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The Matrix is a 1999 American–Australian neo-noir science fiction action film written and directed by The Wachowski Brothers, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano. It depicts a dystopian future in which reality as perceived by most humans is actually a simulated reality called "the Matrix", created by sentient machines to subdue the human population, while their bodies' heat and electrical activity are used as an energy source. Computer programmer "Neo" learns this truth and is drawn into a rebellion against the machines, which involves other people who have been freed from the "dream world".
The Matrix is known for popularizing a visual effect known as "bullet time", in which the heightened perception of certain characters is represented by allowing the action within a shot to progress in slow-motion while the camera's viewpoint appears to move through the scene at normal speed. The film is an example of the cyberpunk science fiction genre. It contains numerous references to philosophical and religious ideas, and prominently pays homage to works such as Plato's Allegory of the Cave,Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulation and Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Over the years, numerous critics have pointed out the many similarities between the highly successful Matrix series and the earlier box office bomb but cult classic Dark City, some going on to cite plagiarism. The Wachowskis' approach to action scenes drew upon their admiration for Japanese animation and martial arts films, and the film's use of fight choreographers and wire fu techniques from Hong Kong action cinema was influential upon subsequent Hollywood action film productions.
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The meeting Morpheus scene from The Matrix.
The escaping from work scene from The Matrix.
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Epic fight scene from The Matrix Reloaded.
In order to understand why the Matrix sequels disappoint, we deeply analyze what made the first Matrix film such a massive success with audiences and critics alike. This segment focuses on the making of the film and how its structure/characters/themes resonate. See part 2 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dAMd4Z1jDs We do not own these clips, all credit to Warner Brothers. Used in the context of education, which falls under fair use.
So many times in the past
I have been hearing
This word I don't understand:
What is The Matrix?
The quest is over today
Cause the answer
Came right to me in the shape
Of Morpheus
Bridge 1:
Tell me what should I do
To get freedom of mind
For it's better to die for the truth
Than to live in a lie
I can't believe what I see
Is this the real world?
Can I be their chosen one
To end this evil?
About the Matrix I had
This revelation:
The only limit is my
Imagination
Bridge 2:
Maybe I'm not the one
I don't think he is right
But I won't let my friend die for me
Not without any fight!
Chorus:
Matrix
Now I know and I'm not afraid
For a new world is starting today
Matrix
Now the secret has been unveiled
I'm the one who will ease all the pain
Bridge 1