The Matrix (1999)

The Matrix (1999)
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...
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Release Date: March 31st, 1999

DVD Release Date: September 21st, 1999

R |2 hr 16 min

Plot Summary

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.

Cast: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano, Gloria Foster, Marcus Chong, Paul Goddard

Director: Lilly Wachowski , Lana Wachowski

Genres: Action , Science Fiction

Production Co: Silver Pictures, Village Roadshow Prod.

Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures

Keywords: Rivalry, Deception, Office, Underdog, Rise, Dark, Love, Intense, Survival, Quest

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Ratings & Reviews

88
James BerardinelliReelViews
Kinetic, atmospheric, visually stunning, and mind-bending. show more
75
Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times
A visually dazzling cyberadventure, full of kinetic excitement, but it retreats to formula just when it's getting interesting. show more
88
Steven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer
With its mix of Lewis Carroll and William Gibson; Japanese anime and Chinese chopsocky; mythological allusions, and machine-made illusion, offers a couple of hours of escapist fun. show more

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