written and a very good cast. This is a film that stand in your mind for a long time and it's one that you can watch over and over.

The best story line in any film that you are likely to watch for a long time, if you haven't seen this film, or even if you have and don't own the DVD, this is not one to miss out on.