The Matrix

the one line review:

You mean you haven't seen it?

the overview

This film should be (is it? I mean, really, is it?) standard issue with any DVD player. Quite simply one of the most remarkable films ever made, it pretty much revolutionised the way modern action sci-fi fight-em-ups are now made.

the plot:

The world we live in as we know it, is actually a simulation, nothing more than a computer program. When the humans created super-computers that were just a tad too clever for their own good (and ended up fighting back) the humans killed the sun in an attempt to stop the computers. Sadly, the computers realised that humans were a pretty good supply of energy, and so, started to grow them. Therefore, the entire human race has become slaves, grown only for their energy. I guess I shouldn't spoil that question with the answer, but if you need to know, then er, click here.

Right, so we have the supercomputers running the world, and now we need some heroes. Step up Morpheus (Fishburne), Trinity (Moss) and our super-duper hero, Neo (Reaves). They have found a way to hack into the supercomputers and allow them to infiltrate certain parts of The Matrix, in a bid to destroy them.

AKA the directors have a pretty fool proof excuse to make a film with literally millions of explosions, unbelievable stunts and ear-deafening SFX.

But nevermind that. Is Neo the one? Will he save Morpheus? Will he save the entire human race from extinction, or will the super-computers get their hands on the key to Xion, the one remaining human stronghold?

Well, I guess you should go and but it, to find out. Dumbass.

the verdict:

If my rib-tickling banter isn't enough to sell this for you, then let me say it in no uncertain terms.

You. With me?

You must. Still there?

You must watch. Getting it?

You must watch this film.

That should be clear enough. Put away any misconceptions about guns and violence and all that crap. Forget the fact that the whole idea is so far-fetched it is inconceivably ridiculous... forget it. Even forget that Keanu Reaves is quite possibly one of the worst actors in the history of, er, bad actors. Because, it simply doesn't matter. There is no way else to say it, except that... this film works.

I am sure you have seen films in the past where you've got to the end thinking it was a bag of shite. You've got to the end of others thinking, "Hell yeh, that was great, except for...". Or others, where it was a nice film, it was enjoyable, but just not a classic. This is, quite simply, one of the best films ever made and I instruct you to go and buy it, crank the volume up on your sound system, get some beers and mates in, turn off the lights, sit back, and relax... go on, you deserve it!

Keanu doing his thang...

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