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The Matrix Collection The Matrix Collection

The Matrix

Believe the unbelievable.

1999 136 min ★ 8.3 (28,634) Released
Action Science Fiction

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.

Original title
The Matrix
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$63,000,000
Revenue
$463,517,383
Reviews & Ratings 6
Sampson

Sampson

Jan 1, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

Stylish with a great concept. The concept of the movie - a dystopian world where AI has taken over and subjected humans to their machinations is a more timely note than ever. The premise of a matrix is quite fascinating and also well thought out. The execution combined sharp choreography with spectacle. The action was captivating and stylish. My only complaint is that some of the fight scenes seemed a bit cartoonish as Neo and the agent flied around the screen (very obviously on wire). This may have been a call back to Chinese kung fu movies which would be interesting (if it's true) but made otherwise cool action scenes feel a bit hollow. Overall, would recommend for a fun, brainy movie.

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Aug 28, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

"Thomas Anderson" is a nerdy boy by day, and an enigmatic hacker "Neo" by night. His latter persona is constantly challenging his norms, his behaviour, his reality even - and when he is contacted by Carrie-Anne Moss "Trinity" his suspicions begin to pan out and he is introduced to a crew of rebels led by "Morpheus" (Laurence Fishburne) on a mission to expose the extent to which mankind is merely a plaything of the "Matrix" living entirely imagined lives. The system is onto them, though, and using Hugo Weaving's "Agent Smith" and a fifth columnist from within the group's own ranks, is bent on their destruction. This film has that scarce value of having exciting (rather than delicately choreographed) action scenes married together with an intelligent, at times quite thought-provoking dialogue mixing fact/fiction and religiosity on a clever premiss that once we start to question reality; the conspiracy theories can run wild - and right to the top! Is "Neo" the one to save humanity - some sort of resurrected "one"? The Wachowski Brother remind us how to make a good sci-fi fantasy, but also that in his day Keanu Reeves was a one of the best, his boy-next-door good looks, agility and charisma working very well here. Of course the effects have dated, but one you've been subsumed into the plot - and if you are watching on a big screen - then that matters not; it's a gripping chunk of cinema depicting loyalty, determination and integrity that I really enjoyed.

The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

Jan 21, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

**The Matrix completely changed the landscape of special effects, world-building, and cinematography, cementing itself in the halls of cinema glory as one of the most innovative films of all time.** I remember watching this movie for the first time as a 9-year-old and having my mind blown wide open! After rewatching it almost 25 years later, this movie is still a groundbreaking and breathtaking masterpiece. It’s hard to believe The Matrix came out in 1999 with the quality of effects and production it showcases that still hold up in many ways to modern films. But it’s more than the effects. The cinematography serves as the eyes of the audience with clever angles and shots, putting the viewer right in the middle of the action. The editing, sound, and visual effects all won Oscars. The fight choreography was as cutting edge as John Wick was in 2014 with its gun-fu. The Matrix created a fascinating and beguiling new universe that demanded to be explored. The neo-goth, noir, and retro aesthetics keep the movie from feeling dated all these years later. Hugo Weaving’s performance deserved more acclaim from the Academy because his unhinged Agent Smith is one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history. The Matrix impacted Hollywood and culture in a way that left it forever changed. The Matrix is a pillar of cinema and one of the greatest films of all time.

GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwine

Jan 11, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

You had me the moment you stopped Trinity in mod air, spun the camera around her, and then let her deliver that vicious kick. And that was at the start of the film. That was the best opening ever. That was, when it was 1999 and you saw it in the theater for the first time, the "WOW" moment that you can only assume is what the people who were old enough to see A New Hope felt in the theaters back in 1977. From the start it was just mind blowingly cool... and then the soundtrack kick serious butt, and the plot, the plot was just pure science fiction fun! And it held it, the look, the sci-fi fun, the absolute stylized coolness through out the movie to one of the coolest climaxes of any 90s film. It set the high water mark for sci-fi action. It was one of those movies that re-defined a genre.

Wuchak

Wuchak

Dec 23, 2019 · via TMDB

***Brainy, entertaining and iconic, but too cool*** When a Big City computer hacker (Keanu Reeves) feels something is intrinsically wrong with reality, a woman with superhuman abilities (Carrie-Anne Moss) informs him that a mysterious man named Morpheus has the answers (Laurence Fishburne). But he has to escape the “agents” who are pursuing him (e.g. Hugo Weaving) to get to Morpheus. At which point his world is turned upside down and inside out. Marcus Chong and Joe Pantoliano are also on hand. "The Matrix" (1999) is a cerebral sci-fi/action film that mixes elements of the first two Terminator flicks (1984/1991) with martial arts action and a basic concept that hails back to “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” (1979) and no doubt further. To put this intricate movie together and make it entertaining took genius, so I give credit to the Waschowski Brothers, um, I mean sisters (rolling my eyes). The casting is great and Carrie-Anne is stunning throughout (I usually don’t like short hair on women, but she’s an exception). For me, though, the Waschowskis made it too comic booky. The posturing characters in their slick black outfits & sunglasses scream “Yeah, right.” And the Messiah angle is old hat. The film runs 2 hours, 16 minutes, and was shot in Sydney, Australia, with some exterior scenes done in Nashville and San Francisco. GRADE: B

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Mar 9, 2019 · via TMDB

Finally got to see this on the big screen thanks to the TIFF Bell Lightbox in glorious 35mm. My reaction: whoa! On top of that, I was able to participate in a round table discussion over the film's technical innovations, thematic philosophies, religious metaphors, undertones of gender politics, and absolute ass-kicking action. Can a movie be any more perfect?

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Cast 24
Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Neo

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Morpheus

Carrie-Anne Moss

Carrie-Anne Moss

Trinity

Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving

Agent Smith

Gloria Foster

Gloria Foster

Oracle

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Cypher

Marcus Chong

Marcus Chong

Tank

Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Apoc

Matt Doran

Matt Doran

Mouse

Belinda McClory

Belinda McClory

Switch

Anthony Ray Parker

Anthony Ray Parker

Dozer

Paul Goddard

Paul Goddard

Agent Brown

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Agent Jones

David Aston

David Aston

Rhineheart

Marc Aden Gray

Marc Aden Gray

Choi

Ada Nicodemou

Ada Nicodemou

Dujour

Rowan Witt

Rowan Witt

Spoon Boy

Tamara Brown

Tamara Brown

Potential

Bill Young

Bill Young

Lieutenant

Jeremy Ball

Jeremy Ball

Businessman

Fiona Johnson

Fiona Johnson

Woman in Red

Harry Lawrence

Harry Lawrence

Old Man

Steve Dodd

Steve Dodd

Blind Man

Nash Edgerton

Nash Edgerton

Resistance Member

Crew 36
Jules Cook

Jules Cook

Assistant Art Director

Fletcher Moules

Fletcher Moules

Props

Deborah Riley

Deborah Riley

Set Designer

Bill Pope

Bill Pope

Director of Photography

Michael Wilkinson

Michael Wilkinson

Costume Assistant

Kym Barrett

Kym Barrett

Costume Design

Yuen Woo-ping

Yuen Woo-ping

Choreographer

Yuen Woo-ping

Yuen Woo-ping

Fight Choreographer

Dion Lam

Dion Lam

Stunt Coordinator

Chad Stahelski

Chad Stahelski

Stunt Double

Darko Tuscan

Darko Tuscan

Stunt Double

Nash Edgerton

Nash Edgerton

Stunt Double

Shea Adams

Shea Adams

Stunt Double

Brett Praed

Brett Praed

Stunts

Mick Van Moorsel

Mick Van Moorsel

Stunts

Steve Morris

Steve Morris

Stunts

Todd Bryant

Todd Bryant

Stunts

Tony Lynch

Tony Lynch

Stunts

Warwick Young

Warwick Young

Stunts

Lana Wachowski

Lana Wachowski

Director

Lilly Wachowski

Lilly Wachowski

Director

James McTeigue

James McTeigue

First Assistant Director

Zach Staenberg

Zach Staenberg

Editor

Barrie M. Osborne

Barrie M. Osborne

Executive Producer

Bruce Berman

Bruce Berman

Executive Producer

Erwin Stoff

Erwin Stoff

Executive Producer

Lana Wachowski

Lana Wachowski

Executive Producer

Lilly Wachowski

Lilly Wachowski

Executive Producer

Joel Silver

Joel Silver

Producer

John Roesch

John Roesch

Foley Artist

Don Davis

Don Davis

Original Music Composer

Simon Whiteley

Simon Whiteley

Visual Effects Designer

Janek Sirrs

Janek Sirrs

Visual Effects Supervisor

John Gaeta

John Gaeta

Visual Effects Supervisor

Lana Wachowski

Lana Wachowski

Writer

Lilly Wachowski

Lilly Wachowski

Writer

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US Release Dates 4

Mar 24, 1999

Westwood, California

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Mar 31, 1999

R Theatrical

May 22, 2018

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R Physical

Mar 20, 2024

Dolby Cinema Re-Release

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