| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
B+ |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
BBC
Nev Pierce |
"What is The Matrix? It's genius. And yes, we admit, you do have to see it for yourself." more... |
A |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"The Matrix is a visually dazzling cyberadventure, full of kinetic excitement, but it retreats to formula just when it's getting interesting." more... |
B |
culturevulture.net
Arthur Lazere |
"Yes, it is hokey. But 'The Matrix' keeps its tongue in cheek, is peppered with good looking special effects, is designed in stylishly noir decor, and is generally well paced." more... |
B+ |
| E! Online |
"With its cool gadgets, natty outfits and smashing action-set pieces, Matrix kicks serious butt, virtual and otherwise." more... |
A- |
filmcritic.com
Matt Lawrence |
"What can I say about The Matrix? It’s probably the best looking movie I’ve ever seen." more... |
A- |
Flick Filosopher
MaryAnn Johanson |
"I knew 'The Matrix' was something special when I realized, halfway through the film, that I wasn't fighting an urge to laugh at Keanu Reeves, as I usually do. He's actually -- and here's something I never thought I'd say in reference to Reeves -- good." more... |
A |
New York Times
Janet Maslin |
"...The Matrix makes particular virtues out of eerily inhuman lighting effects..." more... |
B+ |
ReelViews
James Berardinelli |
"There's no sophomore jinx for the Wachowski Brothers. Andy and Larry, a pair of obviously talented film makers, have returned to theaters with 'The Matrix,' a science fiction thriller that is every bit the match of their debut effort, 'Bound,' for tension, excitement, and intelligence." more... |
A- |
Rolling Stone
Peter Travers |
"A futuristic kung-fu fantasy with terrific stunts and a stunted script." more... |
B |
San Francisco Chronicle
Bob Graham |
"It's astonishing that so much money, talent, technical expertise and visual imagination can be put in the service of something so stupid." more... |
D+ |
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