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The Matrix
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R,2hrs 16min
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Released:
March 31, 1999
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Warner Bros. Pictures
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What if virtual reality wasn't just for fun, but was being used to imprison you? That's the dilemma that faces mild-mannered computer jockey Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) in The Matrix. It's the year 1999, and Anderson (hacker alias: Neo) works in a cubicle, manning a computer and doing a little hacking on the side. It's through this latter activity that Thomas makes the acquaintance of Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), who has some interesting news for Mr. Anderson -- none of what's going on around him is real. The year is actually closer to 2199, and it seems Thomas, like most people, is a victim of The Matrix, a massive artificial intelligence system that has tapped into people's minds and created the illusion of a real world, while using their brains and bodies for energy, tossing them away like spent batteries when they're through. Morpheus, however, is convinced Neo is "The One" who can crack open The Matrix and bring his people to both physical and psychological freedom. The Matrix is the second feature film from the sibling writer/director team of Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski, who made an impressive debut with the stylish erotic crime thriller Bound. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Series Information
The Matrix
Released:
Mar 31, 1999
What if virtual reality wasn't just for fun, but was being used to imprison you?... Full Synopsis
The Matrix Reloaded
Released:
May 15, 2003
After creating an international sensation with the visually dazzling and... Full Synopsis
The Matrix Revolutions
Released:
Nov 05, 2003
Shot back-to-back with The Matrix Reloaded, the third and final installment of... Full Synopsis
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