The Matrix
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The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction film directed by The Wachowskis, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
In 1999, in an unnamed city, Thomas Anderson, a computer programmer known as "Neo" in hacking circles, investigates the mystery of the "Matrix", bringing him to the attention of hacker Trinity. She tells him that Morpheus can answer Neo's questions. At his workplace, Neo is pursued by Agents led by Agent Smith, while Morpheus, able to somehow observe their movements, guides him by phone, but Neo ultimately surrenders. The Agents interrogate Neo about Morpheus, but he refuses to cooperate. In response, they seal his mouth shut and implant a robotic tracking device in his abdomen.
Production
Written by Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski, the film was produced by Village Roadshow Pictures. Don Davis composed the score. Bill Pope handled the cinematography. The film runs 136 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $63,000,000, The Matrix grossed $463,517,383 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
The Matrix is part of the The Matrix Collection franchise; its influence and legacy endure in later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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