Trailer: The Matrix (1999)
"The Matrix" is a visually astounding cyber-adventure, full of action, making its audience feel somehow connected to the film. Written and directed by the Wachowski brothers, Larry and Andy created a groundbreaking motion picture that has made a remarkable symbol in the science-fiction scenario. Fused with thrilling action scenes and Japanese martial arts, the film is known for its kinetic appeal plus its innovative visual effects. Not only has it showed startling action, but also its thought-provoking appeal to perspectives, imparted philosophically and religiously.
"The Matrix" adopts the gravity-defying choreography of Hong Kong action movies. The Wachowski brothers were fully hands-on in the film making. Here, with a big budget and veteran action producer Joel Silver.
The Matrix tells the story of Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves), a computer programmer by day, and hacker by night with the alias “Neo”. Recruited by legendary hacker alias “Morpheus”(Laurence Fushburne), he learns that the world he believes to exist in is only a simulated reality pulled over his eyes to blind him from the truth. He is nothing more than a slave like every other human being in a dystopian world controlled by machines. After being freed from the dream world by Morpheus & his team, Neo joins the rebellion against the machines in bringing freedom to his people and in the process also discovering the purpose & true meaning of his life. Morpheus believes Neo is the Messianic "One" who can lead this rebellion, which requires mind power as much as physical strength. The movie's battles take place in Virtual Reality; the heroes' minds are plugged into the combat.
Kudos to the performance of the actors! The Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving & Joe Pantoliano. The characters are meticulously developed by the Wachowski Brothers. The cast were terrific on-screen. Keanu Reeves as Neo was amazing in displaying his characters’ confusion, and showed a great use of body language. Laurence Fishburne gave an outstanding performance as Morpheus. Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity plays with fierceness and elegance. Joe Pantoliano who plays as Cypher was highly commendable. Overall, the performances are superb.
Despite the superbly choreographed action sequences and extraordinary visual & sound effects, The Matrix strongly appeals to the viewers because of its key metaphors and theme. The film clearly shows various daily routines of people. Most especially in this high technology age, people seem to submit their lives to the machines around us. The film was able to visualize a life without a purpose, a life where people turn out to be slaves under authority, a life full mysteries. It also tackles a person’s search for his true identity. Thus, various philosophical & religious mythologies were fused.
"The Matrix" adopts the gravity-defying choreography of Hong Kong action movies. The Wachowski brothers were fully hands-on in the film making. Here, with a big budget and veteran action producer Joel Silver.
Kudos to the performance of the actors! The Matrix stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving & Joe Pantoliano. The characters are meticulously developed by the Wachowski Brothers. The cast were terrific on-screen. Keanu Reeves as Neo was amazing in displaying his characters’ confusion, and showed a great use of body language. Laurence Fishburne gave an outstanding performance as Morpheus. Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity plays with fierceness and elegance. Joe Pantoliano who plays as Cypher was highly commendable. Overall, the performances are superb.
Despite the superbly choreographed action sequences and extraordinary visual & sound effects, The Matrix strongly appeals to the viewers because of its key metaphors and theme. The film clearly shows various daily routines of people. Most especially in this high technology age, people seem to submit their lives to the machines around us. The film was able to visualize a life without a purpose, a life where people turn out to be slaves under authority, a life full mysteries. It also tackles a person’s search for his true identity. Thus, various philosophical & religious mythologies were fused.
The making of "The Matrix"
