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The Matrix

Name: The Matrix
Director: Lana Wachowski
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1999-01-01
Duration: 136 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster

1999Dir. Lana Wachowski2h 16m

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Runtime2h 16m

Released1999

Budget$63M

Box office$463.5M

DirectorLana Wachowski

About This Movie

The Matrix is a real game changer in sci-fi action. The way it blends philosophical ideas with cyberpunk aesthetics is pretty compelling. The pacing is tight, keeping you engaged while it dives deep into themes of reality and control. The practical effects, particularly the bullet-dodging scenes and the notable martial arts choreography, really set it apart. Keanu Reeves as Neo gives a solid performance, capturing that everyman quality while still being the reluctant hero. The cinematography by Bill Pope is striking, too—those green hues really create an otherworldly vibe. It’s just one of those films that’s influenced a whole generation of filmmakers and fans alike.

Released on March 31, 1999, in the US.Filmed in Sydney, Australia, and features extensive green-screen work.Notable for its use of 'bullet time' visual effect.Won four Academy Awards, mainly for technical achievements.