Movie review — The Matrix (1999)
I finally watched The Matrix properly and I have a lot of mixed feelings about it. It’s one of those movies that almost everyone calls a masterpiece, and I can understand why — it’s visually stunning, creative, and ahead of its time. But after finishing it, I also felt that it’s not perfect, at least not for me.
Let’s start with the good. The world-building is amazing. The idea of humans living inside a simulated reality created by machines is still fascinating, even decades later. The green-tinted scenes, the slow-motion effects, and the famous “bullet time” moments all look iconic for a reason. I liked how the movie made me think about what’s real and what isn’t — that’s something few action movies manage to do.Keanu Reeves fits the role of Neo really well. He has this calm, slightly confused energy that works perfectly for someone discovering that everything he believed in might be fake. I also liked Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus — he brings a sense of mystery and authority that makes the story feel serious. Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity is great too, even though her character could’ve used more development beyond being strong and loyal.
However, I did find parts of the movie a bit cold. There’s a lot of philosophical talk, which is interesting at first but can get confusing or heavy-handed. Sometimes it felt like the movie wanted to sound deep more than it wanted to connect emotionally. I also think the pacing could’ve been better — the middle section drags a bit before the final action kicks in. Still, I can’t deny that The Matrix is incredibly influential. Many modern sci-fi films wouldn’t exist without it. I respect it for being ambitious and original, even if it didn’t fully connect with me on a personal level. It’s the kind of movie I’m glad I watched, but not one I’d rewatch often.
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