It’s possibly hard to believe, however, it’s been 25 years since Neo (Keanu Reeves) first entered “The Matrix. ”
The Wachowskis’ green-hued cyberpunk attraction first hit the big screen in the United States on March 31, 1999, captivating audiences and critics alike with its dazzling visuals and jaw-dropping action. He left a lasting impression on pop culture, influencing and/or being parodied in countless films, shows, and games in the years that followed.
In honor of the film’s 25th anniversary, Fathom Events, Insignis Pictures and Warner Bros. have teamed up to bring the film back to screens in theaters across the United States on September 19 and 22.
If the lure of rewatching “The Matrix” in theaters is rarely enough to tempt you, the anniversary screenings will also include an exclusive video (featuring “The Matrix Resurrections” star Jessica Henwick), including “never-before-noted” footage. public reflections. . . returning to the remarkable legacy of “The Matrix”.
For more information, add where to find local screenings, Fathom’s “The Matrix” 25th Anniversary event site. But if you want a refresher on what makes it a classic, here’s what you want to know.
If you haven’t experienced it yet, “The Matrix” is a stunning and epic slice of science fiction in which the hacker Neo (Keanu Reeves) lays bare his entire belief in the truth.
After meeting a mysterious stranger, Trinity (Carrie Ann Moss), and being tricked by Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), Neo discovers that the life he leads is nothing more than a lie and that he lives in a cobblestone simulated world in combination with evil and artificially intelligent machines for nefarious purposes.
With this revelation, Neo enlists to help Morpheus and his renegade comrades fight the machines and ultimately destroy the Matrix and end the war.
Above all else, I think you deserve to watch “The Matrix” again because, in fact, it’s a wonderful action movie that still stands out and deserves to be surpassed by many minor efforts that have hit our screens since then.
Do I find mythology intriguing? Yes. Is the cast in wonderful condition? Of course. Is the soundtrack wonderful? Absolutely. But if I had to choose one thing that has come to mind over the years, it would surely be the exciting action scenes.
I’d be lying if I said I was an expert on the types of media that influenced the Wachowskis, but from the first chase on Trinity’s roof to all the difficult situations Neo faces in his educational montage or Array, of course, their confrontations. Starring Agent Smith, it is an exciting adventure from the beginning.
The snippets are perfectly staged and blend with the franchise’s signature elements — even if you haven’t noticed “The Matrix,” you’ll have noticed or at least heard of “Bullet Time” — to shape a truly unique film.
Even if the visuals were as sharp as they might have seemed when “The Matrix” first appeared on the scene, and its reputation had possibly been somewhat tarnished by its succession of slightly smaller sequels, “The Matrix” itself remains a true piece of cinema history. .
It is an impeccably well-directed film, which deserves its 4 Oscars and is waiting to be noticed on the big screen. And, with all the AI debates that are emerging as we speak, the story itself arguably seems more existent than it seems. once it was.
I revisited “The Matrix” after writing this article and now I can’t wait to see the action later this year. And if this article makes you need to watch it again, you can stream “The Matrix” for free on Pluto TV, at the time of writing.
Oh, and if I’m a big fan of sci-fi, one of my colleagues at Tom’s Guide recently pointed out that one of the most productive sci-fi videos of the last 20 years will return to theaters this holiday season, to commemorate its 10th anniversary.
Martin is a streaming editor at Tom’s Guide, covering all things film and television. If it’s in the theater or due to air somewhere, I’ll probably watch it. . . especially if it includes a dragon. Before joining the team, he was an editor at What To Watch, where he wrote about a wide variety of shows, from “Doctor Who” and “The Witcher” to “Bridgerton” and “Love Island. ” movie or show you should watch, you’re probably in front of a screen betting massive RPGs, reading, spending a fortune on collectible card games, or watching the NFL.
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