The Matrix

1999

The Matrix (1999) poster
Directed By
The Wachowskis
Starring
Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving
Date Watched
October 15, 2025
Where
At Home
First Watch?
Re-watch
My Rating
★★★★★ (5/5)

Notes

Why I Rewatched It

Wanted to revisit this classic after all these years. Still holds up incredibly well - the visual effects, the philosophy, the action choreography. Everything just works.

Favorite Moments

  • The bullet-time sequences are still jaw-dropping
  • Neo's awakening scene
  • The rooftop helicopter rescue
  • "There is no spoon"

Final Thoughts

A masterpiece that defined a generation of sci-fi cinema. The way it blends cyberpunk aesthetics with philosophical questions about reality is still unmatched. The green tint, the leather, the sunglasses - it's all iconic for a reason.