This (1999) Wachowski brothers film is a super Sci-Fi romp. Starring Keanu Reeves as Neo. In the near future, he plays a computer hacker who discovers that we are all living a lie. Laurence Fishburne is Morpheus he guides Neo throughout. Fishburne is great in this role he has a presence on screen and at times stands out with a powerful performance (shades of his mentor role in higher learning). Carrie-Anne Moss plays Trinity the love interest. She surprised me in this role giving a great performance. She brings a angst that you feel on screen for most of the film as she deals with her true feelings for the main character right till the very end of the film. Also strong supporting roles by Joe Pantoliano as cypher, Gloria Foster as Oracle and Belinda McClory as Switch to name a few. However the best role in this film which I believe makes the film stand out that little bit more is Hugo Weaving, he plays Agent Smith the main henchmen of "the bad guy" and his ability to put across sheer hatred for the human race is gold. The interaction with Neo is flawless start to finish. Keanu Reeves plays the protagonist perfectly, his acting style (yes he can act) fits the mentality of the role in a way that most would struggle and I believe no one would play a better Neo. The Matrix punches and kicks it's way above the rest of the films in its genre. Due to there being no loopholes. The script, written by the Wachowski brothers is intelligent but carefully not too geeky. The kung-fu sequences were choreographed perfectly - something even Bruce Lee would've been proud of. The photography was breathtaking every shot looks pre ordained. This mixed with flawless cinematography, from the detail in the old run down building's when Neo meets Morpheus to the stretched vertical lines of a sky scraper filled back drop and the close quarters of the sewer system. Truly a beautiful movie which will always look great. I can give The Matrix a well deserved 9.5 out of 10.
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