The Matrix

Rating: ****
Date Seen: 1999-04-04

Every once in a great while, I see a movie and leave the theater just thinking, "Wow!" This was one of those movies. Movies which bring us into their reality, tell us a wonderful story, amaze us, and maybe even alter how we view our perceptions after we leave, just a little.

I make it a point not to put spoilers in my movielog entries, so I won't elaborate on the plot here. If you haven't seen it, take my word for it: this is one hell of a movie. If you have, you know what I'm talking about.

The special effects are astounding. The action scenes and stunts, the way they are choreographed and filmed, are some of the best I've seen. And the story, oh the story...

If Episode 1 weren't coming out in less than 2 months, I'd say that this would be a likely contender for Best Picture in the Bitscape Movie Awards. As it is, I'll have to say it will almost certainly be nominated.