Much like 'The Truman Show' I have always thought that what I call life can't possibly be real. I think I might consider being watched by millions or billions of people a more enjoyable alternative than being taken out of the matrix though. However, I would question anyone who wanted to watch my life unfolding, especially the bits where I pick my nose or scratch my bum!

The actual concept of the Matrix story isn't bad, as I've said, I can believe that this flimsy reality we live in isn't real, but I might be content to carry on regardless, rather than be taken out of it as Neo is. I, of course could never be considered special or necessary to change the future of the world, so perhaps it's best that they went after Neo instead.

It's almost as if the aliens from 'The War Of The World's' succeeded in taking over the planet and then used the human race to fuel a need. And then Laurence Fishburne came along to disrupt their plans.

Neo's adventures aren't too boring, but I'm not sure that Keanu was the best man for the job. He's still very much playing Ted "Theodore" Logan, if Ted finally gave up on The Wyld Stallyions and realised that he was actually quite good with computers. Perhaps Bill was holding him back? Although they may still be sharing the same brain cell?

It almost seems to be a vehicle for Keanu to show off his martial arts abilities and show off his skills at talking techno babble. He does stand out quite badly against the other actors who are all very good.

I have to say that I don't think that my brain works on all the levels necessary to follow this story fully. I like the Star Trek philosophy of having them explain everything as if the viewer is a complete and utter idiot, so that we can at least understand it. And slowly too.

This is only the second time that I have seen this one though, so perhaps the third time will be the charm when it comes around again. Maybe 'Reloaded' and 'Revolutuons' will provide me with information that brings more relevance to things from this film?

To be stereotypical, it is quite a "blokey" film, there are a lot of bullets used and lots of fighting scenes. I think this is to make it seem cool, but it just feels unnecessary to me, especially as the idea is that they're not even real? It also drags the film out quite a bit too.

That might be why it somehow manages to be fast paced and slow at the same time. Honestly, I don't think I'm that keen on it, but I couldn't say for sure. I feel a bit like I'm stuck in some sort of matrix myself?

346.55/1000.