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The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
The Matrix (1999) -- A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it.
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Overview

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Writers (WGA):
Andy Wachowski (written by) &
Lana Wachowski (written by)
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Release Date:
31 March 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
Free your mind more
Plot:
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 28 wins & 36 nominations more
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(294 articles)
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User Comments:
The more you watch it, the better it gets more (3302 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Keanu Reeves ... Neo

Laurence Fishburne ... Morpheus

Carrie-Anne Moss ... Trinity

Hugo Weaving ... Agent Smith
Gloria Foster ... Oracle

Joe Pantoliano ... Cypher
Marcus Chong ... Tank
Julian Arahanga ... Apoc

Matt Doran ... Mouse

Belinda McClory ... Switch
Anthony Ray Parker ... Dozer
Paul Goddard ... Agent Brown
Robert Taylor ... Agent Jones
David Aston ... Rhineheart
Marc Aden ... Choi (as Marc Gray)
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sci-fi violence and brief language.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
136 min
Country:
USA | Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
USA:R (certificate #36569) | Iceland:16 | Ireland:15 (re-rating) | Malaysia:18SG | UK:15 (re-rating) (2006) (uncut) | Philippines:PG-13 | France:U (with warning) | Brazil:14 | India:A | South Africa:10V | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 (cut) | Israel:PG | Italy:T | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 (cut) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba)
Filming Locations:
AON Tower, Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia more
Company:
Groucho II Film Partnership more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
According to Don Davis, Johnny Depp was Larry and Andy's first choice for Neo, but Warner Bros. wanted Brad Pitt or Val Kilmer. After Kilmer and Brad Pitt said no, Warner Bros. was willing to consider Johnny Depp, and then it came between Johnny Depp and Keanu Reeves, who Warner Bros. was pushing. Keanu was always really tuned in to the concept and made a big difference in the casting. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: When Neo is rescuing Trinity from the falling helicopter, he slides across the roof of a building. When he reaches the edge, his foot hits the block causing it to move, but in a way consistent with a real block whose grout is imperfect; after all, that's a rather large force. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
[phone rings]
Cypher: Yeah.
Trinity: Is everything in place?
Cypher: You weren't supposed to relieve me.
Trinity: I know, but I felt like taking a shift.
Cypher: You like him, don't you? You like watching him.
Trinity: Don't be ridiculous.
Cypher: We're gonna kill him. You understand that?
Trinity: Morpheus believes he is the one.
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Chasing Papi (2003) more
Soundtrack:
Prime Audio Soup more

FAQ

How did Cypher get into the Matrix to meet with Agent Smith?
What is that road that Neo has been down before?
What is the wall of TV screens seen when Neo gets arrested?
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User Comments

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160 out of 201 people found the following comment useful.
The more you watch it, the better it gets, 23 April 2002
10/10
Author: emptyskies from Canberra, Australia

The Wachowski brothers really did excel themselves with this movie. It's a brilliant movie on a number of different levels - the directing is excellent, the camera work is great, the visuals are stunning, the kung-fu is A+, acting is executed with style and conviction, and the plot is truly inspired. It's really hard to use enough superlatives on this movie!

It'd be a 10/10, except for the ending. Having Neo do what he does at the end really lets it down, in my opinion. However, there's a couple of sequels on the way, so let's see what the Wachowskis can do to make up for it.

Other than that, (and like I said above) the movie is operating on so many different levels that each time you watch it, you pick up something new... this isn't by accident, either. The Wachowski brothers had the actors read a number of definitive works (Simulation & Simulcra was one I believe) in modern literature and psychology, and applied liberal dashings of aspects of the major religions to provide the best sci-fi movie of the decade, if not ever.

I'm yet to meet somebody who hasn't enjoyed it. It's my favourite movie to watch on a good cinema system, too.

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