Genre : Action/Sci-fi

Runtime : 2hr 16min

Language : English

IMDb : 8.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes : 83%

Metacritic : 73%

Wikipedia : Link

Director : Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Cast

Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano, Gloria Foster, Marcus Chong, Julian Arahanga, Matt Doran, Belinda McClory, Anthony Ray Parker, Paul Goddard, Robert Taylor, Ada Nicodemou, David Aston, Marc Aden Gray, Aaliyah

Plot

The Matrix follows Thomas Anderson, a computer programmer known as Neo, who discovers that reality is an illusion created by sentient machines. Recruited by the rebel leader Morpheus, Neo joins a group seeking to free humanity from the virtual reality known as the Matrix. As he undergoes intense training, Neo discovers his extraordinary abilities within the simulated world. The agents, led by the formidable Agent Smith, relentlessly pursue him. Neo grapples with his destiny as “The One,” a prophesied savior who can manipulate the Matrix. The film explores themes of reality, control, and self-discovery, culminating in a mind-bending climax where Neo confronts the machines and chooses to challenge the boundaries of perception. With groundbreaking visual effects and a philosophical narrative, “The Matrix” became a cultural phenomenon, leaving a lasting impact on science fiction and popular culture.