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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.

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ProducerJoel Silver

EAN5060146917636

eBay Product ID (ePID)72555589

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ActorGloria Foster, Marcus Chong, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano, Carrie-Anne Moss, Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne

DirectorThe Wachowski Brothers

Release Year2008

GenreGeneral, Action/Adventure

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Number of Discs1

FormatUMD

LanguageEnglish

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

Director of PhotographyBill Pope

Production DesignerOwen Paterson

ReviewsRolling 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

Certificate15

Consumer AdviceContains strong sci-fi violence

Movie/TV TitleThe Matrix

ComposerDon Davis

Sound sourceDolby Digital

FranchiseMatrix

AwardsBest 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

ScreenwriterLana Wachowski, Andy Wachowski

Run Time131 mins

EditorZach Staenberg

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