I saw this sci-fi classic for the first time on the plane. It is confusing at first but the philosophy is compelling. There are allusions to Plato's Allegory of the Cave in which the learned awaken the masses to reality. The Matrix is a simulated reality, an intricate computer program controlled by machines that we all live in. They create a whole world of mystery. I love the concept--it's mind blowing stuff. The production design is excellent (very computer-like) even if it looked a little dated, but it has been almost two decades. The bullet time effect is original and clever; I guess just seeing it in 2016 makes it look a little cheesy. It is an action sci-fi movie and the fight sequences are filmed in an innovative way. The fight sequences are excellent, influenced by Hong Kong martial arts movies.
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