Most people know Keanu Reeves as the likeable, heroic everyman in The Matrix movies, but it turns out that his parents are both wealthy and influential people. To be fair, Reeves shared a large chunk of his $40 million earnings with them. The circumstances that led to Keanu Reeves’ starring role in The Matrix were several. First, he was not going to do the first movie and it was thought that he might be perfect for the role and would be a big draw at the box office. So, finally in 1999, after months of negotiations and possible replacements, it was decided to let him do it.
what was the movie all about
In The Matrix, Keanu Reeves plays the role of a hacker who finds out that his appearance is not real and he is in fact human. He learns that he is part of a simulated reality that has been created by intelligent machines that have taken over the world. Reeves’ character, Neo, wants to learn more about the truth and sets out on a quest to explore his own existence.
The cast and the crew
- Keanu Reeves as Thomas Anderson/Neo
- Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus
- Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity
- Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith
- Joe Pantoliano as Cypher
- Marcus Chong as Tank
- Anthony Ray Parker as Dozer
- Julian Arahanga as Apoc
- Matt Doran as Mouse
- Gloria Foster as The Oracle
- Belinda McClory as Switch
- Paul Goddard as Agent Brown
- Robert Taylor as Agent Jones
- Ada Nicodemou as DuJour
What is the plot of the movie
In the year 1999, computer hacker Thomas Anderson lives off the grid with his computer, spending his time heaving in information and hacking his way into various government and corporate files. He is known as a “soul hacker” because of his ability to hack people’s consciousness to enter their dreams
what makes this movie so popular
The film is filled with action, humour, and a strong storyline. It is broken up into three parts which contain the story of a young hacker who has been living in a computer-generated world and discovers that his life is real. He wants to learn the truth about who he is and the machine that controls him.
When was the movie released?
The Matrix was released in 1999 and became a huge success. It was shown in 2,919 theatres nationwide with an estimated $293 million in sales for that year.
Why you should watch this movie
The movie is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed action-adventure movies of all time. It has an outstanding storyline that keeps the film viewer interested throughout. The special effects are amazing and the acting is great. If you have not watched this movie then you should rent it so that you can experience some inspiration from this story
Who can watch this movie
The movie has been made for most audiences. The action may be a little advanced for young children but the movie has been rated PG, so you can play it with your kids if you want to. But, you should probably watch it first to be sure that it is appropriate.
How long does the movie take to watch?
The movie is about 2 hours, 1 minute, and 40 seconds. That may seem like a lot of time, but the storyline is so thrilling that it passes by very quickly. Consider that when you are watching the film, if you stop and look around the room it may feel like an hour has passed.
