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The Matrix
1999 136 min United States of America R 16+
★8.9
Action, Science Fiction
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
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Description
Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.
Budget:
$63M
US Gross:
$177.56M
Worldwide:
$463.52M
Starring
Keanu Reeves
Actor
Laurence Fishburne
Actor
Carrie-Anne Moss
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2000
— Best Visual Effects
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Best Picture
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Director
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Best Action Scene
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 2000
— Best Sound
BAFTA 2000
— Best Film Editing
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Screenplay
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Breakthrough of the Year
BAFTA 2000
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 2000
— Best Sound Editing
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Best Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Best Fight
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Best On-Screen Duo
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
BAFTA 2000
— Best Visual Effects
Academy Awards 2000
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2000
— Best Film Editing
BAFTA 2000
— Best Production Design
Key opinion
The Matrix is widely regarded as a revolutionary milestone in science fiction that fundamentally reshaped cinematic visual language and action choreography. While the film is praised for its philosophical depth and cultural impact, some critics remain skeptical of the directors' long-term talent and the logical consistency of the narrative.
| Cinematography | The film’s groundbreaking visual effects and innovative 'bullet-time' cinematography established a new benchmark for the action genre. | |
| Acting | The casting is highly effective, with Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss delivering iconic performances, and Hugo Weaving providing a standout, charismatic turn as Agent Smith. | |
| Theme | The screenplay successfully synthesizes complex philosophical concepts, such as simulation theory and existential freedom, into a mainstream sci-fi narrative. | |
| Direction | The Wachowskis' direction is a point of contention; supporters view them as visionary pioneers, while detractors argue the film's success was a 'lucky accident' and dismiss their broader creative consistency. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the narrative quality are split; many laud the plot as a brilliant, genre-defining story, whereas others find the internal logic lacking or the ending particularly unsatisfactory and unjustified. |