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The Matrix (1999)
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Ratings: 8.7/10 from 556,421 users
Metascore:
73/100
Reviews: 3,363 user | 259 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. |
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Storyline
Thomas A. Anderson is a man living two lives. By day he is an average computer programmer and by night a hacker known as Neo. Neo has always questioned his reality, but the truth is far beyond his imagination. Neo finds himself targeted by the police when he is contacted by Morpheus, a legendary computer hacker branded a terrorist by the government. Morpheus awakens Neo to the real world, a ravaged wasteland where most of humanity have been captured by a race of machines that live off of the humans' body heat and electrochemical energy and who imprison their minds within an artificial reality known as the Matrix. As a rebel against the machines, Neo must return to the Matrix and confront the agents: super-powerful computer programs devoted to snuffing out Neo and the entire human rebellion. Written by redcommander27
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Perception: Our day-in, day-out world is real. Reality: That world is a hoax, an elaborate deception spun by all-powerful machines of artificial intelligence that control us. Whoa. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for sci-fi violence and brief language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Budget:
$63,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$27,788,331 (USA) (4 April 1999) (2849 Screens)Gross:
$203,600,000 (Worldwide) (12 September 1999) (except USA)Company Credits
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[phone rings]
Cypher: Yeah.
Trinity: Is everything in place?
Cypher: You weren't supposed to relieve me.
Trinity: I know, but I felt like taking a shift.
Cypher: You like him, don't you? You like watching him.
Trinity: Don't be ridiculous.
Cypher: We're gonna kill him. You understand that?
Trinity: Morpheus believes he is the one.
[...]
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(http://www.whatisthematrix.com/) and a password, 'steak', is supplied.
There's a 'secret' link on the page that requests a password. See more »
Written by Rob Dougan
Performed by Rob Dougan (as Rob D)
Courtesy of A&M Records Limited/Universal - Island Records
Under License from Universal Music Special Markets See more »
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Trivia
The filming of the helicopter scene nearly caused the film to be shutdown because they flew the helicopter through restricted Sydney airspace. Laws in the state of New South Wales in Australia were changed to allow the film The Matrix to proceed. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: When Morpheus is showing Neo the "Real World" as he is sitting in the chair he looks up into the sky, in the reflection in his glasses you can see some crew members, a boom mic and some lighting before the camera looks upwards. See more »Quotes
[first lines][phone rings]
Cypher: Yeah.
Trinity: Is everything in place?
Cypher: You weren't supposed to relieve me.
Trinity: I know, but I felt like taking a shift.
Cypher: You like him, don't you? You like watching him.
Trinity: Don't be ridiculous.
Cypher: We're gonna kill him. You understand that?
Trinity: Morpheus believes he is the one.
[...]
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Crazy Credits
At the end of all the credits, the URL for the homepage is provided(http://www.whatisthematrix.com/) and a password, 'steak', is supplied.
There's a 'secret' link on the page that requests a password. See more »
Soundtracks
"Clubbed To Death (Kurayamino Mix)"Written by Rob Dougan
Performed by Rob Dougan (as Rob D)
Courtesy of A&M Records Limited/Universal - Island Records
Under License from Universal Music Special Markets See more »
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