Julian RuncanThe Matrix: Pill-Popping Excellence
July 9th 2010 17:54
The first time I saw The Matrix, I was amazed. The shots were great, the plot was interesting, and no matter how ridiculous things were I bought it from beginning to end. The sequels weren't anything special, and other than one or two sequences I will probably never watch them again, but the original deserves its prestige.
The fantastic thing about the movie is that I've seen it numerous times, but even watching it now feels like the first time. Sure I actually know what's going on this time around, but I still marveled at the execution in terms of both story and effects. I'm not entirely sure why this hacker is taking pills from some guy he met online in this weird abandoned crack house, but I'm too engrossed to worry about things like that.
The bullet-time elements might be a little played out, but most of the effects are still mesmerizing. Look at all the other timeless sequences: the gunfight in the lobby, the scene where the aisles of guns appear out of no where and they arm themselves, every time Hugo Weaving speaks, and especially the scene where we find out what the Matrix really is. Seriously, how can anyone deny that this movie is anything short of spectacular?
If you haven't watched the film in a while, do yourself a favor and check it out again. Not only does it hold up incredibly well, but it washes away some of the bad taste left by the sequels. It's like watching Empire Strikes Back again to give George Lucas a pass on the dialogue in Attack of the Clones.
9.5/10
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