Saturday, February 26, 2011

The Matrix


Who hasn't at least heard of this? One of the biggest sci-fi movies of our times. Now I'll just talk about the first one, which was the one that introduced all these innovative concepts and ideas, thus the best (for me).


The story really makes you wonder if we aren't actually living in the matrix right now. My favorite part is the beginning - how they keep the audience intrigued on what is happening until you discover the secret of the matrix. The effects for the action scenes are great; I mean, who doesn't remember the slow motion bullet time?

I'm trying not to spoil too much here just in case anybody hasn't watched it yet, so I'll just end my post here. It can appeal to a wide audience because of the many genres it approaches: there's action, sci-fi, cyberpunk, some romance, some kind of philosophy and even a few jokes now and then. If you haven't watched it please do. It's that kind of movie that can mean different things to different people.

"Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself." - Morpehus
Posted by ebm93 at 11:55 AM
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    One of my top movies of all time. Morpehus speaks the truth :D. You should check out the anime Ghost in the Shell if you haven't, it was a influence for the matrix.

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  2. T3CHFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I love the Matrix movies, but I didn't see the last one ...

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  3. ScottDFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    for people who have not seen it.

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  4. GenericFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I love the matrix! nice post! too badyou didnt recap the episode

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  5. ebm93February 26, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    @thenitefalls:
    Yeah, listen to this guy. Ghost in the Shell is awesome.

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  6. KUSHtunesFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Haha i who hasn't at least heard of this movie who has internet access.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Loved it at the time man.

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  8. AjoraFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I just saw this movie a few days ago. Very good movie although I heard it deteriorates in quality in second/third movie. It was inspired by Ghost in the Shell! Maybe that's why I liked it.

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  9. SomeGuyFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    A wonderful movie! It was kind of like the inception of its time. It really got you to think. I remember when the newer matrix movies were coming out. Everyone was all excited. My favorite scene I think was in the second one during the car chase. I believe the song played was "Mona Lisa overdrive:

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  10. Chris C.February 26, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I always loved this movie. It's my all-time favorite.

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  11. zabuzarFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    love the movie
    ALL-TIME greatness

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  12. NateFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Watched this yesterday. Word!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I see all matrix to the cinema!
    It's a great story!

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  14. ScottFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I think I need to watch it again. I was too young/not into it enough when I first watched it, I think.

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  15. tracirzFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    another vote for ghost in the shell, so awesome.

    I enjoyed all 3 matrices, excellent films in my opinion. The second 2 were much harder to keep up with all of the philosophy and such being thrown around but enjoyable none-the-less. (:

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  16. philFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I must be the only person in the world who hasn't yet seen this movie.
    I've seen bits of it here and there, short clips and trailers, but not the full thing.
    It's on my 'to do' list, along with about 6,000 other things..

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  17. D.February 26, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I never understood this movie

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  18. TrelinFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    That's what made the 1st matrix great: not knowing anything about what the matrix was. And that's why the 2nd and 3rd movies are only ok in comparison.

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  19. Candlej-February 26, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    we actually watched a clip of the matrix in my philosophy class, and my teacher tied it in to social perceptions. pretty smart stuff...

    randomramblingggg.blogspot.com

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  20. T. BanacekFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I just watched the trilogy again not too long ago.

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  21. leanmeansteenFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    i remember the first one came out just when i was finishing junior high. i think i went to see it in theaters 3 times that summer. the first one really changed the way i thought about movies. soooooo good

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  22. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    ghost in shell : stand alone complex
    its the better ghost in the shell

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  23. AFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Honestly, I thought it was a bit overrated. I love sci fi, but The Matrix just wasn't for me...

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  24. CheadleFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    not a fan.......

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  25. PiepantsFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Ah yeah I miss the matrix

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  26. tehforeverbonerFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    It was definitely a good movie, but it was a little overrated.

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  27. Eric PFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I liked this movie when it was new, I can't say I'd watch it today, though.

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  28. ShutterbugFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I think the Animatrix was better than the three other movies.

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  29. !sense!February 26, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    When I first saw this.
    Omg MOvIEGASM!!!!!!

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  30. koal0rFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Love the first two Matrix movies..

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  31. nooneFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    many people disliked the second movie and disliked even more the third one. I am not a sci-fi films person, but i loved all of the triology of The Matrix. In a world "where why we are here" is The question, the movie gives this question a funny meaning.

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  32. SiphilFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I loved the Matrix movies. I even liked the third one.

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  33. DooFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    There is not some kind of philosophy, there is a lot of it :) And it is quite good!

    Love the movie, all time classic!

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  34. AnonymouseFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    awesome movie. the first one was groundbreaking.

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  35. LunaSihneFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Ahh. The Matrix.

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  36. The GovernorFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    a true classic, one of the greats

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  37. Come At Me BroFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Nice series!

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  38. Nik MekeenaFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    great blog, im following you for now on

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  39. obiFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    will always remember the first time a saw the matrix! ohh watch dark city ;)

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  40. edFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    this was my favorite movie for years

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  41. BassislvFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    classic movie, I think I'll watch it again

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  42. JeremyFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I absolutely loved the Matrix series! Props to you!Definitely following.

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  43. SpongeworthyFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    watched it like 100 times, favorite char is tank.

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  44. SamFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    LOVED it....I want to watch it again now!

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  45. PiepantsFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Well you planted an idea in my head yesterday and I just watched the matrix, so well played sir, haha.

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  46. TotoFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    love matrix!

    http://all-around-toto.blogspot.com/

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    This is one of the best sci-fi movies I've ever seen. Just the whole concept of the matrix blew my mind.

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  48. GFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Great film - congrats on the 100 by the way
    Following

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  49. AlopixFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Altough this movie has some flaws, its still a masterpiece.

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  50. Igneel21February 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    i remember the first time i saw this movie, it blown my mind

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  51. rinnsFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I enjoyed this movie, but something happened in the third one that just.. lost it for me. It wasn't terrible my no means oh god no, but it wasn't as good as the other 2 unfortunately :(

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  52. Emijane BoscageFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I like how the animatrix is cross referenced throughout the movies. This makes it more than just a standalone project, which was the thought many had about it.

    Also, there is no spoon.
    I discovered this when I tried to stir my coffee this morning. :(

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  53. Hom DiddlyFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I had a movie marathon where I watched all three matrix movies last week. Sh*t was so cash!

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  54. SpiderflawFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    the first one gives me massive amounts of nostalgia o_o

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  55. MonkeyBizzMarch 6, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Loved all those movies, some of my favorites

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