The Matrix – The Real Success Of Wachowski Brothers

The Matrix is probably the first movie that combined a lot of various ideas such as religion, philosophy, Buddhism, existentialism, anime and virtual reality. Because the Wachowski brothers managed to combine all these things into one movie, the Matrix is creative and breathtaking film that becomes a pop culture phenomenon. In fact, the Matrix is the first of trilogy where computer hacker discovers a path that will define not just himself, but as well the whole world.

The computer hacker Neo (Keanu Reeves) discovers and meets a mysterious man – Morpheus – who may know some answers to his existence. In the very beginning of the movie Morpheus offers Neo the choice to know the truth and once there he can never go back. This truth is that the world is nothing more than a fake and is really a virtual world where controlled by machines. Morpheus is a freedom fighter for mankind to gain freedom from the machines.

Neo’s role in this plot is significant since only he is able to lead mankind to salvation. Neo is the one who can do some extraordinary things like stop bullets, fly, however most importantly stop the matrix and the machines from the inside. The first movie in this trilogy is all about Neo’s journey to the acceptance for he much take to save the world.

Story wise the Matrix is a mind blowing concept that fuses various elements about technology in its place in the world as well as the notion of self in mankind. And the result is a plot that exceeds originality as well as plays homage to the influences science fiction.

Apart from this, the performance of the movie is really great. Lawrence Fishburne who plays Morpheus gives a blend of mystery and coolness to his role. As the tough yet vulnerable aide to Morpheus Trinity (Carrie Anne Moss) is a woman who is loyal to the cause of saving mankind, but at the same time is hesitant to show the real destiny to her heart. The real standout in the film is the villain Mr. Smith (Hugo Weaving). In the film Mr. Smith is a fascinating character who is computer program who has similar desire to a human needs.

Besides, it is hard not to mention about the special effects that are utilized in the movie. Both special effects and the action of the movie provide the Matrix a sense of wonder and showmanship that raises the bar for cinematic experience. Because of great and quality special effects there are a lot of various breathtaking scenes in the movie. At the same time, the Wachowski brothers did really great job to combine a lot of different ideals into the movie like anime, Buddhism, religion, virtual reality and many others.

It could be easily said that the Matrix is one of the favorite movies for many people.

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