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Overview
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Release Date:
31 March 1999 (USA)
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Tagline:
Free your mind See more »
Plot:
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against the controllers of it. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
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Computer
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Computer Hacker
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The Matrix
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Reality
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Awards:
Won 4 Oscars.
Another 28 wins
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36 nominations
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What is the Matrix? Well, one of the best films ever, for one thing...
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Keanu Reeves | ... | Neo |
 | Laurence Fishburne | ... | Morpheus |
 | Carrie-Anne Moss | ... | Trinity |
 | Hugo Weaving | ... | Agent Smith |
 | Gloria Foster | ... | Oracle |
 | Joe Pantoliano | ... | Cypher |
| Marcus Chong | ... | Tank |
| Julian Arahanga | ... | Apoc |
 | Matt Doran | ... | Mouse |
 | Belinda McClory | ... | Switch |
| Anthony Ray Parker | ... | Dozer |
| Paul Goddard | ... | Agent Brown |
| Robert Taylor | ... | Agent Jones |
| David Aston | ... | Rhineheart |
| Marc Aden | ... | Choi (as Marc Gray) |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
"Matrix" - Japan (English title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for sci-fi violence and brief language.
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Runtime:
136 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 See more »
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Certification:
USA:R (certificate #36569) | Iceland:16 | Ireland:15 (re-rating) | Malaysia:18SG | UK:15 (re-rating) (2006) (uncut) | Philippines:PG-13 | France:U (with warning) | Brazil:14 | India:A | South Africa:10V | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 (cut) | Israel:PG | Italy:T | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 (cut) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba)
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When Neo fights Morpheus in the construct, the three pieces of music that play on the score are termed the "Bow Whisk Orchestra" by composer Don Davis. It consists of a semi-improvisational piece with Asian instruments by Davis, the song "Leave You Far Behind" by Lunatic Calm, and another piece by Davis called "Switch or Break Show". Both "Bow Whisk Orchestra" and "Switch Or Break Show" are anagrams of "Wachowski Brothers". Also, when Neo, Morpheus, and Trinity return to the building after visiting the Oracle, the piece of music that plays is called "Threat Mix". Later, when in the same building Morpheus fights Agent Smith, the musical piece is called "Exit Mr. Hat". Both "Threat Mix" and "Exit Mr. Hat" are anagrams of "The Matrix".See more »
Goofs:
Continuity: When his boss, Mr. Reinhart, is lecturing Thomas Anderson, Anderson's hands are in front when seen from outside and from the rear, and behind him when seen from Mr. Reinhart's desk.See more »
Quotes:
[first lines]
[phone rings]
Cypher:Yeah.
Trinity:Is everything in place?
Cypher:You weren't supposed to relieve me.
Trinity:I know, but I felt like taking a shift.
Cypher:You like him, don't you? You like watching him.
Trinity:Don't be ridiculous.
Cypher:We're gonna kill him. You understand that?
Trinity:Morpheus believes he is the one.
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[phone rings]
Cypher:Yeah.
Trinity:Is everything in place?
Cypher:You weren't supposed to relieve me.
Trinity:I know, but I felt like taking a shift.
Cypher:You like him, don't you? You like watching him.
Trinity:Don't be ridiculous.
Cypher:We're gonna kill him. You understand that?
Trinity:Morpheus believes he is the one.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.97" (2010)See more »
Soundtrack:
Rock is DeadSee more »
FAQ
What is "the One"?How do people have babies in the Matrix?
How did Cypher get into the Matrix to meet with Agent Smith?
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The Matrix...when I first heard about it, I expected just another sci-fi action thriller. Good and filled with insane stunts, but not terribly intelligent.
Boy, was I wrong. Oh, the stunts are there in spades, all right, and yes, they are awesome. And the special effects are absolutely amazing (even if similar ones have been used in other movies as a result- and not explained as well).
But the movie has plot as well. It has characters that I cared about. From Keanu Reeves' excellent portrayal of Neo, the man trying to come to grips with his own identity, to Lawrence Fishburne's mysterious Morpheus, and even the creepy Agents, everyone does a stellar job of making their characters more than just the usual action "hero that kicks butt" and "cannon fodder" roles. I cared about each and every one of the heroes, and hated the villains with a passion. It has a plot, and it has a meaning...and lo and behold, a plot does help the fight scenes! Just try it, if you haven't seen the movie before. Watch one of the fight scenes. Then watch the whole movie. There's a big difference in the feeling and excitement of the scenes- sure, they're great as standalones, but the whole thing put together is an experience unlike just about everything else that's come to the theaters. Think about it next time you're watching one of the more brainless action flicks...think how much better it COULD be.
All I can say is WATCH THIS MOVIE. If you haven't, you're missing out on one of the best films of all time. It isn't just special effects, folks.