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The Matrix
1999 film by the Wachowskis
This article is about the 1999 film. For the franchise it initiated, see The Matrix (franchise). For other uses, see Matrix.
The Matrix is a 1999 science fictionaction film written and directed by the Wachowskis.[a] It is the first installment in the Matrix film series, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano. It depicts a dystopian future in which humanity is unknowingly trapped inside the Matrix, a simulated reality created by intelligent machines. Believing computer hacker Neo to be "the One" prophesied to defeat them, Morpheus recruits him into a rebellion against the machines.
Following the success of Bound (1996), Warner Bros. gave the go-ahead for The Matrix after the Wachowskis sent an edit of the film's opening minutes. Action scenes were influenced by anime and martial arts films, (particularly fight choreographers and wire fu techniques from Hong Kong
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The Matrix: 15 Behind The Scenes Secrets Fans Were Never Supposed To Know
In a world of hackneyed rom coms, corny action franchises, and cynical independent dramas, one movie stood out among the usual marquee faire. It boasted slick visuals, a compelling storyline, a diverse cast of actors, and some of the most creative choreography in cinematic history. Steeped in cyberpunk mythology, philosophy, and neuroscientific mystery, it was an action film with depth. It made you question your reality. It made you want to take the blue pill. Enter The Matrix.
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In many ways, there is only BTM (Before The Matrix) and ATM (After The Matrix). The Matrix was a game changer in so many ways that there are only the movies before it, and all the movies it influenced after its release. It moved beyond the natural disaster movie fatigue and the macho man action hero fatigue, and it most importantly, brought a cerebral element to a level
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Hugo Weaving first became the popular villain of modern cinema through his role as Agent Smith in The Matrix films. Initially, Jean Reno was offered the villain role, which he declined due to the film’s location in Australia. Weaving was excited for the role but a very unfortunate reason almost cost him one of his most iconic roles. Before filming, Weaving found a polyp in his leg which required a surgical removal at the time.
Lucky for Weaving, the film’s protagonist played by Keanu Reeves also had to undergo major surgery. Both Weaving and Reeves postponed their crucial fight scenes towards the end of the production to perform them in their full health.
Hugo Weaving Almost Lost His Iconic Agent Smith Role Due To Injury
Several other actors sustained injuries while filming The Matrix, especially from the new wire-fu style of action choreography. However, Hugo Weaving discovered just when production began that he had a polyp in his leg (via IMDbPro). The Capt