- Book or Movie Title: The Matrix
- Written By: The Wachowski brothers (Andy and Larry)
- Type of book/ Kind of movie: Science Fiction/Action
The Matrix (1999) is a science fiction movie written and directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski. It is co-starred by Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishbourne, Carry-Ann Moss and Hugo Weaving. In a distant future where, after a great development on Artificial Intelligence, machines take over the world and use humans lives as source of energy to function. In order to keep the human race under control, the machines create The Matrix, a simulation program built to make people believe they live in 1999, when machines were still harmless. In spite of this a small group of free resisters hide underground hidden from the machines getting in and out of the Matrix as they please, and constantly searching for others prepared to be “released” from the Matrix.
Morpheus (Laurence Fishbourne) is captain to one of the ships of
The Matrix presents a gripping plot with the addition of breathtaking action scenes, as inside the Matrix some rules such as gravity can be bent or even broken. The movie introduces the “bullet time” effect, which freezes the image as the camera turns around the scene. The acting is powerful, but its main strength lies on its skillful script and direction.
Because of this assets The Matrix started a new generation in movies making. If you like science fiction, filled will exciting action scenes and a great story, this is simply a film you can’t miss. Still the question remains… How far is this from a real future?
2 comments:
Dear Fede
Your closing question has kept me thinking...
Having watched that movie several times, I still wonder what makes it so popular among teenagers. There must be some generational gap, as I still don't see the point. Yet, your review has enlightened me a bit.
Now, do you really think the future of humankind will possibly be reduced to that?!
A true believer in human nature
Dear Fede
I'm glad to read you share my belief in human nature.
You've made a very interesting point: Hard though it is to admit, human beings do have a self-destructive nature. Now, whether artificial intelligence will prevail over humankind will depend entirely on each and every action we take from now on.
I do hope we are intelligent enough to develop machines with the sole purpose of their being used as mere tools to help humanity, thus running no risk of being replaced by them.
Wishing us all a much better future
Fabiana
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