Do I really have to tell you what the Matrix is about? Come on...! What? You haven't seen it? Shame on you! Oh well... I will give you only the beginning of the story since you haven't seen the movie yet and I don't want to spoil anything. As soon as you finished reading this: GO TO THE NEAREST SHOP AND BUY IT! (on DVD), you won't regret it.

Everybody who did saw the movie knows what it's about...

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Storyline

The world we live in is real. At least that's what we think, but it's not. Our world is trickery, a detailed lie produced by supreme machines with artificial intelligence. We are all slaves, trapped in the Matrix...

Neo is a hacker who knows there is something wrong with our world. He feels it, but he can't eplain it. For a couple of years he's searching for the answer to an inate question: "what is the Matrix".

"Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is, you have to see it for yourself..."

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Availability

The Matrix is available on VHS or DVD in stores all over the world.
The DVD has got a lot of extra's:

DVD-Player:
- HBO First Look: Making The Matrix
- "Follow the white rabbit"
- "Take the red pills"

DVD-ROM-Player
- Are you The One?
- Special Web Events
- Screenplay and Storyboards
- 7 special essays and articals
- Do you know Kung Fu?
- Original Website

And of course you buy the DVD for the supreme quality of the image and Dolby Digital sound!

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The Matrix Revisited

On november 20th 2001 a special DVD was released called The Matrix Revisited. It's a two hour long documentary on the making of the Matrix. Review by <Current Film>

The documentary is presented in 1.33:1 full-frame, while the clips of the movie throughout are presented in 2.35:1 widescreen. The quality of the image is generally excellent, as the image remained sharp and detailed throughout the entire program, with only a few minor instances of shimmer to take away from the image. Colors remained bold and vibrant throughout, with no concerns.

Sound:

The documentary is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1, but there's really little for the surrounds to do but lightly reinforce the music. The interviews are the focus and the discussions of those on-screen remained clear and easily understood.

The Menu's:

Slightly animated, with background music and film-themed images

The Extra's:

What Is To Come?:
While there was some discussion at the end of the main documentary, this section actually offers some production footage of the sequel and slight discussion of what you might see. At a little less than 3 minutes, it doesn't offer more than a glimpse.

What is the Animatrix:
A short documentary discussing the planned animated "Matrix" stories. The head animators, as well as producer Joel Silver, are interviewed.

Whatisthematrix.com:
A short featurette where producer Joel Silver discusses what is included on the "Matrix" website and how the material was produced.

The Dance of the master:
This section allows the viewer to watch fight choreographer Yuen Wo-Ping's blocking tapes as the film's fight sequences are planned out. 5 min - 39 sec

The True Followers:
A short featurette about the film's internet fans. A bit strange.

Bathroom Fight:
A smaller documentary about the preparations for the bathroom fight sequence.

But wait there's more:
Additional random clips of the production at work, cut together into a short featurette

Final Thoughts:

While I wouldn't say that "The Matrix Revisited" isn't without a few minor slow moments, I thought the majority of the documentary and the extra features were well-crafted, informative and entertaining - the entire package provides substance and isn't something "promotional". Priced at $19.99 ($14.99 at most places is likely), this is a nicely done package that fans of the film should consider taking a look at.

Note:

There is also a "2 pack" now available with the "Matrix" and "Matrix: Revisited" DVDs together.

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