The Matrix

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The Matrix

R

Released Mar 31, 1999

2h 16m

Sci-Fi

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Neo (Keanu Reeves) believes that Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question -- What is the Matrix? Neo is contacted by Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), a beautiful stranger who leads him into an underworld where he meets Morpheus. They fight a brutal battle for their lives against a cadre of viciously intelligent secret agents. It is a truth that could cost Neo something more precious than his life.

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Critics Consensus

Thanks to the Wachowskis' imaginative vision, The Matrix is a smartly crafted combination of spectacular action and groundbreaking special effects.

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Mike Clark

USA Today

Though The Matrix ultimately overdoses on gloom-and-doom grunge, over-elaborate cool and especially running time, it's just clever enough to enable [the Wachowskis] to nix the sophomore jinx following 1996's Bound.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 13, 2023

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

I know almost nothing of the intricate techniques that make The Matrix as eye-filling as it is brain-numbing, but I can tell you that... [its visuals] are wondrous to behold.

Jul 13, 2023

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Manohla Dargis

L.A. Weekly

There's more form than content in The Matrix, but Bill Pope's swooping, noir-inflected cinematography is wonderfully complemented by Owen Paterson's inventive production design, a great soundtrack and the best fight choreography this side of Hong Kong.

Jul 13, 2023

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Nadir Samara

Screen Rant

Making a great film that's a psychedelic, kung-fu-inspired meditation on the human condition is a tall order. The Matrix delivers on all that & more.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 27, 2024

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

“The Matrix” is the AI prophecy and wake-up call the human race is in dire need of. Watching the 2024 re-release is highly recommended.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 25, 2024

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

An amazing cocktail of martial arts, shootouts, philosophy, romance, fantasy, revolutionary visual effects and perfect casting. “The Matrix” surprised us 25 years ago, and it continues to surprise us in the Year of Our Lord 2024. Full review in Spanish.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 21, 2024

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jovan w

One of the best Sci-Fi, Action, Philosophical movies ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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jacqueline

still a great watch. holds up after 25 years!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Willy

Why are you reading this!!! Its the Matrix, what more do you need to know. Always worth a watch on the big screen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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Danny Y

A movie everyone needs to see at least once!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Aron R

The Greatest Movie of ALL-Time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/16/24

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Timothy M

A classic. Even better again on the big screen!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/24

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Lilly Wachowski

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Lana Wachowski

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Thomas "Neo" Anderson

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Synopsis

Neo (Keanu Reeves) believes that Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question -- What is the Matrix? Neo is contacted by Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), a beautiful stranger who leads him into an underworld where he meets Morpheus. They fight a brutal battle for their lives against a cadre of viciously intelligent secret agents. It is a truth that could cost Neo something more precious than his life.

Director: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Producer: Joel Silver
Screenwriter: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Village Roadshow Prod., Warner Bros., Silver Pictures
Rating: R (Sci-Fi Violence|Brief Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 1999, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Sep 19, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $171.4M
Runtime: 2h 16m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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