With THE MATRIX, the Wachowskis have established themselves as innovative filmmakers who push the boundaries of live-action films. Like the groundbreaking STAR WARS, THE MATRIX (also the first film of a trilogy) showcases a unique visual style, one the Wachowskis achieved through an array of techniques and digital effects, some never before seen in mainstream Hollywood films. Although computer morphing technology had been used before in films such as THE ABYSS and TERMINATOR 2, the Wachowskis were the first to use bullet time, a time-bending digital effect that utilizes both computer-generated imagery and still photography. The film itself is a complex story that aspires to mythology, focusing on a computer hacker named Neo (Keanu Reeves) who searches for the truth behind the mysterious force known as the Matrix. He finds his answer with a group of strangers led by the charismatic Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne). What they encounter in confronting that truth makes for a lightning-paced, eye-popping thrill ride of a movie. Packed with stunning fight scenes (choreographed by accomplished Hong Kong director Yuen Wo-Ping), astonishing visual effects, quotable lines, and a terrific supporting cast (led by Carrie-Anne Moss, in her first major Hollywood film), THE MATRIX is a bold triumph that raises the bar for all science fiction films.
Product Identifiers
Producer
Joel Silver
EAN
7321900745680
eBay Product ID (ePID)
61610473
Product Key Features
Actor
Gloria Foster, Marcus Chong, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano, Carrie-Anne Moss, Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne
Director
The Wachowski Brothers
Release Year
2006
Genre
General, Action/Adventure
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Format
UMD
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States of America
Director of Photography
Bill Pope
Production Designer
Owen Paterson
Reviews
Rolling Stone - ...THE MATRIX soars with its feet in the air..., Sight and Sound - ...A feast of unexpected fidgets and perspectives, punctuated by trademark overhead shots and teasing detail and detour....THE MATRIX is a wonderland of tricks and stunts..., Premiere - "...A breathtaking rollercoaster ride..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
Certificate
15
Movie/TV Title
The Matrix
Composer
Don Davis
Franchise
Matrix
Awards
Best Visual Effects 1999 - John Gaeta, Best Visual Effects 1999 - John Thum, Best Achievement In Special Effects 1999 - Steve Courtley, Best Visual Effects 1999 - Janek Sirrs, Best Achievement In Special Effects 1999 - John Thum, Best Achievement In Special Effects 1999 - Janek Sirrs, Best Achievement In Special Effects 1999 - John Gaeta