The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. It stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano and is the first installment in the Matrix franchise. It depicts a dystopian future in which humanity is unknowingly trapped inside a simulated reality, the Matrix, created by intelligent machines to distract humans while using their bodies as an energy source. When computer programmer Thomas Anderson, under the hacker alias “Neo”, uncovers the truth, he “is drawn into a rebellion against the machines” along with other people who have been freed from the Matrix.
- Starring : Keanu Reeves / Laurence Fishburne
- Genre : Action / Sci-Fi
- Country : United States
- Language : English
- Director : Lana Wachowski / Lilly Wachowski
- Production : Warner Bros. / Village Roadshow Pictures / Groucho Film Partnership / Silver Pictures / 3 Arts Entertainment
- Distributor : Mauris Film / Roadshow Entertainment / Sandrew Metronome Distribution / Village Roadshow Greece S.A. / Warner Bros Pictures / Warner Bros. Film / Warner Bros. Pictures / Warner Bros. / Warner Sogefilms S.A. / Argentina Video Home / Audio Visual Enterprises / Fox Network / HBO Max / Kanal 12 / Mainostelevisio (MTV3) / Prem’er Video Fil’m / Roadshow Entertainment Video / SBS6 / Sandrews / SubTV / Varus Video / Warner Bros. Entertainment Finland / Warner Bros. Home Entertainment / Warner Home Video / Warner Home Vídeo
The Matrix movie
The Matrix release date
- March 24, 1999 : USA (Westwood, California) (premiere)
- March 31, 1999 : USA
- April 8, 1999 : Australia
- April 22, 1999 : Singapore
- May 26, 1999 : Philippines
- June 11, 1999 : UK
- June 11, 1999 : Ireland
- June 17, 1999 : Germany
- June 18, 1999 : Switzerland (German speaking region)
- June 23, 1999 : Switzerland (French speaking region)
- June 23, 1999 : Spain
- June 23, 1999 : France
- June 24, 1999 : Israel
- July 14, 1999 : Sweden
- September 11, 1999 : Japan
- May 29, 2003 : Germany (re-release)
- February 11, 2010 : Canada (Digital Film Festival)
- May 5, 2012 : Spain (Barcelona) (re-release)
The Matrix cast
- Keanu Reeves as Neo
- Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus
- Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity
- Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith
- Gloria Foster as Oracle
- Joe Pantoliano as Cypher
- Marcus Chong as Tank
- Julian Arahanga as Apoc
- Matt Doran as Mouse
- Belinda McClory as Switch
- Anthony Ray Parker as Dozer
- Paul Goddard as Agent Brown
- Robert Taylor as Agent Jones
- David Aston as Rhineheart
- Marc Aden Gray as Choi (as Marc Gray)
The Matrix is an example of the cyberpunk subgenre of science fiction. The Wachowskis’ approach to action scenes was influenced by Japanese animation and martial arts films, and the film’s use of fight choreographers and wire fu techniques from Hong Kong action cinema influenced subsequent Hollywood action film productions. The film popularized the “bullet time” visual effect, by which the action within a shot progresses in slow motion while the camera appears to move at normal speed, allowing the sped-up movements of certain characters to be perceived normally. While some critics have praised the film for its handling of difficult subjects, others have said the deeper themes are largely overshadowed by its action scenes.
The Matrix was first released in the United States on March 31, 1999, and grossed over $460 million worldwide. It was well-received by many critics and won four Academy Awards, as well as other accolades, including BAFTA Awards and Saturn Awards. The Matrix was praised for its innovative visual effects, action sequences, cinematography and entertainment value. The film is considered to be among the best science fiction films of all time, and was added to the National Film Registry for preservation in 2012. The success of the film led to the release of two feature film sequels in 2003, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, which were also written and directed by the Wachowskis. The Matrix franchise was further expanded through the production of comic books, video games and animated short films, with which the Wachowskis were heavily involved. The franchise has also inspired books and theories expanding on some of the religious and philosophical ideas alluded to in the films. A fourth film is scheduled for release on May 21, 2021.
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